Exams take a heavy toll on students, making a free treat a very welcome reward. Fortunately, several Greater Manchester restaurants are stepping up to help students move past the stress on A Level Results Day this Thursday, August 13th, and GCSE Results Day on Thursday, August 20th. Whether celebrating great news or shaking off a disappointment, students can score a variety of freebies and discounts simply by presenting their results certificate. Here is a roundup of some of the best deals available across the region.
Bella Italia
Bella Italia is offering a complimentary starter and dessert to students and their dining guests when ordering an adult main meal for dine-in. Students must show their exam results to the server when ordering to redeem the deal, while accompanying guests unlock the offer simply by purchasing their own adult main. The promotion covers options like garlic butter King Prawns and warm double chocolate brownies with vanilla gelato. The deal excludes the Large Cheesy Ball Dough Stack and Large Crispy Chicken Fries, and cannot be combined with set menus, vouchers, or other discounts. Simply sign up here to get a voucher code.
Frankie & Benny’s
Frankie & Benny’s is also offering a free starter and dessert to students and their dining guests with the purchase of any adult main meal for dine-in. Students simply show their exam results to the server when ordering to claim the offer. The promotion covers options like the Giant Mozzarella Stick alongside Rocky Road and Biscoff Doughnut Sundaes. Excluded items include the Garlic Pizza Bread Sharer, Frankie’s Classic Meatballs, Medium or Large Wings & Dips, Cookie Jar Sundae, and Freakshake Sundae. The deal is not valid on takeaway, click & collect, or delivery, and cannot be combined with set menus, vouchers, or other discounts
Banana Tree
Banana Tree is offering a complimentary starter and dessert to students and their dining guests with the purchase of an adult main meal for dine-in. Students must show their exam results to their server when ordering to claim the promotion. Starter choices include Mekong Prawns and Thai Calamari, followed by desserts like Mango Rice Pudding. The deal excludes Duck Pancakes and is limited to one redemption per visit. The promotion is valid for dine-in only—excluding takeaway, click & collect, and delivery—and cannot be combined with set menus, vouchers, or other discounts.
Rosa’s Thai
Rosa’s Thai is offering students a complimentary Pad Thai with the purchase of any bubble tea on A-Level and GCSE Results Days. To claim the offer, students must sign up on the Rosa’s Thai website prior to their results day to receive a unique redemption code. On the day, students present their code and exam results at the restaurant to get their free noodles. The offer applies to any drink on the bubble tea menu, which features new additions such as Ube-Taro, Matcha-Coconut, Mango Sticky Rice, and Milo Chocolate Milk alongside traditional Thai tea options. Over 100 free Pad Thais are available across 42 participating locations in England and Wales.
Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas is offering students a free starter and dessert with the purchase of an adult main meal for dine-in. The offer applies to tables of up to six people. Starter choices include Hot Honey Halloumi and Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos, followed by cinnamon-dusted churros served with dulce de leche or vegan chocolate sauce. Excluded menu items comprise Loaded Nachos for Two, Three Way Wings, the Taco Sharing Board, and Ten Churros. The promotion cannot be combined with set menus, vouchers, or other discounts.
Zizzi
Zizzi is giving away over 3,700 free Classic Pizzas to students celebrating their results. The first 30 students through the doors at each location receive a complimentary pizza by presenting their 2026 exam results and purchasing a soft drink. Once those initial free pizzas are claimed, students can still get 50% off a Classic Pizza until 5pm with a soft drink purchase. Eligible menu choices include the Classic Margherita, Pepperoni Campagna, Pollo & Pesto Fresca, Pinoli, Vegan Margherita, and non-gluten alternatives. Tables can be booked on the Zizzi website or via the Zillionaires’ Club app.
Almond Family Pubs
Almond Family Pubs is treating students collecting their exam results to a complimentary main dish when dining with someone purchasing a full-price main meal. Students simply need to show their results to a staff member when ordering to claim the promotion. The deal applies across the main menu—including vegetarian, vegan, and non-gluten options—at all five of the group’s Stockport venues. Tables can be booked online in advance, though walk-ins are also accepted.
Kargo MKT
Kargo MKT is offering a free cocktail or mocktail to the first 50 students who present their 2026 A-Level results at the bar. Drink choices include a Peach Jasmine Spritz, Lychee Spritz, Aperol Spritz (18+ only), Hibiscus Breeze Mocktail, Guava Grove Mocktail, or Peachy Keen Mocktail. Once the initial free drinks are claimed, students can sign up for the Kargo MKT app to get a £5 reward voucher when spending £17. The promotion takes place at the waterfront food hall in Salford Quays, which houses 19 independent food vendors.
Crystal Maze Experience
The Crystal Maze Experience is offering free entry to students who achieve a C grade in any A Level subject on results day. The ‘C for Crystal’ promotion runs across both the London and Manchester attractions. Visitors can test their mental, physical, and skill-based abilities across five themed adventure zones—Industrial, Medieval, Futuristic, Aztec, and the new Ocean Zone—before collecting tokens inside the Crystal Dome.
Bird & Blend
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is offering a free Iced Superstar Matcha latte (worth £5.25) to students and teachers on A-Level and GCSE Results Days. To claim the drink, students need to present their exam results alongside a valid student ID at the till. Teachers can also redeem the offer by showing a Teacher Reference Number (TRN) or school staff badge. The promotion is valid for in-store orders only across all UK locations, limited to one free drink per person.
Nando’s
Nando’s is offering students a complimentary quarter chicken or starter to mark exam results season. To claim the dish, students must spend at least £7 and present their exam results alongside a valid student ID when ordering at the till. The promotion covers dine-in and walk-in collection orders. The deal cannot be combined with Nando’s Rewards redemptions or other discounts, though students still earn loyalty chillies on the purchase.
Bill’s
Bill’s is giving away a free dessert to students celebrating their exam results. To claim the offer, students need to show their 2026 results to the server and order either a main course or brunch from the à la carte menu. The deal is valid for multiple celebrating students at the same table, with one free dessert permitted per guest. The promotion can be used alongside the Blue Light discount but cannot be combined with UNiDAYS, set menus, or other promotional offers.
