Looking to feed the kids on a budget whilst out and about in the city? Luckily, lots of big UK-wide and Manchester restaurants and chains are offering free meals for kids meaning they won’t go hungry and you can save those pennies. With kid friendly environments and menus with easy-going staples, everyone is catered for – even the fussy eaters! To take some of that stress away from the Easter holidays, we’ve rounded up the best places in Manchester where kids can eat free including restaurants and supermarket cafes.
1. The Real Greek
Indulge in The Real Greek’s Kids Eat Free offer every Sunday, when every adult spends £10 or more. A complimentary Kids Meal at the Greek restaurant includes the likes of a souvlaki wrap or mezze selection complete with a drink and dessert, available for children under 12.
📍The Real Greek, Unit 2, Corn Exchange, 37 Fennel St, M4 3TR | Unit R8B, The Orient, Trafford Centre, M17 8EQ.
🍽️ Book here.
2. Bill’s
From April 7-25 (excluding Saturday and Sunday), up to two kids can eat free all day from Monday to Friday if one adult orders any main dish from the breakfast, lunch or dinner menu at Bill’s. The children’s menu features buttermilk pancakes, mac & cheese, fish fingers and chips. The offer stands for kids aged 10 and under.
📍Bill’s, 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, M3 3EB | The Orient, 112 The Trafford Centre, M17 8EH.
🍽️ Book here.
3. Sexy Fish
For all the family to enjoy this Easter, Sexy Fish has launched a new children’s menu, available from Friday 4th April to Tuesday 22nd April. What’s more, children under the age of 11 can dine free throughout the holidays, with each paying adult. The menu, which will be available Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm is set to feature family favourites like Salt & Pepper Squid, the famous Popcorn Shrimp as well as Courgette Tempura and Cucumber Maki. For main dishes there are child-friendly plates of Chicken Yakitori, Grilled Salmon or Vegetable Udon Noodles finished with a selection of ice cream.
📍Sexy Fish, 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, M3 3AP.
🍽️ Book a table here.
4. YO! Sushi
Take the pressure off family weekday dinners and give the kids something to smile about this school holiday at sushi restaurant, YO! Between March 31 and April 25, kids can enjoy a free kids meal deal bento box all day when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend).
📍YO! Sushi, Manchester Arndale, Unit R6 & R7, M4 3AQ | Upper Level, Manchester Piccadilly Station, M1 2QF | Selfridges, The Dome, Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, M17 8DA.
🍽️ Book here.
5. Bella Italia
Kids can eat for free at Bella Italia all day every Thursday and for £1 between 4pm-6pm, Sunday to Wednesday. Children between 2-11 year olds can enjoy three courses and a drink, with options ranging from pizza, pasta, garlic bread and doughballs. You can get one free child’s meal per adult meal purchased.
📍Bella Italia, Unit G40a Lowry Centre, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ | Ashton Moss Leisure Park Fold Way, Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 0PG | Unit 23, The Linkway Middlebrook Retail Park, Bolton, BL6 6JA.
🍽️ Book here.
6. Las Iguanas
Kids can eat for free at Las Iguanas all year round. The only catch is that you need to download the My Iguanas app and join the loyalty programme. The kids’ menu is available for children aged up to 12 years old and you can get one free meal with each adult who orders a main course from the a la carte menu. The kids’ meal includes a choice of main, two sides and a dessert.
📍Las Iguanas, 84 Deansgate, M3 2ER, The Great Hall, The Trafford Centre, M17 8AA | Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park, Horwich, BL6 6JA.
🍽️ Book here.
7. Yard & Coop
One of the best spots for fried chicken in Manchester, Yard & Coop, has announced kids can eat free during the school holidays. Available from Sunday to Friday 12pm to 6pm, the offer includes a main, dessert and a cordial drink, with mains ranging from chicken nuggets, chicken burgers or deep fried seitan, the vegan equivalent to chicken, per adult meal. Yard & Coop also has plenty of Lego, arcade games and colouring in to keep the kids entertained too.
📍Yard & Coop, 37 Edge Street, M4 1HW.
🍽️ Book here.
8. Purezza
The much-loved, plant-based pizzeria in the Northern Quarter, Purezza, has an exciting offer for families and you’ll want a slice of this! Each child under 10 per full paying adult gets their own pizza absolutely free. Kids can choose from cheese, tomato or pepperoni pizzas – all, of course, made without meat or dairy.
📍Purezza, 75-77 High Street, M4 1FS.
🍽️ Book here.
9. Brewdog
From April 5-21, Brewdog is offering a free kids meal to children under the age of 13 along with the purchase of an adult main meal including burger, pizza, salad, or regular wings.. In order to redeem the offer, you have to book online and specify the booking type KIDS EAT FREE in order to opt in. From DIY pizzas to cheese toasties, Brewdog has got a great choice of food for children.
📍Brewdog, 35 Peter St, M2 5BG | Manchester Outpost, 144 Oxford Rd, M13 9GP | Doghouse, 18-20 Fountain St, M2 2AR.
🍽️ Book here.
10. Morrisons
Kids can eat for free in Morrisons cafes nationwide all day and every day with every adult meal. The offer applies with each adult meal bought that’s worth £4.50 and over. Children can order from the kids’ menu or get the kids’ meal deal, which features any kids sandwich or toastie, a kids’ snack and a kids’ drink.
📍Various locations.
🍽️ Find your nearest Morrisons here.
11. TGI Fridays
Kids aged 12 and under can eat a free meal with any adult main meal purchased all day, every day throughout the school holidays across all TGI Fridays locations, including Manchester. The offer is only available for new and existing Stripes Rewards members only. Kids can tuck into a range of dishes including crispy chicken tenders and a Friday’s hot dog.
📍TGI Fridays, The Great Hall, The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AA | Fold Way, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0PQ | Royal Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 3FD | Unit 6a, The Linkway, Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JA.
🍽️ Book here.
12. Franco Manca
At selected Franco Manco pizzerias, children aged 12 years and under receive a free kids’ pizza for every full-priced adult main meal. The offer is available Monday to Thursday only.
📍Manchester Didsbury and Manchester Trafford Centre locations only.
🍽️ Book here.
13. Kargo.Mkt
Kids can also eat free at Greater Manchester food hall Kargo.Mkt throughout the school holidays from Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm. Kargo.Mkt is home to 20 kitchens from around the world ranging from pizzas by Leopard Pie to Eritrean platters from House of Habesha, Greek spreads from Thatziki to Korean food by Bab. Children aged 12 and under can get one kid’s meal free when purchasing a full price adult main meal from the same vendor. Plus, Kargo.Mkt is hosting a range of events throughout the half term holidays that are worth checking out too.
📍Kargo.Mkt, Unit 32, Quayside Media City, Salford, M50 3AG.
🍽️ Discover more here.