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.
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.
Embankment Kitchen
At Embankment Kitchen, the neighbourhood restaurant located within CitySuites, kids can eat free this Easter. Little ones can enjoy three courses featuring the likes of garlic bread or halloumi fries, sausage & mash, mini beef burger or pepperoni pizza, sticky toffee pudding or ice cream, amongst other dishes. The offer is valid for children up to the age of 12 dining from the child’s menu. One free child’s meal is permitted per paying adult dining from the à la carte menu.
Bill’s
From March 30-April 10 (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.
Tampopo
This Easter, Tampopo is making family dining even more fun and a little lighter on the wallet with a Kids Eat Free offer, available from March 27 to April 12. The offer is available all day, every day except Saturdays, simply by mentioning “Kids Eat Free” to their server when ordering. One free dish for a child aged 12 and under is available per paying adult when ordering a brunch plate, large plate, or two small plates. The offer can be used with Happy Hour, but not with any other offers or discounts.
Bella Italia
Bella Italia is helping families make the most of the Easter holidays with its much-loved Kids Eat Free offer. Available all day from Sundays to Thursdays, families can treat the little ones to a full kids’ meal completely free with the purchase of an adult main. The offer is for children aged 2–11 and includes three tasty courses, a starter, main, and dessert plus a drink. Let your server know when you arrive.
Kargo MKT
Salford’s biggest food hall, Kargo MKT, is hosting an exciting programme of Easter-themed events to bring the whole family together. Plus, families can expect exclusive seasonal food offers where kids under 10 can eat free throughout the whole school holidays. So take your pick from all the street food vendors on offer!
Las Iguanas
From March 29th to April 9th, children can enjoy a delicious kids’ meal completely free with the purchase of an adult main course at Las Iguanas. The kids’ menu is available for children aged up to 12 years old and the free kids’ meal includes a choice of main, two sides and a dessert. The Niños menu is packed with crowd-pleasing favourites to suit every appetite, from juicy burgers and cheesy quesadillas to more adventurous options like mild Bahian Curry.
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.
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.
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 or more. 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.
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.
Zizzi
At Zizzi’s four restaurants in Greater Manchester, kids eat free this Easter. On the menu is Margherita pizza with up to two toppings, or a range of fresh pasta options, such as Pomodoro, Bolognese and Lentil Ragu. Kids can eat three courses for free when an adult main meal is purchased, and the offer is available to Zillionaires, members of Zizzi’s loyalty club, which is free to join and accessible via the Zizzi Zillionaires app.
Brewdog
From March 28 to April 19, 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.