February half-term 2026: Where kids can eat free

Between soft play, cinema trips and “I’m hungry” on repeat, the cost of feeding the kids during the school holidays can spiral. But the good news for parents in England, Scotland and Wales is that dozens of restaurants, pubs and supermarket cafés are running kids eat free or kids eat for £1 deals this February half term 2026.

From supermarket cafés to high street favourites, there are more kids eat free February half term 2026 deals than many parents realise.

With the break running from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026 in most areas, we have an updated list of where families can eat out for less.

Asda Café

• Kids eat for £1
• No adult minimum spend
• Hot meals and cold pick and mix options

One of the most reliable year-round deals, with pasta, nuggets and even a vegan hidden-veg option.

Morrisons Café

• One free kids meal with an adult meal costing £5 or more
• Available all day
• For under 16s

Tesco Café

• Kids eat free with any adult purchase
• Hot meal or sandwich deal options

Ikea

• Kids meals from 95p
• No adult meal required
• Available daily from 11am

Many stores also offer free workshops during holidays, making it a budget-friendly day out.

Dunelm Pausa Café

Kids eat free with every £4 spent

Bella Italia

• Kids eat free Sunday to Thursday
• Three courses and a drink with adult main

Frankie and Benny’s

• Kids eat free during school holidays
• Main, two sides, drink and dessert included

ASK Italian

• Kids eat free 8 to 22 February
• Available via ASK Perks app

Zizzi

• Free Bambini meal with adult main
• Requires Zillionaires’ Club app

Café Rouge

• Kids eat free daily 12pm to 4pm
• With adult main purchase

YO! Sushi

• Kids eat free during school holidays
• Minimum £10 adult spend

The Real Greek

• Kids eat free on Sundays
• With £15 adult spend

Sizzling Pubs

• Kids eat for £1
• From 12pm during school holidays

Angus Steakhouse

• One child aged 8 or under eats free with adult main
• Daily 12pm to 5pm

BrewDog

Kids eat free when booking with offer selected

Bill’s

• Up to two kids eat free
• Running from 16 to 20 February, Monday to Friday

Banana Tree

• Kids eat free 16 to 20 February
• Free main, drink and dessert with adult main

Subway

• Kids eat free 14 to 20 February
• One free kids meal with any Footlong Sub purchase

For the first time ever, Subway’s Kids Eat Free deal is running during February half term, giving families another budget-friendly option while out and about.

Parents can get one free Little Subs Kids Pack with the purchase of any Footlong Sub at participating restaurants nationwide.

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If you want to start the day cheaply, these chains offer free kids breakfasts with a paying adult:

• Beefeater
• Brewers Fayre
• Premier Inn
• Table Table
• Whitbread Inns
• Travelodge (kids eat for £1)
• Selected Lounges venues

Many allow two children to eat free per paying adult, making it one of the biggest savings of the day.

3 Henrietta Street Covent Garden

• One free kids main per adult main
• 16 to 20 February

The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge

• Free kids meal with adult dish
• 16 to 22 February
• Ideal after visiting nearby museums

Cocotte London

• Kids under 12 eat free
• Starter, main, side and sauce included
• 16 to 20 February

There’s more information on deals on the Vouchercodes blog too

With food prices still elevated, eating out as a family can feel like a luxury. Whether you need a cheap breakfast, a mid-shopping pit stop, or a full family dinner without the stress of cooking, choosing the right offers can make half term more manageable.

According to deal experts, planning around kids eat free offers can cut a typical £60 family meal bill almost in half.

Ben Smye from Hotukdeals says: “A family of four can easily save £15 to £25 per meal. Over a week of half term, that could mean over £100 staying in your pocket.”

While the savings are generous, most offers come with terms:

• Usually one free kids meal per paying adult
• Some exclude Valentine’s Day evenings
• App download or voucher may be required
• Selected locations only

Always check your local branch before travelling. But, with careful planning, you can keep both the kids and your bank balance happy this February.