Kids eat free at these Manchester restaurants this summer
- Written by Thom Bamford
- Last updated 5 months ago
- Cornerstone, Family & Kids, Food & Drink
Aside from a free nanny, there’s nothing parents like more than a kids eat free deal, especially over the summer holidays.
Summertime in Greater Manchester is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy fun outings and delicious meals without breaking the bank.
With school holidays in full swing, finding places where kids can eat for free can be a game-changer for parents looking to stretch their budgets while keeping their little ones happy and well-fed.
Luckily, Manchester is home to a variety of family-friendly restaurants offering enticing deals that let children dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Whether you’re exploring the bustling Trafford Centre, taking a leisurely stroll through the Corn Exchange, or simply enjoying a day out in the city, these eateries make it easy to combine a day of adventure with a cost-effective meal.
Kids can enjoy their favourite dishes like mac & cheese, fish fingers, and even some adventurous Asian cuisine, all without adding extra strain to the family wallet.
So here’s all the best places offering free meals for the kids across Greater Manchester…
Best places where kids eat free in Manchester
Sixes Social Cricket
Get active and enjoy some tasty treats at Sixes Social Cricket this summer!
Kids eat free with a paying adult, provided the adult meal is a main course.
Up to two children per adult can dine for free. Combine a top innings in Sixes’ awesome cricket nets with a delicious meal.
Address: The Corn Exchange, New Cathedral St, Manchester M4 3TR
The Hyatt Hotel
Kids Eat Free at Hyatt Hotels Manchester! Parents are happy and children are kept entertained…
With this special offer, every adult enjoying two courses in the Graduate Bar or Laureate restaurant will mean a child under ten can indulge in a delicious meal from our exclusive children’s menu at no extra cost.
Menu Highlights are Crispy Chicken Strips & French Fries, Build Your Pizza, Tomato & Cheese Pasta, and more! Finish the meal sweetly with tempting treats like Warm Chocolate Brownie or Two Scoops of Ice Cream.”
Promotion Dates: Available in January, February, July, August, and December.”
Address: 55 Booth St W, Manchester M15 6PQ
The Real Greek
Kids under 12 get to eat free on Sundays for every £10 spent by an adult at The Real Greek.
The offer includes a meal from the kid’s menu, a drink and an ice cream or sorbet.
With a restaurant in the Trafford Centre and one in the beautiful Corn Exchange, it’s a great option if you’re out shopping for the day.
Address: Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR & Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA
Bills
Up to two kids can eat free all day from Monday 22nd July – Friday 30th August, if one adult orders any main dish (breakfast, lunch or dinner).
Bill’s children’s menu features family faves including our famous buttermilk pancakes, mac & cheese, and fish fingers & chips. Offer does not include Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 3 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB, 3 Hardman Square, The Orient, 112 The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8EH
Yard & Coop
Kids eat free all summer at Yard & Coop!
Enjoy a fried chicken feast, buckets of Lego, colouring in, and arcade games.
One free kids meal per adult meal, available 12-6 pm, Sunday to Friday.
Plus, enter a competition to win tickets to Legoland Manchester by sharing your child’s Lego creation on Instagram with the hashtag #CoopKidsEatFree.
Address: 37 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
Riva Blu
Riva Blu is making family dining extra special with their fantastic kids eat free offer this summer.
For every main course you purchase from their à la carte menu, a child aged 11 or under can enjoy a complimentary main course from their delicious children’s menu.
That’s right, keep the grown-ups happy with a delectable meal from the à la carte menu, while the little ones enjoy their favourite kid-friendly options – all on Riva Blu!
This offer is available every weekday from Monday 29th July until the end of August. Simply show your Club IR membership via the app to redeem.
Address: The Corn Exchange, 11 Corn Exchange, Manchester M4 3TR
Yo Sushi
If your kids love sushi or you’re looking to introduce them to it, YO! is the perfect spot in Manchester this summer. Known for its fun and interactive dining experience, YO! is offering a fantastic deal that’s sure to make both kids and parents happy.
From Monday to Friday, until August 30th, kids eat free all day at YO!. For every £10 spent on food by an accompanying adult, one child can enjoy a free bento box meal deal. This offer allows a maximum of three children per booking to eat for free, making it a great option for families with multiple kids.
Treat your little ones to a delicious and educational sushi experience at YO!, where they can enjoy a variety of tasty and healthy options. This deal makes it easier than ever to enjoy a family meal out without breaking the bank.
Address: The Dome, Selfridges, The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 8DA
Dobbies Garden Centre
Enjoy a free children’s breakfast with any adult traditional or full breakfast or a free child’s hot meal or pick-n-mix lunch box with any adult main course at Dobbies Garden Centre.
This offer is available every day in their restaurant and also includes a free child’s drink Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. £1 supplement applies to kids Sunday roast.
Address: Green Ln, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 8QP
Pizza Express
From 22nd July to 11th August 2024, PizzaExpress are treating your little ones to a FREE Piccolo meal with every adult main purchased! That’s right, enjoy a delicious three-course Piccolo feast, absolutely free.
Whether it’s a family day out or a mid-week treat, PizzaExpress has you covered. With a variety of pizzas, pasta, and desserts on the Piccolo menu, there’s something to satisfy every little taste bud.
Address Unit 3A, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR, Unit R8a, Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8EQ
TGI Fridays
Kids eat for FREE at TGI Friday.
They are giving away a FREE kid’s meal when you order an adult’s main, available all day, every day including school holidays.
It’s perfect for hungry kids. Available for new and existing Stripes Rewards Members.
Address: The Great Hall, The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA
Whitbread Inns
Kids can get a free three-course meal with this pub chain.
Whitbread owns a number of family-friendly pubs, including Brewers Fayre, Table Table, Cookhouse + Pub, as well as Beefeater restaurants. All you have to do is make sure you’re signed up for your nearby restaurant or pub’s newsletter.
Once you’ve got your voucher, it can be used multiple times over the summer holidays and after your first use, you’ll get 25% off a second visit.
Any child under 16 dining with a full-paying adult can use the offer to get three courses for dinner or tea between now and 3 September. It also applies to breakfast.
What’s more, for every three-course kids meal sold, they donate 20p to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Local venues include Brewers Fayre pubs Mersey Farm, Clayton Green, Stable Gate and The Brocklebank; Table Table’s Cheadle Royal and Bishopsgate; and Beefeaters Bamford Arms, Christie Field, Heald Green, Springwood Park, Quay House, Heaton Park and Whitegate Inn.
Tampopo
Kids can eat free at Manchester’s original independent Far East Asian restaurant, Tampopo, every single day of the week.
Tampopo is offering a free kids meal with every adult’s meal purchased.
Order your adult course and treat the little ones to a free portion of Adventurous Chicken Noodles, Mini Sticky Wings & Rice, Honey Butter Popcorn Chicken & Rice, Pad Thai, Katsu Curry and more.
Get one free kid’s meal for every large plate, brunch plate or 2 small plates ordered, and the offer can be used in conjunction with Workers Lunch and Happy Hour.
Address: 16 Albert Square, Manchester M2 5PF, Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR, The Orient, The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8EH
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