If the kids are eating you out of house and home while they're off school, there's plenty of places in Gloucestershire where you can fill up their tummies for free this summer holiday.
SoGlos rounds up 11 restaurants in the county where kids eat for free during the school holidays, with everything from crowd-pleasing classics to more exotic tastes...
Kids eat free at The King's Arms in Prestbury
A quaint country pub in Prestbury village, take in the 500-year-old building's beautiful wooden beams and cosy ambience, while the kids tuck in to a free main course with every adult who orders a two course meal — with the children's menu including family favourites such as burgers and chicken goujons.
The King's Arms is also dog-friendly, so furry friends can come along too! This offer is available weekly from Monday to Saturday from 3pm until 6pm, all the way up to Wednesday 4 September 2024.
Kids eat free at Nagomi in Cheltenham
For an interactive meal out with the family, visit Nagomi in Cheltenham — and don't miss the incredible, authentic interiors inspired by the restaurants of Japan.
Serving up traditional yakiniku table grills and hot pot experiences, little chopstick wielders can dig into Japanese flavours for free, with options including a chicken banchan or a veggie yakisoba. Claim the offer for children under 12 by ordering a full-priced adult meal weekly, excluding Saturdays.
Kids eat free at The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham
Kids with adventurous palates are sure to get excited for a meal at The Coconut Tree.
The colourful Sri Lankan restaurant is serving up everything from stir-fried chickpeas to delicious roti pizzas, all for free with a paying adult. The offer is valid for under 10s every day of the summer holidays from 12pm until 6pm.
Kids eat free at Bill's at Gloucester Quays
Until Friday 30 August 2024, enjoy a free breakfast before a busy day of summer activities or tuck into a tasty lunch to refuel, with Bill's at Gloucester Quays allowing up to two kids to eat for free with a paying adult.
From pancakes to pasta, the kid's menu has huge variety and can be enjoyed for free all day on weekdays during the holidays.
Kids eat free at Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden in Cirencester
Delicious organic meals abound at Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden this summer, with kids getting a free sandwich with crudites and a drink when a main adult meal is purchased.
Available every day from 12pm onwards, it will be a real treat as the whole family can take in the magnificent Cotswolds views of Cirencester Park that surround the restaurant — while children can tire themselves out on the indoor and outdoor play areas.
Kids eat free at The Beefy Boys in Cheltenham
Little burger lovers will be delighted to hear that The Beefy Boys is offering free burgers to kids with the purchase of an adult meal.
The hugely popular restaurant offers beef, chicken or even macaroni-filled patties, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. Kids eat free on weekdays from 3pm to 6.30pm.
Kids eat free at Dobbies Restaurants across Gloucestershire
After exploring one of the expansive Dobbies Garden Centres in Cirencester, Tewkesbury or Gloucester, kids can enjoy a free meal in the on-site restaurants.
Early birds can grab breakfast, with pork or Quorn sausages, scrambled egg, a hash brown and baked beans; while the lunch menu includes stone-baked pizzas and either fish, chicken or plant-based goujons with chips. Kids eat free every day with a paying adult — with a free child's drink thrown in, too!
Kids eat free at Franco Manca in Cheltenham
Who doesn't love a fresh, stone-baked pizza? How about a free one?
Franco Manca is offering free pizza to kids under 12-years-old when they dine in with a paying adult during the summer holidays. Topping choices include everything from a simple tomato and mozzarella to cured ham or chorizo.
Kids eat free at The Real Greek in Gloucester
Make the most of the summer sunshine with mezze, souvlaki and ice cream on the menu at The Real Greek — sure to make little ones feel like they're on an Aegean holiday.
For every adult meal costing at least £10, kids under 12 get a main meal, a drink and a scoop of ice cream or sorbet for free every Sunday during the holidays — with options including a souvlaki wrap with chicken, halloumi, or sausage; or three items from the mezze selection.
Kids eat free at YO! Sushi in Cheltenham
If you're looking for a dining experience that's a bit different, under-12s can tuck in to a kiddo bento box for free at YO! Sushi from Monday to Friday until Friday 30 August 2024, when an adult spends at least £10.
Choose from katsu with chicken, prawn or pumpkin; chicken teriyaki; or gyoza.
Kids eat free at Prezzo restaurants across Gloucestershire
Mega deal alert! Prezzo is offering a whole three-course kids' meal for free with the purchase of each adult main until Friday 6 September 2024.
Little ones can start with a choice of garlic bread, crispy mozzarella or hummus with vegetable sticks; followed by pasta with a wide range of sauces, a burger, or a pizza; then finish with gelato, sorbet or a banana. To claim, sign up on the Prezzo website with your email address and redeem in the restaurant.
