Kids eat free in Bournemouth

Good for a relaxed weeknight out when you want something reliable without much planning. Bournemouth suits families who like a sit-down meal with a predictable menu — think Harvester, which has four sites here, or one of the two Sizzling Pubs if you want something more pub-than-restaurant. Twenty-eight venues are listed across the council area, spanning 18 distinct chains, with the heaviest concentration in the BH2 and BH1 postcodes closest to the town centre. Check before you go, though. Several chains — including Harvester and BrewDog — run their kids-eat-free arrangements only during school holidays, not throughout the year. A quick look at the individual venue page will tell you exactly when the offer applies, so you are not caught out on a random Tuesday in February.

Holiday-only chains in Bournemouth: Harvester, Village Hotels Pub & Grill, Zizzi. These quietly flip in for half-term and summer; outside the school holidays they drop off the list.

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