Which chains run kids-eat-free across the summer holidays?

Bill's, Zizzi, Frankie & Benny's, Las Iguanas and Harvester run school-holiday-only family offers that cover the summer. Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Toby Carvery, Sizzling Pubs and Hungry Horse run year-round and remain available throughout.

Do offers run every day of the summer holidays?

Most do, but the day-of-week restrictions still apply — many chains tighten to Mon–Fri or Mon–Thu. Tap into a chain to see the exact day window for that brand.

Are Scottish school holidays included?

Yes. Scottish summer holidays start a few weeks earlier than the English/Welsh ones (typically late June to mid-August). The calendar above shows each nation's window when it differs.

England · 20 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Kids eat free this summer (20 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026)

1899 UK restaurants and pubs running kids-eat-free during Summer holiday 2026 — 20 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026.

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20 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026 (England)
12 chains flip in for this holiday
1899 UK venues in the active set

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Chains that only run kids-eat-free during the school holidays

These chains flip their family offer on for Summer holiday 2026 and quietly drop off the list outside it. Tap a tile to see the offer terms and find a venue near you.

Year-round chains also active during Summer holiday 2026

These chains run their kids-eat-free or kids-eat-for-£1 offer year-round, including the school holiday window. Day and time restrictions still apply — tap into the chain for the exact rules.

School holiday calendar

Summer holiday 2026 across the UK

School holidays don’t line up exactly across the four nations. Here’s when this window runs in each region.

Scotland: 29 Jun 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
Northern Ireland: 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
England: 20 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Wales: 20 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

FAQ

Common questions

Which chains run kids-eat-free across the summer holidays?
Bill's, Zizzi, Frankie & Benny's, Las Iguanas and Harvester run school-holiday-only family offers that cover the summer. Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Toby Carvery, Sizzling Pubs and Hungry Horse run year-round and remain available throughout.
Do offers run every day of the summer holidays?
Most do, but the day-of-week restrictions still apply — many chains tighten to Mon–Fri or Mon–Thu. Tap into a chain to see the exact day window for that brand.
Are Scottish school holidays included?
Yes. Scottish summer holidays start a few weeks earlier than the English/Welsh ones (typically late June to mid-August). The calendar above shows each nation's window when it differs.

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