Which chains run kids-eat-free during half-term?

Harvester, Bill's, Zizzi, Frankie & Benny's and Las Iguanas flip their family offers on for English half-term weeks. Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Toby Carvery and Sizzling Pubs run year-round, so they're available across half-term too.

Are the dates the same in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Mostly yes for May and October half-term — the dates line up across all four nations. Scotland follows its own calendar for the February break and the October week, and Northern Ireland has its own variations too. The calendar above shows the window in each region when it differs.

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England · 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Kids eat free this half-term (26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026)

4004 UK restaurants and pubs running kids-eat-free during October half-term 2026 — 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026.

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26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 (England)
23 chains flip in for this holiday
4004 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 October half-term 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 October half-term 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

October half-term 2026 across the UK

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

England: 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Northern Ireland: 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Wales: 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Common questions

Which chains run kids-eat-free during half-term?
Harvester, Bill's, Zizzi, Frankie & Benny's and Las Iguanas flip their family offers on for English half-term weeks. Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Toby Carvery and Sizzling Pubs run year-round, so they're available across half-term too.
Are the dates the same in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Mostly yes for May and October half-term — the dates line up across all four nations. Scotland follows its own calendar for the February break and the October week, and Northern Ireland has its own variations too. The calendar above shows the window in each region when it differs.
Do I need to book?
No accounts, nothing to download. We link straight to the chain's own booking page where one exists, and to Google Maps for directions where it doesn't. Some chains require an in-app booking — those are flagged on the chain page.

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