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All the places ‘Kids Eat Free’ in Leeds during February half term 2023 

The best places to eat for free in the city centre and beyond.

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 14th February 2023

Feb half term is here and if you’re looking to take your kids out for a day of fun, here is a list of places where they can eat for free to help you save a few quid.

The kids are off school and it's time to go out and play.

Whether you’re on the move and need a quick meal deal whilst out shopping or fancy a mid-week meal out with all the family, there’s an offer here which will definitely suit you.

Marks and Spencers Cafe

Marks and Spencers Kids Eat Free offer.
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From Monday 13 – Friday 24 February 2023, M&S cafe are giving away one free kid’s meal deal when you spend £5. The meal includes a main, a snack (such as gingerbread or a chocolate lolly), a piece of fruit and a drink. 

Grab yourself one of their luxurious macaroni cheese toasties to keep you fuelled as you browse the shops, and get a well balanced meal for your little one to enjoy alongside it.

YO! Sushi

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Based in Trinity Leeds and Harrogate town centre, this futuristic sushi restaurant with a conveyer belt of goodies is sure to keep your little ones occupied. From Monday 13 - Friday 24th February, kids eat free all day in restaurants when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend).

So you can enjoy your sushi and Japanese hot favourites whilst your little ones tuck into one of their kiddo bento boxes for free. It sounds like a no brainer to us really.

Asda

The team at ASDA have collaborated with Quaker Oats to offer children a free bowl of porridge this half term. It's available in all ASDA supermarket cafes from 8am-12pm throughout the holiday.

Not only that but they are still offering their incredible £1 kids menu where your children can choose from a selection of hot and cold meals, all priced at just £1 with no minimum spend required.

Morrisons

Need a pit-stop during your weekly shop? In Morrison’s cafe, kids eat free all day every day nationwide when an adult buys a meal for just £4.49. Choose from a wide range of options from their children’s menu which offers nutritionally balanced meals.

Bella Italia

Craving a big bowl of comforting spaghetti or fancy a slice of margarita pizza? Then head to Bella Italia this half term where you can feed your little ones for just £1 with every main meal purchased.

The offer is valid 4pm-6pm every Monday - Thursday and features a huge menu which will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. There’s cheesy garlic bread, crudités with houmous, pasta with a selection of sauces and the classic margarita and pepperoni pizzas. There’s also a warm gooey chocolate brownie on the menu which you’ll definitely want to be pinching a spoonful of.

Banyan

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Banyan is the perfect place to ensure those tiny tummies are filled this half term at no extra cost, while you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. From the 13 – 17 February 2023 until 6pm, every adult meal comes with a free kids meal.

There’s a huge variety to choose from including chicken spirelli pasta, mini fish and chips and sausage and mash. It’s the perfect excuse for the adults to try out their new spring menu which features a deliciously sticky teriyaki salmon dish which is perfect for a midweek lunch. The offer is on at all Banyan restaurants in and around Leeds including Harrogate, Ilkley and Roundhay.

Bill's

Bill's Kids Eat Free offer.
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Up to two kids per table eat free all day at Bill's from 13 - 24 February (excluding the weekend) when an adult orders any main dish. Whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner, there's a dish to feed your little one no matter what time of day.

The menu features delicious family faves including buttermilk pancakes, mac & cheese, and fish fingers & chips.

Read more: The best things to do with the kids during February half term 2023 in Leeds

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A slice of New York has arrived in Leeds – and the pizzas are 18 inches wide

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.

Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.

Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.

Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.

They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.

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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.

We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.

Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.

There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.

We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.

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Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.

The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.

Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.

Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.

Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.

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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.

Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.

Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.

With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.

Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”

"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”

Sign up here to read more about the opening.

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