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
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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
We’ve teamed up with @QuakerOatsUK to offer children a free bowl of porridge this half term. It's available in all Asda cafes from 8am-12pm throughout the the holiday. No purchase necessary, subject to availability. It's on top of our £1 kids meal deal: https://t.co/IJ6BieFIUApic.twitter.com/du5fYOesZ4
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.
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
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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.
Howard Assembly Room to launch new bar with permanent kitchen from Yuzu Street Food.
HAR bar, the intimate Grade II-listed space beneath Leeds City Centre's multi-disciplinary venue, the Howard Assembly Room,will now open five days a week with a brand new permanent food partner.
If you're not familiar York’s Yuzu Street Food, then allow us to fill you in.
First established in York following an enlightening culinary trip to Asia in 2019, Yuzu Street Food is now recognised as one of the north’s finest street food vendors.
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Serving up contemporary takes on bao buns, fried chicken, ramen, katsu curry and much more; Yuzu are set to be the perfect addition to the Howard Assembly Room and its new bar HAR.
First launched in February, a programme of improvements saw the space previously occupied by the restaurant Kino transformed into the HAR bar.
An intimate venue in the cultural heart of the city, HAR bar guests can now enjoy fresh coffee, quality cocktails and a rotation of beers from breweries including Leeds institution Kirkstall Brewery throughout the week.
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Yuzu Street Food will open at HAR on Friday 15 May.
Michael Wilkinson, Director of Strategy and Commercial, said: “We are very excited to be welcoming Yuzu to HAR bar, with their Asian-inspired street food providing the perfect accompaniment to our range of drinks and firmly establishing HAR bar as one of Leeds’ leading spots to meet and eat.
"We want everyone in the city to feel that this is their space, where great music, a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service combine to create a truly special place that embodies the city’s creativity while also supporting Opera North’s outreach work across the north.
Chris Hargroves, Yuzu Founder & CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be back in Leeds city centre! Leeds has always shown us incredible support and energy and returning really feels like coming home. We’re excited to reconnect with the community, welcome familiar faces and introduce our new menu items to the new ones. Working with such a prestigious venue as the Howard Assembly Room is something we’re absolutely buzzing about and we can’t wait to fire up the woks!”
Popular beer festival showcasing over 35 indie breweries is returning to Leeds this month
Clementine Hall
Hop City, the long-running beer festival from award-winning Leeds-based brewery Northern Monk, returns this month for its ninth year.
Beer lovers, this one's for you.
Bringing over 35 of the best independent breweries from the UK, Europe and North America together to The Old Flax Store, Hop City will have approximately 250 different world-class beers for guests to try across one weekend of festivities.
The best part? Every pour across the weekend is included in the price of the ticket alongside a Hop City branded glass to enjoy them in, so don't worry about having to continuously reach for your wallet.
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Joining Northern Monk this year are UK breweries including Brighton’s Beak, Deya from Cheltenham, Manchester-based Track and Edinburgh’s Newbarns who will be pouring next to the likes of US breweries Trillium, Root + Branch, Finback and everywhere; Canadian’s Messorem and Third Moon, and a selection of Europe’s finest indie brewers.
Seriously, this is a beer lover's paradise.
And it's not just about the booze, as joining Hop City 2026 will be joined by Leeds’ own Bundobust who will be bringing their Indian street food alongside Bonehead Fried Chicken and Hermanos Caliente, courtesy of Niko’s Comfort Kitchen.
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Not a beer fan? Don't fret as natural wine bar Rinse will be pouring all weekend whilst Below Stairs will be providing the cocktails.
Russell Bisset, Founder of Northern Monk, said: “What started out as an idea to host some of our favourite breweries in Leeds has grown into something bigger than we could have imagined. From the beginning, the ambition was clear - to champion the best hop-forward breweries in the world and to create the first beer festival in Europe dedicated to celebrating hoppy beers and IPAs.
"Today, it’s about bringing some of the greatest breweries from across the globe together under one roof, creating something genuinely special for people who love beer as much as we do. Heading into our ninth year with a line-up of this calibre is something we’re incredibly proud of. It’s not just about the beer, but the community, collaboration, and spirit behind it.”
Hop City 2026 will take place from Friday 15 to Saturday 16 of May, and you can buy your tickets here.
Clementine Hall -
14th February 2023 
