Revealed: Britain’s best pubs and restaurants for kid’s deals this half term

For parents looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank this half term, Eat Drink Meet has put together a list of the best family-friendly venues offering great value deals.

Eat Drink Meet – the company that helps people discover the best venues near them and provides definitive rankings of Britain’s best pubs – has revealed its 2026 list of the top ten venues offering kids deals, just in time for next week’s half term.

The collection includes venues across England, Wales, and Scotland, from Aberdeen and Manchester, to Solihull and Cardiff.

Hand-picked from thousands of venues across the country using a combination of reviews, venue popularity, and editorial recommendations from the Eat Drink Meet team, these ten pubs are among the very best child friendly venues for 2026.

Toby Carvery Cocket Hat – Aberdeen

If you’re seeking a fun-packed family day out in northeast Scotland, then look no further than Toby Carvery Cocket Hat in Aberdeen.
Its onsite soft play centre is a great way to entertain kids up to 12 years old this half term, with entry from just £4.95 per child. Fuzzy Ed’s Funhouse is also offering a summer play pass for £25. This budget-friendly pass allows one child to visit and have unlimited soft play sessions across the summer holidays. Additional children can also be added for £20 each. Bargain!

Parents can enjoy a catch up with friends over coffee and cake while the children play. Then, once the whole family has built up an appetite, this Toby Carvery is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a delicious roast dinner with all the trimmings.

Toby Carvery is also offering kids eat for £1 this May half term. From Saturday 23rd – Friday 29th May guests can purchase one child’s main meal, carvery or breakfast for £1 each when purchased with an adult main meal.*

Orleans Smokehouse – Solihull

Orleans Smokehouse, in the heart of Solihull, brings an authentic family-friendly taste of the American South to the West Midlands.
The menu boasts delicious southern classics, from tender pulled pork and juicy ribs to flavourful brisket – all prepared with traditional BBQ smoking techniques.

Adults can enjoy the restaurant’s impressive selection of signature southern cocktails and imports, while the kids are kept entertained with an impressive cinema room, frozen custard sprinkle station, and even an outdoor play area with giant garden games.

Orleans Smokehouse is the go-to destination for families this half term with its kids eat free offer that runs from Saturday 23rd – Friday 29th May. Guests can enjoy one child’s main meal or breakfast free when purchasing an adult main meal or breakfast.*

Rated 4.5 on TripAdvisor, Orleans Smokehouse is recommended by guests for the friendly and professional staff as well as the great food. Guests also praised the calm, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for families.

Lock Keeper – Manchester

Another great place for northern families this half term is the Lock Keeper in Manchester.

The pub prides itself on offering the warmest of welcomes to guests young and old and its soft play extension, Fuzzy Eds, is a magical kingdom of indoor fun, offering your little ones the chance to explore ball pits, climbing walls, and more from just £4.95 per child or £25 for an entire summer play pass.

Once they’ve tired themselves out, head to the Lock Keeper for a delicious pub lunch packed with bold flavours and great value.

The pub is also offering families the opportunity for children to eat for £1 this May half term and over the summer holidays too. Plus, its Sizzle & Save menu offers the chance to feed the family for under £17 this spring.

This pub makes this list thanks in no small part to its glowing reviews on TripAdvisor, which talk about the Lock Keeper’s lovely friendly staff, perfect value for money, and its ‘kid-friendly atmosphere’.

The Sandringham – Bristol

For families looking for somewhere to tuck into great-quality pub food in family-friendly surroundings, then look no further than The Sandringham in Bristol.

This pub also offers guests the opportunity to dine in its spacious beer garden, making it ideal for families with pets. The Sandringham also offers a Little Ones’ menu packed with all your kids’ favourites.

The Sandringham is also offering a wallet-friendly ‘children eat for £1 during the half term’ offer when guests purchase an adult main.*
Reviews on TripAdvisor praise the pub for being a great place for families and for being dog friendly.

Harvester Cardiff Bay – Penarth

For families seeking some quality time near the seaside this May half term, look no further than the Harvester Cardiff Bay Penarth.

This family-friendly restaurant makes this list as the perfect destination for half term thanks to its legendary range of delicious classics.

This Harvester’s menu ensures that everyone in the family will find something to love for less, with Harvester’s ‘kids eat for £1’ offer this half term.
TripAdvisor gives Harvester Cardiff Bay Penarth a commendable 4.2 rating, with guest’s reviews highlighting its family-friendly customer service and fantastic food.

The Hare & Hounds – Birmingham

If you’re looking for a boredom buster with the family in Birmingham this half term, then look no further than the Hare & Hounds.

This pub has a popular soft play centre, making it ideal for keeping the kids entertained, but is also renowned for its delicious pub grub. From big-flavour burgers and stacked skillets to pub classics and new dishes perfect for lighter appetites, there’s something for everyone.

The pub is also offering families the opportunity for children to eat for £1 this May half term and over the summer holidays too. Plus, its Sizzle & Save menu offers the chance to feed the family for under £17 this spring.

The Hare & Hounds has rave reviews on TripAdvisor with a 4.5 rating, and many guests singing the praises of the pub’s soft play area, saying it was the perfect size for keeping the kids entertained and highlighting the great customer service from the friendly staff.

The Earl Haig – Bexleyheath

Located near Dagenham and Brentwood, The Earl Haig is the perfect place to relax with the family after a long day exploring Danson Park, Bexleyheath Shopping Centre, or the Surrey Hills AONB this half term.

The pub offers a delicious menu for kids, packed with child-friendly favourites, making the pub the perfect spot for relaxing family lunches or early dinners.
For those looking for wallet-friendly dining this half term, The Earl Haig is another venue running a ‘children can eat for £1’ deal during the half term when guests purchase an adult main.*

Harvester Five Bells Vange – Basildon

If you’re looking for somewhere in Essex to make the most of your time with family and friends this half term, then Harvester Five Bells has you covered.

Enthusiastic reviews on TripAdvisor mention the professional and friendly staff, who are the reason why many guests return, as the team are always smiling and attentive, along with fresh, hot food at a reasonable price.

Here, you and your family can enjoy the Harvester’s famous mouthwatering rotisserie chicken, or full-of-flavour dishes straight from the grill – all served alongside the pub’s iconic fresh unlimited salad.

Harvester Five Bells is also offering the chance for kids to eat for £1 this half term. Guests can purchase one child’s main meal or breakfast when purchased with one adult main or breakfast.*

Ego Stockton Brook – Stoke-on-Trent

Ego at The Hollybush offers families the chance to enjoy the very best of Mediterranean cuisine, from chargrilled meats and delicious seafood to showstopping paellas and slow-cooked classics.

Children can choose from delicious pasta dishes such as penne with chicken and cheese cream and spaghetti with tomato sauce, plus a delicious range of pizzas. Older children can try sautéed sea bass fillet or 4oz rump steak, all lovingly prepared and served with Ego’s signature warm hospitality.

From 25th – 29th May, Ego Club Rewards members can purchase a child’s meal for just £1 when ordered with an adult main meal, to help make the holidays more affordable for parents.

The Dexter – Leeds

Not far from Bradford and Harrogate is The Dexter, the ideal place to stop off and rest after spending a few hours exploring Harewood House, Temple Newsam, and Tropical World this half term.

The pub offers a child-friendly ‘Little Ones’ menu with a range of family favourites including chargrilled BBQ chicken, pork sausages and cheese & tomato pizza. Whether your child is a fussy eater or is happy to try anything, every child can eat for £1 during the half term when guests purchase an adult main.*

This pub makes this list due to its prolific reviews on TripAdvisor that say The Dexter is a ‘lovely family-friendly pub with fantastic surroundings and a great beer garden.’ While others commend the pub’s staff for always being welcoming and friendly to guests, as well as offering reasonably priced food.

Whether you’re looking to keep the kids entertained for less, or enjoy a relaxed meal together as a family this half term, these ten hand-picked pubs and restaurants combine good-value deals with great food and drink to help you create unforgettable moments.