Take the night off, mama. “Kids eat free” at these Christchurch restaurants.
If you’re bored of cooking the same old meals, only for the kids to turn up their noses and push away their plates (sigh), it’s time to take the night off. We’ve done the hard yards for you and sourced restaurants across Christchurch offering “kids eat free” deals throughout the week. Read on for some inspiration…
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Kids eat free at these Christchurch restaurants:
Moment Cafe
Moment Café has a fab menu for both adults and kids, where little ones eat for free every Monday. There’s also a playpen stocked with toys for younger tots.
Moment Cafe, 87 Manchester Street, Chritchurch Central, www.momentcafe.co.nz
Thai Terrace, Rolleston
Enjoy a complimentary kids’ combo meal (for children 10 and under) with any adult meal purchased at Thai Terrace on a Wednesday evening. Offer is applicable for dine-in bookings only.
Thai Terrace, 92 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston, www.thaiterrace.co.nz
The Good Home, Ferrymead
Head to The Good Home after 3pm on Sundays to enjoy a free kid’s meal with a paying adult.
The Good Home, 2a Waterman Place, Ferrymead, Christchurch, www.thegoodhomeferrymead.co.nz
Mexico
On Sundays, little ones under the age of 10 can grab a free meal from the kids’ menu from 12pm until closing time. Children must be dining with a parent, with a minimum spend of $25.
Mexico, 203 Manchester Street, Christchurch, www.mexico.net.nz/christchurch
Denny’s
You can dine free on your birthday at Denny’s but on Mondays and Tuesdays kids can also choose a complimentary meal when an adult orders from the ‘Value Menu’. The offer is for children under 10 years old.
Denny’s, 382 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, www.dennys.co.nz
The Bog
Kids eat free on Sundays (with the purchase of an adult meal) at this Irish Bar on Victoria Street.
The Bog, 50 Victoria Street, Christchurch, www.thebog.co.nz/christchurch
Spagalimis Pizzeria
Children under 12 can enjoy a six-slice pizza from the kids’ menu from Sunday to Wednesday when an adult purchases an eight-slice pizza.
Bridies Bar & Bistro
Kids eat free with every adult meal ordered!
Bridies Bar & Bistro, 401 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch, www.bridies.co.nz
Milieu Café
Kids eat free every weekend and throughout the school holidays at Milieu Café. When an adult buys from the brunch menu, kids will be given a free hot chocolate, orange juice or fluffy alongside their complimentary meal, including a token to use on the lucky dip machine.
Milieu Café, 112 Wrights Road, Addington, Christchurch, www.milieu.net.nz
Armadillos
Kids aged 12 and under can grab a complimentary meal when accompanied by an adult ordering a main. Little ones will also be treated to a free 7oz drink and a dessert to top it all off.
Armadillos, Beckenham, 155 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, www.armadillosrestaurantsnz.com
Coriander’s
Coriander’s gives those under 10 a free dinner at all locations during school holidays.
Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant
Gear up for a good weekend as kids eat free on Mondays when ordering with a full-price adult meal.
Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant,3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch, www.cassels.nz
Cranford Ale House
Kids dine free as a midweek treat on Wednesdays.
Cranford Ale House, 305 Cranford Street, St Albans, Christchurch, www.cranfordalehouse.co.nz
Bloody Mary’s
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at Bloody Mary’s between Monday and Friday, and children under five eat for free.
Bloody Mary’s, 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, www.bloodymarys.co.nz
The Old Vicarage Café
Loyalty card holders can snap up The Old Vic’s ‘kids eat free’ deal on Mondays.
The Old Vicarage Café, 335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch, www.theoldvicarage.co.nz
Two Fat Possums
Order a roast for $24 and kids will eat for free on Sundays.
Two Fat Possums, 736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton, www.twofatpossums.co.nz
The Good Home Pegasus
Get the week off to a good start on Mondays as kids can eat for free after 5pm when accompanied by a paying adult. Take advantage of the children’s play area, too!
The Good Home Pegasus, 62 Pegasus Main Street, Pegasus, www,thegoodhomepegasus.co.nz
Smoke Rolleston
Treat yourself to a night off from cooking and head to Smoke in Rolleston between 4.30-5.30pm (any day of the week!) to snap up a free kids’ main when you order one of your own.
Smoke Rolleston, 59 Tennyson Street, Rolleston, www.smokeinc.nz
Two Thumbs — Colombo Street
Kids can eat free at Two Thumbs Brewing on Colombo Street every Sunday for lunch or dinner.
Two Thumbs, 380 Colombo Street, Christchurch, www.twothumb.com
Winnie Bagoes Rangiora
Have your wee one join in on Lego Tuesdays at Winnie Bagoes in Rangiora and grab a free kids’ pizza and soft-serve cone when they make something from the huge Lego table. The offer runs every Tuesday between 4-8.30pm
Winnie Bagoes Rangiora, 88 Victoria Street, Rangiora, www.winniebagoes.co.nz
Charmers Restaurant, The Hornby Club
Members of the Hornby Club can enjoy their kids eat free deals on Wednesdays and Thursdays, before 6.30pm. Adults must buy a main to redeem the offer.
Charmers Restaurant, 17 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch, www.hornbywmc.co.nz/dining-bars/chalmers-restaurant
Pineacres Bar & Restaurant
Kids eat free every Wednesday from 4pm with every main meal purchased.
Pineacres Bar & Restaurant, 740 Main North Road, Kaiapoi
Featured image courtesy of Unsplash, image #1 credited to Mexico via Facebook, image #2 credited to Milieu Cafe via Facebook, image #3 credited to The Good Home Pegasus via Facebook
