Discover the best ‘kids eat free’ deals in Christchurch. Over 20 family-friendly restaurants where kids dine free—updated weekly and school-holiday offers too!
If you’re tired of hearing “I don’t like this” at the dinner table and want a break from cooking, this is your sign to take the night off. We’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of Christchurch restaurants where kids eat free — from family-friendly cafes with play areas to relaxed pubs with midweek deals. Whether it’s a Monday night dinner out or a weekend treat, these kid-friendly restaurants and cafes have you sorted.
This guide is regularly updated to help you save money while enjoying quality time with your family — no dishes required.
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Kids Eat Free in Christchurch:
Best Weeknight Deals for Kids Eat Free in Christchurch
Monday
- Moment Café, Christchurch Central
Kids eat free all day. Includes a playpen with toys for toddlers.
📍 87 Manchester Street
🔗 momentcafe.co.nz
- Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant, Woolston
Dine on award-winning food and enjoy a free kids’ meal with any adult main on Mondays.
📍 3 Garlands Road
🔗 cassels.nz
- The Good Home Pegasus
From 5pm onwards, kids eat free with a paying adult. Includes a kids’ play area.
📍 62 Pegasus Main Street
🔗 thegoodhomepegasus.co.nz
- Denny’s, Christchurch Central
Monday and Tuesday nights: kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult ‘Value Menu’ meal.
📍 382 Moorhouse Avenue
🔗 dennys.co.nz
- The Old Vicarage, Halswell
Kids eat free with a loyalty card on Mondays.
📍 335 Halswell Road
🔗 theoldvicarage.co.nz
Tuesday
- Denny’s (See above)
Same deal — two nights of freedom from cooking.
- Winnie Bagoes, Rangiora
It’s Lego Tuesday! Kids get a free pizza and soft-serve cone when they build a creation at the Lego table (4pm–8.30pm).
📍 88 Victoria Street
🔗 winniebagoes.co.nz
Wednesday
- Thai Terrace, Rolleston
Kids under 10 get a free combo meal with every adult dine-in meal ordered.
📍 92 Rolleston Drive
🔗 thaiterrace.co.nz
- Cranford Ale House, St Albans
Kids dine free every Wednesday from the kids’ menu with an accompanying adult meal.
📍 305 Cranford Street
🔗 cranfordalehouse.co.nz
- Charmers Restaurant, Hornby Club
Hornby Club members can access the kids eat free deal Wednesdays and Thursdays before 6.30pm.
📍 17 Carmen Road
🔗 hornbywmc.co.nz
- Pineacres Bar & Restaurant, Kaiapoi
From 4pm every Wednesday, kids eat free with every adult main ordered.
📍 740 Main North Road
Weekend Dining: Where Kids Eat Free in Christchurch
Friday
- Bloody Mary’s, Christchurch Central
During weekday buffet breakfasts, children under 5 eat free. Great option for a Friday family brekkie.
📍 30 Latimer Square
🔗 bloodymarys.co.nz
Saturday & Sunday
- Milieu Café, Addington
Kids eat free on weekends and school holidays with a brunch meal purchase. Includes hot chocolate, fluffy or OJ, plus a token for the lucky dip machine.
📍 112 Wrights Road
🔗 milieu.net.nz
- The Good Home, Ferrymead
Every Sunday after 3pm, kids eat free with a paying adult.
📍 2a Waterman Place
🔗 thegoodhomeferrymead.co.nz
- Mexico, Christchurch Central
On Sundays, kids under 10 dine free from 12pm–close with a parent spending $25+.
📍 203 Manchester Street
🔗 mexico.net.nz
- The Bog, Victoria Street
Every Sunday, one free kids’ meal per adult meal.
📍 50 Victoria Street
🔗 thebog.co.nz
- Two Fat Possums, West Melton
Order a Sunday roast ($24), and kids eat free.
📍 736 Weedons Ross Road
🔗 twofatpossums.co.nz
- Two Thumbs Brewing, Colombo Street
Sunday lunch or dinner = free kids’ meal with a paying adult.
📍 380 Colombo Street
🔗 twothumb.com
- Bridies Bar & Bistro, Linwood
Every day, kids eat free with each adult meal purchased.
📍 401 Worcester Street
🔗 bridies.co.nz
School Holiday Kids Eat Free Deals
Milieu Café (see above)
School holiday promos continue every day — meals, drinks, and the lucky dip token included.
Coriander’s
All Christchurch locations offer free kids’ meals during school holidays for children under 10.
🔗 corianders.co.nz
How to Maximise Your Night Out
Here are a few ways to make your “kids eat free” experience even better:
- Call ahead to confirm deals, especially on holidays or public breaks.
- Make it a playdate — bring a friend and turn the night off cooking into a mini outing.
- Combine deals with happy hour or lunch specials to save even more.
- Sign up for loyalty programmes where offered for exclusive perks.
Final Thoughts: Family-Friendly Dining Without Breaking the Bank
Christchurch families are spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable dining. With options nearly every day of the week — and extras like play areas, Lego tables, and fun drinks — eating out with the kids doesn’t have to feel like a splurge. Bookmark this page and plan your next meal out without worrying about fussy eaters or dish duty.
Featured image courtesy of Unsplash, image #1 credited to Mexico via Facebook, image #2 credited to Milieu Cafe via Facebook,
