If there’s one thing better than free stuff, it’s free food. Unlimited refills, complimentary drinks, or even a free birthday meal! Most restaurants aren’t in the business of giving away free meals. But you can find some spectacular deals if you know where to look.
You can save yourself a lot of money by enjoying fantastic meals at some of your best local restaurants and eateries. It’s also a great way to explore places you’ve not tried before.
Whether you’re budgeting long-term or can’t wait till payday, we’ve got some of the best free food offers and restaurant deals from around the UK.
Birmingham
The Royal: Lunch and Drink for £6.75. The Royal is one of the best spots in the city to get an affordable lunch. Sit down for lunch and a drink for just £6.75. Choose from a delicious pizza, gammon stack, mac ‘n’ cheese or something else from the diverse menu.
Free Meal at Burger King. Fancy becoming a secret diner at Burger King? If you’re chosen, you’ll get a free £25 voucher to enjoy a trip – spend it on whatever you want. As part of the program, you’ll have to complete a review of your order, including value for money, quality of food, and customer service. But it’s a great way to get a free burger. Who doesn’t like free food!?
Wing It Monday at Rose Villa Tavern. Enjoy a kilo of buffalo chicken wings with homemade fries and over 8 toppings (from classic Frank’s sauce to peanut and coconut) from 5 pm onwards. The best part? It will only cost £12.50.
Leeds
Free Fries from McDonald’s. Join the My McDonald’s Rewards Scheme, and you’ll get free medium-sized fries and 1,000 bonus points for your first order! As part of the scheme, you earn 1 point for every penny you spend on menu items. The more points you earn, the bigger the rewards become – if you earn 4,000 points, you get a free Big Mac or other food items.
Three-Course Buffet at Aagrah. From just £19.95 every Sunday and Monday, you can sample a three-course meal of the finest Indian foods. Mushroom pakoras, vegetable samosas, and a healthy helping of pilau or chips. Available from 5.30 pm to 9.50 pm.
Burger and Fries at Almost Famous. Pick from one of six burgers and get a portion of Winning Fries from just £12.50. Famed for their fluffy buns and delicious filling, it’s a steal of an offer. Available from 12 pm to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Sheffield
Two Courses at Silversmiths. Renowned throughout Yorkshire, Silversmiths is at the heart of the city’s culinary tradition. Get two courses with a glass of wine or soft drink for £25 – saving 43%. The offer is available all evening, Wednesday to Friday.
Free Cocktail with All Bar One. Add a free cocktail to your night when you sign up with All Bar One. You’ll receive their newsletter, including forthcoming promotions and offers. It’s the easy way to get yourself a free drink. Just remember, you’ve got to be over 18 to sign up.
Kelu Sheffield Sharing Board and Wine. Located in the stunning Sardinian Sky Bar, enjoy a delicious sharing board and a bottle of wine brought to you by the award-winning Italian restaurant Domo. Save 20% off the usual price.
Edinburgh
Free YO! Sushi Birthday Treats. YO! Sushi is turning 25! In honour of the occasion, they’ve just launched their YO! Love Club. By signing up, you’ll receive many discounts, including a £5 voucher to spend at any of their restaurants.
Three-Course Meal at Chez Jules. Who said great food can’t be affordable? Chez Jules does classic French food at old-school prices. A three-course menu will set you back £12.90. Each option comes with a salad, bread and butter, pickles, and pate.
Free Crunchy Taco from Taco Bell. Not every city has a Taco Bell. Edinburgh is one of the lucky few. That means locals can sign up for their new app, open a Taco Bell Supreme account, and receive a free Crunchy Taco. As part of the scheme, you receive special rewards on your birthday and more.
Liverpool
15% Off At Down The Hatch. For students wanting a fantastic meal at an affordable price, Down the Hatch is offering 15% off everything every weekday until 6 pm. It’s got a huge menu of vegan and veggie comfort food – genuinely delicious.
Free Hot Drink from Greggs. Warm yourself up in the morning with a free hot drink from Greggs. Just download the Greggs app and receive a free tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Take your pick. Down the app also provides other perks – you’ll get a stamp each time you shop, and your 10th stamp earns you a free item. It’s perfect for Greggs regulars.
Free Main Course At Liu Shi. The Asian fusion restaurant is located in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter. Known for its quality food, you can get a free main course every Wednesday when you buy any bottle of wine, Prosecco, or Champagne. The offer is available from 12 am to 11 pm.
Hull
Bottomless Brunch at Bar 82. From just £38 per person, you can experience a slightly boozy brunch that doesn’t end. Perfect for Hen Nights and Stag Parties, you can order anything off the menu alongside unlimited drinks, including cocktails, beer, Prosecco, and soft drinks.
Unlimited Wings at Brewdog. Heard of Wings Wednesday? It’s simple. Every Wednesday, you can eat as many wings as you want, starting at £13.95. There’s buttermilk chicken, beer-battered cauliflower, and much more. If you eat enough, you’ll hit the top 10 in their global leaderboard.
25% Off at Beefeater. Beefeater is offering 25% off your food bill when you sign up to receive emails. It’s only available for first-time sign-ups. There’s no catch. Order whatever you like and only pay for three-quarters of the bill.
