Kids Eat Free has got to be one of the greatest concepts that the hospitality industry has ever come up with! What started as a way to get more people into pubs and hotels on quieter nights of the week has become a staple across restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels across Adelaide.
If you’re a new parent or perhaps have just never come across Kids Eat Free promos before here’s how it generally works (check specific venues for their T&Cs obviously):
A café, pub, hotel or restaurant nominates a particular night of the week (or sometimes multiple nights!) as “Kids Eat Free Night”. For every main adult meal you purchase you get free kids meal. Easy! Sometimes it might just be the meal, or sometimes it might come with a drink, colouring book or even dessert, depending on the establishment.
We love a Kids Eat Free Night because a) who doesn’t love getting something for free? b) sometimes it feels like such a waste to pay for Kids Meals when they barely touch it and c) usually if a restaurant or pub is offering Kids Eats Free promos, they are a family friendly spot where it won’t matter if your kids make a bit of noise or spill their juice.
From the north to the south, to the east to the west of Adelaide, have a look below for our favourite family friendly EATS venues that are offering Kids Eat Free deals.
Taking the kids to Fasta Pasta for a quality meal has been a South Australian staple for decades, and we are going to tell you why the South Terrace restaurant in Adelaide CBD is hands down the best one for families! Everyone has a favourite dish (personally my first every Chicken Parmy was at a Fasta Pasta when I was a kid!) From the pastas to pizza, salads and schnitzels. Whatever takes your fancy, Fasta Pasta will have something to offer...
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Looking for a top family-friendly restaurant in the Adelaide Hills? How about one with a secret garden and where kids eat free on Thursday evenings as a nice little bonus! Oh, and make it Spanish!! Comida in Hahndorf is a standout choice that caters to both kids and adults with its inviting atmosphere and diverse menus. The real gold can be found out the back if you are dining as a family. The garden is beautiful year round, and how stress free...
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Mick O’Shea’s has had a serious glow-up, and it’s officially stepped into its “ultimate family hangout” era. The refreshed beer garden, brand-new outdoor bar and expanded pavilion have given the place a breezy, holiday-afternoon vibe while still keeping all the cosy charm of a classic Irish pub. Inside, you’ll still find the warm hospitality and hearty pub meals you know and love, but outside is where the magic happens. Think loads of space for...
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In the reborn AAMI Stadium (or Footy Park for those old enough to remember) precinct, the Mosaic Hotel and Hey Caddy at West Lakes (plus X Golf) offers a fabulously unique combination for a family friendly night out. Go on a Monday for lunch or dinner and you can get one FREE kids meal, including a soft drink and ice-cream with every adult meal purchased PLUS 9 holes of Hey Caddy mini-putt for FREE! Spacious and modern, Mosaic offers a number...
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*NEW* in 2025 – KIDS EAT FREE on Thursdays from 5.30pm. One free kids meal with purchase of any full priced main meal. If you’re searching for an incredibly fun and vibrant family-friendly pub dining destination in Adelaide, look no further than the Peninsula Hotel Motel at Taperoo! It’s such a find, honestly. This vibrant spot offers an amazing $13 kids meal that comes complete with a drink and dessert, making it an affordable...
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A South Australian icon for more than 55 years, the Pancake Kitchen always makes me nostalgic for my childhood. It was so exciting to head to that nook of Gilbert St & be allowed to eat pancakes for dinner! I can still smell the maple syrup & remember looking at the menu wondering who on earth would eat bacon on pancakes (adult me, that’s who). Does anyone else remember the jukebox out in the back room? The original Spotify! It...
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Full disclosure: this post is drool-inducing and may result in failed diets and sudden urges to get in your car and drive to the nearest TGI Fridays venue. But in all honesty, we can’t think of a better place in Adelaide to shamelessly fill your face devouring a kilo of chicken wings than TGI Fridays. Here, we can loose ourselves in the cool, low-lit style and understated laid-back American vibe. Legend has it that ‘every day of the...
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Famous in the Eastern suburbs, the Alma Tavern has been a staple for years, but did you know this beautifully renovated modern space offers plenty for families including KIDS EAT FREE on Monday! We called in for a family pub meal and checked out their extensive bright and on trend renovation and our bellies (and my wallet) were impressed. Offering a number of well decorated seating areas surrounding the bar, plus a separate restaurant and...
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