Don’t feel like cooking but want to save on going out with your family? Here’s a list of where kids can eat free (or cheap) in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region. We hope you’ll enjoy using the Newy with Kids guide. We’ve also put together a guide for eating out with kids which features 40+ Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Family-Friendly Spots with Playgrounds & Kids Areas.
Disclaimer: Kids Eat Free promotions can change without notice. Please check with the restaurant before visiting to make sure dining offers are still valid to avoid disappointment. Check to see if offers are still available on public holidays.
Where Kids Eat Free on Monday
The Belmont Hotel – Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday. 1 x free child’s meal with 1 x full-priced adult meal. Children must be under 12 years old. All kids meals served with ice cream.
The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm with a main meal purchase. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream and drink.
Central Charlestown Leagues Club – Monday Night Kids 12 and under eat free! Purchase any Main Meal and receive a Kids Meal Free. Conditions Apply.
Club Charlestown – Members kids eat free deal on Monday for lunch and dinner. Up to 2 kids meals are free when 1 adult main meal is purchased. Membership is $5 and you can join online or on arrival to the Club.
Club Lemon Tree, Lemon Tree Passage – Kids eat free every Monday and Thursday from 5.30pm. 1 kids meal with each full priced main meal. Children under 12 years. T&C apply.
Club Maitland City, Rutherford – Kids eat free on Sunday and Monday nights. One free kids meal per full-priced adult meal purchased.
The Family Hotel, Maitland – Kids under 12 eat free on Monday nights. One free kids meal for every adult meal.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
Lakeside Village Tavern, Raymond Terrace – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream.
Lambton Park Hotel, Lambton – Kids eat free from 5-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. One complimentary children’s meal with every full priced adults meal.
The Lucky Hotel, Newcastle – Kids eat free on Monday nights from 5pm. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Conditions apply.
Pippi’s at the Point, Speers Point – Kids eat free on Mondays from 5pm. One free kids meal per adult main meal. Excluding public holidays.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! Simply order any full price adult main meal, then get a free kids meal. One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). Kids Eat Free offer is not valid with any other offer, including entertainment book, lunch deal or with MyFridays Rewards. Offer available for dine-in only.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – Kids eat free from Monday to Wednesday. One free kids meal per adults main meal purchased. Includes drink and icecream.
Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesday
The Belmont Hotel – Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday. 1 x free child’s meal with 1 x full-priced adult meal. Children must be under 12 years old. All kids meals served with ice cream.
The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm with a main meal purchase. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream and drink.
The Burwood Inn, Merewether – Kids eat free on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Burwood Inn from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Only from the kids menu, when one or more main meals are purchased. Ages 12 and under only. Bookings essential.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
Lakeside Village Tavern, Raymond Terrace – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream.
Lambton Park Hotel, Lambton – Kids eat free from 5-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. One complimentary children’s meal with every full priced adults meal.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! Simply order any full price adult main meal, then get a free kids meal. One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). Kids Eat Free offer is not valid with any other offer, including entertainment book, lunch deal or with MyFridays Rewards. Offer available for dine-in only.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – Kids eat free from Monday to Wednesday. One free kids meal per adults main meal purchased. Includes drink and icecream.
Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesday
The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm with a main meal purchase. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream and drink.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
Lakeside Village Tavern, Raymond Terrace – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream.
Lake Macquarie Tavern, Mount Hutton – Kids eat for free on Wednesdays and Sundays with any main meal purchased after 5.30pm.
Lambton Park Hotel, Lambton – Kids eat free from 5-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. One complimentary children’s meal with every full priced adults meal.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! Simply order any full price adult main meal, then get a free kids meal. One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). Kids Eat Free offer is not valid with any other offer, including entertainment book, lunch deal or with MyFridays Rewards. Offer available for dine-in only.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – Kids eat free from Monday to Wednesday. One free kids meal per adults main meal purchased. Includes drink and icecream.
Where Kids Eat Free on Thursday
The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm with a main meal purchase. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream and drink.
The Burwood Inn, Merewether – Kids eat free on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Burwood Inn from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Only from the kids menu, when one or more main meals are purchased. Ages 12 and under only. Bookings essential.
Club Lemon Tree, Lemon Tree Passage – Kids eat free every Monday and Thursday from 5.30pm. 1 kids meal with each full priced main meal. Children under 12 years. T&C apply.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
Lakeside Village Tavern, Raymond Terrace – Kids eat free Monday to Thursday between 5.30-6pm. Kids under 12 receive a complimentary ice cream.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! Simply order any full price adult main meal, then get a free kids meal. One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). Kids Eat Free offer is not valid with any other offer, including entertainment book, lunch deal or with MyFridays Rewards. Offer available for dine-in only.
Where Kids Eat Free on Friday
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
Where Kids Eat Free on Saturday
Boatrowers Hotel, Stockton – Every Saturday night receive a free children’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine in customers only.
Lemon Grove Hotel, Wallsend. Kids eat free with every main meal purchased (one free kids meal with one main meal) every Saturday from noon to 3pm.
Marks Point Sports Club, Marks Point – Kids eat free at Findon’s Bistro every Saturday (terms & conditions apply).
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
West Wallsend Workers Club, West Wallsend – Kids eat for $5 from the kids menu on Saturday nights. Conditions apply. Dine in only.
Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday
Club Maitland City, Rutherford – Kids eat free on Sunday and Monday nights. Terms and conditions apply. One free kids meal per full-priced adult meal purchased.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5-6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per main meal purchased. Dine in only.
The Greenhouse Eatery – Pacific Dunes Golf Club, Medowie – Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal on Sundays. Conditions apply.
Lake Macquarie Tavern, Mount Hutton – Kids eat for free on Wednesdays and Sundays with any main meal purchased after 5.30pm.
Lambton Park Hotel, Lambton – Kids eat free all day on Sunday. One complimentary children’s meal with every full priced adults meal.
Vincent Street Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock – Kids eat free on Sundays. Receive a free kids meal with every adults meal purchase of $20 or more. Under 12 years only. Bookings essential.
Newy Burger Co, Newcastle – Kids up to 10 years of age eat free on Sundays. Receive a free kids meal with every adult meal purchase.
[Note: This list is constantly updated. If you have any additions, updates or corrections to the list (Kids Eat Free or Kids Eat Cheap) that aren’t listed above, please email reena@newywithkids.com.au]
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