Check out our Kids Eat Free guide. It’s a useful resource for when you don’t feel like cooking but want to save on going out with your family or if you’re visiting our beautiful region.
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, Belmont – Kids under 12 eat free every Monday and Tuesday (lunch and dinner). 1 x free child’s meal with every main meal purchased. Not available in conjunction with any other specials (lunch or dinner). Dine in only.
Club Charlestown, Charlestown – Kids under 12 eat free every Monday for lunch and dinner. Members get 1 kids’ meal free per 1 adult main meal purchased. Membership is $5 and you can join online or on arrival to the Club.
Club Maitland City, Rutherford – Kids eat free on Sunday and Monday nights. One free kids meal per full-priced adult meal purchased.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. Dine in only.
Harrigan’s Cameron Park, Cameron Park – Kids eat free with any main meal purchased from 5pm – 8.30pm on Monday nights. Excludes public holidays.
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. One complimentary children’s meal with every full priced adults meal.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
Napoli Central, Newcastle – Napoli introduces Family Hour. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 – 6:30pm. Dine in only. Enjoy card games, colouring pages and shark and koala pizzas.
Pippi’s at the Point, Speers Point – Kids eat free on Mondays from 5pm. One free kids meal per full-priced adult main meal. Excluding public holidays.
Rippit Golf, Broadmeadow – Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at Rippit Golf’s own bistro, the Tap Inn. Open from 10am-10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm). Terms and conditions apply.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). For kids 12 years old and under. Offer includes one kids main from the Stars ‘n’ Stripes menu and excludes drinks, sides and desserts. 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. A surcharge of 15% applies on public holidays.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – From Monday to Friday, kids eat free for lunch and dinner. Free kids meal with any main meal purchases. *Not valid with any other discounted main meals. Dine in only. No takeaway. Not available public holidays.
Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesday
The Belmont Hotel, Belmont – Kids under 12 eat free every Monday and Tuesday (lunch and dinner). 1 x free child’s meal with every main meal purchased. Not available in conjunction with any other specials (lunch or dinner). Dine in only.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. 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.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
Napoli Central, Newcastle – Napoli introduces Family Hour. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 – 6:30pm. Dine in only. Enjoy card games, colouring pages and shark and koala pizzas.
Rippit Golf, Broadmeadow – Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at Rippit Golf’s own bistro, the Tap Inn. Open from 10am-10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm). Terms and conditions apply.
Stockton Bowling Club, Stockton – Kids eat free Tuesdays nights. Buy one adult meal over $20, get one kids meal free. Dine in only. Dinner time. Kids 10 and under. Not available with other specials.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). For kids 12 years old and under. Offer includes one kids main from the Stars ‘n’ Stripes menu and excludes drinks, sides and desserts. 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. A surcharge of 15% applies on public holidays.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – From Monday to Friday, kids eat free for lunch and dinner. Free kids meal with some main meal purchases. Check first with staff to see what meals count to redeem kids eat free meal. *Not valid with any other discounted main meals. Dine in only. No takeaway. Not available public holidays.
Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesday
Alder Park Sports Club, New Lambton – Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Norma’s Bistro. Conditions apply. Gluten free options.
Charlestown Golf Club, Charlestown – Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Thursdays for dinner, with every main meal purchase (member’s only). T&C’s apply.
Club Kotara, Kotara – Kids eat free at The Barefoot Bistro on Wednesday from 5pm. Kids under 12yo. One kids meal per adult meal purchased. Plus, there’s a free bowl of ice cream with choice of topping! Wednesday is also $22 steak and chips night and meat raffles.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. Dine in only.
Hotel Jesmond, Jesmond – Kids under 12 eat free on Wednesdays. Buy a main main meal and receive a kids meal for free! Includes a kids free soft drink and ice cream.
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 with any main meal purchased after 5.30pm. Not available on public holidays. Dine in only.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
Napoli Central, Newcastle – Napoli introduces Family Hour. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 – 6:30pm. Dine in only. Enjoy card games, colouring pages and shark and koala pizzas.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). For kids 12 years old and under. Offer includes one kids main from the Stars ‘n’ Stripes menu and excludes drinks, sides and desserts. 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. A surcharge of 15% applies on public holidays.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – From Monday to Friday, kids eat free for lunch and dinner. Free kids meal with some main meal purchases. Check first with staff to see what meals count to redeem kids eat free meal. *Not valid with any other discounted main meals. Dine in only. No takeaway. Not available public holidays.
Where Kids Eat Free on Thursday
Charlestown Golf Club, Charlestown – Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Thursdays for dinner, with every main meal purchase (member’s only). T&C’s apply.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. 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.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
TGI Fridays, East Maitland – From Monday to Thursday, Kids Eat Free! One kids meal is free with each adults main meal (minimum $25). For kids 12 years old and under. Offer includes one kids main from the Stars ‘n’ Stripes menu and excludes drinks, sides and desserts. 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. A surcharge of 15% applies on public holidays.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – From Monday to Friday, kids eat free for lunch and dinner. Free kids meal with some main meal purchases. Check first with staff to see what meals count to redeem kids eat free meal. *Not valid with any other discounted main meals. Dine in only. No takeaway. Not available public holidays.
Where Kids Eat Free on Friday
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. Dine in only.
Market Street Basement, Newcastle East – Take the kids to Family Night Fridays at Market Street Basement where you’ll receive one complimentary kids meal per adult meal purchased. Available in their 4pm, 5pm & 6pm sittings. Eligible for children 12 years and under.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
Warners at the Bay, Warners Bay – From Monday to Friday, kids eat free for lunch and dinner. Free kids meal with some main meal purchases. Check first with staff to see what meals count to redeem kids eat free meal. *Not valid with any other discounted main meals. Dine in only. No takeaway. Not available public holidays.
Where Kids Eat Free on Saturday
The Boatrowers Hotel, Stockton – Kids eat free every Saturday night at The Harbourside Bistro and Grill at The Boatrowers Hotel. Conditions apply.
The George Tavern, Greenhills – Kids 12 & under eat free 7 days a week between 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. Dine in only.
The Lucky Hotel, Newcastle – Kids eat free every Saturday and Sunday before 3pm. One free kids meal with the purchase of a full-priced adult main. Free activity pack with every kids meal. Management reserves all rights.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
West Wallsend Workers Club, West Wallsend – Kids eat for half price on Saturday nights. One half priced kid’s meal with every main meal sold. Includes ice cream and a drink. Conditions apply. Dine in only.
Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday
The Bennett, Hamilton – Kids eat free on Sundays at The Bennett, Hamilton. Free kids meal with a main meal purchase.
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 5pm – 6pm. Plus free ice cream or kids pack. One free kids meal per full price main meal purchased. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not available on public holidays. Dine in only.
The Lucky Hotel, Newcastle – Kids eat free every Saturday and Sunday before 3pm. One free kids meal with the purchase of a full-priced adult main. Free activity pack with every kids meal. Management reserves all rights.
Meantime – Kids Eat Free. One FREE kids’ meal with every full-priced adult main meal purchased. For kids 12 & under. Available every day – 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Meantime offers 100% gluten free food. Vegetarian, Dairy Free Available and Halal.
Newy Burger Co – Take your little ones to Newy Burger Co on Sundays and they’ll enjoy a free meal with any adult meal purchase.
Rippit Golf, Broadmeadow – Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at Rippit Golf’s own bistro, the Tap Inn. Open from 10am-10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm). Terms and conditions apply.
Spinning Wheel Hotel, Raymond Terrace – Kids eat free on Sunday night. With every adult meal purchased, kids under 12 eat free from the kids’ menu.
The Sunnyside Tavern, Broadmeadow – Kids eat free on Sundays from 5:30pm. 1 free kids meal with every full priced adult main meal. Additional kids meals for $5.
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[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]