20+ places kids can eat free in Canberra this February
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Between rising grocery bills, busy weeknights and the eternal question of what’s for dinner, feeding the family can sometimes feel like a full-scale logistical operation.
But here’s a little secret: Canberra is full of places where kids can eat for free.
From Monday night pub dinners with playgrounds attached (thank you, pubs) to relaxed Sunday lunches where the kids’ meals are already sorted, cafés, clubs and restaurants across our city — and just over the border — are making family dining a whole lot easier, and cheaper.
To save you the scrolling, planning and negotiating, we’ve rounded up all the places where kids eat free in Canberra this February and grouped them by day of the week so that you can get dinner on the table without a spreadsheet.
Editor’s note: These offers are current as of January 2026 and may be time-limited. Some venues require membership, and conditions apply. Please check directly with venues for the most up-to-date details before visiting!
Monday
Kickin’Inn (Woden)
Seafood boils meet family-friendly dining at this Woden favourite. Kids aged eight and under receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult main, seven days a week, dine-in. The kids’ meal includes juice, tomato sauce and a vanilla ice cream to finish — because no one argues with dessert.
Hindmarsh Drive and Ball Street, Phillip | kickininn.com.au
Let’s Play (Nicholls)
Mondays during school term are extra appealing at this indoor play centre. With a main meal purchase, kids can enjoy a free kid’s meal, while parents enjoy a hot meal that doesn’t require chasing toddlers around the house.
7/50 Curran Drive, Nicholls | letsplaycanberra.com.au
The Hungry Buddha (Belconnen)
A relaxed spot for Asian-inspired comfort food, The Hungry Buddha offers one free kids’ meal every Monday, helping to make Monday night dinner plans a little more exciting.
Unit 8/8 Luxton Street, Belconnen | thehungrybuddha.com.au
Casey Jones Pub (Casey)
From 5 pm every Monday, this popular northside pub offers one free kids’ meal with any adult main. The on-site play area is a bonus for parents hoping to actually finish their meal.
15 Kingsland Parade, Casey | caseyjones.pub
Belconnen Soccer Club (McKellar)
Monday nights are sorted here, with one free kids’ meal available with every adult main meal purchased. There’s also a dedicated kids’ play area to burn off post-dinner energy.
5 Walkley Place, McKellar | belconnensoccerclub.com.au
Raiders Belconnen (Holt)
Another Monday night classic, Raiders Belconnen offers free kid’s meals with any adult main, plus a play area to keep small diners entertained.
155 Hardwick Crescent, Holt | raidersbelconnen.com.au
Ainslie Football Club (Ainslie)
Members can enjoy kids eat free Mondays between 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm, for children aged 12 and under, with a full-priced adult main.
52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie | ainsliegroup.com.au
Rashays (Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong)
Rashays Rewards members can access kids eat free Mondays for children aged 10 and under, with a full-priced adult meal. Expect activity books, crayons and plenty of space for family dining — small wins that go a long way.
Various locations | rashays.com/find-us
Tuesday
The Alby (Phillip)
Tuesdays are family night at The Alby, where kids eat free with any main meal purchase. Add a bowling alley and pinball machines, and suddenly Tuesday feels like the new Friday.
Albemarle Building, G05/45 Furzer Street, Phillip | thealby.com.au
Southbound (Greenway)
On Tuesdays, members can enjoy a free kid’s meal with a $27 adult main for children aged 12 and under, dine-in only. And as a little bonus, they also have a kid’s play area.
Corner Pitman and Holwell Street, Greenway | southboundclub.com.au
Eastlake Football Club (Calwell and Gungahlin)
Tuesday night’s mean a free kid’s meal (including drink and dessert) with a full-priced adult main for members — a tidy little package for hungry families. Did we mention they also have a play area?
1 Were Street, Calwell and 51 Hinder Street, Gungahlin | eastlakefc.com.au
Victor’s (Queanbeyan)
Just over the border, Victor’s offers kids eat free Tuesdays for children under 12.
1C Yass Road, Queanbeyan | qbnrslbowlo.com.au
Wednesday
Bloom Room (City)
Midweek dining is easier here, with kids eating free every Tuesday and Wednesday when an adult main is ordered — ideal for families already in the city.
34 Northbourne Avenue, City | bloomroomcbr.com.au
Canberra Southern Cross Club (Phillip and Macquarie)
Wednesdays are the day for kids eat free at Henry’s Family Restaurant, with slightly different hours depending on location. Make sure to make the most of the play area. Membership and dine-in apply.
92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip and Corner Catchpole and, Bowman Street, Macquarie | cscc.com.au
Maji Japanese Cuisine (Campbell)
Wednesday evenings from 5 pm to 9 pm, see kids aged 12 and under enjoying a free kid’s meal for every $35 spent — perfect for a relaxed midweek dinner out.
Unit G9/21 Provan Street, Campbell | majidining.com.au
Thursday
3rd Space (Hackett)
Thursdays are family-friendly at this inner-north favourite, with kids eating free alongside every adult main meal.
14 Hackett Place, Hackett | 3rdspacecanberra.com.au
Gungahlin Lakes Club (Nicholls)
Members can enjoy kids eat free Thursdays between 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm, including ice cream and soft drink, plus activity packs and a play area — a solid reward for surviving most of the week.
110 Gundaroo Drive, Nicholls | ainsliegroup.com.au
Friday and Saturday
Weston Creek Labor Club (Stirling)
From Thursday to Sunday, lunch and dinner come with a free kid’s meal for every adult main, and they also have a dedicated play area, making this a great option for families who don’t plan too far ahead.
4 Teesdale Place, Stirling | westoncreeklaborclub.com.au
The Irvine Café & Bar (Florey)
Saturday afternoons and evenings are covered here, with free kids’ meals alongside a full-priced adult main and access to an outdoor playground.
26 Kesteven Street, Florey | theirvine.com.au
The Mawson Club (Mawson)
Saturday nights from 5.30 pm to 9 pm are kids eat free for under-12s, with a play area to match.
The Mawson Club, 10 Heard Street, Mawson | mawsonclub.com.au
Sunday
The Pedlar (Campbell)
Sundays bring a free kid’s meal with the purchase of a full-priced adult main (excluding Schnitty Sunday).
65 Constitution Avenue, Campbell | thepedlar.com.au
Pronto (Weston)
A simple Sunday deal: kids eat free with any adult main meal purchase.
Cooleman Court, Shop 5a Brierly Street, Weston | prontorestaurant.com.au
T-Bone (Coombs)
Sunday lunch or dinner comes with a free kid’s meal when an adult orders full-priced.
9/1 Fairhall Street, Coombs | tbonecoombs.com.au
Kambah Inn (Kambah)
Sunday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm see kids eating free, with the bonus of an outdoor playground.
2/19 Primmer Circuit, Kambah | kambahinn.au
Canberra Café & Burgers (Belconnen)
Perfect for family lunches, this Sunday offer includes one free kids’ meal with every two adult mains.
1/79 Emu Bank, Belconnen | canberracafeandburgers.com
All week
Okami Japanese Restaurant (Braddon and Mawson)
Little diners aged three and under eat free every day (excluding closure days), making this an easy option for families with toddlers.
Ground Floor/8 Mawson Place, Mawson and Shop 137 & 138/24 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | okamirestaurant.com.au
Dookki (Belconnen)
This popular Korean hotpot spot has a generous offer for the tiniest diners. Infants under 100cm eat for free when dining with two paying adults — ideal for families keen to enjoy a longer, leisurely meal without worrying about extra costs for little ones.
2 Grazier Lane, Belconnen | dookkiaus.com.au
Feature image: Let’s Play via Instagram.
