The Easter bank holiday is almost upon us and many families across Scotland will be thinking of ways to spend some quality time together without breaking the bank.
While the holidays always pose a fun time for many families, it can often prove to be quite the costly affair with many who have little ones to also entertain.
Add on the fact that countless households are still feeling the crunch from the cost of living crisis, many might find that they need to tighten their budgets that bit more again this year.
Luckily, if you are considering dining out as a family this Easter, then many restaurants and supermarket cafes across Scotland are once again offering families incredible dine in deals.
Some of the deals in select cafes and restaurants are already available, while some others do begin in April in a few days time. So, if you're looking to dine out as a family this Easter holiday for less, here are all the special deals currently on offer.
The list that we've compiled is based on all the offers that we could currently find in Scotland, but please let us know if you have found any more in the comments.
Kids Eat Free
Morrisons
Every Morrisons cafe is offering the kids the chance to eat for free with every adult meal that is priced at £4.49 or over that is purchased.
The deal is currently available all day, every day for children under the age of 16.
Meals must be chosen from the customer Café kids menu or chilled kids snack pack.
Find out more on the Morrisons kids eat free deal.
Dunelm
Every Pausa cafe in Dunelm stores currently offers kids the chance to eat for free for every £4 that is spent in the cafe.
The offer is available after 3pm Monday to Friday, with no current end date mentioned on the website.
Find out more about Dunelm's kids eat for free deal.
TGI Friday's
Kids can enjoy a free main meal at TGI Friday's this Easter when ordered alongside an adult's main meal.
The special offer is available now until Sunday, April 16 for new and existing Rewards members.
The deal will allow kids and families to tuck into some TGI favourites, such as cheeseburgers, hotdogs and more.
Find out more about TGI Friday's kids eat free offer.
YO! Sushi
Yo! Sushi is set to bring back its popular kids eat for free deal in April, just in time for the Easter holidays.
The offer allows one child to eat for free with one adult who is paying a minimum of £10.
The offer will run all day from Monday, April 3 until Friday, April 14. A maximum of three kids per booking can eat for free.
Read more about Yo! Sushi's kids eat free offer.
Signature Pubs
If a bar is more to your taste, then it is worth knowing that many Scottish pub's from the Signature Group are taking part in the kids eat for free offer this year.
From Monday April 3 to Friday April 14, Edinburgh-based McLarens on the Corner, St Andrews' The Saint and Glasgow's Church on The Hill will be offering free meals to two children per dining adult.
Find out more about the Signature Pubs kids eat free offer.
Kids eat for £1 or less
Asda
Asda has brought back its "Kids Eat For £1" offer in all of its cafes for this Easter holiday, and it comes with a refreshed menu.
The offer is available all day, every day and there is no minimum adult required spend.
Bella Italia
The popular Italian chain currently has a Kids Eat for £1 offer when an adult main is purchased.
The deal will be offered for kids between 2-11 years old from 4-6pm Monday to Thursday.
The offer includes a three-course meal and a drink for little ones.
Find out more about Bella Italia's kids eat for £1 offer.
IKEA
The DIY giant is offering those signed up to the IKEA Family the chance for kids to eat for as little as 95p this Easter.
Kids can enjoy pasta with tomato sauce and a soft drink for 95p, or any other kids meal for just £1.50.
The offer is available in IKEA restaurants daily from 11am.
Find out more about IKEA's kids eat for less deal.
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