Free Kids' Lunches at Café Rouge Every Day — Here's How to Bag Them

If you're taking the kids out for lunch in London and don't want to remortgage the house, Café Rouge has your back.

Kids Eat FREE every day from 12-4pm. That's a full 3-course kids' meal + drink — normally £6.95 — completely free with every adult main you buy.

I've grabbed this a few times. It's solid. No vouchers to print. No arguing at the table. You just book online, order an adult main, and the kids eat free.

How It Works (No Surprises)

Head to caferouge.com and book a table at any of their London spots. They're all over — think central, suburbs, the lot. Exact addresses? Check the site for your nearest.

Adult lunch menu starts at £12.95 including a soft drink. That's your ticket. Buy one, get one kid's meal free. One child per adult main.

Kids' menu's French-inspired but dead simple. Starters like Fish Goujons or Chicken Crispies. Mains: Macaroni Cheese, pesto pasta, or bangers et mash. Desserts? Chocolate chip ice cream or similar. Proper 3 courses, plus a drink. Takes about 15-20 minutes for the kids' starter to land.

Available every day of the week, 12-4pm. Ongoing deal — sources say it's good through April 2026 at least.

The Real Catches (I've Hit Them)

Here's the downside. It's lunch only, 12-4pm. Miss that window? You're paying full price. No breakfast, no dinner.

Some exclusions: won't stack with set menus or other offers. Family-friendly for all ages, but check terms if you're using a voucher.

Service can drag a tad — that 15-20 minute wait for kids' starters isn't ideal if your lot's hangry.

And locations vary. No single tube stop rules them all. Pick one near you when booking.

Why It's Worth It (My Take)

The kids' bangers et mash beats a lot of chains — proper sausages, decent mash, not that gloopy stuff.

Chicken Crispies are a hit too. Crispy, not greasy. Portions are generous for under-10s.

For you? Adult mains from £12.95 aren't budget-busting. Add a free kids' feast, and lunch for four (two adults, two kids) lands around £30-40. Beats McDonald's maths.

I've done this at their Covent Garden spot. Kids stuffed. Bill reasonable. No one grumpy.

Stack It for Even Cheaper

Pair with TasteCard if the branch takes it — extra 50% off sometimes. Or hit Too Good To Go after for pudding bags.

Real example:

1. 12pm — Book Café Rouge via site. Two adult mains at £12.95 each. 2. Kids' meals free. Total food: under £30. 3. 2pm — Check EatClub nearby for coffee discount if you're lingering.

That's lunch sorted. Kids happy. Wallet intact.

Quick Booking Hack

Tables fill up weekends. Book midweek if you can. Set a reminder for 11am to snag slots.

One practical sentence: Download the Café Rouge app for easier bookings next time.