Students will receive their GCSE results on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and many restaurants and cafes are offering freebies and discounts to celebrate. Proof of results is generally required, so students should bring their official results slip.
Italian Restaurants Offering Free Starters and Desserts
Bella Italia is offering a free starter and dessert to students and guests who dine in, show their exam results, and purchase an adult main meal. The offer excludes the Large Cheesy Ball Dough Stack and Large Crispy Chicken Fries, and is not available at Centre Parcs locations, London Paddington, or Edinburgh Northbridge. It is valid for dine-in only and cannot be combined with other offers.
Frankie & Benny’s is also offering a free starter and dessert with any adult main meal purchase. Students must show their exam results and let their server know when ordering. The offer excludes Garlic Pizza Bread Sharer, Frankie’s Classic Meatballs, Medium or Large Wings & Dips, Cookie Jar Sundae, and Freakshake Sundae.
Free Drinks and Desserts for Students
Bird & Blend Tea Co is offering a free iced Superstar Matcha (worth £5.25) to students and teachers who show valid student ID at the till, redeemable between 11:00am and 5:00pm. The offer is available at stores nationwide, including Manchester's Church St location.
Bills is offering a free dessert to GCSE students who show their 2026 results and purchase a main course. Cake Box is offering a free Tiramisu Sundae Cup with a spend of £30 or more in-store and proof of results, available from August 20 to 23. They are also offering three for two on new Ice Cream Sundaes in-store and online over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Free Main Meals, Chicken, and More
Ask Italian is offering a free main meal to GCSE students who bring their official results and a parental figure. The parent will be asked an exam-style question; if they answer correctly, the student gets a free main meal. If not, the restaurant offers a complimentary glass of fizz or a non-alcoholic alternative.
Nando's is offering a free 1/4 Chicken or starter to students who show their results and student ID, with a minimum spend of £7. Orders must be placed at the till for Eat-in or Walk-in Collection.
Las Iguanas is offering a free starter and dessert to students who order a main meal and show their exam results. The offer is available for tables of up to six guests, excluding Centre Parcs locations, and cannot be combined with other offers. It excludes Loaded Nachos for Two, Three Way Wings, Taco Sharing Board, and Ten Churros.
Additional Offers from Confectionery and Fast Food Brands
Ambala is offering a free 500g mixed Mithai Box with a spend of £20 or more and proof of exam results, available from August 20 to 23. The offer is in-store only, and results can be printed or shown digitally on the app. They are also offering three for two on savoury items across the bank holiday weekend.
Slim Chickens is giving out three chicken tenders to students collecting their results. Students need to click a link to get a unique code, then show their GCSE results and scan the QR code at the tills.
Côte Brasserie is offering a free dessert of choice to GCSE students who bring their results and buy an adult main dish. Alternatively, students celebrating their French GCSE result can show their grade to get free Steak Frites or a Vegan Burger, with a limit of one free item per guest.
