Birthday Freebies You Can Get In The UK

If your birthday is coming up, you might be sitting on more free food, drinks and beauty treats than you realise. Across the UK, dozens of brands offer birthday freebies — from free donuts and burritos to chocolate vouchers and beauty gifts.

The only catch? You usually need to sign up in advance.

We’ve rounded up the best birthday freebies, plus a few extra perks many people miss.

Free birthday drinks, coffee and desserts

If you’re searching for free birthday drinks in the UK, you’re in luck. Costa gives app users a free cake, while Starbucks Rewards members can redeem a free drink on their birthday.

Dessert fans can grab a free donut from Krispy Kreme, a free ice cream scoop from Baskin Robbins, and a free shake from Boost.

Savoury freebies and free meals

For those who prefer savoury over sweet, several UK chains offer genuinely filling birthday treats. Bar Burrito gives a free large burrito, while Chopstix offers a free meal box.

Sushi lovers can enjoy a free sushi roll from Sushi Dog with app sign-up. Subway keeps it simple with a free cookie.

Chocolate and sweet birthday freebies

Chocolate lovers are especially lucky. Lindt offers a free box of chocolates when you sign up on their website, while Hotel Chocolat sends a £5 birthday voucher to loyalty members.

For baked treats, Greggs gives a free sweet item through its rewards app, and Gail’s Bakery offers a complimentary baked treat. Lola’s Cupcakes provides a free cake, but you must register at least 20 days before your birthday.

Beauty and shopping birthday freebies

Beauty birthday freebies are some of the most valuable. Sephora offers a complimentary birthday gift to app members. Rituals also gives a free birthday gift, often featuring one of its popular products.

If you’ve been a member for at least a year, Space NK rewards customers with either £5 off or a small birthday goodie bag.

How to make the most of birthday freebies in the UK

To get the most out of UK birthday freebies, sign up early, download brand apps, and allow email notifications. Many offers arrive a few days before your birthday and expire quickly.

With a little planning, you can easily turn your birthday into a day of free food, drinks and treats — which is exactly how birthdays should be.