Birthday Freebies: The Ultimate List of Everything You Can Get for Free! (for Apr 2024)
Editor's note: this blog post was originally written in October 2016 and has been updated for clarity and with the latest information. Enjoy!
Surprise! If your birthday is coming up, don't think about getting another year older, think about ALL the freebies you can get to celebrate!
There's so much you can get for free, from free foods to celebratory drinks and some exciting freebies you'd never have thought you could receive in your wildest dreams.
Know exactly what you want for your special day? Don't delay, just skip ahead:
Check out this amazing video of our very own freebie finder, Alex picking up her birthday freebies!
With all these freebies, it's so hard to choose where to start- which ones will you pick to celebrate?
Woah, who knew you could be so entitled to so much, just for being born? Let's get the celebrations started...
Birthday freebies - free food
Yum yum yum, free food in your tum! With all these free meals on offer, you have the pick of the bunch on where to dine out on your birthday. Some even offer birthday meals within two weeks of your big day, so you can sneak in more than one. Check out these amazing deals:
Free birthday burrito at Barburrito
Join the Barburrito la Familia and you can tuck into a free birthday burrito.
Free main meal at Beefeater
Sign up to Beefeater's free loyalty rewards club and choose from any of their delicious mains.
Free birthday main meal at Brewers Fayre
Claim your free birthday main when you sign up to Brewers Fayre's loyalty club.
Free main meal at Coast to Coast
Get a delicious main or another fabulous surprise when you sign up to Coast to Coast's newsletter. (Remember to sign up a month before your birthday because if you don't, you might have to wait till next year.)
Free main birthday meal at Damons
Birthdays at Damon's just got bigger and better! Grab a free main course, choice of dessert and 30% off you and one of your guest's main course.
Free birthday main at Frankie & Benny's
Treat yourself to a hearty Italian experience with a free birthday main at Frankie & Benny's.
Free birthday main at Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas is a great place to go if you fancy mixing it up. Add some Latin spice to your life with a free birthday main - delicious!
Free birthday main meal at Table Table
Grab a free main at one of the Nation's most popular pub grub chains, Table Table.
Free appetiser (or dessert) at Jamie’s Italian
Sign up for Jamie's Italian Gold Club and claim a free main (or dessert) at Jamie's Italian as a thank you from them- yummy!
Free chocolate cookie from Lidl
All you need to do is sign up to the Lidl app, let them know when your birthday is & when the special day ticks around you can enjoy a delicious cookie!
Fancy a sweet freebie on your birthday?
Free sweet treat at Greggs
Greggs are being super generous and treating you to a free cupcake, cream cake or doughnut for your birthday when you sign up to their Greggs Loyalty Rewards app.
Free super sundae at Harvester
If you think you've had the ultimate sundae, think again! Harvester are giving away free super sundaes to birthday guests, definitely one worth trying.
Free dessert (or appetiser) at Jamie's Italian
Don't forget, you can also treat yourself to a free dessert at Jamie's Italian, which one will you choose?
Free birthday doughnut at Krispy Kreme
The folks at Krispy Kreme will help you celebrate your birthday bananza with a free doughnut, you couldn't ask for more really, could you?
Free cookie at Millie's Cookies
Join Millie's Cookies today to grab your free Birthday cookies! You deserve it...
Free cookie at Subway
Have you ever had a Subway cookie? They're amazing! You can grab one for free for your birthday, lucky...
How to get free drinks on your birthday
Free bottle of champagne at All Bar One
Download the All Bar One app and you will receive exclusive birthday rewards including a free bottle of champagne!
Free birthday drink at Boost
Calling all VIBE members, you can enjoy a free Boost drink on your birthday, as well as regular deals and freebies. Sign up today!
Free bottle of prosecco at Café Rouge
Cafe Rouge are going all out and offering you a free bottle of birthday fizz! Just sign up to their newsletter to receive this and further discounts.
Free milkshake at Ed's Diner
Enjoy a free birthday milkshake at Ed's Diner when you sign up to their loyalty club. They will also send you exclusive rewards including a free burger in your welcome newsletter - yum!
Free drink at Hungry Horse Pubs
Say cheers to this great freebie from Hungry Horse pubs. You can grab a free drink to celebrate your birthday, check out the venues to find your local.
Free birthday drink at Jamie's Italian
As if all those birthday foodie treats weren't enough, you can also claim a free birthday drink at Jamie's Italian with your exclusive gold membership app.
Free bottle of cava at La Tasca
Wow! La Tasca are giving away free bottles of Cava to kick off your birthday celebrations. Book your table and let them know it's your birthday and they'll serve up your Cava, how exciting.
Free birthday glass of champagne at Loch Fyne
Treat yourself to a free £10 off voucher and a free glass of birthday champagne when you sign up to Loch Fyne's newsletter. Psst. You'll need to sign up at least 15 days prior to your birthday to take advantage of this freebie.
Free bottle of prosecco at Pizza Express
Get a lovely 'birthday surprise' in the form of a free bottle of prosecco when you join the Pizza Express Family.
Free bottle of prosecco at Strada
If you sign up to Strada's newsletter, you can bag some amazing deals including a freebie bottle of prosecco to celebrate your big day, winning.
Free birthday cocktails for you & six friends at TGI Fridays
Join TGI's Celebrations club and you will receive so many exclusive treats including free cocktails for you and up to eleven friends when you buy any main course - wow! You also get the same treat on your half birthday, that's pretty amazing. You can claim this one up to three weeks prior to your birthday, too.
Everything your kids can get for free on their birthday
Free birthday video mention on CBeebies
Are your little ones a fan of CBeebies? You can sign up now to give them a birthday shout out they'll never forget on their favourite TV channel!
Free birthday TV mention on Disney Junior
Wowee - your little one could be included in their favourite character's TV scene on their birthday if you send a pic to Disney in time.
Free birthday mention & card read out on Milkshake Channel 5
Send your little one's birthday card to Milkshake and their favourite presenter will read it out on the show, amazing!
Free treat & birthday card at LEGO Club
Sign up to LEGO Club and your child will receive a special free treat and birthday card in addition to exclusive magazines all throughout the year. Fab freebie for all LEGO fans!
Free birthday card and badge at Playmobil
You can give your child a special free birthday card and badge from Playmobil when you sign up to their exclusive free Playmobil club.
Beauty freebies & pampering on your birthday
Free £5 to spend at The Body Shop
If you join the 'Love Your Body' rewards program from The Body Shop, you can bag yourself a free £5 voucher as well as exclusive discounts towards your favourite products. You can choose anything in-store, like a bath bomb, some makeup or skincare - there's so much to choose from.
Free Benefit brow wax at Debenhams
Treat your brows to a free Benefit brow wax when you sign up to Debenhams Beauty Club. Whether you've got big birthday plans or just fancy sprucing yourself up, this is the perfect place to start.
Free birthday treat plus free samples at Space NK apothecary
Sign up to Space NK apothecary's VIP club and you will receive a special birthday treat in addition to beauty tips, double points, and more!
Free shower gel from Rituals, with a purchase
Rituals want to help you celebrate your special day in style & complete luxury! That's why, if you sign up to their mailing list & purchase something in-store or online when they've sent you an email for your birthday, you can also claim a free shower gel.
More great free stuff on your birthday & vouchers
Free £5 voucher at IKEA
You can get a free £5 voucher off everyone's favourite Swedish furniture store, IKEA when you sign up to IKEA Family. You can also get free hot drinks and lots of other goodies with this card, enjoy.
Free £5 voucher at M&S
Join the fabulous M&S Sparks rewards program and they will send you a free £5 voucher. You can also collect points all year round to go towards your Christmas shopping or something special for yourself.
Free £5 voucher at Paperchase
Jazz up your stationery with a free £5 birthday voucher from Paperchase when you sign up for their reward card. There's so much to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice and the envy of all your coworkers!
Free £5 voucher at Smiggle - thanks to freebie-finder Elaine for letting us know about this one!
Breathe some colour into your life with fab stationery and other home goodies from Smiggle. There's no minimum spend with this one, so you can choose anything, big or small!
Free £5 voucher at Hobbycraft
Get crafty on your birthday with a free £5 voucher for Hobbycraft. There's so many craft, art, decorations and more for you to choose from.
Free Voucher from Matalan
We love Matalan! Not only will you receive a birthday voucher on your special day with their Rewards Card, but there are loads of other perks too. Sign up now to receive a voucher straight away, and you will also be in their monthly draw to win £1,000.
Free gift at Pets at Home
When it's your furry friend's birthday, take them to Pets at Home and pick up a free treat to celebrate their special day.
Free treat at Accessorize
A fellow freebie hunter got in touch to inform us that Accessorize have now launched a loyalty club! This club offers exclusive birthday treats. We're not sure what the treats on offer are just yet. If you have a birthday and nab a special treat from Accessorize, please get in touch to let us know about it!
Check out intu's featured article for more great birthday freebies.
There are all the freebies you can get on your birthday - hurrah! If there's any I've missed, please get in touch. Hope you enjoy all your birthday treats...
Disclaimer: these offers may vary, please check T&Cs of each offer to avoid disappointment.
Collette xx