A-level results day arrives tomorrow (13 August), and after months of revision, exams and waiting, it’s time to find out how all that hard work paid off. Whether you’re feeling confident, nervous or somewhere in between, getting your results is a big moment, and one worth marking.
Thankfully, there’s another reason to look forward to the day. A number of restaurants are offering free food, drinks and discounts to students picking up their A-level results, so you can celebrate without spending a fortune. From free chicken at Nando’s to money off your meal at Wagamama, there are plenty of ways to treat yourself.
The rules vary between offers, so make sure you check the individual terms before heading out and have a copy of your results with you for proof. Some deals are only available to those aged 18 or over, plus it’s also worth checking whether you need to dine in, mention the offer before ordering or redeem it on a specific date.
I’ve rounded up the best A-level results day freebies and deals below, so you can get celebrating as soon as you’ve collected those all important results.
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Where are the best deals on A-level results day?
- Frankie and Benny’s:Free starter and dessert, Frankieandbennys.com
- Las Iguanas:Free starter and dessert, Iguanas.co.uk
- Zizzi:Free pizza for first 30 Zizzi.co.uk
- Bella Italia:Free starter and dessert, Bellaitalia.co.uk
- Banana Tree:Free starter and dessert, Bananatree.co.uk
- Nando’s:Free quarter chicken or starter, Nandos.co.uk
- Bills:Free dessert, Bills.co.uk
- TGI Fridays:Free dirty soda, Tgifridays.co.uk
Free pizza at Frankie and Benny’s
On results day only, you can get a free starter and dessert when you buy an adults main meal and show your A-level results.
Free churros at Las Iguanas
At Las Iguanas, you can get a free starter and dessert with any main meal purchase. Sign up on the website to receive a unique code, and bring your results with you as proof.
Surprise freebie at Zizzi
On results day, the first 30 students to arrive at Zizzi will receive a free pizza with the purchase of a soft drink. If you miss out on the first 30, you can still get 50 per cent off pizzas until 5pm.
Free starter and dessert at Bella Italia
The whole family can benefit from this one: Bella Italia is offering a free starter and dessert for every person who buys a main, when one guest shows proof of A-level exam results. This offer is available on results day only.
Bella Italia prices vary by location, but starters are usually priced from around £4.99 and desserts from around £5.29, so this is a good deal if you’re looking for a three-course meal.
Free katsu curry at Banana Tree
At Banana Tree, you can get a free starter and dessert with the purchase of a main meal. Sign up online to receive a unique voucher code, which you’ll need to show with your exam results on arrival.
Free quarter chicken or starter at Nando’s
If you fancy a Nando’s after opening your results, you can get a free quarter chicken or starter when you spend £7 or more. Though not a complete freebie, we know Nando’s is a student favourite. To nab this deal, all you need to do is show your ID and proof of your results (paper or electronic) when you dine in on A-levels results day.
Free dessert at Bill’s
At Bill’s, you can get a free dessert on results day when you buy a main meal. Importantly, you’ll need to bring your physical results to redeem this offer. The price of desserts at Bill’s varies across locations, but you’ll usually find them for around £4.50.
Free dirty soda at TGI Fridays
On results day, you can get a complimentary dirty soda for one at participating TGI Fridays restaurants, when you show proof of your 2026 A-level results. The offer is available while stocks last and is limited to one drink per person collecting their results.
You’ll need to be aged 16 or over, and you may be asked to show proof of age. The offer is for dine-in only and can’t be used with click and collect, delivery or dine-out orders.
Get 20 per cent off at Wagamama
This isn’t technically a freebie, but you can get a whopping 20 per cent off your bill when you dine in at Wagamama from Sundays to Thursdays. And it’s not restricted to exam season, this is an all year long deal. You’ll need to download and join its loyalty app, Soul Club.
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