Results day 2025: free food and drink deals for GCSE students

Whether you’re a student picking up your GCSE results this week – or a proud parent or grandparent cheering them on – there are plenty of ways to celebrate without spending a fortune.

Restaurants and cafés are offering a range of freebies and discounts on Thursday, 21 August. Many of the deals are the same as what was on offer for A level students last week. 

Here, Which? rounds up the results day deals available now, along with what students need to claim them 

GCSE day deals and freebies

Here's a list of places where students can claim free food or drink on results day this year.

• Banana Tree Free chicken or tofu pad Thai when you buy a starter and drink, sign up for the voucher online and show your results slip.
• Bella Italia Free starter and dessert with any main. Offer valid for up to six people per table.
• Bill’s Free dessert when you order any main and show your results.
• Bird & Blend Tea Co Free drink from the summer menu (such as iced tea or iced matcha). No minimum spend, just show the results slip at the till.
• Byron Burgers Two-for-one burger with your GCSE results slip.
• Côte Brasserie Free dessert and £10 voucher when you show your results. If you passed a French exam, you can also get a free Steak Frites or Vegan Burger.
• Frankie & Benny’s Free pizza for the first 50 students per restaurant who show results and buy a large soft drink.
• Las Iguanas Free portion of churros with results slip from 14 to 21 August. No minimum spend.
• Nando’s Free quarter chicken or starter when you spend £7 or more and show your student ID and results slip.
• Pizza Express Free dough balls with any main meal when you show your results slip. UNiDAYS members can also get 25% off.
• Showcase Cinemas Students collecting results can claim a free small 'ICEE' drink with the purchase of a cinema ticket for that day. The offer is available at all Showcase Cinemas, excluding Glasgow and Paisley locations.
• Wagamama Student discount increases to 25% (up from 20%) between 21 and 27 August. You'll need to join the Soul Club and show your results. No minimum spend required.
• Zizzi: You get a surprise freebie when you dine at Zizzi and show your results, which can include free Mozzarella & Garlic Bombes, starters, desserts, drinks, or a meal worth up to £150.

We’ll keep an eye out and add more results day deals as we spot them.

Find out more: 11 cheap free ways to keep kids entertained during summer

How do I claim results day freebies?

Here are a few tips you should follow this results day, so you don’t miss out on a freebie. 

Make sure you bring proof

Most places will want to see evidence that you've got your results, so be sure to have your results slip to hand as well as a student ID if you have one and proof of age. 

If you don’t, you may be denied the freebie, even if you have got results.

Book ahead

Places offering results day deals can get really busy, so it's probably best to book ahead if you can. Particularly if you want friends and family to cash in on the deal.

Check the T&Cs

Make sure you look at the T&Cs before you try to claim a freebie, as it may be limited to specific times or locations, or may include a minimum spend.

Alongside this, you may need to download an app or join a loyalty scheme beforehand to claim, so double-check the requirements. 

Often, it’s helpful to follow your favourite restaurants on social media. This way, you can catch any last-minute offers or changes as they go live.

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Off to college or sixth form? Here's how to get ready

If you're preparing for the next stage of your education – or helping someone who is – we've got expert advice to help you make confident choices.

Sign up for Unidays

Unidays is an app for students in college, sixth form, or university that offers exclusive discounts across a variety of high street brands and retailers to help you save money. To join, you need to be over 16 years old, and have a student email address or ID from your college.

Laptops for students 

From note-taking to streaming, a good laptop is essential for student life. We've tested the top models to find the best for every budget and course type. 

• Find out more: best laptops for students

Get a good bank account

Teen bank accounts offer basic features like contactless payments, balance checks, and cash withdrawals. They help young people learn to manage money while giving parents the ability to monitor from a distance. 

Monzo, Starling, Barclays, and the Co-Operative all offer specific accounts for teens. Many other banks have child accounts for people up to age 17.

Find out more: best children's bank accounts 2025

This article has been updated since it was last published to include details about GCSE freebies.