Did you know you can get LOADS of birthday freebies in the UK? That’s right, free stuff on your birthday, just for being born!
From free meals, cocktails, and free beauty stuff, here are ALL the birthday freebies you claim on and around your birthday. In fact, most loyalty card schemes include an exclusive birthday freebie.
Psst… If you time it right, you’ll be eating and drinking, plus pampering yourself for free for a month!
Where can you get free stuff on your birthday 2021?
There are so many companies that give you birthday freebies every year. Keep reading to find free stuff on your birthday from big brands, from Jo Malone, Paperchase, Hotel Chocolat and loads more!
What freebies can I get on my birthday UK?
Within this post you’ll find get 60+ freebies you can claim, all within a month of your birthday. This list includes meals, drinks, sweet treats, makeup, beauty treatments, vouchers, discounts, and more…
Free birthday meals
You’ll be spoilt for choice with all these fab places to eat for free on your birthday…
Free birthday main at Frankie & Benny’s
Join Frankie & Benny’s Rewards and get a voucher for a free birthday main or bottle of prosecco 10 days before your birthday.
Free main course at Bella Italia
Enjoy a free main course at Bella Italia, just sign up to get a code and redeem when you purchase one other main.
Free main meal at Beefeater
Sign up to the Beef Eater Rewards Club to get a free voucher for a free birthday main when you purchase another main meal.
Free main meal at Brewer’s Fayre
Join Brewers Fayre Bonus Club and claim a free birthday main when you purchase one other main.
Free main meal at Las Iguanas
Sign up to the Las Iguanas newsletter and get a free birthday main meal when you purchase another main.
P.s. their cocktails are amazing and they do 2 for 1 during happy hour!
Free main meal at Table Table
Join Table Table’s Tasty Rewards scheme and enjoy a free birthday main meal at any Table Table, Whitbread Inns or Cookhouse and Pub restaurant.
Free main meal at Shepherd Neame pubs
Join Shepherd Neame’s Birthday Club email list and get a free birthday main to use at your nearest pub. There are loads up and down the country for you to visit!
Free birthday burrito at Barburrito
One of the yummiest birthday freebies, Download the Barburrito app to collect stamps for free sides and mains, and get a free burrito on your birthday.
Free main course & bottle of prosecco at Zizzi
Sign up to the Zizzi mailing list and bag yourself a free main course voucher a month before your birthday. You can also claim a free bottle of prosecco or four soft drinks!
Free main course at Yard & Coop
Subscribe to Yard & Coop’s email mailing list and they’ll send you a free main course voucher to claim around your birthday.
Free main at Coast to Coast
Sign up to the Coast to Coast email newsletter and get a free main course or another birthday surprise!
Free LEON birthday meal
Join the LEON Club and they’ll send you vouchers and discounts throughout the year, including a free birthday meal, nice!
Free birthday drinks
Free fizz on your birthday? It would be rude not to! Here are the places giving away free birthday drinks…
Free cocktails at TGI Friday’s
This is one of my favourite birthday freebies! Sign up to TGI’s newsletter or download their app to enjoy a whopping five cocktails or mocktails for your table. As always, don’t forget to check the T&Cs. Enjoy!
Free bottle of prosecco at Pizza Express
I LOVE Pizza Express, especially when they give me a free bottle of prosecco on my birthday! Sign up to their mailing list and get a bottle of prosecco or 4 free bottles of beers when you order two or more mains.
⭐ Bonus: If you pick up your receipt and give feedback online you’ll also get some free dough balls on your next trip. Yum!
Free bottle of champagne/prosecco at Miller & Carter
Join the Miller & Carter Steak Club and choose a free bottle of champagne or prosecco when four or more people order a main meal.
⭐ Bonus: You’ll also get a free glass of wine just for signing up. Result!
Free bottle of prosecco at All Bar One
Sign up to All Bar One’s A-List newsletter and they’ll send you a voucher for a free bottle of prosecco on your birthday.
⭐ Bonus: Get a free glass of Twilight rosé wine when you sign up. How fancy!
Free prosecco at Bella Italia
Sign up to Bellia Italia’s deal and get a code to redeem on your birthday for a free glass of prosecco for everyone at your table.
I’m not sure if this can be used on top of the free birthday main, I imagine it’s a choice between the two but it’s always worth asking.
Free birthday drink at any Nicholson’s pub
Join Nicholson’s pub’s newsletter and get a free birthday tipple. Choose either a pint of their pale ale or a 25ml Bombay Sapphire gin and tonic. Cheers!
Free glass of prosecco at Cafe Rouge
Sign up to the Cafe Rouge newsletter and claim a free glass of prosecco or similar birthday surprise treat on your special day.
Free Beer or Wine at Brewhouse & Kitchen
Sign up to the Brewhouse & Kitchen’s email newsletter and they’ll send you a lovely free voucher for a free brewed beer or a refreshing glass of house wine, 100% on the house!
Free drink at a Hungry Horse pub
Sign up to the Hungry Horse newsletter and you’ll get a free voucher to redeem within 28 days of your birthday when you buy a sharer or two main courses from the main menu.
Free non-alcoholic birthday drinks
Free Boost juice on your birthday
Sign up to their Vibe loyalty scheme and you’ll get a free juice of your choice on your birthday.
Good to know: Unlike other offers that last a while, you can only redeem this on the actual day of your birthday and you’ll need to bring your ID.
Free milkshake at Ed’s Diner
Enjoy a free birthday shake at Ed’s Diner when you join Ed’s newsletter. These shakes are delicious so you don’t want to miss out on this one! They’ll send you an email around your birthday to claim at your nearest Ed’s Diner.
⭐ Bonus: Sign up and get a free starter or dessert when you purchase a main
Free drink at Vue
Become a Vue member for free and claim a free drink of your choice on your birthday from the drinks machine. Options include your standard choices like Coke, Fanta, Sprite, etc.
Free milkshake at Kaspas
Get a free milkshake at Kaspas on your big day. No sign up necessary for this one, just head down to your nearest Kaspa store with your ID and get a regular milkshake or free slice of cake when you spend £6.95 or more.
There are some AMAZING milkshakes to choose from, including Ferrero Rocher, Cherry Bakewell, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and mouth-watering cake choices, like millionaires choc n caramel and New York vanilla cheesecake. Decisions, decisions!
Birthday freebies – free cake & desserts
Is it even your birthday without cake and multiple sweet treats?? Here are the top free birthday cake and sweet desserts you can get…
Free Greggs sweet treat
Download the free Greggs Rewards app and check the rewards tab around your birthday for a free birthday treat. Choose from their delicious treats like doughnuts, cream cakes, and a classic gingerbread man! Just scan your app in-store to claim your freebie.
Bonus: Download the app for a free hot drink and look out for freebies on the app all year round!
Free birthday Costa cake
Costa now offers you a free slice of your favourite choice on your birthday when you join their Coffee Club! As a member, you can enjoy loads of perks and discounts. You also get £1 towards your next coffee just for signing up!
Free £5 voucher at Hotel Chocolat
Sign up for a Hotel Chocolat VIP card and activate it online and you can claim a free chocolate treat worth up to £5 in-store on your birthday. You can also choose to put it towards a more expensive purchase.
⭐ Bonus: Get 15% off your next purchase when you sign up!
Free box of Lindt chocolates with Shopmium
This one is pretty recent but download the free Shopmium cashback app and claim a free box of Lindt choccies on your birthday, or an equivalent sweet treat.
Related: Shopmium App – How to get freebies & save money at the supermarket
⭐ Bonus: Download the app using my ref code KHKCYCEN to get a FREE tub of Pringles!
Find out more about how to get free stuff and save money on your supermarket shop with supermarket cashback apps.
Free Krispy Kreme doughnut
Join the free Friends of Krispy Kreme loyalty scheme and get a free doughnut of your choice on your birthday.
⭐ Bonus: Get a free doughnut for signing up AND for your other half on their birthday
Free Subway cookie
Sign up for Subway’s free Subcard loyalty scheme to get a tasty free cookie on your birthday. This one works similar to Greggs rewards, where you show them the deal on your phone in-store to claim.
Free Super Sundae at Harvester
Sign up to Harvester’s email newsletter and get a free Super Sundae on your birthday – sounds amazing! Plus, get 25% off your bill for signing up.
Free muffin at Muffin Break
Pop into your nearest Muffin Break store and pick up a free rewards card to register online and claim a delicious free birthday muffin!
⭐ Bonus: Get a free coffee for joining and when you collect five coffee stamps and you’ll get your sixth coffee free!
Free cupcake at Patisserie Valerie
Sign up to the Patisserie Valerie Cake Club and you’ll get a delicious free cupcake on your birthday. When I went to pick mine up last time, they didn’t have any cupcakes left but offered me delicious gateaux instead.
Free cookie dough dessert at Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut isn’t just for kids! Sign up to their newsletter and include your birth date they’ll send you a voucher for a free cookie dough dessert.
Free ice cream sundae at Toby Carvery
Sign up to the Toby Carvery newsletter or download their app to receive a free ice cream sundae on your special day. You have to order a carvery with this one but it’s sooo worth it.
⭐ Bonus: When you sign up to their newsletter you’ll also get a free £5 off voucher when you spend £15 and if you download the app you’ll also get an exclusive treat. How exciting!
Free Millie’s cookie
Sign up for a free account and get a free Millie’s cookie at your nearest stand on your birthday.
Free makeup & beauty birthday freebies
There are so many places to pamper yourself on your birthday and enjoy a nice full-sized freebie or a free beauty goodie bag even!
Free £5 voucher from The Body Shop
Sign up to The Body Shop ‘Love Your Body’ loyalty scheme and get a free £5 voucher to spend in-store within a month of your birthday.
There is no minimum spend so you can bag a freebie (hand creams, lip balms, etc. are around £5) or you can put it towards a bigger purchase.
It’s definitely worth signing up, as you’ll get free samples to try all year round and get invited to exclusive events. I’ve had so many freebies including hand cream, shower gel, lipstick and loads more!
Superdrug birthday treat
If you sign up to the free Superdrug ‘Health & Beautycard’ loyalty card, on your birthday you’ll get an exclusive surprise birthday treat!
Estee Lauder Birthday Gift Set
Sign up to Estee Lauder’s loyalty email list and be the first to hear about amazing offers like their birthday treat. Buy one product (cheapest item is an eye pencil sharpener) and get a complimentary full-sized lipstick! Plus, get two free samples with every order, a lovely little makeup bag, and free delivery.
Free SPACE NK birthday goodie bag
Become an N.dulge member at Space NK and get a free goodie bag stashed full of beauty treats around your birthday. Each month is different so your bag will be a complete surprise! There’s a mix of full-sized beauty items and samples inside.
You can order online but you will be charged delivery, so I would suggest heading to your nearest store to collect.
Free Aveda birthday gift
Join Aveda’s Reward Program and bag yourself a free gift worth £14 on your birthday. This changes every year so you could get anything from a luxury shampoo to a hand cream trio gift set.
Free Rituals gift
Make your first Rituals purchase and sign up to their newsletter and you’ll get a free birthday gift. In the past, these have included shower gels and travel-sized scents.
Free Smashbox beauty gift
Sign up to the Smashcash rewards scheme and get a free beauty gift during the month of your birthday!
Free Jo Malone hand massage
Technically you can get this one any time of year, but I think it’s a lovely birthday treat to yourself. Head to Jo Malone’s website and book an appointment at your nearest store to get an amazing Hand & Arm Massage or a tailored scent experience with an expert.
Boots double loyalty points
Sign up for a free Boots Advantage loyalty card and get double points throughout the month of your birthday. Not quite a freebie but this will definitely help you rack up those points for special purchases!
Debenhams beauty club discounts
Debenham’s Beauty Club recently relaunched – hurrah! Unfortunately, you no longer get a free facial or nail treatment on your birthday. However, there are birthday discounts that vary depending on which loyalty tier you’re in:
- Tier 1 Enthusiasts get a 10% discount to use on one transaction in their birthday month
- In Tier 2, Pros will receive 15% discount to use on one transaction in their birthday month
- Tier 3 Icons will receive 20% discount to use on one transaction in their birthday month
The tier you’re in depends on how much you purchase and how many points you gain basically.
More high street birthday freebies & free birthday gift vouchers
As if that’s not enough, there are plenty more freebies and discounts to be had from all your favourite high street brands. Here are the best ones…
Free Argos £5 voucher
Join the Argos Birthday Club for free and they’ll send you a free £5 gift voucher. Enter yours (or your child’s birthday) and you’ll be sent an email with the voucher near the time. You’ll also get party planning tips, exclusive discounts and more throughout the year.
Free Hobbs Candle/£20 voucher
Sign up to the Hobbs newsletter and get an email around your birthday for a free Hobbs Candle or £20 voucher to spend in-store. They change it every year but either one is a bonus! You can get some really cute socks, umbrellas and accessories in-store for £20 or put it towards a pricier purchase.
Free M&S £5 voucher
Pick up and register an M&S Sparks card and you’ll get a free £5 voucher to spend in-store on your birthday. Sometimes, they’ll swap it for a free treat like a coffee or cake, but it’s usually a voucher.
Free IKEA £5 voucher
Sign up to the IKEA FAMILY loyalty scheme and receive a free £5 voucher to spend in-store. You’d be surprised at much you can get for this! I love their candles and knick-knacks.
⭐ Bonus: Get a free gift when you sign up and enjoy benefits like free hot drinks for you and everyone you’re with at their cafe.
Free Hotel Chocolat Box from JD Williams/Simply Be
Sign up to either JD Williams or Simply Be and get a free gift on your birthday, including a free box of Hotel Chocolat chocolates worth £8.
⭐ Bonus: Sign up to JD Williams and get a free £5-off voucher!
Please note: these are both buy now pay later sites so please read T&Cs before signing up and purchasing anything
Free Paperchase £5 voucher
Join the Paperchase ‘Treat Me’ loyalty scheme and get a free £5 voucher to spend in-store around your birthday. So much pretty stationery to choose from!
Free Kikki.K Design surprise birthday gift
Sign up for the Kikki.K members benefits club and score a free birthday surprise. In the past, they have given away free £5 vouchers to spend in-store and their stationery ranges are adorable!
Free £10 Boden Voucher
Sign up to Boden’s email newsletter and get a free £10 voucher to spend online. Like with other birthday vouchers, you can use it for a small freebie e.g. socks, earrings etc. or put it towards a bigger purchase.
Free Matalan voucher
Join Matalan Rewards and get a free voucher to spend in-store on your special day. Plus, get a free voucher just for signing up and enter their monthly draws for your chance to win a whopping £1,000!
Free £10 White Stuff Voucher
Sign up for a free White Stuff account and get a free White Stuff Voucher to spend in-store or online around your birthday. They have some lovely items to choose from!
⭐ Bonus: Get a 15% off discount code just for signing up!
Free £5 Iceland Voucher
Sign up for an Iceland Bonus Card and get a free £5 birthday voucher. Plus loads of chances to win amazing prizes, exclusive discounts, and free home delivery in-store or online.
Free Smiggle £5 voucher
Another fab stationery freebie for your birthday! Sign up to become a Smiggle VIP and get a free £5 voucher to spend on your birthday.
Free Pets at Home pet treat
Sign up to Pets at Home VIP Club and your furry friend will get a free treat on their birthday!
Free Astley Clarke £20 voucher
Sign up for Astley Clarke’s newsletter and receive a birthday gift. This is usually a £20-off voucher, which will get you a pretty pair of stud earrings on the site.
Birthday discounts from high street brands
Not everyone offers birthday freebies, but birthday discounts are the next best thing. Here are some of the best, newsletter signup deals on offer around your birthday…
- ASOS – 15% off selected items
- Boohoo* – 25% off (up to 7 days after your birthday)
- H&M – 25% off one item online or in store (valid for 14 days)
- Nike – 25% off
- Accessorize – 20% off with a loyalty card
- New look – 20% off on your birthday
- Oasis – 20% off (valid for 30 days)
- Fatface – 15% off
- AllSaints – 15% off
- Elemis – £10 off £25 online spend
- Anthropologie – 15% off (plus free delivery on orders over £75 )
Top tips for claiming birthday freebies & discounts
- Sign up to loyalty schemes and newsletters early – this gives retailers the chance to email you or send your loyalty card in the post in time to claim your birthday freebies
- Always read the T&Cs – to check which stores are participating and what freebies are on offer
- Check the expiry date – some freebies can last up to a month after your birthday whereas others only last the day
- Sign up to your favourite brand newsletters & follow them on social media – they might also start offering birthday freebies and offer exclusive freebies and deals, and will always announce them there first
- Be honest – don’t try and cheat the system to try and get more freebies, because brands will clock on and stop offering the freebies for everyone else
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