Food options available on campus

Posted 1 year ago

Explore the delicious delights of campus catering

One of the perks of being a student is having access to various catering outlets on campus. Whether you need a snack to keep you going or a meal to share with your mates, these foodie destinations have something for everyone.

The University has cafes and bars on three main campuses: University Park, Jubilee, and Sutton Bonington. There are also cafes in the Medical School and Nottingham Lakeside Arts.

University Park

On University Park, there are 16 cafes and one bar, offering a variety of food and drink options, from sandwiches and salads to hot meals and snacks. Some restaurants and bars are located in the halls of residence, such as Cavendish Cafe and Echo@Derby, offering a range of cuisines to cater to diverse dietary preferences.

Others are in academic buildings, such as Coates Cafe, Trent café, and Monica Partridge Pod.

There are cafes in the libraries, such as George Green Library Cafe and Hallward Library Cafe. The University also has one campus bar, Echo@Derby, where you can enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and other drinks alongside some appetising light bites with your mates.

Jubilee Campus

Jubilee Campus has four cafes that serve hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, cakes, and pastries. The cafes are Aspire Cafe, Terrazzo Café, Atrium, and SNG.

They are all located in the campus's main buildings, such as the Amenities, Exchange, and Advanced Manufacturing buildings.

Medical School

The Medical School has a Hipps café that serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and snacks.

It is located in the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), part of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Weekend brunch

Why not join us to kick up your day with a delicious brunch?

Every Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-1.00 pm

Come and enjoy lunch at the following places from a traditional English breakfast to, savoury croissant, pains au chocolat, pizza and light bites.

Sutton Bonington

On Sutton Bonington Campus, there are some excellent catering options:

Boningtons, where you can do your weekly food shop or sit in the café with a latte and a panini.

The BarnHome to the Apiary (a speciality coffee and tea bar, serving light bites and pastries).

The Hive Bar serves a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, bar snacks, and, upstairs at Square Eats, where you can tuck into that day's menu—ranging from a traditional carvery to Italian pasta dishes or a curry with a kick.

Kosher on campus

This year, we are delighted to expand our food options by offering kosher food to our Jewish students in our Halls of Residence.

Partnering with the local Chabad of Nottingham, Rabbi Mendy and his wife Brocha have set up a commercial kitchen on their home grounds. Mike Lear (Food and Beverage Manager), along with Chef Ashley Collishaw, are working with Brocha's recipes and preparing Kosher food once a week for our Halls.

We have expanded the Kosher food offer to the PuriTea concept at the Portland Food Court. PuriTea is our new in-house brand offering delicious speciality hot and cold teas. We were runners-up in the UK Udine Food Awards with PuriTea, which sells freshly decorated Do'Nuts, homemade subs, salads, and a selection of Kosher retail lines. Our next step will be introducing some of Brocha's Kosher recipes at PuriTea.

Did you know...

  • You can pre-order halal dishes.
  • You can pre-order packed breakfast, lunch, and dinner? This convenient service ensures you're prepared for your day, whether you're rushing to class or studying late. Our chefs are always ready to cater to your specific dietary requirements. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or have allergies, we've got you covered. Just speak to your chef and they'll ensure your needs are met.
  • You can email the catering team at bh-hallscatering@nottingham.ac.uk regarding any catering queries.
  • You can pre-order Kosher food in catered halls.

With such a wide range of food and drink options to choose from at the University of Nottingham, whichever campus you find yourself on, there's always something new to discover. So why not embark on a culinary adventure and find your own favourites?

You can check on our website for locations and opening times. And find out more about the cafes and bars on campus.