Food and drink money-saving hacks on campus
Posted 15 hours ago
Thu 22 Oct, 2026 12:10 AM
With deadlines approaching and more time spent on campus, money can run low fast. Here are a few quick hacks to help your budget go further:
🥤 The KeepCup hack
Grab a reusable KeepCup at Boningtons Farm Shop & Café for special discounts. Hot drinks start at just £2 across campus cafes (like Coates, DRSV, Marmont, Trent, and Greens) when you bring your own cup - so keep it in your bag for cheaper daily caffeine!
📱 Download the MealPass App
Sign up for the MealPass app to unlock extra savings. You can get early-bird pastry deals, order ahead to skip impulse buys, grab exclusive combo bundles, and collect loyalty points for free coffee.
🥔 Stay full for less
Jacket potatoes are one of the best warm budget options on campus, starting at £2.25 (available at Coates, George Green, Hallward, Marmont, Trent, and more). Extra toppings start at just £1.20!
🥙 Full meals under £5
Skip the high-street prices and grab folded tortillas at Portland Kitchen from £4.85 or hot meals at Square Eats from £4.95. Look out for under-£5 meal options across Coates Cafe, Costa, DRSV, and library cafes.
Start your money-saving journey here!
You can also find the full list of our Cafes, bars and restaurants on University Park on the university's website.
