Our Campus

Food and drink

This is AUB. A place to shape and build your work; to learn, share, provoke and collaborate.

Food and drink

We know that you need delicious, healthy and well-priced food when you're in the middle of a brilliant project, so don't worry. We’ve got plenty of choices all over campus. You can’t innovate on an empty stomach.

All our fish comes from sustainable well managed marine sources
We strongly support the Fairtrade Foundation – all of our bananas are Fairtrade
All our milk is sourced from the UK
All our eggs are British sourced with the Lion Mark
Over 30% of our delivery vehicles use Bio-Diesel
Information is always available on dietary requirements, GDAs, calorie and allergen guidance

Opening times (14 December 2024 – 13 January 2025)

Outlet	Monday-Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Arts Bar and Costa	08.30-16.00	Closed	Closed
TheGallery Café	Launches 13 January	Closed	Closed
The Refectory – counter service	Reopens 13 January	Closed	Closed
The Refectory – Uni Food Hub App	Reopens 13 January	Closed	Closed
The Shop	Reopens 13 January	Closed	Closed

Explore our food outlets

The Refectory sits at the heart of campus offering a wide range of freshly cooked, often themed dishes from our chefs. This vibrant outlet serves popular dishes offering filled wraps, burgers, burritos, pizza and jacket potatoes (fish and chips Friday is always a winner).

There's always delicious vegetarian/vegan options as well, along with a meal deal with a main, side and drink priced at £5.95.

Students and staff can also click and collect via the 'Uni Food Hub App' – Available Monday-Friday, 11.30-19.00.

Image of The Refectory with people eating lunch

Image of The Refectory displaying lunch options

Image of The Refectory displaying lunch options in large pots

Image of The Refectory behind the counter

Image of The Refectory's hot food displayed in pots

Image of The Refectory displaying lunch options, with hot chips and cooked veggies in pots

The Shop serves a wide range of sandwiches, salads and meal deals along with all your favourite branded snacks, confectionery as well as hot and cold drinks at great prices.

There's also a hot cabinet, where you can find your favourite sausage rolls, pastries, vegan snacks and pasties on the go. It's your one-stop shop to get you through the day.

Image of The Shop displaying different snack items

Image of The Shop displaying small sweets

Image of The Shop displaying different pastry options

Image of The Shop displaying different cold drink options

Image of The Shop displaying grocery items

The Arts Bar is located on the first floor above the Refectory. Perfect for your 'grab and go' breakfast. We serve all your favourite Costa hot and cold beverages along with a selection of sweet and savoury offerings, making the Arts Bar the place for a quick meeting or on the go.

We also sell a wide range of alcoholic drinks at the bar.

Arts Bar counter with hotdogs and snacks on display

Arts Bar counter displaying cinnamon swirls

Arts Bar counter displaying multiple sweet pastry options

Located in the North Building, adjacent to TheGallery, our experienced baristas will keep you going throughout the day - perfect for a 'grab and go' breakfast.

We offer a wide range of Fair-Trade products, offering hot and cold beverages, freshly cooked paninis, pastries, savoury bites and a selection of vegan items.