Bars, cafes and shops - City Campus
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Catering on campus
If you’re looking for a tasty hot meal or a quick on-the-go coffee, we have three catering outlets as well as daily street food stalls serving tasty, nutritious food and drink across campus.

Bower Ashton Campus
The Hub - A-Block
Home to the Buddha Bowl and authentic pizzas from Pizza Diretta.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 10:30-15:00
Costa Coffee - A-Block
Grab-and-go costa coffee shop serving barista coffee and great snacks..
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday, 08:00-17:00
- Friday, 08:00-16:00
On the Hoof - Outside walkway located between D Block and C Block
Barista dinks, daily soups and Nachos.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30-15:30
Street food stalls
Opening hours
- Closed
Bower Ashton shops
The Students' Union at UWE bar - A Block
Serving seasonal and locally sourced hot and cold food plus soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Opening hours
- Closed
The Students' Union at UWE shop - B Block
Selling student essentials including groceries, sandwiches and snacks, health and beauty products and art supplies.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
Art shop - B Block
Selling a range of arts materials, tools and equipment.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 09:30–16:30 (term time)
Arnolfini
Arnolfini cafe and bar
The Arnolfini contains one of the country's best arts shops as well as a cafe/bar serving the best in local and seasonal produce.
Spike Island
Spike Island Café
Open seven days a week, Spike Island Café serves locally sourced, organic and sustainable food and drink. Enjoy daily specials, homemade cakes and expertly made coffees in a sunny, laid-back spot overlooking the river.
The Watershed
Watershed cafe/bar
The Watershed's cafe/bar is the perfect social space overlooking Bristol's vibrant harbourside. Open every day from early in the morning until late at night, they offer breakfast, lunch and evening meals.