Bars, cafes and shops - City Campus
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.
Term time opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 10:30 to 15:00
Easter vacation opening hours
- Monday 3 April 2023 to Thursday 6 April 2023: 10:00 to 14:00
- Friday 7 April 2023 to Tuesday 11 April 2023: Closed
- Wednesday 12 April 2023 to Friday 14 April 2023: 10:00 to 14:00
- Monday 17 April 2023: Normal term time hours resume
Costa Coffee – A-Block Lobby
Our Costa Coffee aims to give you the high street feel in a university setting. Come and experience the unmistakable taste of our mocha Italia blend coffee.
Term time opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 to 16:30
Easter vacation opening hours
- Monday 3 April 2023 to Thursday 6 April 2023: 08:00 to 15:00
- Friday 7 April 2023 to Tuesday 11 April 2023: Closed
- Wednesday 12 April 2023 to Friday 14 April 2023: 08:00 to 15:00
- Monday 17 April 2023: Normal term time hours resume
Download hot drinks menu (PDF)
Download cold drinks menu (PDF)
On the Hoof – Outside walkway located between D Block and C Block
Barista drinks, daily soups and nachos.
Term time 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.
Term time 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.
Term time opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00
Art shop – B Block
Selling a range of arts materials, tools and equipment.
Term time opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:30
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.
Further information about our catering outlets
Catering outlet map (PDF)
A map of our catering outlets and facilities across our campuses including our cafes, bars and shops, vending machines and refreshment areas.
Online ordering
Fast and easy online ordering with a click-and-collect service for food and drink on campus.
Sustainable food
Where our food comes from and the ways we work to provide sustainable food across our three campuses.
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