Opening Times

On campus, you’ll find an exciting array of eateries to suit every budget and taste. From spicy burritos and salad bowls to takeaway sandwiches and sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re after a quick bite to eat or a hearty meal, our 30 outlets have you covered.

Map of outlets on campus

Semester dates for 2024/2025

In semester

23 September 2024 - 13 December 2024 
13 January 2025 - 4 April 2025
5 May 2025 - 27 June 2025

Out of semester

16 December 2024 - 6 January 2025
7 April 2025 - 28 April 2025
30 June 2025 - 19 September 2025

Christmas Opening Times

Outlets open Monday to Friday, unless stated otherwise
 OutletOut-of-semester opening timesCloses  Reopens
Post Grad Café - Alan Walters Building     09:00 - 15:00   20/12/2024  06/01/2025
Café 52 - Gisbert Kapp 08:30 - 15:00 16/12/2024  06/11/2025
Penny's Café - Education Building  10:00 - 15:00   20/12/2024  06/01/2025
Café 1902 - Business School  10:00 - 15:00 20/12/2024  02/01/2025
CTL - Collaborative Teaching Laboratory Closed 13/12/2024  13/01/2025
Campus Express - Murray Learning Centre   08:30 - 15:00  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
Duck and Scholar - The Vale Village Closed 13/12/2024  13/01/2025
Infusion - The Vale Village Closed 13/12/2024  13/01/2025
Shackleton Lounge - The Vale Village* 10:00 - 15:00 24/12/2024  26/12/2024
Terrace Tea Room at Winterbourne House 10:30 – 15:30 (Monday to Sunday)   20/12/2024  13/01/2025
 Med Café - Medical School 08:30 - 14:30 20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Park Life Café - Birmingham Research Park  08:30 - 15:15 20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Metro - University Centre   09:00 - 15:30    20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Cantina - University Centre  09:00 - 15:30  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Costcutter - The Vale Village 10:00 - 16:00  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Campus Infusion - University Centre Closed 13/12/2024 13/01/2025
 Kimiko - University Centre 10:00 - 17:30 23/12/2024 06/01/2025
 Cuore - Green Heart 11:00 - 15:00  20/12/2024  06/01/2025
 Atrium Café - Teaching and Learning  Closed  13/12/2024  13/01/2025
 Fellows Coffee Shop at the Library  08:00 - 16:00  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
Old Joe-lato – Green Heart  Closed  13/12/2024 13/01/2025
 Fellows Coffee Shop at the Bramall  08:00 - 16:00  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Costa Coffee - Sport & Fitness   08:00 - 18:00 (Monday to Sunday)  22/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Costa Coffee - University Centre  08:00 - 16:30  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 The Exchange Café  08:30 – 16:30 (Monday to Saturday)  21/12/2024  02/01/2025
  Muirhead Café  08:00 - 17:00  20/12/2024  02/01/2025
 Bratby Bar - Staff House

 Monday to Tuesday: 12:00 - 19:00

Wednesday: 12:00 - 20:00 

Thursday to Friday: 12:00 - 21:00 

 20/12/2024  02/01/2025

*Shackleton Lounge is also closed on 1 January 2025

Main Campus

Atrium Café - Teaching and Learning

In semester

Monday - Friday: 09:30 to 17:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

 Closed


Bratby Bar - Staff House 

Monday - Tuesday: 11:30 to 19:00

Wednesday: 11:30 to 20:00

Thursday - Friday: 11:30 to 21:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Cafe 1902 - Business School 

In semester

Monday - Tuesday: 08:30 to 18:00

Wednesday - Friday: 08:30 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 09:00 to 15:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Café 52 - Gisbert Kapp

In semester

Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 15:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 15:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Campus Express - Murray Learning Centre

In semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:30 

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 15:00 

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Campus Infusion - University Centre

In semester

Monday - Friday: 10:30 to 15:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Closed


Cantina - University Centre

In semester 

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:30 

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 15:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Cuore - Green Heart

In semester 

Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 to 17:00

Thursday: 11:00 to 21:00 

Friday: 11:00 to 17:00 

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 11:00 to 15:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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Costa Coffee - Sport Centre

In semester

Monday - Sunday: 07:00 to 19:00

Out of semester 

Monday - Sunday: 08:00 to 18:00 


Costa Coffee - University Centre

In semester

Monday - Friday: 07:00 to 19:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester 

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


CTL - Collaborative Teaching Laboratory

In semester 

Monday - Friday: 09:00 to 15:00 

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester 

Closed


Fellows Coffee Shop at the Bramall

In semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: 09:00 to 16:00

Out of semester 

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:00


Fellows Coffee Shop at the Library

In semester 

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 18:00

Saturday - Sunday: 09:00 to 16:00

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Old Joe-lato - Green Heart

In semester 

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 17:00

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 11:00 to 15:00


Kimiko - University Centre

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 19:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Med Café - Medical School 

In semester 

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester 

Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 14:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Metro - University Centre

In semester

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 16:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 15:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Micromarkets

  • Mason Arts
  • Sportex
  • Physics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Biosciences
  • Wolfson Room - Medical School

Muirhead Café

In semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 18:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 17:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Park Life Café - Birmingham Research Park

Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 15:15

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Penny’s Café - Education Building

In semester 

Monday - Wednesday: 08:30 to 16:00

Thursday: 08:30 to 18:00

Friday: 08:30 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 09:00 to 15:00 (Closed in August)

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Post Grad Café - Alan Walters Building

In Semester

Monday - Friday: 08:30 to 17:30

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of Semester

Monday - Friday: 09:00 to 15:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed


Terrace Tea Room at Winterbourne House

Monday - Sunday: 10:30 to 16:30 (March - October)

Monday - Sunday: 10:30 to 15:30 (October - March)

The Vale Village

Costcutter 

In semester

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 to 22:00

Out of semester 

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 to 15:00

Closed on bank holidays and closed days


Duck and Scholar 

(Term time only)

Monday - Sunday: 17:00 to 23:00

Mondays: alternate Bingo or Pub Quiz nights

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 5pm to 8pm: Beat the Duck pool competition

Fridays: Look out for our Silent Disco and Party events!

(Opening times can vary for TV sports coverage – will be displayed)


Infusion (Food for Life accredited)

Bronze Food for Life Logo

In semester

Monday - Friday: 17:00 to 21:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Closed


Shackleton Lounge

In semester

Monday - Friday: 08:00 to 21:00

Saturday - Sunday: 09:30 to 21:00

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 16:00

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

The Exchange Café

Monday - Saturday: 08:00 to 17:00

Sunday: Closed

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