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Retail Outlets

Whether you’re a student looking for a tasty bite to eat or a staff member catching up with colleagues over coffee, Campus Food and Drink has some incredible options, all local and independent.

Ed Hope Cafe
Hope Café
McClay Library

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4pm

Friday 8.30am to 3pm

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Junction Café
Main Site Tower

Monday to Thursday 8am –3pm

Friday 8am – 3pm

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Clements
Queen's Sport (PEC)

Monday to Friday 8.00am-3.00pm

Clements MBC
Clements
The MBC

Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm

Friday 8am-3pm

Inside the new Spar
Union Shop - Spar.

The University has partnered with Hendersons to create a cutting-edge retail outlet in One Elmwood. Features include a deli /hot food-to-go bar, Barista coffee, and a wide range of locally produced goods. This new store has a little something for everyone!

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm.

Saturday and Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

(subject to review).

Crowded Union Bar
The Union Bar

Your local is open seven days a week, serving fantastic food, tasty drink offers, and free entertainment every night during term, including quizzes, bingo, club nights, live sports, and much more! Find The Union Bar on the second floor and check out the fabulous outdoor terrace. The Mandela Hall is our state-of-the-art new venue and features a host of entertainment, from the Queen’s Comedy Club to live music, podcasts, and much more.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 11.30am to 1.00am.

Friday 11.30am to 2.00am.

Saturday and Sunday 4.00pm to 1.00am.

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Junction

Tasty, healthy food from a calorie counted menu using only the freshest ingredients.

Coffee and tea in the centre of Queen's University Belfast, that is guaranteed to brighten up your day.

Offering baked goods, breakfasts and brunch, the café also features an innovative self-service counter, so if the queue is long, your wait needn’t be!

Students and staff can bring their own food into the communal area at Junction!

Junction website
Cafe Krem
Krem

Excellent for a whistle-stop, grab’n’go breakfast, with fresh pastries and great coffee, or a longer lunch with home-made soup, sandwiches, paninis and pasta.

Krem’s outlets are located in the foyer of the David Keir Building and at the ECIT building in the Titanic Quarter.

Cafe Krem website
HOPE Café

HOPE Café in the McClay Library provides a welcome respite from studying, serving delicious breakfast, lunch and all day snacks in a high-ceilinged, airy space.

Mouth-watering specials are served every day. Hope’s range of freshly prepared sandwiches and salads are also available to take away for those on the go!

Hope Cafe Facebook page
Clements

With branches in Queen's Sport PEC and the Medical Biology Centre MBC, Clements are, as they say themselves, ‘religious about coffee.’

Clements specialise in sourcing only the finest coffees and aim for full traceability to origin, farm and farmer wherever possible.

Clement's Facebook page
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DEANES AT QUEENS

In the vibrant University Quarter, Deanes at Queens takes full advantage of its enviable leafy location overlooking the superb architecture of Methodist College.

Restaurant Head Chef Chris Fearon, of Great British Menu fame, consistently serves up dishes packed with the flavour of great local produce.

The newly installed Mibrasa Charcoal Grill adds a delicious dimension to the whole wide-ranging restaurant menu.

If you are a member of QUB staff and would like to book Deanes at Queens then please download the below form, fill it in and send it to Deanes at Queens by email

Deanes at Queen's Booking Form
Cafe Carberry
Café Carberry

Café Carberry is located at INTO Queen's University Belfast on Lennoxvale.

Café Carberry sells a range of fairtrade tea and coffee and has a breakfast and lunch menu which includes toasties, soup and sandwiches.

View their full menu below.

Café Carberry website
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Panama Café

Panama Café is located at the BT2 Accommodation on McClintock Street.

Also known as the 'City Garden and Café', Panama Café is cosy, chic, and dog-friendly. Be sure to try the baked fry, a firm favourite with regulars. To view the Panama Menu, please click below.

Menu
Business and Beans

Business and Beans is located in the new building at Riddel Hall.

Be sure to visit the new café Business and Beans, located in the Student Hub. The café is the first on-campus not to use single-use disposable cups, encouraging customers to bring their own reusable cups or participate in a loan cup scheme where you can ‘rent’ a 2GoCup for a small deposit. The café will be open during term time from 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday - Thursday and 8.00am to 2.00pm Fridays.

Social

Social is a continental style café bar with a wholesome food menu catering for the changing tastes and trends of the entire student population.

Artisan coffee and grab and go items will be available for those in a rush. Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.00am to 10.00pm.

Social cafe in One Elmwood
Vending Machines
VENDING MACHINES
Pick up a snack or a drink without taking the time to go too far

Queen's University provides a range of vending services throughout the campus serviced by Castle Vending Ltd.

There are a wide range of competitively priced products on offer, such as soft drinks, hot drinks, confectionery and other food products in selected locations. The vending machines are energy efficient and are switched off during closure periods throughout the year to support the University's carbon reduction commitment. The coffee and tea sold through the vending machines are Fairtrade certified.

For customer service please telephone 02838345371 or 07901855142.

Castle Vending Ltd website

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