Food and drink on campus
On campus
We've made sure that you're never far away from something delicious to eat or drink. No matter your tastes or dietary requirements, there's something for everyone. Alongside our two restaurants, we have 11 on-campus coffee shops including a Starbucks and a Subway.
Our eateries serve a large range of hot and cold halal items, a range of kosher bagels, hot and cold vegetarian and vegan options as well as an extensive gluten free range.
You’re never far away from food and drink! Both College Lane and de Havilland campus are home to a range of different food and drink offers and services to help make your University experience the best it can possibly be!
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Your outlets
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College Lane campus
College Lane Restaurant
- Our rotating menu concepts mean our restaurants provide dishes and tasty treats from around the world
- There’s something for everyone in our restaurants with dishes meeting all dietary requirement needs as well as Halal and Kosher items
- Our restaurants also provide a range of Grab and Go sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and much more
College Lane Premier Shop
- Offering a large range of sandwiches and grab and go snacks
- Soft drinks, snacks, confectionery, ready meals and daily essentials are also available for purchase
- The College Lane shop is also home to a delicious bakery, serving fresh bakes, rolls and sweet treats throughout the day
The Retreat
- Located on the lower ground floor of the de Havilland Learning Resources Centre (LRC)
- Newly refurbished with cosy seating and stylish interior, it’s the perfect spot for a break in between revision and to take a few Instagram pictures
- You can expect to find hot drinks, cold beverages, sandwiches, snacks and hot food items
Forum Café
- Your very own Starbucks in the heart of campus
- Located in the Forum on College Lane you can expect to find all your favourite Starbucks drinks, Frappuccino’s and iced beverages as well as some sweet treats to accompany your drink
- Paninis, breakfast baps, sushi and many more yummy dishes can also be found here
Subway
- That’s right, Subway! Right on your doorstep! Located in the Forum on College Lane, we serve all the favourites you can get on the high street
Elehouse
- Located in the square next to the Forum on College Lane, the Elehouse is the heart of student experience and good nights out on campus
- Your on-campus bar is home to weekly Karaoke nights, Open Mic nights, pub quizzes and many more events to pair with your tasty drinks and food
- With a newly revamped menu you can expect to see burgers, wings, sides and your favourite bar foods, available throughout the day
- Keep up to date with what’s going on at The Elehouse on Instagram
Gallery Café
- Located in the Art and Design building on College Lane, Gallery Café’s food and drink offer perfectly reflect its beautiful surroundings
- Serving our very own 53.3 Degree coffee, you can expect to see exciting seasonal beverages as well as classic day to day drinks
- All drinks made in front of your eyes by our lovely baristas
Café Rore
- Located just behind the Main Reception, Café Rore is at the heart of tasty food on the College Lane campus
- Serving 53.3 degree coffee and cold drinks as well as seasonal beverages
- You can expect contemporary, stylish dishes in this outlet ranging from sushi, ramen, miso broth and our famous daily specials!
Science Pod
- Located in the state-of-the-art Science Building, the pod is the perfect spot to grab your coffee and snacks in between lectures and classes
- Serving delicious Starbucks coffee, it’s hard not to be tempted in for a quick drink and snack
- The pod is also home to freshly made sandwiches and baguettes as well as cakes & pastries
Café Zest
- Serving award winning Fairtrade coffee from the 53.3 degrees coffee brand as well as seasonal beverages
- Light snacks, sandwiches, baguettes and fresh pastries can also be found here
Hutton Pod
- Located on the ground floor of Hutton Hub, the pod brings your favourite Costa drinks to campus
- Serving brand favourite drinks as well as seasonal beverages
- Why not grab a sandwich, cake or snack whilst you visit?
For more information and opening hours of our College Lane outlets please visit Ask Herts.
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de Havilland campus
de Havilland Restaurant
- Our rotating menu concepts mean our restaurants provide dishes and tasty treats from around the world
- There’s something for everyone in our restaurants with dishes meeting all dietary requirement needs as well as Halal and Kosher items
- Our restaurants also provide a range of Grab and Go sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and much more
The Retreat
- Located on the ground floor of the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) on the de Havilland Campus it’s the perfect place for a break between revision and lectures
- You can expect to find hot drinks, cold beverages, sandwiches, snacks and hot food items
Café Sport
- Located in the Hertfordshire Sports Village, Café Sport serves Starbucks Coffee, salads, wraps, sandwiches, panini and a selection of cakes and pastries
- The perfect place to grab your favourite Starbucks beverages and an after work-out treat
Café Moot
- Your very own Starbucks in the heart of campus
- Located in the Law Court Building you can expect to find all your favourite Starbucks drinks, Frappuccino’s and iced beverages as well as some sweet treats to accompany your drink
- You can also grab sandwiches, snacks and hot food items
Café Ambition
- Your very own Starbucks in the heart of campus
- Located in the Enterprise Hub you can expect to find all your favourite Starbucks drinks, Frappuccino’s and iced beverages as well as some alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy in the evening
- You can also grab sandwiches, snacks and hot food items including several vegan options
de Havilland Premier Shop
- Offering a large range of sandwiches and grab and go snacks
- Soft drinks, snacks, confectionary, ready meals and daily essentials are also available for purchase
For more information and opening hours of our de Havilland outlets please visit Ask Herts.
Out and about
The Galleria shopping centre in Hatfield has a wide variety of options suitable for all tastes including burgers, pizzas, Asian food, burritos and cocktails.
The nearby town of St Albans also has a wide variety of independent restaurants and bars for you to explore, as well as well-known chains. Popular choices for current students include The Cross Keys, The Beehive and The Pudding Stop.
London is also home to world-class restaurants and bars, as well as independent eateries to suit all budgets and tastes. For a student budget Patty and Bun and The Diner are popular choices, with Sky Garden and The Shard providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for special occasions.
UPAY App
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Food and drink on-campus