Outlets and opening times

Café 1902 - Business School*

Tuck into a selection of delicious street food, sandwiches and cakes. You’ll also find a selection of authentic Japanese food here, courtesy of our supplier Kimiko.

Café 1902 is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 9am - 2pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Café 52 - Gisbert Kapp*

Fuel your day with a delicious range of sandwiches, sweet treats and drinks, plus Pasta King meal deals.

Café 52 is open both in and out of semester:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 3.30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Campus Express - Murray Learning Centre*

The ideal place to grab a brew after your morning commute, Campus Express offers a great selection of hot drinks, grab-and-go sandwiches and snacks.

Campus Express is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4.30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 3pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Costa Coffee - Sport & Fitness Centre

Treat yourself to a post-workout coffee or fruit cooler at Costa.

Costa Coffee is open both in and out of semester:

Monday - Friday: 7am - 7pm

Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 6pm

Costa Coffee - University Centre

Indulge in your Costa favourites, plus a range of M&S sandwiches and snacks.

Costa Coffee is open both in and out of semester:

Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 6pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Fellows Coffee Shop at the Bramall*

Enjoy delicious barista-made brews, made from the finest 200 Degree coffee blends. Add a scrumptious tray bake to your order for extra indulgence. Sandwiches, snacks and salads are also available, served in a light, relaxed setting. The coffee shop also offers a delicious breakfast meal deal.

Fellows Coffee Shop at the Bramall is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 4pm

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Fellows Coffee Shop at the Library*

Take a break from your study session or workday by sipping Brum’s smoothest coffee, courtesy of our supplier 200 Degrees Coffee. You can also tuck into sweet treats and meal deals here, while zenning out amongst plants grown at Winterbourne House and Garden. The coffee shop also offers a delicious breakfast meal deal.

Fellows Coffee Shop at the Library is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm

Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 4pm

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 8am – 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Muirhead Café – Muirhead Tower*

Sit back, relax, and sip your favourite Starbucks drinks while enjoying views over the Green Heart. Muirhead Café also serves sandwiches, a variety of snacks, and sweet treats. The café offers a delicious breakfast meal deal.

Muirhead Café is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday – Friday: 8am - 5pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Park Life Café – Birmingham Research Park*

Take a break from research with freshly brewed coffee, cakes and sandwiches.

Park Life Café is open both in and out of semester:

Monday – Thursday: 8am – 3pm

Friday: 8am - 3.15pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Post Grad Café – Alan Walters Building*

Home to our very own Dessert Parlour – serving doughnuts, cupcakes and Jude's ice cream – Post Grad Café also serves coffee, snacks and sandwiches.

Post Grad Café is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday – Friday: 9am – 3pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Terrace Tea Room – Winterbourne House and Garden*

Treat yourself to an afternoon tea or light lunch surrounded by over 100 years of history at Winterbourne. Freshly made soup and seasonal platters are also on the menu, all served in a pretty Arts and Crafts setting.

The Terrace Tea Room is open year-round, even on bank holidays and University closed days:

Monday – Sunday: 10.30am – 4.30pm (March – October)

Monday – Sunday: 10.30am – 3.30pm (October – March)

The Exchange Café*

A contemporary café based in Birmingham’s vibrant Centenary Square, The Exchange Café combines impressive interiors with a tempting selection of food and drink for a delightful experience. Tuck into handmade sandwiches and treats, as well as barista-made coffee. Looking for a breakfast offering? The café also serves a delicious breakfast meal deal for you to start your day in the right way.

The Exchange Café is open year-round, except for University closed days and bank holidays:

Monday – Sunday: 8am - 5pm

Med Café - Medical School*

Build your own salad bowl or sandwich with a range of delicious deli fillings. The café also offers a wide range of hot food dishes including jacket potatoes, whilst all having a breakfast offering.

Med Café is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 2.30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Metro - University Centre*

With fresh salads, toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes and meal deals, Metro has got your lunchtime covered. Make sure you try our fabulous range of Eat Curious plant-based deli fillers.

Metro is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4.30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 9am - 3.30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Atrium Café - Teaching and Learning*

Grab yourself a Proper Cornish pasty at Atrium Café – the perfect after-lecture treat.

Atrium Café is open during semester only:

Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 5pm

The Bratby – Staff House*

From roast dinners to Thai curries, sausages and mash to hearty pies, The Bratby is the place to be to fill your boots while enjoying your favourite tipple from the bar.

The Bratby is open both in and out of semester:

Monday - Tuesday: 11.30am - 7pm

Wednesday: 11.30am - 8pm

Thursday - Friday: 11.30am - 9pm

(11.30pm to 9pm during Graduation Weeks)

Duck & Scholar*

A student bar at the heart of The Vale Village, Duck & Scholar serves everyone’s favourite drinks and cocktails. Duck & Scholar is open during termtime only.

Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 11pm

Café 1902 – Business School*

Tuck into a selection of street food, sandwiches, cakes and little moons. You’ll also find a selection of authentic Japanese food here, courtesy of our supplier Kimiko.

Café 1902 is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 9am - 2pm

Campus Infusion – University Centre*

A mouth-watering selection of street food, including authentic Indian lunchboxes and an Eat Curious plant-based counter, awaits you at Campus Infusion, just steps away from Main Library.

Campus Infusion is open during semester only:

Monday - Friday: 10am - 3.30pm

Cantina – University Centre*

Tickle your taste buds with Mexican favourites that pack a punch. Customise a burrito or burrito bowl for a personalised lunchtime experience. Cantina also has a breakfast offering, where you can build your own breakfast burrito.

Cantina is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday – Friday: 10am - 4.30pm

Out of semester

Monday – Friday: 8am – 3.30pm

Old Joe-lato – The Green Heart*

Grab a scoop of Old Joe-lato ice cream in the summer or a warming Brum Bull Crumble when the weather gets chilly.

Old Joe-lato is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 11am - 5pm (Summer) 11am - 3pm (Winter)

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 11am - 3pm

Kimiko – University Centre

Enjoy a true taste of Japan with Kimiko’s range of authentic sushi, ramen, curries and gyozas.

Kimiko is open both in and out of semester:

Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm

The Shack* - Shackleton

A relaxed lounge style setting, where you can enjoy board games, with food and drinks from all around the world, including Italian, Asian, Mexican and Indian to name a few. With easy-to-order screens and comfy seats, it's the perfect place to chill, chat and enjoy tasty treats with your friends.

Opening times:

In semester

Monday – Sunday: 8am – 11pm

The Shack Lounge: 8am – 5pm (breakfast and lunch)

The Shack Restaurant: 4pm – 10pm (evening dinner)

The Shack Bar (within The Shack Lounge): 12pm – 11pm

The Shack* - Shackleton

A relaxed lounge style setting, where you can enjoy delicious pizzas from Punk Mama’s, with a range of flavours to choose from, these cheesy slices of goodness are perfect for a post lecture pick-me-up, or a weekend treat for yourself.

Opening times:

In semester

Monday – Sunday: 8am – 11pm

The Shack Lounge: 8am – 5pm (breakfast and lunch)

The Shack Restaurant: 4pm – 10pm (evening dinner)

The Shack Bar (within The Shack Lounge): 12pm – 11pm

The Bratby – Staff House*

From roast dinners to Thai curries, sausages and mash to hearty pies, The Bratby is the place to be to fill your boots while enjoying your favourite tipple from the bar.

The Bratby is open both in and out of semester:

Monday - Tuesday: 11.30am - 7pm

Wednesday: 11.30am - 8pm

Thursday - Friday: 11.30am - 9pm

Cuore - The Green Heart*

Be transported to the balmy climes of the Mediterranean with fresh tapas, salads, risotto, pasta and pizza. To book a table, and discuss event bookings, please contact us directly: cuore.bookings@contacts.bham.ac.uk

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Cuore is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Friday: 11am - 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 11am - 3pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

The Shack* - Shackleton

A relaxed lounge style setting, where you can enjoy board games, with food and drinks from all around the world, including Italian, Asian, Mexican and Indian to name a few. With easy-to-order screens and comfy seats, it's the perfect place to chill, chat and enjoy tasty treats with your friends.

Opening times:

In semester

The Shack Restaurant: 4pm – 10pm (evening dinner)

Costcutter*

Grab all your groceries and household essentials at Costcutter. Stocking your favourite brands and classic staples, plus a range of sweets, snacks and alcohol, it’s convenience at its best.

Costcutter is open both in and out of semester:

In semester

Monday - Sunday: 9am – 10pm

Out of semester

Monday - Friday: 10am – 4pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed