Catering
Hospitality Services operates the main outlets on the Edinburgh campus so if you want your morning Costa or prefer Starbucks - we have this covered. When you need a break from feeding your mind, head to one of the places below to feed your body and soul.
We are open throughout the year with at least one outlet open 7 days a week, changing with the seasons and the academic year. Whether you want a quick breakfast wrap, a traditional Scottish fry up or a continental coffee and croissant – somewhere will be available.
Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halaal, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, simply healthy or purely indulgent – we are here to assist. Speak to us – if we can we will.
However, we know it is not all about the food so all our outlets offer free Wi-Fi.
Edinburgh Campus catering outlets
Central
A purpose designed food court with live cooking ad a wide range of options. We serve soups, world and street foods, traditional fish and chips, our hand-made 100% beef burgers and loads more. Check the screens to find out what's on for special deals.
Opening times:
- Monday - Friday: 11.30 - 19.30
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Orders for delivery or collection can be placed in advance using the Upay app.
Students should use the affiliate name 'HWUSTUDENT'
Staff should use the affiliate name 'HWUOTHER'
Elements
Located on the ground floor of the Hugh Nisbet Building, right next to the shop, this large informal multi-functional space and catering outlet offers breakfast, an unbeatable range of made-to-order sandwiches and baguettes.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00-14.30
Café Brio – currently closed
A continental style café serving an exclusive range of single source coffees and teas, hot chocolate, sandwiches, cakes, morning pastries, soup and snack bars. Limited range of exclusive Highland beers are available during licensed hours.
Cafe Brio is a great place to meet friends and chill out before or after lectures or meetings. It is popular throughout the day with large screen TV's providing access to Sky Sports for all the big matches and events.
The Piece
Offering a full range of Starbucks coffees, frappuccinos and hot chocolate as well as breakfast and lunch wraps, snacks, crisps and a selection of soft drinks. Socially distanced seating is available.
Opening times: Monday-Friday, 08.30 - 17.00
Orders can be made at the counter or in advance using the Upay app with the student affiliate name 'HWUSTUDENT' or staff affiliate name 'HWUOTHER'.
Bistro 1776 (EBS)
As a hub where business and education meet, the Edinburgh Business School is not only the place to dine with colleagues but the go-to destination on campus to impress clients and partners with the high-quality catering on offer. Bright and spacious, the venue also offers an ideal location for your business events including conferences, seminars and meetings; as well as exhibitions, corporate dinners and receptions.
Bistro 1776 serves a light service including soups, salads, sandwiches, a hot sandwich of the day and the infamous fish and chip Friday is still be on offer! Traditional barista coffee is served, in partnership with Coffee Conscience a Scottish based SME with a long tradition of social enterprise engagement.
* Breakfast 08.30 to 11.00 and Lunch 11.30 – 14.30
Da Vinci's
Da Vinci's continental style cafe bar is situated on the ground floor of the Postgraduate Centre. Open to everyone, this modern outlet serves a range of coffees, cakes, soup, made-to-order sandwiches and baguettes and filled jacket potatoes throughout the day. Sit in or take away. Complimentary newspapers are available so you can catch up as you sip your coffee.
Opening times: Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:00.
Watt Coffee – currently closed
Located in the James Watt Study Hub, Watt Coffee offers a range of Costa Coffees™, sandwiches, soup and bottled drinks
Dewey's
Located in the James Watt Study Hub, Watt Coffee offers a range of Costa Coffees™, sandwiches, soup and bottled drinks
Opening times: Monday–Friday, 09.00–15.30
Cedar Suite – currently closed
Temporary replacement for College Lounge.
Opening hours
Students' Union
The Students' Union has a number of catering options available and the best thing about buying with us is that all profits go back into student services!
Please check for latest opening hours on the Student Union website.
Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre
Try the Bistro Kitchen at Oriam. Please check for updates to opening hours on the Oriam website.
Opening times: Monday-Friday, 08:30-19:00. Saturday-Sunday, 09:00-19:00
The Student Shop
The Student Shop has a large range of grab-and-go options available, from sandwiches to sushi. Our meal deal is great value for money and gives you a sandwich, crisps and a drink for between £2.49 and £3.29 (simple/premium range). We also are your onsite convenience shop offering a wide range of necessary goods.
We also have gluten free, halal snacks and sandwiches, and Fairtrade products available. We have a wide range of energy drinks as well as our Costa Express machine where you can enjoy a free syrup shot with your coffee.
You can purchase quickly and easily with our self-service checkouts and contactless pay (including Apple Pay) at our manned tills.
Opening hours term time: Monday to Friday 08.00-21.00. Saturday and Sunday 10.00-21.00.
Opening hours outwith the term: Monday to Friday 08.00-18.00. Saturday and Sunday 10.00-14.00.
Liberties
Liberties is the Union’s Café. Come and grab a delicious cup of Costa coffee and a breakfast roll (rolls served until 12 noon) or have some lunch. We have homemade soups, panini, toasties, and salads available with meal deals available. You can also order from our bar menu as well with a full range from burgers, nachos, pastas and more. We also provide a range of ciders, bottled beer and wine.
If you fancy something sweet we have cake, scones, or pastries available also.
Opening hours term time: Monday to Friday 09.00-16.00.
Opening hours outwith the term: Monday to Friday 09.00-14.00.
Geordies
Geordies is the Union’s bar where we have a variety of homemade fresh meals. Geordies is the perfect place to grab a bite in.
You'll find the best burgers on campus as well as nachos, pasta, burritos, salads and wraps. To satisfy your munchies we offer a range of snacks including chilli cheese fries, onion rings and garlic bread.
Inside you'll also find table football and three pool tables if you feel like taking on your mates. With a giant projector screen and four plasma screens, Geordies is the perfect place to watch big sporting fixtures live. Driving? Don't drink? No worries, Geordies has a great selection of soft drinks and fruit juices as well.
We also have outdoor seating so you can soak up some sunshine while you eat or drink.
Opening hours term time: 12.00 noon - 00.00 (midnight) every day.
Opening hours outwith the term: Monday to Friday 14.00-17.00
Pizza Shop
We also have a Pizza Shop takeaway offering a great range of cooked to order pizzas, wraps and other tantalising food. The Pizza Shop is open every week day term time from 19.00 till late (closed non-term time).