The West Hub offers a vibrant selection of food and drink options to suit every part of your day. From freshly brewed coffee and pastries at the Hub Coffee Bar to breakfast and hot lunch at the sociable Hub Canteen, there’s something for everyone.
The on-site Shop is stocked with snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials. All of these outlets are conveniently located on the ground floor, making it easy to grab something on the go or take a break and unwind between meetings. There’s something for everyone, across tastes, timings, and occasions.
Event Catering
The West Hub offers a range of catering services to support seminars, conferences, workshops, and celebrations. Options include light refreshments, working lunches, canapé receptions, and hot buffet meals, all delivered by the University Catering Service. Approved hospitality suppliers may only be used when the University Catering Service is unable to provide the required service.
Food is freshly prepared using seasonal ingredients, with menus available to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary requirements. Catering can be tailored to suit the style, audience, and budget of each event.
To discuss catering for your event, get in touch with our Events Team when making your booking.
Hub Canteen
The Hub Canteen is a bright, open space designed to bring people together. Serving breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday, the canteen offers a sociable environment for students, staff, and visitors to meet, eat, and unwind. If you need an early morning pick-me-up, a quick lunch between meetings, or a relaxed bite with friends, the canteen caters to all. Dining together is a cornerstone of community life at the West Hub, fostering conversation, collaboration, and connection.
Operated by: University Catering Service
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:45 – Monday to Friday
Breakfast: 08:00 to 11:00 | Lunch: 12:00 to 14:45
Hub Coffee Bar
The Hub Coffee Bar sits at the centre of the building and serves as a vibrant, welcoming space for casual breaks and quick catchups. Enjoy freshly brewed barista coffee, speciality teas, pastries, and light refreshments. It’s a convenient and inviting stop while you’re heading into work or winding down from a busy morning.
Operated by: University Catering Service
Opening hours: 08:00 to 16:00 – Monday to Friday
Café & Bar
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired kitchen and bar located at the West Hub, offering a bright and welcoming space for staff, students, visitors and the wider public. The space features a range of comfortable, contemporary seating areas suited to everything from a quick coffee to relaxed socialising or more formal dining.
Guests can enjoy a varied selection of food and drink throughout the day, including freshly baked treats, light lunches, sharing plates and full dining options. Designed as a sociable and flexible environment, it provides a place for the community to eat, drink and connect.
Operated by: University Catering Service
Opening hours: 10:00 to 18:00 – Monday to Friday
