Our Cafés & Restaurants
At Durham University, we believe that food is not just sustenance; it’s an experience that brings people together. Our cafes and restaurants are a vibrant tapestry of flavours, offering a diverse range of options that cater to every palate. Whether you’re a student rushing between classes, a faculty member enjoying a well-deserved break, or a visitor exploring our beautiful campus, there’s something here for everyone!
Teaching and Learning Centre
Zing Kitchen
Offers delicious hot food including paninis and ciabattas, hot jacket potatoes with tasty fillings, as well as a variety of salads and cold sandwiches. A selection of hot and cold drinks and a variety of tasty confectionary treats are available to complete your meal.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
Business school (waterside)
Riverfront Bistro
Serving a wide variety of delicious hot lunches served, which you can pair with a tasty treat from our cake selection and a cup of Rounton's brewed coffee.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
BUSINESS SCHOOL (waterside)
Coffee Shop
Serving an extensive menu of Starbucks drinks, we also serve a delicious selection of cakes and pastries.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
PALATINE
Circolo Restaurant
A little taste of Italy with our newly branded Circolo Restaurant. The chefs have updated this menu with delicious pizza and pasta, it changes daily so please come say hello to see what's on offer.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
Café, Gift Shop and Garden
The Botanic Gardens
We have a range of hot and cold sandwiches, soup of the day, and a delicious selection of cakes, all available with a hot drinks menu!
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
CALMAN
Calman Café
Serving an extensive menu of Starbucks drinks as well as a range of sandwiches ready in the grab and go fridge including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and halal options. If you fancy something warm, we have you covered with delicious soups, a range of toasted breakfast muffins, and paninis to keep you going throughout the day.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
Maiden castle
Café & Clubroom
Serving Caffè Nero and a wide menu offering hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soup, cakes, protein blended drinks as well as snack items.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
CHEMISTRY
The Phat Pasty Co.
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Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
BUSINESS SCHOOL (mill hill lane)
Fusion Restaurant
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Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
Maths & computer science
MCS Café
Serving an extensive menu of Starbucks drinks, we also have to offer a range of packaged sandwiches, paninis and a variety of snacks for you to enjoy while on the go.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available
Bill Bryson Library
Small Island Coffee
Providing a wide range of packaged sandwiches, fresh and toasted sandwiches, salads, snacks and pastries that suit everyone!
We serve delicious hot drinks brought to you by Rounton’s Coffee, a local coffee roaster We also provide you with several refreshing fruit and vegetable blended iced drinks to give you that extra boost of energy.