Food at Clifton Campus

Find out more about the cafés and food outlets on our Clifton Campus.

Clifton Campus food outlet locations

See the addresses and opening hours of the food outlets on our Clifton Campus, and the services you'll find there.

Barista

Serving:

  • hot and cold drinks
  • pastries and snacks
  • sandwiches
  • paninis
  • soup of the day.

Address:

The Pavilion, College Drive, Nottingham, NG11 8NS.

Opening hours:

  • Term time opening hours: 8 am–5.30 pm
  • Out of term opening hours: 8 am–5 pm
  • Closures: Services are closed on Bank Holidays and University Closure Days. The next closure period is from 21 December 2026–1 January 2027 inclusive.

Refectory

Serving a range of meals freshly prepared onsite each day by our dedicated kitchen team.

Address:

The Pavilion, College Drive, Nottingham, NG11 8NS.

Opening hours:

  • Term time opening hours: 8.30 am–2.30 pm
  • Out of term opening hours: 8.30 am–2.30 pm
  • Closures: Services are closed on Bank Holidays and University Closure Days. The next closure period is from 21 December 2026–1 January 2027 inclusive.

Menus:

Breakfast

Full breakfast, 7 items with a drink*, £5.65

Choose any 2 from:

  • Sausage
  • Bacon (GF)
  • Vegan sausage (Vg)

Choose any 5 from:

  • Scrambled or fried egg (V, GF)
  • Baked bean (Vg, GF)
  • Hash browns (Vg, GF)
  • Tomatoes (Vg, GF)
  • Diced potatoes (Vg, GF)
  • Toast (Vg, GF)
  • Additional item  £1

Breakfast rolls on a choice of white or brown roll:

  • with 2 items  £2.85
  • with 3 items  £3.45

On toast: a double portion on 2 slices of brown or white toast:

  • Baked beans (Vg, GF)  £2.30
  • Scrambled egg (V, GF)  £3.20

Toast with jam and butter (V)  65p

Chef's specials (changes daily on a three week cycle)

Week 1

MondayVegan Shawarma style pieces in a kiln fired flatbread (Vg)  £5.40
Tandoori Chicken in a kiln fired flatbread (H)  £5.60
served with salad, rice, hot sauce and garlic mayo.
TuesdayCajun spiced plant-based fillet (V)  £5.75
Chicken Maryland (H)  £5.75
served with corn on the cob, garlic and chilli peas and fries.
WednesdayLentil, mushroom and spinach cottage pie (Vg, GF)  £5.30
Traditional cottage pie (H, GF)  £5.30
served with braised cabbage and steamed veg.
ThursdayThai green tofu curry (Vg, GF)  £5.40
Thai red chicken curry (H, GF)  £5.40
served with jasmine rice and smashed cucumber salad.
FridayBattered sausage and curry sauce (Vg)  £5.40
Battered Pollock with tartare sauce £5.85
Served with chips and mushy peas.

Week 2

MondayVegan sausage trio in red onion gravy (Vg)  £5.50
Pork sausage trio in red onion gravy (GF)  £5.50
served with mustard mashed potato and peas.
TuesdayPlant-based chicken fillet in Japanese style curry sauce (Vg)  £5.50
Breaded chicken in Japanese style curry sauce (H)  £5.50
served with rice and pickled veg.
WednesdayVegetarian mince enchilada (V)  £5.50 (Vg available)
Minced beef enchilada (H)  £5.75
served with corn on the cob and leafy salad.
ThursdayCajun spiced plant-based fillet (Vg)  £5.75
Cajun spiced butterfly chicken (H, GF)  £5.75
served with fries and 'slaw.
FridayBattered sausage and curry sauce (Vg)  £5.40
Battered pollock with tartare sauce £5.85
Served with chips and mushy peas.

Week 3

MondayTeriyaki Tofu (Vg)  £5.30
Teriyaki Chicken (H)  £5.50
served with steamed broccoli and pickled veg.
TuesdayWhite bean, leak and mushroom pie (Vg)  £5.30
Ham and cheese pie £5.50
served with fondant potatoes and steamed veg.
WednesdayChickpea Rogan Josh (Vg, GF)  £5.40
Chicken Rogan Josh (H, GF)  £5.60
served with coriander rice, poppadum and mango chutney.
ThursdayChicken-style fillet with pesto and roast vegetable couscous and focaccia (V)  £5.75
Pesto butterfly chicken with roast vegetable couscous and focaccia (H)  £5.75
served with fries and 'slaw.
FridayBattered sausage and curry sauce (Vg)  £5.40
Battered Pollock with tartare sauce £5.85
Served with chips and mushy peas.

Themes (one of the following themed menus served each day)

Burritos

Choose a wrap or naked box and choose your filling:

  • Veg & bean chilli (Vg)  £5.30
  • Chicken (H)  £5.50
  • BBQ pulled pork  £5.50
  • Chilli beef  £5.50

Served with coriander rice cheddar cheese, refried beans, iceburg lettuce and an extra topping.

Korean chicken

  • Crispy chilli tofu (Vg)  £5.50

Korean style battered chicken (H)

  • 2 pieces  £5.35
  • 3 pieces  £5.85

Served with pickled veg and sticky Jasmine rice or chow mein.

Fried chicken

  • Battered cauliflower (Vg)  £5
  • 5 chicken wings (mix & match today's flavours) (H)  £5.50
  • 4 hot mini fillets (H)  £5.70

All served with fries or spicy rice.

Burgers

  • Vegan chicken-style fillet (Vg)  £4.50
  • Spicy chicken fillet (H)  £4.50
  • Beef quarter pounder  £4.50

Served in a brioche bun with salad.

Pizza

Two slices of pizza:

  • Margherita (V)  £3.20
  • Pepperoni  £3.50
  • Chicken (H)  £3.50
 

Favourites (available every day)

  • Jacket potato (Vg, GF)  £1.80
  • Thick cut chips (Vg, GF)  £1.90
  • White rice (Vg, GF)  £1.60
  • Fajita wedges (Vg, GF)  £1.60
  • Veggie white bean à la King (Vg, GF)  £2.45
  • Vegan ragu (Vg, GF)  £2.45
  • Baked beans (Vg, GF)  £1
  • Beef chilli con carne (GF)  £2.90
  • Chicken tikka masala (H, GF)  £2.90
  • Chicken a la King (H, GF)  £2.90
  • Cheddar (V, GF)  £1.70
  • Coleslaw (Vg, GF)  £1
  • Tuna Mayo (MSC)  £1.85
  • Salad garnish (Vg, GF)  25p
  • Full salad portion (Vg, GF)  65p

Any queries relating to food allergies or dietary requirements should be directed to a member of the catering team who will be happy to advise.

V – Vegetarian   Vg – Vegan   H – Halal   GF – Made from non-gluten-containing ingredients

The Deli

Serving hot and cold sandwiches, baguettes and salads.

Address:

The Pavilion, College Drive, Nottingham, NG11 8NS.

Opening hours:

  • Term time opening hours: 11 am–2.30 pm
  • Out of term opening hours: Closed
  • Closures: Services are closed on Bank Holidays and University Closure Days. The next closure period is from 21 December 2026–1 January 2027 inclusive.
  • Last updated: 05/10/2026