The Food Hall
Located on the ground floor of Penbryn, right at the heart of Aberystwyth University’s main campus, The Food Hall is our exciting, award-winning restaurant, where staff and students can also enjoy exclusive discounts.
Whether you're dropping in between lectures, meeting friends for lunch, or simply looking for a place to unwind, The Food Hall offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with plenty of seating. It's a popular social hub for students and also ideal for small informal meetings, with flexible table arrangements and several power sockets available for your devices.
An alcohol-free zone, The Food Hall is designed to be a welcoming space to eat, relax, work, and connect. Our in-house chefs offer a wide variety of delicious options and are happy to accommodate special requests.
Eat in or take away – the choice is yours.
Please note: Aberystwyth University operates a cashless system. We accept card payments and Aber Card payments.
Opening hours and service availability may vary outside of university term times.
Chefs Table and Services
All of our dishes are freshly prepared on-site by our dedicated team of in-house chefs. Aberystwyth University is committed to promoting healthy eating by working with trusted suppliers and offering a range of nutritious options, including a variety of plant-based dishes.
As a proudly multicultural community, we recognise and respect the diverse religious and ethical beliefs of our students, staff, and visitors. Where possible, we source halal-certified or halal-sourced meat for specific services and menu items to ensure inclusivity for all.
If you have any dietary requirements or allergens, please don’t hesitate to speak to our friendly chefs — we’re always happy to help.
What’s on the Menu? (Term time only)
Build Your Own Breakfast
Monday to Friday | 08:00 – 11:00
Carvery Lunches and Homemade Main Course Dishes
Monday to Friday | 12:00 – 14:00
Ramen Bar
Served daily with vegan option
Daily Vegan Options
Fresh plant-based choices every day
Homemade Soup of the Day
Fresh Salad Bar
Prepared daily with a variety of seasonal ingredient
Cooked-to-Order Menu
Monday to Friday | 14:00 – 19:00
Daily Value Meal
Affordable, wholesome meals designed for students and staff
The Food Hall Coffee Shop
Featuring Starbucks. The Food Hall Coffee Shop is the perfect place to grab your caffeine fix, a quick snack, or something more substantial.
Opening Hours (Term Time): Monday to Friday | 08:00 – 19:00
On the Menu:
Hot Drinks
- Cappuccinos, Lattés, Espressos, Americano’s Mocha’s and Macchiato’s
- A variety of teas
- Rich hot chocolate
Cold Drinks
- Iced Lattés, Mocha’s, Macchiatos and Americano’s
- Refreshing smoothies
- Frappuccino's
- Iced teas
Snacks & Light Bites
- Freshly prepared jacket potatoes
- A wide selection of paninis, sandwiches, and baguettes
- “Grab and Go” range from just £1.75 (Student price) (e.g. breakfast muffins, savoury pasties)
- Daily meal deals from £3.65 (includes sandwich, drink, and your choice of fruit, yoghurt, chocolate, or crisps)
Sweet & Savoury Treats
- Selection of cakes including gluten free and vegan, cookies and doughnuts from just £1.03 (Student price)
- Confectionery
- Crisps
- Fresh fruit
Loyalty Scheme
Don’t forget to activate your Magic Stamp loyalty card to start collecting stamps towards a free hot drink! Search “magic stamp” from the app store.
