From coffee shops and dining outlets to a lively bar and relaxed social spaces, Roehampton offers plenty of places to eat, drink and spend time with friends.
Across our four colleges, you'll find a wide range of food and drink options, alongside spaces for studying, socialising and enjoying campus life. Whether you're grabbing lunch, meeting friends or attending one of our many student events, there's something for everyone.
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Hive Café
Discover sustainable dining, speciality coffee and a vibrant student community.
Located in Digby Square, the Hive Café is an independent café run by Roehampton Students' Union. Built from recycled shipping containers, it places sustainability and ethically sourced produce at the heart of its offering.
The café specialises in vegetarian and vegan food, complemented by speciality coffees, teas and other refreshments. Its indoor and outdoor seating makes it an inviting destination for a coffee, lunch or an informal meeting.
Beyond its food offering, The Hive hosts creative workshops and student activities throughout the academic year. Profits from the café go towards supporting student services and activities.
Southlands Diner and Quad Café
From freshly cooked meals to games and college events, discover Southlands' social spaces.
Located in Southlands College, the Southlands Diner, also known as The Reef, combines dining facilities with a lively student social space. Alongside the Quad Café, it offers a range of hot meals and popular favourites such as Piri-Piri chicken.
Beyond its food offering, The Reef features recreational activities including table tennis and board games, providing opportunities for students to connect and spend time together.
The venue also plays an important role in college life, hosting a variety of events throughout the academic year, including cultural celebrations, careers activities and formal gatherings.
The Union Bar
Your go-to spot for food, drinks and entertainment on campus.
Located in Froebel College, The Union Bar is one of the University's main social hubs, bringing students together for everything from casual drinks to lively evenings out.
With food and refreshments available, it's a popular destination for socialising throughout the academic year. The bar also hosts a varied programme of entertainment and activities, including karaoke, quiz nights, live sports screenings, games nights, cultural celebrations and themed club nights.
Digby Diner
Freshly prepared food, student activities and a lively college atmosphere.
The Digby Diner, also known as the Digby Den, combines dining facilities with a communal area at the heart of Digby Stuart College.
Serving seasonal dishes, pizzas, salads and made-to-order meals, the Diner caters to students looking for anything from a quick lunch to a substantial meal. Sofas, large-screen TVs and kitchen facilities for reheating food add to its versatility.
Beyond everyday dining, the venue plays an important role in college life, hosting social events and celebrations throughout the academic year, including Digby Stuart College's annual Mater Admirabilis Formal.
Digby Shop
Everything from everyday groceries to student essentials, all in one convenient location.
Situated just off Digby Square, Digby Shop is the University's on-campus convenience store, offering a range of groceries, refreshments, household items and everyday essentials.
Students can pick up ingredients for cooking in halls, ready-to-eat sandwiches, hot snacks and confectionery, alongside toiletries, personal care products and other useful supplies without travelling off campus.
Particularly handy for those living in university accommodation, the shop also makes life easier for commuting students who need to grab lunch or pick up a few essentials before heading home.
Whitelands Canteen
Enjoy delicious food with scenic views overlooking Richmond Park.
Set within Whitelands College, the Whitelands Canteen offers a picturesque dining experience, with views across the neighbouring Richmond Park.
The menu changes throughout the week, featuring hot meals inspired by different cuisines alongside sandwiches, snacks and refreshments. Popular options include Piri-Piri chicken, Thai-inspired dishes and traditional favourites such as fish and chips.
Whether stopping in for breakfast, lunch or something lighter, students can enjoy a range of options in a scenic setting.
Costa Coffee
Your favourite Costa coffees, snacks and sweet treats, right here on campus.
Located in Froebel College, near the Union Bar and Froebel Diner, Costa Coffee brings its familiar range of drinks and refreshments to the heart of the University.
From freshly brewed coffees and speciality lattes to teas and iced drinks, there's plenty to choose from. The café also offers sandwiches, pastries and sweet treats, making it a convenient stop for a morning coffee, a light lunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Froebel Diner
Explore a changing menu of hot meals, international dishes and fresh options.
Located in Froebel College, adjacent to the Union Bar and Montefiore Hall, the Froebel Diner provides a convenient dining option at the centre of campus activity.
Alongside everyday favourites, snacks and refreshments, the Diner features a salad bar and a rotating menu of freshly cooked, made-to-order meals. From rich curries to Thai-inspired dishes, the changing selection brings different flavours to the menu throughout the week.
The Sett
A relaxed café and social hub for food, drinks, games and downtime.
Situated in Whitelands College, The Sett combines a café with a welcoming social space where students can grab a drink or bite to eat, catch up with friends and enjoy some downtime.
Alongside its café facilities, The Sett features a table tennis table, large-screen TV, book exchange and kitchen area, offering opportunities for both recreational activities and quieter moments on campus.
Self-catering facilities
Bring your own meals and make the most of our convenient on-campus facilities.
Students who prefer to prepare their own food can access self-catering facilities in designated college social spaces across the University.
Equipped with fridges and microwaves, these areas make it easy to store packed lunches, reheat meals and manage food costs while spending the day on campus.
They're particularly useful for commuting students, providing practical facilities alongside shared areas where you can enjoy your food and spend time with others.
Find out more about the facilities and support available for our commuting students.