Catering
Hospitality Services operates the main outlets on the Edinburgh campus so if you want your morning Costa or prefer Starbucks - we have this covered. When you need a break from feeding your mind, head to one of the places below to feed your body and soul.
We are open throughout the year with at least one outlet open 7 days a week, changing with the seasons and the academic year. Whether you want a quick breakfast wrap, a traditional Scottish fry up or a continental coffee and croissant – somewhere will be available.
Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halaal, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, simply healthy or purely indulgent – we are here to assist. Speak to us. If we can, we will.
However, we know it is not all about the food so all our outlets offer free Wi-Fi.
Edinburgh Campus catering outlets
Central
A purpose designed food court with live cooking and a wide range of options. We serve soups, world and street foods, traditional fish and chips, our hand-made 100% beef burgers and loads more. Check the screens to find out what's on for special deals.
Opening times:
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 – 11:00 then 11.30 - 15.30
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Elements
Located on the ground floor of the Hugh Nisbet Building, right next to the shop, this large informal multi-functional space and catering outlet offers breakfast, an unbeatable range of made-to-order sandwiches and baguettes.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00-14.30
Café Brio
A continental style café serving an exclusive range of single source coffees and teas, hot chocolate, sandwiches, cakes, morning pastries, soup and snack bars. Limited range of exclusive Highland beers are available during licensed hours.
Cafe Brio is a great place to meet friends and chill out before or after lectures or meetings. It is popular throughout the day with large screen TV's providing access to Sky Sports for all the big matches and events.
Opening times: Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 16.30
The Piece
Offering a full range of Starbucks coffees, frappuccinos and hot chocolate as well as breakfast and lunch wraps, snacks, crisps and a selection of soft drinks.
Opening times: Monday-Friday, 08.00 - 17.00
Dewey's
Located in the James Watt Study Hub, Watt Coffee offers a range of Costa Coffees™, sandwiches, soup and bottled drinks
Opening times: Monday–Friday, 09.00–15.00
Bistro 1776 (EBS)
Located in the Edinburgh Business School, Bistro 1776 is open to staff, students, visitors, clients and partners. As a hub where business and education meet, the Edinburgh Business School is not only the place to dine with colleagues but the go-to destination on campus to impress clients and partners with the high-quality catering on offer.
Bright and spacious, the venue also offers an ideal location for your business events including conferences, seminars and meetings; as well as exhibitions, corporate dinners and receptions.
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 08.30 - 15.00
Da Vinci's
Da Vinci's continental style cafe bar is situated on the ground floor of the Postgraduate Centre. Open to everyone, this modern outlet serves a range of coffees, cakes, soup, made-to-order sandwiches and baguettes and filled jacket potatoes throughout the day. Sit in or take away. Complimentary newspapers are available so you can catch up as you sip your coffee.
Opening times: (Currently closed)
Opening hours
Whilst these are the normal times – operating hours may vary depending on the time of year and levels of demand – please check individual outlets for any changes.
Hospitality Services also manages a number of hot drinks vending machines located across the campus in various Schools and study hubs including James Watt and Elements.
Students' Union
The Students' Union has a number of catering options available and the best thing about buying with us is that all profits go back into student services!
Please check for latest opening hours on the Student Union website.
The Student Shop
The Student Shop has a large range of grab-and-go options available, from sandwiches to sushi. Our shop has a fantastic meal deal offer where you get a drink, sandwich and bag of crisps for £3.49! We also are your onsite convenience shop offering a wide range of necessary goods.
We also have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options as well as halal snacks and sandwiches, and Fairtrade products available. We have a wide range of energy drinks as well as our Costa Express machine where you can enjoy a free syrup shot with your coffee.
You can purchase quickly and easily with our self-service checkouts and contactless pay (including Apple Pay) at our manned tills.
Opening hours term time: Monday to Friday 08.00-21.00. Saturday and Sunday 10.00-21.00.
Liberties
Liberties is the Union’s Café. Come and grab a delicious cup of Costa coffee and a breakfast roll (rolls served until 12 noon) or have some lunch. We have homemade soups, panini, toasties, and salads available with meal deals available. You can also order from our bar menu as well with a full range from burgers, nachos, pastas and more. We also provide a range of ciders, bottled beer and wine.
If you fancy something sweet we have cake, scones, or pastries available also.
Opening hours term time: Monday to Friday 08.00-20.00, Saturday - Sunday 08:00-14:00
Geordies
Geordies is the Union’s bar where we have a variety of homemade fresh meals. Geordies is the perfect place to grab a bite in.
You'll find the best burgers on campus as well as nachos, pasta, burritos, salads and wraps. To satisfy your munchies we offer a range of snacks including chilli cheese fries, onion rings and garlic bread.
Inside you'll also find table football and three pool tables if you feel like taking on your mates. With a giant projector screen and four plasma screens, Geordies is the perfect place to watch big sporting fixtures live. Driving? Don't drink? No worries, Geordies has a great selection of soft drinks and fruit juices as well.
We also have outdoor seating so you can soak up some sunshine while you eat or drink.
Opening hours term time: 12.00 noon - 01.00 every day.
Oriam, Scotland's National Performance Centre for Sport
Located beside the Oriam main entrance and reception desk, the Oriam Café offers a range of hot and cold snacks and beverages available to purchase. Details of menus and opening times (should they change) can be found on the Oriam website.
Opening times: Monday-Sunday, 08:00-15:30
Courtyard Marriot West
The Avenue Lounge & Dining.
Located on campus is also a 4* hotel, Marriot Courtyard West, where you can enjoy a relaxed meal at the The Avenue Lounge & Dining. With an international theme, the Avenue is open daily for all day dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffees and snacks. Phone +44 131 526 3210
This hotel is not managed by Heriot Watt University but is conveniently located on campus and a good option for any guests to campus, especially after hours.