Cafés and bars
Find something to eat or drink on campus. Visit one of our Source cafés and bars for locally-sourced and sustainable food and drink.
Source is our in-house catering brand and we care about the food we produce and we care about you, our customers. Pop along to your nearest Source to share our passion for excellent food.
Source cafés
Find out where they are, opening hours and what is on the menu.
Beacon House Source café
We serve a variety of hot and cold food, cakes, snacks and confectionery. Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit and vegetable smoothies.
If you’re looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food, including fresh sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm.
Out of term hours may vary.
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to staff, public and students.
Address
Queens Road, Clifton Triangle, Bristol, BS8 1SE
Biomedical Science Building Source café
This café offers handmade Fairtrade artisan coffee and a wide range of tea. We also have a range of cold drinks, including iced coffee and fruit and vegetable smoothies. If you're looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food soups, sandwiches, paninis and much more.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to staff and students.
Address
Biomedical Science Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR
Chemistry Building Source café
We serve a variety of hot and cold food, cakes, snacks and confectionery. Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit juices and cans of water.
If you’re looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food, including sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Out of term hours may vary.
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to staff and students.
Address
Cantock’s Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS
Dental School Source café
We serve a variety of hot and cold food, cakes, snacks and confectionery. Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit and vegetable smoothies.
If you’re looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food, including sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8 am to 2 pm.
Out of term hours may vary.
Service
Takeaway. Open to staff and students.
Address
Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY
Hiatt Baker village shop
We serve a variety of hot and cold food, cakes, snacks and confectionery. Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit and vegetable smoothies.
If you’re looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food, including sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
Options include a jacket potato and beans for £2.20 (£2.50 with cheese).
Our convenience shop stocks items such as toilet paper, toiletries, pasta, sauces and noodles. Our meal deals are always popular.
Opening times
Term time only:
- Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
- Weekend - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Service
Seating outside and takeaway. Open to staff, public and students.
Address
Parry's Lane, Bristol BS9 1AD
Langford Source café
This café offers freshly baked pasties and a wide selection of cakes. You'll also find essential items at an affordable price.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to the public.
Address
Langford House, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU
Merchant Venturers Building Source cafe
We serve a variety of hot and cold food, cakes, snacks and confectionery. Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit and vegetable smoothies.
If you’re looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food, including sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4 pm.
Out of term hours may vary.
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to staff and students.
Address
75 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1UB
Priory Road Source café
Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit and vegetable smoothies.
If you’re looking for something to eat, Priory road is the place to go for a bowl of Ramen.
We also stock a selection of pies, sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Out of term hours may vary.
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to staff and students.
Address
Social Sciences and Law, 12A Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ
Queens Building Source café
We serve a variety of hot and cold food, cakes, snacks and confectionery. Our range of hot drinks includes Clifton coffee roasters coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Cold drinks include fruit and vegetable smoothies.
If you’re looking for something to eat, we serve hot and cold food, including sausage rolls, baguettes and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionary and snack items.
£1 soup & roll available here.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Service
Takeaway. Open to staff and students.
Address
Queens Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR
Senate House Marketplace
Our chefs serve freshly baked pizzas, plant-based meals and street food. Come here for breakfast, lunch or a snack before heading into the Beckford bar. Serving award winning Clifton coffee roasters, hot chocolate and teas coffee as well as fresh smoothies, pastries and cakes. Follow us on Instagram for the latest deals and offers.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Out of term hours may vary.
Service
Eat in and takeaway. Open to the public.
Address
Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TH
Source bars
Balloon Bar
Located in the Student Union Building, the Balloon Bar is the student bar for Bristol. We offer locally sourced Clifton Coffee, Hobbs House pastries, as well as freshly baked Wafflemeister waffles. Come in the evening and you will find affordable drinks along with popcorn and cheesy nachos.
We also offer deals including a lunch time hot food offer (Monday-Friday, term time only) 12-3 pm:
- Soup of the day with bread roll: £1.00
- Curry with rice: £2.50
Opening times
Monday to Saturday 9 am to 11 pm.
Service
Eat and drink in. Open to the public.
Address
Richmond Building, 105 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN
Website
The Beckford
The Beckford bar is the space where students and staff can come and relax. We serve local beers, ciders, wine and an array of spirits and snacks. We have a full AV system and projector for student-led and major sporting events.
Serving fresh pizza from 11.30 am and nacho’s from 4pm.
Stop by for weekly special offers on both food and drink.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9:30am to 10:30pm.
Service
Eat in and takeaway (food). Open to the public.
Address
Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TH
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