Our in-house catering service looks after the food, beverage and hospitality needs of students, staff and visitors at St Mary's. In addition to running our three outlets, we deliver refreshments across campus and cater for weddings and events. The team is committed to Fairtrade and sustainability, and is primarily here to ensure you have a great experience on campus.
Please note that our opening times may be subject to change as per events and customer demand.
Refectory
The Refectory, situated in the heart of campus, is the University's largest food outlet and is open seven days a week. Freshly-cooked meals are served daily, and there is a wide range of sandwiches, salads, sushi, snacks, hot and cold drinks, and a selection of essential grocery items.
There is a choice of vegetarian, plant-based, Halal, and gluten-free food options on a daily basis. The residential meal plan for students is available at this location and includes 14 meals a week during term time.
For any enquiries, please email catering@stmarys.ac.uk
Opening times
Monday - Friday
- Breakfast: 8-10am
- Lunch: 12-2pm
- Dinner: 5-7pm.
Saturday and Sunday
- Brunch: 11am-1pm
- Dinner: 4.30-6.30pm.
Dolce Vita cafe and bar
This outlet is located next to the Library on the main campus and overlooks the athletics track. It proudly serves sustainable, Fairtrade coffee and tea. It also has a range of seasonal frapps, iced drinks and hot eats. On weekdays, you can enjoy freshly-made pizzas to order and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including wine, beer and cider.
You can also relax and watch live sporting events and movies in the Dolce Vita Lounge, next to the cafe.
Opening times
- Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm
- Saturday-Sunday: 8am-3pm.
Naylor Cafe
This cafe is located off-campus in the Naylor Building, which is a seven-minute walk from the main campus. This cafe serves sustainable coffee, Fairtrade-certified tea, iced drinks and a range of sandwiches, snacks and hot eats.
Opening times
- Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-3pm
- Friday: 8.30am-1pm.
Vending machines
Coffee, soft drink and snack vending machines are located on and off campus in the Library, Shannon Corridor, Naylor Building, and the Sports Halls.
Cashless catering rewards - SimmPay
All catering and bar outlets are cashless payments either via SimmPay, debit or credit card, or contactless devices.
Download the SimmPay app, or create an account online and enjoy exclusive offers and rewards.
Please speak to a member of the catering team for details.