Food, shops and bars
We have a wide range of cafes, restaurants and bars across our Callaghan campus. So whether you're looking for a quiet spot for a coffee or drink, or a place to catch up with friends for a bite to eat, we've got plenty of options for you. We also have a café on hand in each of our libraries providing coffee, snacks and lunches.
Our food and beverage outlets and their locations can be found below:
Please note that trading hours are subject to change during the semester break.
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Bar on the Hill
Callaghan Campus
Mon & Tues: 8am - 6pm
Wed-Fri: 8am - 10pm
Located on the Hunter side of our Callaghan campus, the Bar on the Hill is the centre of entertainment at the University of Newcastle. With nightly events, including bingo, trivia and student parties, BOTH is the go-to place for students. Bar on the Hill is also one of Newcastle’s best live music venues, hosting some of Australia’s best artists, bands and international guests.
Cadre Coffee
Container 3, The Lawn
Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 3pm
If you've ever been to Harris Farm on Darby St, you may already be familiar with Cadre Coffee. Offering quality coffee, gourmet toasties, wraps, salad rolls, milkshakes and more for on-the-go needs.
Callaghan Pharmacy
Level 1, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Pharmacy. They also offer free delivery on campus for orders over $10.
Heart Art Cafe
The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre
Mon-Fri: 7am - 7pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 1pm
Heart Art Café provides all things fresh with an extensive range of vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh fruit salads, smoothies, healthy wraps, juices and coffee to get you through your day. Stop by and fuel up in the morning with a delicious selection on the breakfast menu. You can also stock up on your bulk bag of coffee beans as well!
Hussy's Kebabs
Container 1, The Lawn
Mon-Fri: 11am - 5pm
A family-run business selling a range of delicious kebabs and snack packs, with meat fresh off the rack and falafel for vegetarians. There are also cool drinks and hot chips, something for everyone in the lunchtime rush!
KRD Print
Level 1, Shortland Building
By appointment only
Kumache Kitchen
Container 2, The Lawn
Mon-Fri: 10am - 5pm
Kumache is a Venezualan/South American blend of street food by a couple who migrated to Australia in 2015; Paola and Jose produce minimalistic and sustainable vegan food for everyone!
LC Deli
West Tower, Student Accommodation
Mon-Fri : 8am - 2pm
Toasties, wraps, sweets, coffee and cold drinks – LC Deli is the ideal location to enjoy a quick bite to eat.
Local Connections
Level 2, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Local Connections is the University’s casual all-day dining restaurant. Nestled in Callaghan's lush bushland setting, Local Connections aims to highlight the connection between the University and the local community.
NuMoves Physiotherapy
The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre
Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
Pinkies Convenience Store
Level 2, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm
Fri: 9am - 3pm
You can purchase lollies, chocolate, fresh fruit, sandwiches, yoghurt, drinks, chips, ice cream, pies, sausage rolls and general supplies including stationery. Everything you need to get you through your uni day.
Sprout
Auchmuty Information Common
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Along with 10/10 coffee, Sprout serves a delicious array of fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, muffins and heartier meals such as pastas and curries. There are meals for everyone with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Subway
Level 2, Shortland Building
Mon-Thur: 9am - 4pm
Fri: 9am - 3pm
Subway is a fast-food franchise that primarily offers healthy submarine sandwiches and salads. Subway is a popular choice for lunch on campus with both students and staff. They offer a huge range of fresh subs (including yummy breakfast subs!), wraps, salads, cold drinks and the famous Subway cookie!
The Hive
V Building
Mon-Fri: 8am - 2pm
Providing people who want to eat healthy with a fast, easy and nutritious solution. The café serves a range of grab-and-go salads, wraps and sandwiches as well as a diverse range of chef-prepared meals which are restaurant quality, calorie controlled, low in sodium, free from preservatives and additives.
The School Locker
Level 2, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
The School Locker offers a range of products and services, including notebooks, stethoscopes, lab coats, keyboards, headphones and heaps more!
The Shop and Post Office
Level 2, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
The Shop, stocking official University of Newcastle merchandise, is co-located with Australia Post in the Shortland Building.
The post office caters for all your postal and passport needs.
Think Cafe
Level 2, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 2:30pm
Serving a selection of coffees, teas, juices and smoothies, as well as a range of healthy snack and meal options.
Uni Bakehouse
Level 1, Shortland Building
Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm
The Uni Bakehouse is all about delicious food at affordable prices. They serve a great range of fresh bakery items including sausage rolls, pies, pastries, muffins and other sweet treats. Uni Bakehouse has worked its way into the hearts of students and staff at the Uni and aims to offer the best-tasting, value for money food with the friendliest and fastest service on campus.
Uni Super
Level 1 Shortland Building
UON Print Centre
Level 1, Shortland Building
By appointment only
The University of Newcastle Print Centre offers a wide range of design, printing, copying, binding and course readers.
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