Food and bars

We have a wide range of cafes, restaurants and bars across our Callaghan, Newcastle City precinct and Central Coast campuses. Our outlets provide a variety of affordable and nutritious meal options, including vegan and vegetarian. 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.

Callaghan

Bar on the Hill

Location: UH-212, Bar on the Hill

Semester opening hours:
Monday and Tuesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday to Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm

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 pool, 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.

The cafe serves up a wide variety of delicious, healthy and well-priced breakfast, lunch and dinner options. With coffee, cold drinks and a licensed bar, BOTH has all your drink options covered.


Cadre Coffee

Location: The Lawn, behind The House, next to the SR Building

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm

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.


Heart Art Café

Location: SCH-306, The Forum

Opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm

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!


Hive Café

Location: VE Building

Semester opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

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.

Drop in for great coffee and pick up a healthy snack.


Hussy's Kebabs

Location: The Lawn, behind The House, next to the SR Building

Opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm

A small family-run business offering delicious kebabs, snack packs with fresh meat off the rack and falafel for you vegetarians out there.


Kumache Kitchen

Location: The Lawn, behind The House, next to the SR Building

Opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Venezuelan/South American blend of vegan street food! Run by husband and wife duo Jose and Paola who aim to create sustainable food to captivate all palettes.


LC Deli

Location: West Residence (SAA), Student Living Accommodation Precinct

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Toasties, wraps, sweets, coffee and cold drinks – LC Deli is the ideal location to enjoy a quick bite to eat.


Local Connections

Location: US-209, Shortland Building

Semester opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (private events available from 6:00pm)

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.


Newy Convenience Shortland (Pinkies)

Location: US-222, Shortland Building

Semester opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

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 Café

Location: L-271, Auchmuty Library

Semester opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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

Location: US-226, Shortland Building

Semester opening hours: 
9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 3:00pm, Friday

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!

Gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as catering, are available.


Think Café

Location: SCH-306, Shortland Building

Semester opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm

Serving a selection of coffees, teas, juices and smoothies, as well as a range of healthy snack and meal options.


Uni Bakehouse

Location: US-143, Shortland Building

Semester opening hours: 
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm (until sold out)

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.

Make sure you like their Facebook page for cheaper than cheap afternoon discounts!

Newcastle City

Newcastle Food and Floral Markets

Location: NUspace, ground floor

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm

Boasting provisions of quality blooms, fresh produce, and a passion for sustainability and eco-friendly living. Newcastle Flower Markets has expanded its operation from Sandgate to the ground floor of NUspace. Offering coffee and a menu of lunch and snack options, there's something here to satisfy your hunger and caffeine cravings!


Darks Coffee

Location: Q Building

Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm

Darks Coffee Roasters is nestled in the heart of the city, on the ground floor of Q building. A local business with origins as wholesale coffee suppliers, the baristas at Darks will ensure your brew is crafted to perfection. Also offering cold beverages, a selection of light snacks, sandwiches, and wraps made with fresh ingredients to compliment your experience.

Central Coast (Ourimbah)

Ganda Burung

Ganda Burung

In Darkinung language, Ganda Burung are the words for food shelter. This name was chosen for the recently refurbished eatery to reflect the type of experience our students, staff and visitors will experience. This is a place to sit and connect with others and a place to connect with the outdoor spaces including the billabong located adjacent to the café. Sit back and enjoy a range of hot and cold meals, sweet treats and great healthy food options as well.

Location
SA-136, Student Amenities building

Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (until 1:45pm for hot food)

Yara Ngura

Yara Ngura

In Darkinung language, Yara Ngura are the words for gumtree place. This name was chosen for the library café to reflect the previous name of the space and to connect with the environment around the campus.​​​​​​​ Pop in to get your coffee fix as well as a range of great grab and go meals.

Location
IRC-101a, Ourimbah Library

Opening hours
8am to 11am

Central Coast (Gosford)

The Cook & Granger Community Café

Location: Ground floor of the CCRI building

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

The Cook & Granger is a café only just starting its journey at Gosford Hospital. Specifically designed with the Australian hospital and healthcare sector in mind. Delivering healthy food to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of staff, visitors and students. The café aims to bring social purpose and tangible sustainability to life through products, staff and programs. This philosophy will see small sustainable changes add up to positive environmental, health and wellbeing impacts.


Roastery Quarters Coffee Kiosk

Location: The foyer of the CCCSRI building

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7:00am - 11:00am

When you need that early morning fix you can count on the baristas at the Roastery to serve up the very best brew on campus. Serving a rotating selection of coffee blends and premium teas along with a convenient hoard of snacks and cold drinks, the team at the roastery are ready to get you moving and refuelled.

Student kitchens

Providing filtered hot and cold water as well as access to free microwaves, you can find student kitchens at:

  • Callaghan campus: Next to Shortland Student Central in the Shortland Building.
  • In the Auchmuty Information Common (AIC). We have a huge student kitchen and social study space adjacent to Boost Juice.
  • Newcastle City Precinct: On level 1 of NUspace, towards the back of the building.
  • Ourimbah campus: The top floor of the library, at the lecture theatres and at classrooms south.
  • Port Macquarie campus: In the canteen block.