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Where to eat if you are studying in Stratford

The UEL Stratford campus has a number of outlets for food and drink all of which have Wifi and are open during the day.

Plasma screens across the campus display daily menus and opening times and there is a cash machine near the reception in the Computer and Conference Centre.

Please note that only The Green is open during the evenings when Birkbeck classes take place during UEL term time.

The Green

This café seating 260 people is located in the Arthur Edwards building and serves a variety of hot and cold meals from breakfast onwards. Hot meals always come with both a vegetarian and Halal option and are available to eat in or takeaway. A range of light snacks and hot and cold drinks are available at all times and there are also vending machines.

Opening hours
UEL term time
8.30am-8.00pm Monday to Thursday
(Evening meals served from 4.00pm to 7.00pm)
8.30am-3:30pm Friday

The University Coffee Shop

Located on the ground floor of University House, this café offers a range of freshly ground speciality coffee and various snacks including sandwiches, paninis, cakes, pastries and crisps.

Opening hours
UEL term time
8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday

The Buzz

The Buzz is located in The R Building and offers a variety of hot and cold snacks and beverages.

Opening hours
UEL term time
8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday


Please note: In UEL's non-teaching weeks some or all of the cafés may be closed but there are a number of 24-hr vending machines in each of the buildings on campus in addition to nearby shops.