Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a three-course meal, there’s an option for every appetite and occasion. The campus is home to shops, cafes, eateries, bars, dining halls, and more, open at different times to suit the schedules of a range of visitors.
The catering service aim to provide access to a hot drink, a sandwich, and a hot meal option within a 5-minute walking distance from wherever you are on campus.
There are 12 main outlets across campus, ranging from coffee houses, Meet and Eats, and Grab and Go stores (The Pantry). Other food options include halls accommodation catering, and the Loughborough Students’ Union.
Loughborough Students' Union
Try fresh sushi at the newly opened Mishi or visit familiar favourites like Bom Bom Patisserie and Humpit.
Check out the full list of food outlets for 2026/27:
- Mishi – new for 2026/27
- The Daily Grind
- Subway
- Co-op
- The Kitchen
- Humpit
- Pearls
- Bom Bom Patisserie
- JC’s
Grab and Go - The Pantry
Food and drink options in the EHB Pantry.
Offering sandwiches, snacks, hot drinks, sushi, and even household essentials and stationery, the Pantry is your one-shop stop for convenience items. Based across campus in different locations, you can rely on the Pantry for a quick lunch or to satisfy a snack craving while you’re working or studying.
You can save 10% when purchasing a meal deal, and prices range from value sandwiches for £1.70 to luxury options for £4.95.
For 2027, the range on offer has expanded to include more tasty Gluten Free, Halal, Vegan, and Vegetarian choices.
Meet and Eat
Pizza from EHB Grill.
For casual dining across campus, you can visit:
- EHB Grill
- Library Café
- Holywell Café
- SportPark Café
The EHB Grill, located in the Edward Herbert Building, is a popular hotspot for eating and socialising. Open from 8am to 6pm, you can buy breakfast and lunch, along with coffees and soft drinks. With 6 diverse stations to try – Fish & Chips, Masala Dabba, Smokehouse Grill, Tex Mex, Nourish Bowl, and a Salad Bar – you’ll never get bored. Pizza and nachos are served throughout the afternoon, until 5.30pm.
The Library Café is open seven days a week and offers food, and hot or iced drinks to visitors. During exam season, the café stays open until 10pm, so you can get a late-night coffee or snack to fuel your studies.
Halls
Towers Dining Hall.
There are seven catered halls open for students, staff, and campus visitors to purchase a three-course lunch for £7.95. The most central of these is Towers, a popular option for students and staff based in the middle of campus.