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Food and drink on campus

On Birkbeck's campus, you can find cafés, the student bar and the roof terrace that overlooks Torrington Square. Our central London neighbourhood means that you are also surrounded by food and coffee options near to campus.

Here's a look at what's on offer with options that suit a range of budgets. 


Students in a Birkbeck cafe

 

Birkbeck Central café, on campus

  • Monday to Thursday, 8am-6pm and Friday 8am-4pm.

Located on the ground floor, the café in Birkbeck Central is a calm and comfortable area of campus, perfect as an alternative study spot.

George Birkbeck bar and social space, on campus

  • Monday and Tuesday 4-10pm, Wednesday to Friday 4-11pm (open only during term time)

Right in the middle of campus, Birkbeck's own student bar serves up inexpensive beer, wine, cocktails as well as a huge range of non-alcoholic drinks. You can enjoy evening views of the city from the roof terrace, along with Karaoke Tuesdays, Board Games, Darts, Pool. 

Find it on Level 4 of Birkbeck's Malet Street main building.  

Malet Street Coffee Company, On campus

Find us in the following Birkbeck locations:

  • Torrington Square, Monday to Friday, 8am-9pm, Saturday, 9am-5pm
  • Euston Road, Tuesday to Thursday, 8am-9pm (Open only during term time)
  • Birkbeck Central, brand new space opening Spring 2025

Enjoy healthy smoothies, sushi, meal deals, plus ethically-sourced coffee and tasty pastries. 

Terrace 5 restaurant, on campus

  • Monday to Friday, 12-6.00 pm (term time)
  • Lunch service is 12-2pm and dinner service is 4-6pm.

Enjoy a main meal for £6.50, a daily special in diner style basket for £5.50, and a weekly dish served on rotation, which includes homemade ramen, katsu curry or bibimbap. All meals are offered as a meat or vegan version.

You can also expect homemade cakes, plus you can build your own healthy plate at the salad bar.

Find Terrace 5 on Level 5 of Birkbeck's Malet Street main building.

Microwave kitchen, on campus

You can bring your own food to campus and microwaves are available in Birkbeck's Clore Management Centre.