Hillside Food Court to open in evenings with dinner meal deals and more!

We’re bringing the Wates House vibe to Hillside Food Court from Monday 5 January, with extended opening hours, a chicken feast AND a bottle bar! 

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With Wates House closing for a refurb, we wanted to make sure you still had a place to go for evening food and drink, so we are pleased to reveal our new Hillside offering to kick off 2026. 

Extended opening hours 

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 11pm 

Breakfast (8:30am – 11am) 

Grab a 5-item cooked breakfast and a FREE filter coffee for just £2.50! 

Lunch (11:30am – 2:30pm) 

Enjoy the usual Hillside Food Court selection you know and love, including £2.50 meals, the Mac & Cheese, Fresh Salad and Chippy bars alongside even more specials and deals. 

Dinner (5 – 8pm) 

Launching our new Hillside Chicken Feast, with... 

  • Crispy, juicy, flavour-packed boneless tenders and classic wings 

  • Delicious sides such as skin-on fries, BBQ beans and house slaw 

  • A selection of sauces from a cool classic ranch through to Frank’s Hot Sauce and everything in between. 

  • Main and drink meal deals to complete the feast! 

Bottle bar (3 – 11pm) 

We are transforming Hillside Lounge into a cozy, comfortable space with a great selection of bottled beverages. Perfect for post-exam celebrations, or simply to hang out with friends. 

Other evening spots on campus 

Don’t forget, there are other spaces opening in the evening and into the night across campus: