Take a Break: Where to get refreshments when studying at the SSL

Taking regular breaks is important when studying, so we’ve compiled a handy list of where you can go nearby if you want to grab a coffee or something to eat.

Note that although food is not allowed in the library, you can bring in water in bottles and also hot drinks, as long as they are in a KeepCup. If you wish to purchase a Bodleian branded KeepCup, they are available to buy from the Bodleian shop (located at the Weston Library). They are currently being sold at a special discounted rate for University and Bodleian Readers card holders (prices listed above).

Manor Road Building

Although the Manor Road Café is currently closed, the company that run it are offering a Click & Collect food delivery service. Food can be ordered via their Yoyo app and collected in the Manor Road Building Reception between 12.30 – 1.30pm, Monday – Friday. They are offering a range of self-heat hot dishes, sandwiches, salads, and snacks.

Alternatively, vending machines selling snacks, soft drinks and hot drinks are available on the first floor (behind the café).

The seating in the café and adjacent to the café is available for you to use.

The Missing Bean

Located at the top of Manor Road in the St Cross Building (on level 2, access via Reception) The Missing Bean offers speciality coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, sandwiches and hot soup. Opening hours are 8.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Seating is available both in and outdoors.

University Club

The café at the University Club is currently offering a ‘grab and go’ food service of sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks, and drinks. This is a take-away service and café seating remains closed for now, though it is hoped this will change shortly. Contact the Club for updates.

The café is open Monday to Friday, 10.30 to 15.30, during Michaelmas Term.