Other outlets

Our other cafes available throughout Edinburgh.

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Arthur's Food & Drink (Pollock Halls)

The perfect place to eat, drink and relax. 

Serving an impressive range of barista coffee, cookies, classic pub food and Crafty pizza alongside craft tap beers and a range of spirits, wines and seltzers.

Arthur's is located on the ground floor of the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC). When the sun is out enjoy a drink on our roof terrace and take in the magnificent views of Arthur's Seat.

University students and staff can download the Upay app to Order Ahead for takeaway, for Pollock Halls Delivered and Order & Pay at Table. Our affiliate IDs ‘UOE’. 

Opening times:

Festive Closure: Sunday 22 December - Sunday 5 January

Term time

  • Mon - Fri: 1200 - 2300
  • Food Served 1200 - 2200
  • Sat - Sun: 1900 - 2300
  • Food Served 1900 - 2200

Menu

Allergen and nutritional information

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Usher 1898 Café (Edinburgh BioQuarter)

Eat well at Usher 1898 Cafe.

Visit us at Usher Institute where design meets wellbeing in perfect harmony. Our space is meticulously crafted to prioritise your wellness from the moment you step in.

At the core of our design ethos is a stress-free, efficient ordering system, ensuring your experience is seamless, enjoyable and easy. The breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape, you'll feel an instant connection to nature with the design and ambiance mirroring the calming hues of the outdoors, inviting you to restore, relax, and refuel. You'll find comfort and serenity with natural light flooding the airy, free-flowing space, enhancing the sense of openness and tranquility. Natural materials complement the landscape-inspired design, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're dining alone, collaborating with colleagues, catching up with friends, or simply taking a moment for yourself, we have a space that works for you.

And of course, our commitment to wellbeing extends to our menu. Fresh ingredients and wholesome food options are at the heart of what we do, ensuring that every bite contributes to your overall health and vitality.

Join us at Usher 1898 Cafe, where every detail is designed to nourish.

Opening times:

Festive Closure: Saturday 21 December - Sunday 5 January

  • Mon - Fri: 0830 - 1600

Order Ahead Menu

Allergen and nutritional information

 

Niche (Edinburgh BioQuarter)

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Niche cafe interior

The Niche is situated within the Institute for Regeneration & Repair at the Edinburgh BioQuarter. 

The café is a great space to both collaborate and relax and provides an extensive range of freshly ground, barista made speciality coffees and organic Fairtrade teas.  Why not pop in for a breakfast roll or a delicious lunch from our weekly changing rotation of French bread pizzas and loaded baked potatoes, served alongside a wide selection of salads, wraps and bagels.

Opening times:

Festive Closure: Saturday 21 December - Sunday 5 January

Term time

  • Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 15:00

Menu

Allergen and nutritional information

Nucleus (Western General Hospital)

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Nucleus WGH interior

Nucleus Café is located in the Institute of Genetics and Cancer and Molecular Medicine at the Western General Hospital. 

It provides an extensive range of freshly ground specialty coffees and organic Fairtrade teas, along with soups, baked potatoes and a wide selection of sandwiches, paninis and baguettes, together with confectionery, soft drinks, freshly made smoothies and frappés.

Opening times:

Festive Closure: Saturday 21 December - Sunday 5 January

Term time

  • Mon - Fri: 09:000 - 16:00

Non-term time

  • Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 16:00

Menu

Allergen and nutritional information

 

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