Food at Harwell
From pop-up street food to café-style eateries, our diverse food and drink options cater to all tastes. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, sitting down for lunch, or just after great coffee, there’s something to keep you fuelled and energised throughout the day.
Food & Drink on campus
Katalinis at DiSH
Whether you’re after some pitta and hummus or a delicious gyros, Katalinis have you covered.
Location
Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm
Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 7pm
Friday: 11.30am – 8pm
Saturday: 12.00pm – 8pm
Sunday: Closed
1885 at DiSH
Delicious, juicy burgers including veggie options inspired from when the burger was first created, in 1885! Buns are made fresh daily from a local baker down the road, and the meat is local to Oxfordshire.
Location
Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm
Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 7pm
Friday: 11.30am – 8pm
Saturday: 12.00pm – 8pm
Sunday: Closed
Sole Luna at DiSH
Fresh Neapolitan Pizza, Desserts and Drinks.
Location
Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon: Closed
Tues & Weds: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Thurs: 11.30am – 7pm
Friday: 11.30am – 8pm
Saturday: 12.00pm – 8pm
Sunday: Closed
DiSH Bar
A selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks available.
Location
Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon & Tues: 11.30am – 3pm
Weds & Thurs: 11.30am – 8pm (last order 7.30pm)
Fri: 11.30am – 9pm
Sat: 12pm – 9pm (last order 8:30pm)
Sun: Closed
Lightbox Cafe
Delivery now available
Designed with the Harwell community in mind. By day, we’re a family-friendly coffee house, serving up bougie brunches, artisan coffees and premium teas.
Location
Behind Quad One, Becquerel Avenue
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon & Fri:
7:30am – 2:30pm
Tues – Thurs:
7:30am – 6:00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Bloomers
Bloomers serve a selection of tasty sandwiches and baguettes, made freshly to order at the counter.
Location
363, Curie Avenue (parade of shops)
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8.00am – 2.00pm
R22 restaurant STFC
Canteen style restaurant offering a range of hot and cold food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Location
Can only be accessed by passholders. Off Fermi Avenue.
Opening Hours
Daily
Breakfast: 07:30am – 09:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:45pm
Dinner 6:15pm – 8:00pm
M2 Cafe
Coffee that’s sustanibly sourced, expertly roasted, and ethically made.
Location
Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, OX11 0QR
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Fat Tabby
Loaded fries taken to the next level!
Location
Corner of Curie Avenue and Second Street.
Harwell Campus
Opening Hours
Mon & Tues: Closed
Wed: 11:30am to 2:00pm
Thurs: 11.30am to 7pm
Fri: 11:30am to 8:00pm
Sat: 12pm to 8pm
Sun: Closed
Teepee Tent at DiSH
The Teepee Tent at DiSH is now available for private hire – the perfect spot for team socials, informal meetings, or relaxed celebrations with a difference.
Set within DiSH the campus’s vibrant street food destination, guests can enjoy a choice of authentic global flavours, handmade cocktails, and local beers on tap.
With live music, buzzing energy, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place that brings people together and keeps conversations flowing.
Host your next event in style at Lightbox Café
Lightbox, the campus café is available for hire for corporate events, dinners, and private celebrations, offering a relaxed yet refined setting right at the heart of the campus.
Seats up to 60 guests, or 90 standing. Full bar and cocktails available.
Menus are designed around the finest seasonal produce, created in collaboration with local suppliers who share the café’s commitment to sustainability and quality.
Fine dining at Lightbox Café
Lightbox Café’s fine dining menus re adapted seasonally to reflect the finest locally sourced and sustainable produce.
Lightbox Café are proud to work with local suppliers who share our vision for enabling the produce to be the star, and who uphold our sustainability and environmental commitments.
Order on the Member of the Future app
The Member of the Future app is available exclusively for anyone based on Harwell and provides everything you need to make the most of campus. You can order food, book sports or wellness classes, enter competitions and find exclusive discounts.
