Clifton Campus

Here's a rundown of where you can eat, drink, and shop at the SU on Clifton Campus

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Students sitting outside The Point in its beer garden beneath parasols.
The PointEat, drink and shop / Clifton Campus

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The Point

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Students sitting outside The Point in its beer garden beneath parasols.

The Point bar, diner, and social space is your home away from home.

We serve food cooked to order during the day, including our legendary all-day breakfast and handmade pizzas.

The licensed bar and diner features a snug, a conservatory, pool tables, and even an outdoor terrace for those warm sunny days.

Visit us when you're on campus and treat your tastebuds to our extensive menu of cocktails, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options, including our popular mocktails.

Looking for entertainment?

We host regular events throughout the year. Sports fans are in for a treat—we show all the major televised games on our big screen, with food and drinks deals for you to enjoy along with the action. Follow our Instagram to see what's coming up.

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The Point Coffee Shop

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The Costa coffee service counter at The Point Coffee Shop.

Our coffee shop serves fresh Costa coffee and a selection of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, and snacks to keep you going through the day.

Pushed for time? Don't worry—everything is available to take away for your convenience.

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SU Shop – Spar

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Student walking outside the NTSU SPAR shop entrance.

Our conveniently located on-campus shop is the best place to grab your daily essentials such as drinks, sandwiches, and snacks.

We have an extensive range of grab-and-go food and drinks, mega-value meal deals, and a handy selection of toiletries and medicines. We also sell NTU-branded clothing and merch – the perfect souvenir of your time at Trent.

Beyond food and drink

Also at Clifton SU

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Activities HQ

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Activities HQ is your go-to hub for student clubs, societies, volunteering, and everything you need to get involved in life at NTU.

Make time for your SU

When are we open?

Pick a day. Find your place.

Monday / Opening times

Term 1: 21st September to 11th December. Times past midnight belong to the night before (Thursday 10am – 12am closes at 12am on Friday). Christmas exceptions are listed below and apply automatically to the current week and live statuses. Statuses use Nottingham time.

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Opening times for every place at Clifton Campus, Monday to Sunday
PlaceMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
The Point10am – 11pm10am – 11pm10am – 11pm10am – 12am10am – 11pm11am – 11pm11am – 11pm
The Point Diner10am – 10pm10am – 10pm10am – 10pm10am – 10pm10am – 10pm11am – 10pm11am – 10pm
The Point Coffee Shop8am – 4pm8am – 4pm8am – 4pm8am – 4pm8am – 4pm8am – 2pmClosed
SU Shop – Spar8am – 8pm8am – 8pm8am – 8pm8am – 8pm8am – 8pm10am – 4pm10am – 4pm
Campus services
Activities HQTerm-time hours not listed.

Christmas opening times

Monday 14th December 2026 to Sunday 10th January 2027. These dated hours replace the usual opening times. Events may have separate timings.

14 December–20 December 2026

Christmas hours, week beginning 14 December 2026
PlaceMon 14Tue 15Wed 16Thu 17Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20
The PointClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point DinerClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point Coffee Shop8am – 3pm8am – 3pm8am – 3pm8am – 3pm8am – 3pmClosedClosed
SU Shop – Spar9am – 4pm9am – 4pm9am – 4pm9am – 4pm9am – 4pmClosedClosed

21 December–27 December 2026

Christmas hours, week beginning 21 December 2026
PlaceMon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25Sat 26Sun 27
The PointClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point DinerClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point Coffee ShopClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
SU Shop – SparClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed

28 December–3 January 2027

Christmas hours, week beginning 28 December 2026
PlaceMon 28Tue 29Wed 30Thu 31Fri 1Sat 2Sun 3
The PointClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point DinerClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point Coffee ShopClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
SU Shop – SparClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed

4 January–10 January 2027

Christmas hours, week beginning 4 January 2027
PlaceMon 4Tue 5Wed 6Thu 7Fri 8Sat 9Sun 10
The PointClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point DinerClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
The Point Coffee Shop8am – 3pm8am – 3pm8am – 3pm8am – 3pm8am – 3pmClosedClosed
SU Shop – Spar9am – 4pm9am – 4pm9am – 4pm9am – 4pm9am – 4pm11am – 7pm11am – 7pm

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