Food and Drink Deals at Lancaster University


Quiche, salad and cold drinks in The Deli
  • Freedom Eats – Take advantage of the University’s pre-paid dining scheme, designed to make student life easier, healthier and more affordable. Students can choose from termly or annual plans, and can save up to 50% off food and drink in participating outlets. New for 2026, students on the scheme can also benefit from additional discounts of up to 25% off food and drink in all University-owned outlets, including those not included in the scheme.
  • Cheap Eats – A hot meal is available for £2.95 in The Marketplace, The Deli, Barkers, Fuel, HIVE and The Mill (Fylde Bar) from 12pm-3pm each day (while stocks last). The Cheap Eats menu is always vegan/vegetarian friendly, and allows busy students to get a hot nutritious meal on a budget.
  • Friday Club – Flash deals are available every Friday through Michaelmas Term in various university-owned outlets, offering huge savings on select items. To be the first to hear about the offers every Friday, follow @lancsunicampuslife on Instagram and keep an eye on the iLancaster app.
  • Meal Deal Upgrade – Add a snack and a drink to any main for just £2 at HIVE, The Deli, The Marketplace and Fuel.
  • Wednesday & Friday Drinks Deals – Enjoy cheap drinks in the University bars (Grizedale Bar, Trevor Bar, The Mill, The Northern Oak, and Barkers) on Wednesday and Friday. Please drink responsibly.
  • Campus Coffee and Pint Loyalty Cards- All university- owned outlets are now offering Campus Coffee and Pint Loyalty cards, which allow staff and students to collect stamps each time they purchase a coffee or pint in any participating outlet.

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