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Jonathan Gifford dishes out a list of the best places to eat on campus.

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7th: The Pub/Hive

The Hive, not the best place to eat on campus, but at least you won't starve

The Hive, not the best place to eat on campus, but at least you won’t starve

Unlike most pubs, the lack of Sunday Roast is immensely distressing… In their defence the nachos aren’t so bad, but only after having consumed several beers beforehand. My advice: stick to alcohol.

6th: The Shop!

The Bakery in the shop is no substitution for a good Argy Bahji sandwich.

You were higher on my list until earlier today, when my favourite type of sandwich ran out AGAIN. While your ‘Argy Bhaji’ sandwiches will bring a smile to anyone’s face, they’re never there. (Plus I loathe he tubs of pasta…)

5th: Campus Kitchen

The cafeteria like feel really adds to the Campus Kitchen experience.

Much as we love your cafeteria like feel (ideal for students, I will admit) the recent purge of “all you can eat Wednesday’s” from yester-year is distressing. Furthermore, it is becoming harder and harder to hide an extra slice of bacon on our 9 item breakfast as your staff now serve us! Shame on you Campus Kitchen, shame on you…

4th: Blend

Why go to Campus Kitchen when you can go upstairs to the magical world that is blend?… Well, it can get a little dark on a winter’s day, and the large circular-central sitting area is simply impossible to get comfortable in while I tuck into wedges. So close to the top 3 Blend, yet so far.

3rd: Café Direct

Cafe Direct… a campus dining triumph! If you can get a seat…

The queues can be a bit ridiculous, and finding a seat (especially the leather ones) is practically impossible, while the professor in the corner may take up a whole table to himself with sprawling work… but the coffee is the best and the sandwiches are divine.

2nd: INTO

Through those doors lies the ultimate people watching station.

Having discovered this gem, there’s nothing better than sitting in one of the floating boxes which stick out of the building (well done to the architects) and admiring the view while munching away at whatever delight you’ve selected… not bad INTO

1st: The Sportspark

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Lavish in a magnificent meal while watching others tire themselves out on the running track. What could be better?

What is your favourite place to eat on campus and why? Let us know in the comments section!