Eating and drinking
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An army marches on its stomach – and the same can be said about the College.
Food is very much part of everyday life at the RCA, and there are a number of venues which cater to ensuring staff and students are fed and watered properly, despite the College's compact size.
From the vibrant ArtBar, to the always-packed Canteen, all tastes are catered for.
Battersea
Dyson Café
Open throughout the day selling Hot food, sandwiches, snacks and hot drinks. Vending machines are available when it’s closed.
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm. Closed at weekends.
Bertie the Food Truck
A new food option has rolled into Battersea, providing tasty street food options and great coffee. Located outside the Hanger in Battersea South, Bertie will be open from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
DesignBar
The new Design Bar on the Ground floor of the Dyson Building is now open and provides a larger and more inspiring social and informal break out space for students and staff, while retaining the ability to showcase inspiring work from programmes across the College. The Design Bar will offer the opportunity to host events requiring hot and cold food and/or a licensed bar.
Kensington
The ArtBar
The ArtBar is the only space on campus led by RCASU, so if you're looking for some delicious drinks and want to support your fellow students, that's the place to be. A vibrant space where students can socialise and take advantage of some of the best-priced drinks in west London. It holds regular late nights, cocktail promotions and different parties and events throughout the year.
Great decks and a mighty PA can accommodate all musical tastes. We have regular DJ nights, Quiz nights and cocktail nights!
On warm evenings our large terrace overlooking the Albert Hall is one of the best places in London to have a drink. We solely employ current students and any profits go directly back into the Students' Union.
The Canteen
The perfect all day grazing space, our canteen is located on the ground floor of the Darwin Building. Join us for breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks.
Open from 8am to 5pm on Mondays and Fridays, with a later 7pm closing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Meet our ArtBar Manager Hubert and one of our student staff, Amber
White City
Convenience Hub
A new hang out space has been created on the ground floor of Garden House, with vending machines providing a selection of fresh and chilled drinks and snacks and Lavazza coffee. The perfect space to relax and play table football!