Eat and drink on peel park campus
There's a mix of food and drink spots dotted across Peel Park Campus that are suited to different needs and schedules. At each outlet, you'll also find a range of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and halal options.
Maxwell Restaurant
Maxwell Restaurant in Maxwell Building is a spacious restaurant with plenty of seating. With six themed menus on rotation, you can experience the flavors of Mexico one day, the spices of India the next, and tuck into classic Italian favourites on another.
All of our chicken, beef, and lamb dishes are halal.
You can also enjoy fish and chips every Friday and build your own breakfast sandwich every morning.
The jacket potato bar is available throughout the week as well as mini pizzas on the hot counter.
Small main meals portions cost £3.95 and larger portions cost £4.95.
Opening times
Monday - Friday:
- Breakfast: 08:00 - 10:30
- Lunch: 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Location: Maxwell Building, M5 4WT
Directions: Enter Maxwell Building through the main entrance and turn left. Maxwell Restaurant counter is on the right-hand side.
Mexican cuisine at Maxwell Restaurant
Fish and chips at Maxwell Restaurant
Italian cuisine at Maxwell Restaurant
New Adelphi Café
Enjoy a wide selection of barista-served Starbucks coffees, teas, and pastries. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed space to study, a place to meet friends or a quick caffeine fix between meetings, this is the perfect stop.
Opening times
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 15:00
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Location
New Adelphi Building, M5 4BR
Directions
Go up the steps or ramp into New Adelphi Building. Turn left as soon as you get through the entrance.
Library café
Nestled within Clifford Whitworth library, this is the ideal spot to grab a coffee and enjoy a fresh pastry while you work.
Opening times
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 15:00
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Location
Clifford Whitworth Building, M5 4WT
Directions
Turn right when you enter Clifford Whitworth Library or enter outside through the door in between the library and Broadwalk Convenience Store.
The Old Fire Station
Owned and operated by the University, The Old Fire Station is an independent coffee shop, café and bar, and a great place to get Barista-served, ethically sourced coffee together with freshly prepared food, artisan sourdough breads and amazing pastries, all baked fresh in their in-house bakery.
Opening times
- Monday - Wednesday: 08:00 to 14:00
- Thursday: 08:00 to 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 to 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 to 20:00
Location
47 Albion Place, Crescent, Salford M5 4NL
Directions
The Old Fire Station faces onto Albert Bentley Square and is on the opposite side of the road to Maxwell Building.
Pain au chocolat and coffee
Photograph taken by James Eaves, student from the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.
Croissant and matcha tea
Photograph taken by Becca Grigson, student from the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.
Salmon sandwich
Photograph taken by Becca Grigson, student from the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.
Sweet pastry treat
Photograph taken by Becca Grigson, student from the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.
Maxwell Shop and Broadwalk Convenience Store
These outlets are stocked with a variety of snacks, drinks, and ready-to-eat meals, making them ideal for grabbing something quick between lectures or to take back to your desk.
You can also enjoy barista-made hot and cold drinks served by Costa at Maxwell Shop.
Maxwell Shop opening times:
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 15:00
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Maxwell Shop location:
Maxwell Building, M5 4WT
Maxwell Shop directions:
Enter Maxwell Building through the main entrance, turn left from the reception area, travel straight down and stop before you reach the double-doors. Maxwell Shop is on the left hand side.
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Broadwalk Convenience Store opening times:
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Broadwalk Convenience Store location:
University Road, M5 4NT
Broadwalk Convenience Store directions:
To the right of Clifford Whitworth Library.
Subway
Fancy a sub? Visit the Subway sandwich shop in Maxwell Building and choose from a wide variety of breads, meats, veggies, and sauces to create a sandwich or salad.
Opening times
- Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 15:00
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Location
Maxwell Building, M5 4WT
Directions
Enter through the main entrance of Maxwell Building, turn left at Reception, and go through Maxwell Restaurant. Subway is at the end of the seating area.