The University of Sheffield
Welcome to Sheffield

Shopping for Essentials and Food and Drink

"It is hard to get used to the amount of alcohol UK students and other young people drink. In some cultures people get drunk while having a good time; sometimes it seems that young people here get drunk TO have a good time!" Iftekhar

All Students

International Students only

Books and Stationery

Sheffield´s good bookshops, secondhand books, standard texts and other teaching materials.

Ingredients

In Britain, manufacturers are obliged by law to list all ingredients in food on the packaging.

Post

The nearest Post Office is situated on West Street around the corner from the Engineering Faculty, with another in Broomhill.

University Catering

Vegetarian options are available in halls of residence and in University and Union catering outlets. Halal food is also available at Union outlets and can be ordered in advance in halls of residence. Special diets can be catered for in halls of residence but must be ordered in advance.

Other Shopping

Main student shopping areas, economy shopping, food, supermarkets and markets.

Food Shopping & Special Diets

Many students observe dietary restrictions for religious or health reasons or because they choose not to eat animal products.

Local Foods

Evening Meals may be early – 5.00 or 6.00pm – especially in Halls of Residence. Food is not served again until breakfast.

Drinking

  1. Drinking Water
  2. Alcohol, Pubs and Bars
  3. Coffee shops