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Áras na Mac Léinn Cafés and Bar

Áras na Mac Léinn offers a range of dining and social spaces designed to meet the needs of students, staff and visitors throughout the day. Café Oasis on the ground floor serves freshly brewed teas and coffees, pastries, hot deli favourites, sandwiches, wraps and toasted paninis, while Upstairs Café on the first floor provides a selection of freshly made salads, gourmet sandwiches and healthy options, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices.

The New Bar & Bistro complements these cafés with an extensive food menu featuring pizzas, burgers, wraps and loaded fries, alongside a vibrant social atmosphere. As the only licensed bar on campus, it hosts live music, quiz nights, trad sessions and club and society events during term time, making Áras na Mac Léinn a central destination for food, refreshments and student life.

Café Oasis

Café Oasis is located on the Ground Floor of Áras na Mac Léinn. 

The Hot Deli Service at Cafe Oasis offers a wide range of hot food.

Serving a selection of Teas/Coffees

Freshly Baked Pastries

All day hot deli counter serving:

  •   Sausage Rolls/Vegan Rolls/Clonakilty Pudding Rolls
  •   Goujons Rolls/Wedges
  •   Selection of Toasted Panini including our popular Chilli Chicken Panini
  •   Pre-made Sandwiches/Wraps/Pasta

Café Oasis Opening Hours                 

Day Times
Monday – Thursday   08.00 – 18.00
Friday       08.00 – 17.00
Saturday    09.30 – 16.00
Sunday Closed

Upstairs Café

Upstairs Café

Located on the first floor of The Student Centre, Upstairs Café offers a range of fresh, healthy food options throughout the day.

Sandwich and Salad Counter

  • Fresh, delicious salads made in-house daily
  • Gourmet sandwiches prepared on-site and available for toasting
  • Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available
  • Convenient dine-in or takeaway service

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy snack, or a quick meal between classes, Upstairs Café has something to suit every taste.

‘Upstairs!’ Opening Hours

Day Times
Monday – Thursday  

10.00 – 15.30

(Open for coffee from 9am)

Friday      

10.00 – 15.00

(Open for coffee from 9am)

Saturday    Closed
Sunday Closed

Club Áras / The New Bar

The New Bar & Bistro located on the 1st floor serves fantastic food all day

Lunches include Pizza, Loaded Fries, Wraps, Baguettes and Burgers. 

The New Bar is the only licensed bar on campus at UCC and is located on the first floor at Áras na Mac Léinn. The bar becomes the social hub on campus during term time.

During term time, New Bar hosts:

  • Live Music
  • Quiz Nights
  • Class parties and Clubs/Societies Parties
  • DJ’s
  • Trad Sessions
  • Darts - The New Bar is home to UCC Darts Club

Club Áras - New Bar - Opening Hours

Day Times
Monday – Thursday   10.00 – 23.30
Friday       10.00 – 19.00
Saturday    Closed
Sunday Closed

Thíos Staighre (Chill-out space) Opening Hours

Day Times
Monday – Thursday   08.00 – 18.00
Friday       08.00 – 16.00
Saturday    Closed
Sunday Closed

Student Centre

Áras na Mac Léinn

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O'Donovan's Road, University College Cork, Cork , T12 XR6F

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