Social Spaces
Canteen
The canteen on the 10th floor at East Bank offers fresh and seasonal food. There are four stations, three of which serve a fixed weekly menu and a separate offer on Friday, including nostalgic dishes such as fish and chips. Part of our daily canteen service also includes national dishes, Grab and Go options such as baguettes, wraps, panini, salad, vegan soups and snacks.
The cafe, next to the canteen, serves as a pizzeria throughout the day, while offering exceptional barista coffees, an evening bar, guest chef invitations, bubble tea, and much more.
Green spaces and terraces
Outside, students can enjoy the green public spaces on East Bank’s Stratford Waterfront and enjoy the varied plant life on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which plays a key role in connecting East London’s biodiversity to local communities. These spaces are ideal for reflection, well-being, interaction, and social engagement.
Multiple open terraces within East Bank also offer students an informal outdoor green space to relax, meet fellow classmates, and take in the view of our East Bank partner buildings.
Draper’s Café
Draper’s Café sits in the foyer behind the front of house desk on the ground floor at East Bank. It’s a welcoming space where you can relax and enjoy a range of drinks, snacks and treats after visiting one of our exhibitions.
Student Lounges
Student Lounges on the 4th, 6th, and 8th floors provide comfortable informal seating for students to take time out, meet up with friends, and work independently between lectures, seminars, and studio working.
Heart Spaces
The Heart Spaces at East Bank provide a mixture of open access and taught study spaces, our students also have areas for quiet reflection and group discussion. These open spaces create a sense of belonging and shared creativity.
Social learning area
A comfy, informal seating area for meeting people and interacting with the public.