Leeds University Union is an absolutely massive building, home to tons of incredible spaces for you to explore. We are so lucky to host so many shops, bars, cafes, and third spaces that you can enjoy yourself in. Here is a complete guide to every space in LUU, and what it can do for you!
Venues, Food, and Drink
For many of our students, the bars in LUU are a big deal! With unbeatable prices and quality, Old Bar and Terrace never disappoint. Our classic English pub, Old Bar, is downstairs on Level -1, and serves up delicious comfort food and real ales. Our modern bar, Terrace, is adjacent to the foyer on Level 1, and can make any cocktail you can imagine!
Our unbelievable venues are just a step away from these bars and are absolutely electric! Stylus, Pyramid Canteen, and Function are our club spaces, and every single Friday night they light up with Fruity energy and tunes. Not only to they host our club night, Fruity, they also have tons of big-name gigs, external DJs, and society events throughout the year. Keep an eye out for what’s on!
Not only do we have the best party vibes, we also have a list of food stalls and cafes all throughout Level -1. Our takeaway shops include Philapita, Waki Maki, Tikka Nation, Cooplands, and Pearls Bubble Tea – all serving up delicious and diverse foods from all over the world! Common Ground is the place to be on any university day, allowing you to study, relax, and spend time with friends.
Retail
Level -1 is also where all of your retail needs will be met. On this floor you can find Gear, the official University of Leeds shop, selling Leeds themed merchandise! Right beside this is LUU’s Union Shop, providing stationary, greetings cards, planners, and more. They sell all of your basic exam needs, as well as lovely gifts and decorations. Between these two shops is LUU’s Co-op, where you can grab all of your groceries.
Study, Relaxation and Fun
Also on Level -1 is Crossroads, LUU’s very own chill zone. Here, we have games, consoles, board games, and gaming computers. Crossroads is the perfect place to relax during a stressful university day. The space is free to use and you don’t need to book it.
For using the esports computers, please bring your student ID.
This isn’t the only bookable space in LUU. On Level 2, we have 6 bookable rooms for group work, planning, and creating. After 5pm, these can be used as rehearsal rooms for all of your performance needs!
If performance is your thing, LUU has two theatre spaces! The Riley Smith Theatre hosts countless performances from our wonderful societies, as well as part of our clubs and societies fair, vintage clothes sales, and more! In Pyramid Theatre, you can catch three musicals, a multitude of plays, and tons of showcases every single year.
Are you a post-graduate? If so, we also have two spaces on the Balcony floor above the Refectory. This includes the PGR lounge, a space designated to post-graduate researchers. This space is for you to connect with others, and work without any of the typical university distractions. Here, you can also find Essentials, during exam season they provide free breakfasts, and year-round they provide basic needs support to any student who needs it. Read more about Essentials here:
All of our spaces are controlled by you, and we are so excited to welcome you into them all. Make LUU your home, away from home!
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