We have found you the best student discounts Belfast has to offer so you can enjoy your campus area on a budget. Here is a taster of the offers exclusively available to you as a student at Ulster University, from bars and restaurants to shops, tours, and activities.
Eat
The Mac Café Bar offers an amazing 30% off food for Ulster University students. Just a short walk from the University, it’s the perfect place to pop out for lunch, brunch, or a sweet treat in between lectures. Every extra pound they make goes into funding The Mac, so you know you are supporting one of Northern Ireland’s leading cultural venues.
For a hearty lunch, head on over to the £6.95 buffet at The Morning Star Bar, available Monday- Saturday between 11:30 am-5 pm. Their award-winning lounge restaurant also offers a £10 express lunch on weekdays. The Morning Star prides itself on using freshly sourced, locally grown, and sustainably farmed ingredients, so you know you're spending your cash on good quality food.
If you’re a cheese lover, Mike's Fancy Cheese offers 10% off Monday-Thursday. They have a huge list of cheeses to choose from, so you'll definitely find your favourite. If you're a fan of Stilton, we recommend trying their signature “Young Buck” raw milk cheese.
A must-visit in Belfast is Old Time Favourite Sweets. This traditional sweet shop is over 100 years old and offers something for everyone including old-time favourites, popular American candy brands, vegan/vegetarian options, and over 30 different sugar-free sweets. Get 20% off with your Ulster University student card.
Morning Star Bar
Drink
Located in the Cathedral Quarter, the famous John Hewitt Pub is the perfect place for a cosy pint of craft beer. Get 10% off all products with your student card, or grab a £5 Boundary Brewery pint during Happy Hour from 5-7 pm. Clubs or societies are also welcome to host socials or after-training drinks. With regular visits, there is potential for a gifted case of beer for any events your club or society might hold!
If you want a friendly relaxing space to meet friends or grab a takeaway coffee, look no further than HJEM. coffee house on the ground floor level of Block BA. Ulster University students get 10% off food and drinks, including their cinnamon buns which are to die for.
Hjem coffee
Shop
Whether you're an artist, hobbyist, or hosting a crafting night with friends, Bradbury Art has all you need with 10% off all art materials.
If you want to support local artists, spruce up your student accommodation, or get the perfect gift, Craft NI Gallery offers a 10% discount to Ulster University students. Here, you can find a selection of work from some of Northern Ireland’s many talented designer-makers, from pottery and textiles to jewellery and greeting cards.
Craft NI
Explore
A fantastic way to get to know a city is on a walking tour, and no better way to do this than with Dead Centre Walking Tours. Join their award-winning local guides to learn about Belfast’s fascinating history and discover the hidden gems that make our city unique. Get 10% off all scheduled tours with your student card.
Make the most of a rare sunny afternoon by learning Stand Up Paddleboarding! Get Up & Get On offers SUP lessons at a special rate of £35 for up to 8 students at Belfast Boat Club or Helen’s Bay.
Get Up and Get On SUP Paddleboarding
Treat Yourself to That Haircut
Keep yourself looking sharp with 20% off haircuts at Harvey Rose Master Barbers, who offer everything from modern fades and classic scissor cuts to luxury hot towel shaves.
Sit back, relax, and let their 25 years of experience do the rest.
Harvey Rose Master Barbers
To claim the full list of student discounts available to you in Belfast, view our Offers page.
Make sure to check back throughout the year for new and updated offers.