Food at ISH

2 min. readlast update: 09.03.2026

Meal times and locations for long-stay residents at Great Portland Street / Wills House are:  

Breakfast 08:00 – 10:00 Mondays in The Common Room, Tuesdays to Fridays in The Thirsty Scholar - 50% discount is available for all our long-stay residents (food only)

Weekend Free Brunch (for long-stay residents) 08:00-12:00 in The Common Room: Saturdays and Sundays  

Lunch 12:00-14:00 Mondays in The Common Room, Tuesdays to Fridays in The Thirsty Scholar – 50% discount offered to all our long-stay residents (food only)

Dinner (standard bar menu in The Thirsty Scholar): Tuesdays to Fridays 16:00–20.30  - 50% discount is offered to all long-stay residents OR Special Dish of the Day available term times for £4.99, Mondays to Fridays 18.00 – 20.00 in The Common Room, with sit-in dining in the Nash Room   

There are always vegetarian and vegan options available. Please ask if you have other dietary requirements and if you have a food allergy, please notify our catering team. 

Your key card can be topped up with money to pay for food at ISH: speak to Reception staff if you would like to do this.

Benugo Cafe at Kennington Lane

Our cafe is managed by our partners BaxterStorey. Enjoy a coffee and a pastry or a healthy lunch. Residents are entitled to 50% discount off refreshments and food (not including branded cans/drinks and packaged snacks). Complimentary brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday in term time from 08.00am to midday. It is advisable to arrive 
before 11.30am to avoid queues and food items becoming unavailable.

Vegan and vegetarian food

We understand that you may follow different diets for personal, ethical, religious and environmental reasons. There are always vegetarian and vegan options available.

Please ask if you have other requirements.

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