Life at Merton: Food & Drink

Merton has a reputation for excellent food at low prices and eating together is a much-valued part of communal life. All meals are eaten in the College’s medieval dining hall and served by our friendly Hall staff.

“There are too many great things about Merton to list but the food definitely comes on top. The quality is spectacular and our gorgeous hall brings the community together and allows you to catch up with friends.” Melodi, 2^nd Year History and Politics

Undergraduates can make use of shared kitchens on the main site if they wish to prepare their own food or meals with friends. All graduate accommodation and undergraduate houses have their own shared kitchens.

The College holds a number of special dinners, guest nights and themed evenings each term (e.g. the Admission Dinners for new students, Pride Formal, Diwali, Disability Formal).

Eating at Merton

Out of Term Meal Arrangements:

Monday to Saturday:

Breakfast 8.30-9.00 am

Lunch 12.15-1.00pm

Sunday:

Brunch 11.30-12.15

Supper 6.00-6.30pm

Important Dates:

Saturday, 21 March – The Gaudy, Hall closed after Breakfast

Wednesday, 10 June – The Sport Recognition Dinner

JCR/MCR Guest Nights & Black Tie Dinners

• Fri, 01 May – JCR/MCR Guest Night

• Fri, 08 May – MCR Guest Night

• Fri, 15 May – JCR Guest Night

• Fri, 22 May – MCR Guest Night

• Fri, 29 May – JCR Black Tie Dinner

• Fri, 05 June – MCR Black Tie Dinner

• Fri, 12 June – JCR Guest Night

• Fri, 19 June – Charity Formal

College BOP’S

Saturday 25th April 2026

Friday 19th June 2025

Themed Events:

Thursday, 11 June - The Pride Formal

Trinity Term – Week 0 (20 -25 April)

Meal	Days	Time
Breakfast  (no need to book)	Monday to Saturday	8.30 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.
Lunch	Monday to Saturday	12.15 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
	Sunday Brunch, 26 April	11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Early Supper	Monday to Saturday 20-25 April Sunday, 26 April	Supper 6.00 p.m. – 7.00p.m. Supper 6.00 p.m. – 6.30p.m.
First Formal Hall	Sunday, 26 April	7.30 p.m.
Important: Collections	Fri, 24 and Sat, 25 April	Breakfast: 8.15 – 9.00am Lunch 12.45 -1.45pm
	Term Time – week 1 -8
Breakfast  (no need to book)	Monday to Saturday	8.15 a.m. - 9.15 a.m.
Lunch	Monday to Saturday	12.15 p.m. - 1.45 p.m.
	Sunday Brunch	11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Early Supper Week 1-7	Monday/Wednesday/ Saturday Tuesday/Thursday/Friday Sunday	Supper 6.00 p.m. – 7.00p.m.  Supper 6.00 p.m. – 6.30p.m.
Formal Hall	Tuesday/Thursday/Friday Sunday	Formal Hall 7.15 p.m. Formal Hall 7.30 p.m.