Lincoln has an excellent reputation for its food and our kitchen team are able to cater for most dietary needs. The majority of students eat in College, whether in Hall or the College bar (Deep Hall), so mealtimes tend to be very sociable and provide a good opportunity to mix with other Lincoln students. Food and drink in College is heavily subsidised, making dining in College affordable.
Hall
Our dining hall is open daily throughout term, and during much of the vacation periods. During term the following meals are served:
| Days | Times | Type | Guests | Prices 2025-26 | Booking required? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Mon-Sat | 8am-9am | Servery | 1 | £1.55-£5.75 | No |
| Brunch | Sunday | 11am-11.30am | Servery | 1 | £6.00 | Yes |
| Lunch | Mon-Sat | 12.35pm-1.30pm | Servery | 3 | £3.55-£6.85 | Yes, if you have a dietary requirement* |
| Dinner | Sun-Fri | 6pm-6.30pm | Servery | 3 | £4.05 - £7.35 | Yes, if you have a dietary requirement* |
| Mon-Fri | 7.15pm | Formal | 3 | £7.70 Lincoln £13.20 Guest | Yes | |
| Sunday | 7.30pm | Formal | 0 | £7.70 | Yes | |
| Great Hall | Thursdays in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 | 7.15pm | Formal | 2 | £12.75 Lincoln £17.50 Guests | Yes |
| High Table | Mon and Tues | 7.15pm | High Table (MCR only) | 0** | £36.80 | Yes |
Deep Hall
Monday through Friday during term time you can purchase pastries, hot and cold drinks, light lunches (including baguettes, baps, salads, soup etc.) and snacks from Deep Hall.
The most up to date information on Deep Hall will appear on the College website in September.
Pricing
All students must pay a non-refundable catering charge which can be set against meals purchased in Hall and Deep Hall. For those on the 'In College' plan the charge is £266 per term, for those on the 'Out of College' plan (including all graduate students) the charge is £116 per term. For questions about catering charges, please contact the Accounts Office.
Kitchens
Undergraduates in their third and fourth years, as well as all graduate students, have access to shared kitchens in their accommodation. Kitchen facilities are also available in the Junior Common Room (JCR) for undergraduates and the Middle Common Room (MCR) for graduates.
FAQ
How can I book a meal?
You will need to use the link to the portal ( https://lincservedmz.linc.ox.ac.uk/Portal/Default.aspx ) to sign in you will need your card number and password or sso. If there is any issues with the meal booking system please email Lincoln IT Support it-support@lincoln.ox.ac.uk
How do I eat in hall?
To eat in hall out of term you must sign for both lunches and dinners. The timings are normally posted around the college and an email is sent out via the domestic bursary.
If you have not received your bodcard during this time if you provide your name to the staff at the til they will be able to charge you.
For term time you will only need to sign up for lunches and 1st halls if you have any dietary requirements, you will need to sign up for 2nd hall and brunch.
If you bring guests to hall you must accompany them throughout the night and when signing them on the system you must use names not numbers.
What is the cut-off time for booking meals?
Monday – Friday: 10:00am on the day.
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: the Friday before at 10:00am.