Student Hot Spots
With many universities and colleges, Pretoria has a true college town feeling and a buzzing student scene.
Looking for a place to study, just hang out or to grab a great cup of coffee within walking distance from the University of Pretoria’s main campus and central administration offices? Here are some suggestions:

+27 Design Café, Hatfield.
+27 Design Café
Less than 2km away from the University’s main gate, this designer space offers great food and ambience and doubles as a gallery exhibiting work of young Pretoria designers and photographers. Designer gifts are a must-buy. Open Mondays to Fridays from 7:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 8:00 to 14:00. The Café also offers free Wi-Fi to customers.
Address: Corner Jan Shoba (old Duncan) and South streets, Hatfield.
Contact Details: 012 362 4975
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Bravo Pizzeria
Bravo Pizzeria is a laid-back restaurant with a relaxed vibe. Enjoy arcade games, bring your own wine and enjoy one of their delicious pizzas by a burning fire.
Bravo’s tiny menu caters to a wide variety of tastes. The restaurant is a popular destination amongst students due to its chilled atmosphere and well-priced pizza and burgers.
Address: Corner Jan Shoba (old Duncan) and South Street, Hatfield.
Contact Details: 012 362 0903
Duncan Yard
A unique quaint centre that offers merchandise, delectable food and exclusive furniture seldom found in one location.
Shops include a restaurant & bar, deli & food studio, gift shops and more. 500m from LC de Villiers Sports Grounds and less than a kilometre from the University of Pretoria.
Open Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 to 17:00.
Address: Corner of Jan Shoba (old Duncan) & Prospect street, Hatfield.
Contact Details: 012 362 2224
Coffee at Burgundy’s
A unique upmarket, but casual restaurant situated on the campus itself. Apart from the coffee shop, they also offer a conference room that can accommodate 30 people. Open Mondays to Fridays from 07:30 to 16:30.
Address: Hatfield Campus of the University of Pretoria
Contact Details: 012 420 3883

Die Skim Grot, Hatfield
Honey Badger & Die Skim Grot
Honey Badger is a Bistro that believes in excellent quality coffee & home-made preservative free food. They offer a seasonal menu, using only the freshest ingredients.
The popular Skim Grot art showroom and goodie shop is ideally adjacent to the Bistro, so treat yourself and go browse some of their designer products by local artist, bands and designers.
Address: 1110 Pretorius Street, Hatfield.
Honey Badger Contact Details: 073 170 9347
Wimpy, Hatfield Plaza
More and more students prefer coffee shops when it’s time to study, even more than libraries. The Hatfield Plaza centre is situated in the heart of Hatfield with an exciting variety of stores available, but a popular hangout and/or study spot for students is the centre’s Wimpy Restaurant. The restaurant is conveniently close to the Hatfield Gautrain Station and is open from 06:00 to 20:00 on weekdays.
Address: 1122 Burnett Street, Hatfield.
Contact Details: 012 362 5849
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