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Need a quick bite or drink?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n


Our cashless Vending Machines are conveniently located across the University, so you can grab a snack or refreshment anytime, perfect for life on the go! This service is currently operated by Connect Vending on behalf of the University with a new University Service beginning in May 2026, operated directly by the University. There may be disruption between April and May 2026.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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University Owned and Operated Machines<\/strong> (coming soon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong><\/td>Cold Drinks\/Snacks<\/strong>?<\/td>Sandwiches<\/strong>?<\/td>External<\/strong>?<\/td>24 Hours<\/strong>?<\/td>Location Description<\/strong><\/td>
<\/td>		What3Words Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Agriculture\/Meteorology<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Underpass facing Agriculture<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/thinks.swim.offer<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Windsor Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Opposite Park Eat\/Reception<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/book.danger.limbs<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Library<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>As Library<\/td>Near Cafe entrance<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/rate.moons.drives<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
SportsPark – Reception<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>As Gym<\/td>Inside entrance before barriers<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/blog.spout.shins<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
SportsPark – 3G Pitches<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>By entrance to pitch nearest SportsPark<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/actor.sheet.boat<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bridges Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Side of Reception Building furthest from Wessex Hall<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/basin.mutual.stacks<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mackinder Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Nearest Park Eat<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/goals.famous.asking<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Stenton Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Under little building canopy in centre of the middle courtyard<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/dared.just.zone<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Palmer Building<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Left of main entrance <\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/taps.empty.scare<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Edith Morley<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Opposite Security\/Whiteknights House<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/hammer.damp.logo<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wessex Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Main Entrance (Residents only)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/prop.knee.tone<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Food Sciences<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Outside facing main entrance of Health and Life Sciences<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/poppy.warm.spout<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Chancellors Bus Stop<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Nearest Whiteknights House<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/loans.smooth.discrepancy<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Our beautiful smaller sites<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Greenlands<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>RG9 3AU<\/td>Main House – Luggage Room Area opposite Bar – Ground Floor (24 hours)<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/infringe.hurls.widest<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
London Road<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>RG1 5AG<\/td>Building L14 – Student Common Room<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/local.mouth.study<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Benyon<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>RG2 7EY<\/td>Benyon Hall – Community Building – External (24 hours)<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/employ.beast.mash<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
St. Patrick’s<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>RG2 7EY<\/td>St Patrick’s Hall – New Court – External (24 hours)<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/jazz.remind.coats<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
St. George’s Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>St Georges Hall – External by Oakhurst<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/casino.drama.kings<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wantage Hall<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>RG1 5JG<\/td>Wantage Hall – New Court – External (24 hours; Residents only)<\/td><\/td>\/\/\/nests.elite.become<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Sandwiches subject to availability and any issues with University machines contact dining@reading.ac.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Connect Operated Machines<\/strong> (ending no later than end of May). Any issue with these machines please contact Connect using the details on the front of the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus<\/strong><\/td>Postcode<\/strong><\/td>Location Description<\/strong><\/td>
<\/td>		What3Words Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Windsor Hall – Reception – External opposite Park Eat (24 hours)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/book.danger.limbs<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Library – Main Foyer – Ground Floor<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/rate.moons.drives<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>SportsPark – Changing Rooms Corridor<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/narrow.homes.loving<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Bridges Hall – Reception Building – External (24 hours)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/basin.mutual.stacks<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
London Road Campus<\/td>RG1 5AG<\/td>Building L22 – Far Entrance – Ground Floor<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/voted.curve.name<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>McKinder Hall – External (24 hours)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/goals.famous.asking<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Palmer Building – Main Entrance – Ground Floor<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/ending.comb.class<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Edith Morley – Main Entrance – Ground Floor<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/inform.snacks.soap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Wessex Hall – Main Entrance – Ground Floor (24 hours; Residents only)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/prop.knee.tone<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights Campus<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>Agriculture Building 59 – Outside Wilderness Cafe – Lower Ground Floor<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/yards.areas.nobody<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Greenlands<\/td>RG9 3AU<\/td>Main House – Luggage Room Area opposite Bar – Ground Floor (24 hours)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/infringe.hurls.widest<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
St. George’s Hall<\/td>RG6 6AQ<\/td>St Georges Hall – F Block – Ground Floor (24 hours; Residents only)<\/td>
<\/td>		\/\/\/honest.loyal.bets<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wantage<\/td>RG1 5JG<\/td>Wantage Hall – New Court – External (24 hours; Residents only)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Whiteknights<\/td><\/td>Chancellors – Main Entrance – Ground Floor<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Northcourt<\/td>RG2 7EY<\/td>Northcourt Reception – Common Room – Ground Floor (24 hours; Residents only)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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