Book for Lunch

Afternoon Tea | Coffee | Breakfast | Lunch | Fine Dining

Please note these temporary changes to our opening times:

Our cafe area will be closed on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 of June.
Our restaurant area will be closed for dining from Friday 20 July until Monday 15 September 2025 for our summer closure.

Our restaurant is open to the public whilst providing work experience and opportunities for catering students

Visit us for breakfasts, coffees, cakes and lunches during the day and unmissable fine dining experiences from 6.30pm on Thursday evenings.

Dining with us, you'll enjoy high-quality food and service at a fraction of industry prices while supporting students' training.

Our Menus

Lunch - Including Tuesday Lunch Club and Chip Shop Friday

Afternoon Tea

Fine Dining Evenings

The perfect venue for a lunch with friends or a sophisticated evening meal

Our restaurant provides a brilliant atmosphere for your dining experience or private event.

To book a table or enquire about hosting your event with us, get in touch by calling 01226 216 365 or email theopenkitchen@barnsley.ac.uk

Where to find us

Our restaurant is located on the Ground level of Barnsley College's Old Mill Lane campus (known as Big Red) and can be accessed from our Church Street entrance just next to Crumbs Cafe and Reloved Boutique.

There are some pay and display parking spaces near to the restaurant on Falcon Street, and the closest public car park is The Seam (Upper) Commuter Car Park on County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW.