Places to eat on the Cairns campus
The Refectory
Location: the ground floor of building A2
The Refectory provides an endless range of meals, drinks and snacks at reasonable prices, catering to the wide variety of tastes. From hot meals, fresh salads, sandwiches and baguettes to pies, sausage rolls, fast food, burgers and definitely hot chips and gravy are all available. Grab our famous coffees to go with maybe a slice of cheesecake or if it’s something different you’re after, just ask the friendly staff and they will make it for you. Sit down and relax with the TV, or pop into the Student Association Office next door and pick up keys to watch a DVD/Video or the cues for the pool table or paddles for table tennis.
Catering
If you have a meeting or function on campus, or wish to hold a function in The Refectory/Stingers Bar Area, or a BBQ on the Student Association Community BBQ, just contact our Catering Manager and we will be most willing to help you plan your next function. Contact Paul Trueman, Tel: 07 4042 1224; E-mail: paul.trueman@jcu.edu.au
Download a catering menu
Open hours
Mondays: 7:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesdays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm
Fridays: 7:30am to 3:30pm
Phone: (07) 4042 1163
Stingers Bar (licensed)
Location: the ground floor of building A2, behind the refectory
Stingers Bar has drinks and snacks available to patrons. Why not meet your friends or work colleagues for a glass of Chardy, a cold one and a bite to eat or a jug of beer in the beer garden during your lunch hour.
Open hours
NOW OPEN LUNCHTIMES – Monday to Thursday 12noon till 2pm
Thursday Night: from 5:30pm, watch out for our themed events and Bands
Friday Afternoon: from 12noon to late
Jax Cafè
Location: southern side of the Library, Building B1
Jac's provides a relaxing outdoor setting to enjoy a coffee or a delicious meal. They have a great range of healthy food ready to go including salads, wraps, toasted sandwiches and burgers. Great coffee, milkshakes and other cold drinks are also available. You can pre-order by telephoning 4042 1555.
Catering
Jax Café caters for smaller functions. For catering information, contact Gill on 4042 1555.
Open hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 4.00pm (during Semester)
Monday to Friday: 10.00am to 2.00pm (during Semester breaks)

