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Rest and Relaxation

While you’re on campus for the day, there are plenty of places to go between classes to relax and socialize. Below is a short list of places to hangout on (or near) the McMaster campus. This list is not exhaustive! Go exploring!

Great Places to Chill Near McMaster

1. The Phoenix Restaurant in the Refectory Building — A nice place to hang out with friends, maybe take part in the weekly trivia night, hosted every Tuesday night

2.Centro in the Commons Building — Great selection of food from all over the world

3. 1280 Bar & Grill and The Grind in the basement of Togo Salmon Hall.

4. Bridges Cafe in the lower level of The Refectory building (vegan and vegetarian food) — Bridges is a quiet place, always great for meeting with friends or studying

5. The McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) — a building where you’ll also find many study rooms, lounges and quiet places to sit or study.

6. Take a walk through Cootes Paradise to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature.

7. Williams Coffee Pub across from the Health Sciences Centre, on Main St. W.

8. Tim Hortons at the corner of Main St. W. and Hollywood St. N. or Tim Hortons in Westdale.

9. Second Cup in Westdale

Don’t forget to check out the steps, benches and picnic tables all over the scenic McMaster Campus to soak up some sun or do a little “people-watching”!

Students relaxing under a tree at McMaster University