Moving from a different country or city can be difficult

We know that settling in at university after moving from a different country or city can be difficult. Coventry is proud to be one of the best cities for student experience in the UK and we are happy to have many cultures and languages on campus.

This guide has the purpose of helping you navigate through Coventry and finding places that might feel more familiar to you. Homesickness is a real feeling that every person goes through when moving to university and finding places that might bring you comfort is absolutely key. Coventry has a variety of Caribbean restaurants that you can try! 

• Turtle Bay It serves a variety of delicious dishes, inspired by the Caribbean and a huge range of tropical cocktails. Whilst you're sitting at Turtle Bay, you'll be able to experience a never-ending backdrop of infectious reggae beats!Location: Unit 9, Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre, Coventry CV1 1LL 

• Leave it to Esmie  A restaurant that was born out of the passion for the Caribbean and the desire to celebrate family heritage! They have a variety of vibrant Caribbean dishes that "will take you to an unforgettable journey to the island"!Apart from being a restaurant, they also sell a variety of sauces to make you improve your cooking. For example, Mommy Marvi Mango Hot Sauce. They also host a variety of live events. If you would like to join any of the events, you need to book a place through their website. Location:  13a Fargo Village, Far Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5ED

• Simmer Down Restaurant A family run restaurant that aims to bring the flavours of Caribbean to the UK. If you would like to try this restaurant, you need to make a booking 48 hours in advance. They are now only taking group bookings. This is the perfect place if you want to do a party or a friends gathering. Groups can have six to twenty eight people. You'll get to experience a family style table buffet. Location: 74 Walsgrave Rd, Coventry CV2 4ED

• Island Delight They offer authentic Caribbean dishes. The food is spicy, flavoured and they were voted Best Afro Caribbean Restaurant in Coventry. They have the most popular dishes of the Caribbean Island like beef, chicken, goat, Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken, traditional sweets, and so much more. You can also indulge in their delicious homemade drinks including Carrot Juice, Guinness Punch, Sexy Juice and others.Location: 88 Clay Lane, Coventry CV2 4LN 

If you're looking for a place to do your grocery shopping and want to find some Caribbean flavours , there's a couple of supermarkets in Coventry that you can visit! 

• Zoya Afro Caribean Food Ltd Here you can find a variety of products such as rice flour, grace fish tea soup packets and a variety of seasonings!Location: 134 Walsgrave Rd, Coventry CV2 4AX (They are also available at Uber Eats)
• B & T African Supermarket It's not a specific Caribbean supermarket but you can find a variety of familiar foods there! Location: 92 Far Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5EA
• Kwahu Supermarket Coventry Location: 407 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5AQ

If you're looking for a Caribbean hairdresser there's also a couple of places in Coventry that you can have a look at! 

• NOQUEYou can have a look at their website to see some of their work examples and price list: https://noque.business.siteLocation: 292 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DA
• Kaffee & KreamVisit their website to contact them: http://www.kaffee-kream.co.ukLocation: 171 Bell Green RD, Coventry, CV6 7GW
• Heslyn's Hair SalonYou can visit their instagram to see some of their work: https://www.instagram.com/officialheslynshairsal/Location: 54 Corporation Street, CV1 1GF

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