The Out Back Shack is open Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 terms. Hours are subject to change.
Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), The Out Back Shack is a student-operated venue that features a variety of gastro pub-style food services. With ice cold beer, coolers, cocktails and mocktails there is something for everyone. You can dine in and enjoy the 180-seat bar and grill or order for pick-up.
View our menu online or download a PDF version .
You can subscribe to the FSU events calendar through various calendar applications such as Google Calendar and Outlook. The address to use when asked for the URL of the web calendar you wish to subscribe to is https://www.fsu.ca/fsucalendar.ics.
Tip: To learn how to subscribe to a web calendar, do a search for “subscribing to a web calendar” + the name of your preferred calendar application.
Events include:
To view a list of upcoming events, visit our Upcoming Events page.
The Out Back Shack employees are here to ensure the safety of our patrons with a positive, social and healthy environment.
Valid government-issued ID as approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is required at all times. We will ID everyone who appears to be under 30 years of age. AGCO approved ID, which must contain a photo, includes:
All fake IDs will be confiscated and will be turned over to the London Police Force. Anyone using a fake ID will be banned for a minimum of four months. Any attempted use of altered ID will also result in a minimum ban of four months.
We have the right to refuse entry to any patron. We will escort out of our premises any patron who:
All of these infractions may be subject to further discipline. All serious cases will be reported to Campus Security Services .
Any underage Fanshawe Student who enters our licensed premises must abide by our underage access policy. The most important rule is there will be no handling, holding or consumption of any alcoholic beverage.
Theft or damage to the FSU or College property will be reported to Campus Security Services . This will result in charges, possible further discipline and payment for the cost of the damages.
We are committed to not knowingly serving any patron to the point of intoxication. To ensure that commitment, you will be cut off service if any staff member believes you show signs of intoxication.
We do not serve double shots or allow patrons to purchase two drinks at a time for their own consumption. All pitchers of draught will be served to a minimum of two patrons.
AGCO legislation states that all signs of alcoholic beverage consumption must be removed from the licensed area 30 minutes after the bar ends the service of alcohol. Please respect our staff as they close our operations each evening.
No video or audio recording is permitted within the OBS without prior approval from the management.
Our staff consists mostly of students just like you — feel free to ask them any questions about policies or standard practices on campus. The Out Back Shack is trying to achieve a safe, enjoyable social environment for all students and guests.
Our staff is held accountable for their actions. Please direct any complaints to Dan Paterson, Food & Beverage Manager at 519.452.4109 x16316 or d_paterson@nullfanshawec.ca.