The bar was decorated in American 1950s paraphernalia such as busts of Marilyn Monroe and a full-size pink cadillac that appeared to be crashing through the wall.

The bar's terrace overlooked University Road and was immensely popular with students in the summer.

In 2008, a move by commercial services to close B Henry's triggered a large campaign to save the bar.

[7] The Kitchen at Alcuin has taken to being open longer hours, now closing at 8:00 pm and having a pizza "dinner" style menu.

There are also several teaching blocks (East Wing and the Seebohm Rowntree building) and is home of several departments including economics and chemistry, as well as the university library.

[10] The 2024 CSAC executive members are:[11] Alcuin College is notable for hosting many popular student events.

Over the past years the Alcuin CSAC have branded their events by incorporating "AL" into the title, examples include "TropicAL", "AnimAL" and "TerritoriAL".

The event is to change theme each year but held on campus as an alternative to a formal in the spring term.

Alcuin is also known for hosting the "Nuzzlets" where a variety of animals are brought in for students to pet, this event has been particularly popular over the years.