Bristol Airport: Wagamama to open as part of £400m upgrade

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Travellers will soon have more dining options before they fly from Bristol Airport.

The airport has announced the arrival of four new restaurants, including Bristol-born Cosy Club, as part of a £400 million upgrade to its departure lounge.

The new eateries form part of a wider transformation to improve the passenger experience.

Bill’s will be the first to open in early summer 2027, followed by Cosy Club, Wagamama and Tap + Brew, a new bar and kitchen concept in partnership with a local craft beer company.

Tom James, managing director at Bill’s, said: "Bristol Airport is such an exciting project to be involved in.

"As a key travel hub with such a large catchment area, the development and growth of this fantastic Airport is something we are very proud to be part of."

The Cosy Club opening marks the brand's first airport location.

Bristol-born Cosy Club will be opening for the first time in an airport location (Image: Bristol Airport)

Nick Collins, CEO of Loungers, said: "We are really excited about Cosy Club opening in Bristol Airport.

"We think our all-day menu will represent a real step-up in terms of choice for travellers, and we are really chuffed that Bristol Airport chose us as a local Bristol business to open here."

Wagamama will open next summer and will offer an extensive menu featuring its classic dishes alongside breakfast options for early travellers.

Wagamama is opening soon at Bristol Airport (Image: Bristol Airport)

Francisco Neves, SVP International at wagamama, said: "We're excited to be bringing wagamama to even more travellers with the Bristol Airport opening.

"As demand grows for fresh, high-quality food while travelling, we're proud to make the wagamama experience accessible to more guests wherever their journey takes them."

Tap + Brew, operated by SSP UK & Ireland, will open next Autumn and feature drinks from Bristol-based brewer Wiper and True.

Tap + Brew is opening soon at Bristol Airport (Image: Bristol Airport)

The bar will serve classic pub-style food and a range of craft beers.

Kate Gwyther, head of retail at Bristol Airport, said: "We’re delighted to welcome these exciting and much-loved restaurants to Bristol Airport.

"We’re on a mission to offer our customers some really great options to suit their tastebuds, dietary requirements, time and pocket."

The airport’s transformation includes a larger, more comfortable departure lounge with nearly double the current number of shops and restaurants, and 20 per cent more seating.

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