Bristol Airport is set to welcome four new restaurants in its departure lounge over the next year as part of a £400m transformation, with all-day dining chain Bill's opening first in summer 2027.
Bill's will be operated by Avolta and will offer its all-day menu, including pancakes and burgers, along with Coeliac UK-approved gluten-free options. 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." He added that the opportunity to serve the thousands of passengers travelling from Bristol each week is something they are "really looking forward to."
Cosy Club and Wagamama to Follow
The second restaurant, Cosy Club, will be operated by TRG Concessions and is scheduled to open in 2027. The menu will feature West Country suppliers, including Baker Tom in Cornwall for bread and Philip Warren Butchers for dry-aged, grass-fed beef. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available, along with a dedicated children's menu. Nick Collins, Loungers chief executive, 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, also operated by TRG Concessions, will be the third outlet to open next summer. The menu will feature classic dishes such as curries, ramen, and bao buns, with children's and vegan options, plus breakfast items like eggs, waffles, French toast, and granola for early travellers. 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 and Future Plans
The fourth restaurant, Tap + Brew, will be operated by SSP UK & Ireland. It will serve local craft beers and cider from Bristol brewer Wiper and True, alongside well-known beers, seasonal specials, low and no alcohol options, and cocktails. The food menu will include fish and chips, burgers, fully loaded nachos, and breakfasts from a full English to smashed avocado on toast. Stuart Buchanan, chief property and business development officer at SSP UK & Ireland, said: "In the past 12 months, we've invested significantly in our offer at Bristol Airport and are excited to continue this growth with our newest Tap + Brew bar from our own brand portfolio." He added that the airport's transformation marks a new era of travel and they are "delighted to be at the forefront" of what it offers.
Kate Gwyther, head of retail at Bristol Airport, described the planned openings as "the first of many announcements to come," including coffee shops, fast-food outlets, grab-and-go chains, and bars. She 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." She added that this is "just the beginning of a very exciting transformation," with the departure lounge set to feel "much more inviting, spacious and brighter with more seats."
The terminal transformation began at the end of last year, with the airport investing more than £60m to improve customer experience. All units will be new, and the redesign will feature more space, nearly doubling the number of shops and restaurants. An additional 17 new units are being incorporated, including premium retail brands. The departure lounge will also include around 20 per cent more general airport seating.
The news comes as Bristol Airport targets further expansion, having submitted a planning application to North Somerset Council earlier this year to increase capacity from 12 million to 15 million passengers a year.
