Manchester Airport reveals name of new Wetherpoons pub

The airport’s first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub will be located in the departures lounge of the newly expanded Terminal 2.

While an exact date is still yet to be confirmed, the airport has said it will open in September, and passengers have been given a first look at the interior.

The new pub will open in September (Image: Manchester Airport)

Manchester Airport reveals name of new JD Wetherspoon pub

Named The Belle Vue, it pays tribute to Manchester’s historic showground, which was once home to a pub, zoological gardens, greyhound racing, and a speedway track.

It was a focal point for social life in the city from the Victorian period right up until 2020, when the final event was held at Belle Vue Stadium.

Spanning 338 square meters and seating more than 300 guests, the venue will feature a clubhouse-style design blending classic and contemporary elements, and decorated with sports memorabilia.

Stephen Turner, chief commercial officer at Manchester Airport, said: “We’re very excited to be able to reveal more detail about Terminal 2’s new JD Wetherspoon pub The Belle Vue, which will encapsulate the spirit and traditions of sporting entertainment in Manchester.

“This will be the first JD Wetherspoon pub at Manchester Airport and it is fantastic to have yet another household name taking its place among those opening units in the terminal, as part of its £1.3bn transformation.”

The pub is the airport’s first-ever JD Wetherspoon venue (Image: Manchester Airport)

The Belle Vue will be the final major food and drink outlet to launch as part of the airport’s £1.3 billion, decade-long transformation programme.

Richard Jackson, retail director at Manchester Airport, said: “From the outset of the transformation programme, we were keen to ensure we had a varied food and drink offering in the terminal with a strong sense of place and The Belle Vue will complement the existing bars and pubs in Terminal 2, expanding the choice on offer to passengers, with something to suit all tastes and budgets.

“Our new Boutique Mall in Terminal 2, featuring a number of fashion’s big names, will open this summer too – so it is shaping up to be an exciting few months.”

JD Wetherspoon chief executive, John Hutson, said: “We are looking forward to opening at Manchester Airport.

“We believe our new pub will prove popular with travellers of all ages and be an asset to the new terminal.”

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