The airport has been completely transformed, and we got a look at all the changes.
Belfast International Airport has undergone a major £100 million overhaul, and we got a look at all the new and refurbished shops and restaurants.
There has been a lot of work done on the airport across the duty-free shops, restaurants and bars. It has seen the introduction of some new businesses to the space to enjoy before you head off on your flight.
We were invited in to have a tour of the airport and try out some of the food on offer.
The Lagan Bar
The “iconic” Lagan Bar has also fully reopened with a fresh look and increased capacity. As part of the redevelopment, the team have been keen to open up the space and increase the number of covers by around 25.
If you’re after a pre-flight tipple, a glass of house wine will set you back £8.15, and a bottle of beer starts at £6.50. With a fresh new look, you will hardly recognise The Lagan Bar, but they have assured it will still have the same “good craic” that everyone has come to expect.
The food offering here is pretty simple, with the menu consisting of burgers, wings, and sharing dishes. There is also a range of ‘sweet treats’ and hot drinks on offer.
Flax & Soda
Flax & Soda is one of the airport’s newest food and drink venues and is offering an approachable, family-friendly atmosphere.
Celebrating the best of Northern Ireland, Flax & Soda is a 280-cover space offering a flexible, all-day dining experience tailored to a wide range of passenger needs.
The menu celebrates both local and global influences – from Belfast baps, breakfast naans and soda bread Benedicts in the morning to a varied selection of burgers, curries, fish and chips, Turkish-inspired chicken kebabs and vibrant salads later in the day.
The space also features a bespoke mural celebrating the region’s rich history and culture by local artist Keith Drury, titled “Best of Belfast”, which serves as a striking centrepiece
The venue has also teamed up with Knead, a pizza restaurant that can be found in Common Market, has teamed up with the restaurant to add their pizzas to the menu for passengers to get when they’re passing through.
The Northern Quarter
This part of the airport has had a massive makeover and is completely unrecognisable.
The new and improved part of the airport comes with a new menu. You can pick up traditional breakfast items as well as burgers, sharing plates and light bites.
It will come with a fully serviced bar, and customers can pick up pints on draught, wine and spirits. It also provides non-alcoholic alternatives like 0.0% Guinness and Heineken.
As well as the new restaurant and bar, visitors to the airport will be able to pick a coffee from the new Bewleys coffee area within the Northern Quarter.
Soul + Grain
Soul & Grain serves up happy and healthy hot and cold ‘good for you’ food, beautifully balanced with a slice of cake or two. All ready to grab & go in planet-friendly packaging, with artisan coffee to fuel you up for the rest of your journey.
Make your selection from a range of nutritious and nourishing food – with breakfasts, salads, cakes & pastries, sandwiches, baguettes and more. All made on-site fresh daily and designed to fuel you through your journey and beyond.
They pride themselves on a large range of plant-based and vegetarian options as well as catering for those on a gluten-free, high protein, high fibre, low sugar and low salt diets.
The Shipyard Coffee Co.
Shipyard Cafe brings a taste of Belfast’s proud heritage to your journey, offering a welcoming spot where travellers can relax and enjoy freshly prepared food and drinks. From barista coffee to hot meals and grab and go deals, Shipyard Cafe serves quality, convenience, and a warm welcome, whatever time your flight departs.
WHSmith
No airport is complete without a WHSmith, and Belfast International Airport is no different. While the airport store has always been there, it has now expanded and taken over the neighbouring unit, which was previously Boots.
As part of the refurbishment works, they have opened large windows to the rear of the store, making it much brighter. However, you can still pick up your meal deals and your holiday read on the way through.
Starbucks
While not new to the airport, the Starbucks has moved locations and expanded, offering customers a much more seamless experience.
Coffee lovers can pick up their usual orders alongside a range of tray bakes, sandwiches and breakfast items.
Pret A Manger
Pret is a relatively new addition to Belfast International Airport and offers passengers a great light-bite option.
Pret A Manger serves freshly made food and organic arabica coffee to fuel your travels through Belfast International Airport. You can pick up baguettes, salads, toasties, bakery treats and more every day, making it perfect for sitting in or grab-and-go.
Burger King
Burger King has been a stalwart of Belfast International Airport for years, and it has now got a new home next to The Lagan Bar.
With a range of self-service tills it will sell all of its famous menu items like the ‘Chicken Royale’ and the ‘Classic Whopper’.
Some work is still being carried out across the airport, but it is due to be fully completed in the coming weeks. Boots remains closed at the time of writing as it has moved and will reopen later in the summer.
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