Bristol Airport will be welcoming a home-grown Bristol company, among three other new brands as part of the next exciting phase of its £400 million transformation plan, which will feature a more spacious departure lounge.
The first phase of the departure lounge transformation will include four new restaurants. The first to arrive in early Summer 2027 will be Bill’s, which can only be found at one other UK airport.
Shortly afterwards Bristol-born Cosy Club will be opening for the first time in an airport location. Followed by international restaurant, wagamama, and a new bespoke bar and kitchen, Tap + Brew, which will be partnering with a local craft beer company. 
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. We really hope they will be spoilt for choice and feel their holiday can begin once they arrive at Bristol Airport whether that’s with breakfast, lunch or dinner.
“Bills is only at one other airport in the UK, and we know it’s going to be a massive hit with customers as will Cosy Club, as it’s such a popular independent restaurant group here in the South West.”
The airport said it was the first of many announcements, with more units set to be unveiled next year, including coffee shops, fast food outlets, grab-and-go options, premium bars and, a first for Bristol Airport – a hidden speakeasy bar.
Central to the transformation is the creation of a new spacious departure lounge, designed to enhance passenger comfort and provide a relaxing environment before travel. The terminal transformation began at the end of last year, with the Airport investing more than £60 million to improve its customers’ experience.
All units will be new, and the redesign will feature significantly more space, almost doubling the number of shops and restaurants. An additional 17 new units are being incorporated into the design, including premium retail brands. The departure lounge will also include around 20% more general airport seating.
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