Birmingham Airport - Retail and Food & Drink Outlets Thread

[Brummiegem]

The airside Champagne bar is the latest unit to receive a makeover.Both the bar and seating areas are currently boarded up.
Not sure yet on the reopening date.

 

[Ray Finkle]

They had better be open by May or Mrs Finkle won't be happy.

 

[Brummiegem]

They had better be open by May or Mrs Finkle won't be happy.

Should be,I,ll let you know.

 

[58terminus]

They had better be open by May or Mrs Finkle won't be happy.

And if they are not will Mr Finkle have feign disappointment as you trudge to Wetherspoons?

 

[Ray Finkle]

And if they are not will Mr Finkle have feign disappointment as you trudge to Wetherspoons?

Most definitely, as I quietly slip the second £20 note back into my wallet

 

[Jon Dempsey]

Most definitely, as I quietly slip the second £20 note back into my wallet

I’m surprised you have any left after duty free!

 

[Brummiegem]

Not sure if this is good or bad news for Mr Finkle,but the Champagne bar is to become a Prosecco bar.

 

[rollo]

So long as they do a pint of bitter that'll do me.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Not sure if this is good or bad news for Mr Finkle,but the Champagne bar is to become a Prosecco bar.

Bottega I believe?

I can't say that the news is entirely welcome, on a personal level anyway, but I'll find my way to Wetherpoons somehow

 

[Brummiegem]

Yes,it is Bottega.

 

[Ray Finkle]

The new Bottega Prosecco Bar looks nice, Mrs F has already picked her seat ready for May

SSP partners with Bottega to bring new Prosecco Bar to Birmingham Airport
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SSP UK, a leading operator of food and drink concessions in travel locations, has partnered with Italian drinks brand Bottega to open a new Bottega Prosecco Bar at Birmingham Airport.

The new outlet brings the atmosphere and ambiance of a typical Venetian Bacaro bar to the international traveller.

Deeply rooted in the Italian tradition of fine wine and food, Bottega Prosecco Bar offers a broad selection of wines, along with traditional finger food and specialties, that can be enjoyed all day in a relaxed environment. The bar at Birmingham features a selection of dishes popular with airport passengers, given an Italian twist. It also features an Italian breakfast menu to meet the needs of travellers at all times of the day.

Simon Smith, CEO of SSP UK & Ireland, added, ““We are delighted to be working with Bottega, which is a wonderful premium brand and a great addition to our portfolio. This is definitely prosecco’s time, and this new bar is completely on trend. We are certain that it will be a fantastic addition for all our customers at Birmingham Airport.”

Sandro Bottega, owner and managing director of Bottega, adds: “This concept, which aims to promote and enhance the reputation of our country in the enological and gastronomic fields, reflects the core values of Bottega SpA. At Bottega we advocate the importance of a healthy lifestyle, based on varied and unsophisticated food, which is innate in the Mediterranean diet. We also believe in the pairing of food and drink, which is why we have created our own food and wine combinations. I am particularly delighted to partner withSSP, whose knowledge and experience in the airport market and knowledge of the travelling consumer will I’m sure help to ensure the success of this new venture.”

Richard Gill, Acting Commercial Director of Birmingham Airport said: “We are delighted to have worked with the SSP and Bottega teams to open the first Bottega Prosecco Bar in a UK airport. This brings something very different to the choice of food and beverage within the airport and will further ensure our passengers have a great experience whilst travelling through Birmingham Airport.”

The bar is the eleventh Bottega has opened worldwide. The Bottega Prosecco Bar made its debut on-board the Viking Line “Cinderella” cruise ship in 2014 and Bottega has since opened variations of the popular concept in locations around the globe including the Seychelles, Abu Dhabi and Milan.

https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk...bring-new-prosecco-bar-to-birmingham-airport/

 

[Ray Finkle]

Wrapchic is also open.

Weather permitting I may try and get up over the weekend and sample their offering.

 

[58terminus]

Wrapchic is also open.

Weather permitting I may try and get up over the weekend and sample their offering.

It's a bank holiday weekend Ray. Weather permitting? Stick with plan B

 

[Ray Finkle]

It's a bank holiday weekend Ray. Weather permitting? Stick with plan B

Good point.

I'll plan a BBQ instead, that should guarantee some sunshine

 

[Brum X]

Good point.

I'll plan a BBQ instead, that should guarantee some sunshine

 

[Brummiegem]

No1 lounge is to open a second facility on the International pier,located between the Emirates lounge and the gates.
As I understand it this lounge will be aimed exclusively towards the Business/VIP passengers.
I will keep you updated as more details are revealed.

 

[Ray Finkle]

No1 lounge is to open a second facility on the International pier,located between the Emirates lounge and the gates.
As I understand it this lounge will be aimed exclusively towards the Business/VIP passengers.
I will keep you updated as more details are revealed.

Is this to be where the kid zone is now located?

 

[Brummiegem]

Is this to be where the kid zone is now located?

Yes it is.
The new kids zone is now situated more or less opposite where it was before close to the windows,just before the first gate.

 

[IanFarquharson]

The No1 lounge development sounds encouraging

 

[Ray Finkle]

This article was bought to my attention by woody, it seems that construction has begun

No 1 Lounges bringing Clubrooms to Birmingham International

The No 1 Lounge at Birmingham International suffers, along with its sister lounges at Gatwick and Heathrow T3, with capacity problems. This is especially acute in the mornings, when Priority Pass holders are at risk of being turned away if they have not paid the £5 reservation fee (you can reserve spots here).

The good news is that No 1 is bringing its Clubrooms product to Birmingham. A new lounge is currently under construction opposite Gate 54, next to the Emirates lounge.

I took a look at the Gatwick North Clubrooms here. At Gatwick South, the lounge has table service and is arranged in a more restaurant-like style. Instead of one large open space it is made up of a number of small rooms, with individual airlines – or private individuals if they wish – able to reserve a particular space. Gatwick North was done differently and looks more like a standard lounge, done out to a plusher standard than a standard No 1 Lounge.

There is no opening date, and indeed there is no mention on the No 1 Lounges website that the lounge is even on the way – but it is.

https://www.headforpoints.com/2018/06/18/no-1-lounge-clubrooms-coming-birmingham-airport/