Boutique brands and high street favourites will be among almost two dozen new shops, restaurants and bars opening to passengers next summer, as Manchester Airport completes its £1.3bn transformation programme.
The 22 new units will open next year as the second and final phase of the airport’s new Terminal 2 opens to the public.
Highlights include new luxury retailers, including Chanel, alongside other big names like Pandora, LEGO, WH Smith, and Boots;
The Great Northern Market – a 472-seat food hall bringing the best of Manchester’s street food scene to the airport, featuring six international street food kitchens including a Gooey desserts unit;
There will be New cafes, bars and restaurants, including Fever-Tree, JD Wetherspoon and Joe And The Juice and Greggs – plus an extension to the popular Amber Alehouse by Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers.
A new 2,165sqm World Duty Free store featuring well-known brands like Christian Dior, Gucci, YSL and Charlotte Tilbury and more.
The first phase of the airport’s Terminal 2 opened in 2021 and features local brands like fast-food restaurant Archies, pizza favourites San Carlo, cafe chain Pot Kettle Black and brewpubs by Joseph Holt and Se7en Brothers – as well as a range of airport favourites like Pret A Manger, M&S Food and Starbucks.
The second phase of the project will be finished by the summer of 2025.
Chris Woodroofe – Managing Director, Manchester Airport said:
“We are really proud to connect the North to the world – and now through our brand new Terminal 2 we’re able to do that in a setting that rivals any airport in any major capital city.
“The new shops, bars and restaurants we’re adding in the second phase of the development of Terminal 2 will really elevate the experience and help people feel like they’re starting their holidays at the airport.
“Whatever your budget and preferences, you’ll be able to find something to your tastes in Terminal 2.
“Not only that, you’ll also be able to enjoy modern, world-class facilities and one of Europe’s most extensive route networks – so wherever you’re travelling, you’ll be able to start your trip in style.”
