EARLIER this month, Manchester Airport announced that 11 airlines would be moving to its newly refurbished Terminal 2 and now it has revealed that more than 20 new shops, restaurants and bars will be opening there too.

Passengers travelling through the airport via Terminal 2 will be able to shop at luxury retailers such as Chanel and Pandora as they wait for their flights.

Chanel will open its first standalone airport make-up and skincare boutique while Pandora will open a store and Fever-Tree will open its own bar for those looking to enjoy cocktails before jetting off.

A new market hall-style street food dining experience will also be available with international kitchens and not forgetting high street favourites such as JD Wetherspoon and Greggs.

The Great Northern Market is 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 and places to enjoy pizza, Mexican food, noodles and more.

The food hall has been created by airport food and drink specialists Airport Retail Enterprises with street food pioneer Dominic Cools-Lartigue.

The offers will rotate regularly in line with food market trends and customer demand.

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The 22 new units will be open to passengers next summer at Manchester Airport.

All passengers using Terminal 2 will be able to access its existing range of bars, restaurants and cafes.

Other stores and restaurants set to open include LEGO, WH Smith, Boots and Joe and the Juice.

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The popular Amber Alehouse by Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers will be expanded while a new 2,165sqm World Duty Free store featuring well-known brands like Christian Dior, Gucci, YSL, Charlotte Tilbury and more.

The first phase of Manchester 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 Seven Bro7hers 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.

Luxury brands like Chanel and the Fever-Tree bar will be situated in a Boutique Mall, while LEGO, Pandora and Rituals will be located on a high street style shopping strip called The Avenue which will link up with the existing departure lounge in the section of Terminal 2 that is already open.

Units will showcase the best of the North, through the design of their stores and the range of products on offer, the airport said.

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Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at 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.”

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John Butts, Director of Airport Retail Enterprise, said: “We are delighted to be such a huge part of the new Terminal 2 expansion and to be bringing a food market to Manchester Airport.

“Manchester’s food & beverage scene is world class and food market halls have played an integral role in this culture – they offer choice, convenience, speed and the buzz of communal dining at an affordable price.

“We’ve brought together a fabulous team including those behind Manchester icons Gooey and Dominic Cools-Lartigue, the founder of food markets Street Feast and Dalston Yard. We are bringing local suppliers to a fantastic open space which will include murals hand-painted by local artists.

“Airport dining has never looked better and it is our vision that Great Northern Market will rival any high street experience.”