Manchester Airport’s top restaurants!
Dine like a pro before you fly: Your guide to Manchester Airport’s best eats
Planning a trip from Manchester Airport? Skip the airport food fatigue! We’ve scoured the terminals to bring you our curated list of top-notch restaurants and cafes, ensuring a delicious pre-flight experience. So, grab your boarding pass and get ready to tantalize your taste buds:
Fuel Up for Adventure:
Terminal 1: Craving comfort food? The Grain Loft serves hearty pub classics and juicy burgers. For a quick and tasty bite, Pot Kettle Black offers fresh pastries and delicious coffee.
Terminal 2: Get a taste of Italy at Trattoria Milano, or indulge in global flavors at Giraffe. Need a quick bite? Bar MCR offers a satisfying breakfast menu.
Terminal 3: Sip on locally brewed craft beers at The Bridgewater Exchange, the UK’s first airside microbrewery. For pizza perfection, PizzaLuxe is your go-to.
Beyond the Usual:
Manchester Airport boasts more than just chain restaurants. Discover hidden gems like:
Warpchic Manchester Airport: Savor gourmet wraps and salads made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The Romper: Enjoy vibrant gastropub fare with a focus on local sourcing and sustainability.
Sampans Oriental Restaurant: Embark on a culinary journey with delectable Asian dishes.
Restaurants and cafes at Manchester Airport
Plan your trip from Manchester Airport with our guide to restaurants and cafes in each terminal.
| Restaurant | Terminal | Before/after security |
| Bar MCR | 1 | After security |
| Brodericks | 2 | After security |
| Burger King | 1&2 | After security |
| Cabin | 2 | After security |
| Caffe Nero | 3 | Before security |
| Caffe Nero | 2 | Arrivals/before security |
| Cafe Balzer | 1 | After security |
| Cafe Ritazza | 2 | After security |
| Costa | 3 | After security |
| Delice De France | 3 | Arrivals |
| Frankie & Benny’s | 2 | After security |
| Giraffe | 1 | After security |
| Greggs | 1&2 | Arrivals |
| Joes Kitchen & Coffee House | 1 | Arrivals |
| KFC | 3 | After security |
| Mi Casa | 1 | After security |
| The Pasty Shop | 1 | After security |
| Pork and Pickle | 3 | After security |
| Pret | 1 | After security |
| Spar | 1,2&3 | Arrivals |
| Spinning Jenny | 2 | After security |
| Starbucks | 1 | After security |
| The Grain Loft | 1 | After security |
| The Lion and Antelope | 3 | After security |
| Trattoria Milona | 3 | After security |
| Upper Crust | 1,2 & 3 | After security |
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Best for big breakfasts: Bar MCR
Location:Terminal 1
Opening hours: From first flight until last flight of the day.
If you’re flying out in the early hours, get yourself to Bar MCR where you can enjoy the biggest brekkie at the airport. Their extensive menu offers everything from a great value Full English to a quick and tasty Breakfast Bap; they also have a wide selection of fresh pastries and healthy breakfast alternatives like wholesome porridge and fruity granola. Their coffee is all freshly brewed and Italian, but if you’re looking to kick-start you holiday, treat yourself to a fiery Bloody Mary or relax with a refreshing Mimosa!
Best for family favourites: Frankie & Benny’s
Location: Terminal 2
Opening hours: From first flight until last flight of the day.
Get the party started while you feed the family at Frankie and Benny’s! This lively Italian-American style diner serves a menu packed with fabulous favourites; stacked burgers; perfect pizza and pasta, all day breakfasts and a huge range of delicious desserts that will satisfy even the biggest appetite. There’s a fantastic menu especially for the children who will love the fun-filled atmosphere of this place; it’s enough to get your whole family in the holiday spirit!
Best for global grub: Giraffe
Location: Terminal 1
Opening hours: From first flight until last flight of the day.
For a delicious taste of the world in a vibrant setting, make your way to Giraffe. This funky fusion restaurant is guaranteed to make you smile; offerings include huge plates of spicy nachos, delicious Asian style noodles and a great selection of fresh salads for the more saintly traveller. There’s a special kids menu that will keep even the fussiest of children quiet, and a divine dessert selection that includes Belgian Waffles smothered in ice cream and butterscotch sauce, yum!
Best for laid-back lunches: Trattoria Milano
Location:Terminal 3
Opening hours: From first flight until last flight of the day.
This Italian gem found in Terminal 3, is the perfect spot to while away some time before your flight. Their huge menu is packed with all kinds of Italian classics like Spaghetti Bolognaise, Lasagne, freshly toasted panini and made to order stone baked pizzas. Finish your feast with a rich and creamy Tiramisu from the dessert menu and you will be in heaven! If your time is short, choose from the Pronto menu which promises to deliver your dinner in less than 15 minutes.
Best for fuss-free fare: The Grain Loft
Location: Terminal 1
Opening hours: From first flight until last flight of the day.
If you’re looking for an easy going eatery, then check out The Grain Loft in Terminal 1. Here you can hook up you iPod to listen to you own tunes while munching on a tasty burger in one of their cool Sound Booths. Their wide selection of local Ales are a must-try alongside the classic pub style menu; highlights include their delicious sharing plates and the curious-sounding Beer Can Chicken. There’s a special menu for the little ones, which includes an entertaining activity pack that will keep them busy for hours!
Explore Gluten-free Options at Manchester Airport Restaurants and Café
Nutritional awareness may be on the rise in restaurants, shops and schools across the UK but, when you are travelling and have particular dietary requirements, it is helpful to know what you can expect when you get to the airport.
And finally…
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