SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new premium restaurant bar concept, called Sip & Stone at Belfast International Airport.
The new bar features a menu that has a focus on local dishes, recipes and ingredients and will offer steaks, burgers, sausages and bacon, all of which will be locally sourced.
The bar serves international beers, on draft and in bottles, as well as boasting a modern international and eclectic wine list. It also offers a range of premium spirits.
An in-house bakery serves a variety of freshly baked cakes and muffins, along with grab and go sandwiches, and freshly ground barista coffee.
Drawing inspiration from Northern Ireland’s Giants Causeway, Sip & Stone highlights the history and heritage of the local area. The modern, contemporary and natural design of the new restaurant creates the perfect “sit back and relax” environment for passengers as they begin their journey at Belfast International Airport, and will be open all day from breakfast to the last flight.
Simon Smith, CEO of SSP UK and Ireland, said, “SSP has innovated this space from a traditional food village, to a modern concept, with an environment that is in tune with the needs of the aspirational customer. In the development, we’ve worked closely with the airport to underscore Belfast’s culture and culinary traditions.”
Graham Keddie, managing director at Belfast International Airport, said, “Belfast International Airport is in an exciting phase of growth with over six million passengers expected to travel through the airport in 2018.
'It is essential to provide facilities that meet the growing needs of our leisure and business customers and we are pleased that SSP has invested in these new facilities. I’m sure passengers will enjoy sampling some iconic culinary delights that will be on offer at Sip & Stone.'