UK. Fever-Tree opened a premium bar in the revamped Manchester Airport Terminal 2 yesterday (15 January). It is the drinks mixers specialist’s second such concept, following a debut at Edinburgh Airport in 2022.
Positioned within the departure lounge, the Fever-Tree Bar has a drinks-led offer and is designed as a premium, nature-inspired space aligned with the brand’s sourcing ethos.
A signature Fever-Tree tree installation features an 11-metre canopy extending above the bar. It echoes the botanical origins of the brand’s ingredients while complementing Terminal 2’s contemporary architecture.
The drinks choice centres on Fever-Tree’s range of premium mixers paired with a curated selection of local and international spirits.
The menu focuses on long mixed drinks, including Gin & Tonics, Highballs, Mules, Spritzes and Palomas, supported by a concise range of seasonal small plates aimed at pre-flight consumption.
The bar officially opened with a ceremony led by Fever-Tree Co-Founder and CEO Tim Warrillow alongside Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe.
The launch comes as Manchester Airport approaches completion of its £1.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) transformation programme, with the majority of its more than 50 airline partners now operating from the expanded Terminal 2.
Fever-Tree CEO and Co-Founder Tim Warrillow said: “This is an incredibly exciting moment for airport travel, and Manchester Airport’s new Terminal 2 is setting a new benchmark for the passenger experience.
“After the fantastic reception to our first airport bar at Edinburgh Airport, we are delighted to bring Fever-Tree to Manchester and to be part of the transformed T2 offering.
“We look forward to welcoming passengers to enjoy perfectly mixed long drinks in a space inspired by the natural world behind our mixers.”
Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe commented: “Here at Manchester Airport we’re proud to connect the North to the world, with the greatest route network of any UK airport outside London.
“We’ve invested £1.3 billion in our brand-new, award-winning Terminal 2 so that we now have the facilities to deliver a truly world-leading airport experience.
“Fever-Tree is a fantastic addition to the departure lounge – it is a brilliantly designed space where passengers can relax in style ahead of their flights.
“It brings something new and unique to the airport and I’m sure our passengers will love it.” ✈
