UK. SSP has unveiled the Evergreen Bar & Brasserie in the Manchester Airport Terminal 2 departure lounge. Situated in the main atrium, it is the travel restaurateur’s first airside outlet in this terminal.
The 144-seat venue – which was given its name following a competition for Manchester Airport colleagues – has a feature bar and combines stylish botanical décor with a menu inspired by local produce.
The restaurant has food options for all times of the day, including breakfast and sharing boards, and features artisan products from suppliers across the North of England.
SSP UK & Ireland CEO Kari Daniels said: “We have partnered with MAG for many years, bringing some of the country’s best-loved brands to customers. We’re delighted to have opened our first bespoke airside bar in this terminal, which will bring a premium dining experience to those wanting a final taste of Manchester before departure.
“Offering bespoke outlets is an important part of our strategy, ensuring we surprise and delight our customers while also providing a new experience each time they travel.”
The Evergreen Bar & Brasserie is the latest element in the airport’s £1.3bn transformation programme, which will more than double the size of T2 when it is completed next year.
Manchester Airport Commercial Director Stephen Turner said: “We want passengers to start their holidays when they arrive at the airport so we’re always looking to make sure we offer experiences to match every taste.
“That’s why we’re delighted to open The Evergreen Bar & Brasserie. The design of the restaurant is fresh and modern, but also relaxed and comfortable, providing customers with a memorable and distinctively Northern experience thanks to the focus on regional produce.”
He added: “Terminal 2 is the centrepiece of our transformation programme and will be used by over 70% of our passengers when it is complete, so we wanted to ensure we have a broad range of options for them to grab a bite to eat before they fly.
“This new restaurant offers something different to the existing offering in Terminal 2 while also supporting suppliers from across the North, and we are sure it will be a hit with our passengers.” 
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