UK. The UK division of SSP Group has opened a new bar and dine-in restaurant, Bar 11, at Newcastle International Airport’s new £14 million departure lounge.
SSP worked closely with Geordie artist John Coatsworth, whose artwork is the backdrop to the menu, to create what it called “a retro-chic setting where guests can relax in comfy armchairs, surrounded by artifacts and décor that celebrates the North East”.
Working with M&J Seafood, Bar 11’s menu offers a variety of fresh fish from the North East coast line, breakfast sausages from Drops Well Farm in Durham, and bacon and burger meats sourced from leading North East butchers Manners and Sons, who have reared cattle since 1913.
SSP UK and Ireland CEO Simon Smith said: “Our local knowledge has enabled us to create this unique concept which celebrates the very best of the North East. Bar 11 will no doubt make a great addition to the airport’s new departure lounge and we are delighted to continue our working relationship with Newcastle International Airport.”
The concept is the latest of six outlets SSP has recently brought to the airport. Already opened are American-style diner Flying Hippo and a bar called Cabin. In addition, The Beer House, a pub with locally brewed ales, opened in 2013.
Newcastle Airport has undergone a £14 million redevelopment |