As part of an 18-month, £20 million refurbishment project, Newcastle International Airport in the UK has collaborated with food and beverage specialist SSP to open a premium restaurant and bar, Aster & Thyme, with uninterrupted views overlooking the runway.
Featuring a botanical themed interior design, marble and brass finishes and towering floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant’s menu features local produce and an extensive drinks menu. The new concession is also expected to generate more than 20 new jobs.
Commenting on the new eatery, Dean Ward, Director of Commercial at Newcastle International Airport, said: “Aster & Thyme embodies our commitment to provide passengers with a world-class travel experience, and this stylish brasserie will be a haven for travellers to relax and enjoy the best North East produce ahead of their departure – all with fantastic views of the airfield.”
Meanwhile, Cathy Granby, Business Development Director UK & Ireland at SSP, underlined how the addition of Aster & Thyme would enhance the passenger experience at the Newcastle hub, as she added: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Newcastle travellers to our wonderful new bar and we’re certain that travellers to and from this outstanding city will really love this elegant new venue.”
