Manchester Airport reveals new Wetherspoon pub to open in September

Manchester Airport has announced its first JD Wetherspoon pub will open in Terminal 2 in September, with its name and décor inspired by an iconic Mancunian location.

The pub will be named The Belle Vue, in commemoration of Manchester’s historic showground that was a focal point of social life in the city from the Victorian era up until the final event at Belle Vue stadium in 2020.

The design of the more than 300-cover pub will be inspired by Belle Vue’s history, and the sporting culture of the whole North West of England. The space will feature a clubhouse style design, with sports memorabilia adorning the walls.

The Belle Vue will become the final major food and drink venue to open its doors as part of the airport’s decade-long, £1.3 billion transformation of Terminal 2. The programme has seen the terminal more than double in size, with a blend of high street names and Northern brands taking up residence in its departure lounge.

Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said:

“We’re very excited to be able to reveal more detail about Terminal 2’s new JD Wetherspoon pub The Belle Vue, which will encapsulate the spirit and traditions of sporting entertainment in Manchester. This will be the first JD Wetherspoon pub at Manchester Airport and it is fantastic to have yet another household name taking its place among those opening units in the terminal, as part of its £1.3bn transformation.”

Richard Jackson, Retail Director at the airport, added:

“From the outset of the transformation programme, we were keen to ensure we had a varied food and drink offering in the terminal with a strong sense of place and the Belle Vue will complement the existing bars and pubs in Terminal 2, expanding the choice on offer to passengers, with something to suit all tastes and budgets. Our new Boutique Mall in Terminal 2, featuring a number of fashion’s big names, will open this summer too – so it is shaping up to be an exciting few months.”

JD Wetherspoon Chief Executive, John Hutson, said:

“We are looking forward to opening at Manchester Airport. We believe our new pub will prove popular with travellers of all ages and be an asset to the new terminal.”