All Bar One invests £2.3m in airport and station refurbishments

All Bar One is refurbishing and expanding three of its transport hub venues as part of a £2.3m investment programme, reflecting increased footfall and longer dwell times at major travel locations.

The Mitchells and Butlers-owned bar brand is upgrading sites at Birmingham Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Birmingham New Street station, with each venue receiving design-led improvements aimed at supporting all-day trading and faster customer flow.

All Bar One Birmingham Airport T2 Airside is set to reopen on 19 December following a refurbishment that includes a new main entrance, a more clearly defined dining and bar area, upgraded lighting and new timber flooring and brick wall finishes.

Work at All Bar One Edinburgh Airport 1 West is due to complete on 7 February. The project includes an extension onto the terminal concourse, adding 30 additional covers, as well as layout changes designed to improve visibility within the airport.

The most extensive changes are taking place at All Bar One Birmingham New Street station. The venue is expanding into an adjacent unit, increasing capacity by 90 covers to a total of 235. The refurbishment also includes a redesigned bar area and new customer toilets. The site is scheduled to reopen on 6 March.

Menesh Modhwadia, operations director at All Bar One, said: “These refurbishments reflect our continued investment in high-performing transport locations, where both footfall and dwell time are increasing.

“By evolving the design and flow of these sites, we’re able to trade more effectively while staying true to our core focus: serving great food and drink and creating enjoyable moments for guests, whether they’re travelling for business, leisure or simply passing through.”