M&B invests in three All Bar One transport sites

Mitchells & Butlers has announced the refurbishment and extension of three of its All Bar One transport sites.

Part of a combined £2.3m investment, All Bar One Birmingham Airport T2 Airside, All Bar One Edinburgh Airport 1 West and All Bar One Birmingham New Street Station are undergoing design-led upgrades tailored to cater for the high-footfall locations. 

The business says that each site will feature the bar brand’s trademark interiors with practical layout improvements to enhance guest flow and experience, supporting the growth of all-day trading, while offering speed and flexibility for travellers. 

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

What changes are being made?

Reopening on 19 December, Birmingham Airport T2 Airside will offer a new main entrance and a defined dining and bar area, along with upgraded lighting, timber floor and brick wall finishes.

This will be followed by the expansion of Edinburgh Airport 1 West, opening on 7 February. Work will see an extension of the site onto the concourse area, adding 30 more covers, alongside enhancements to layout to increase visibility within the terminal. 

Birmingham New Street Station will see the most extensive refurbishment, expanding into a new unit within the station with an additional 90 covers, bringing the total capacity to 235, along with a redesigned bar area and new customer toilets. Set to reopen on 6 March, the new larger unit is designed to meet increased commuter and leisure demand. 

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