Belfast City Airport is to open a new Northern Irish themed restaurant, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar, in its departure lounge. Creating 30 new jobs, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar will further enhance Belfast City Airport’s food & beverage offering with the introduction of table service, which will be the first-of-its-kind for the airport.
“We are excited to bring a taste of Northern Ireland to our departure lounge, helping us to further cater to the preferences of our passengers,” said Michael Jackson, Head of Commercial, Belfast City Airport. “From traditional favourites to modern twists, the menu will incorporate locally sourced ingredients and will be themed around the iconic Samson and Goliath cranes – an instantly recognisable staple of Belfast’s landscape. This further builds on our reputation as the ‘heart of Belfast’, and our convenient location, coupled with our excellent security processing times, means that passengers will have even more time to dine and unwind at our new restaurant before they fly. With a family friendly atmosphere and elevated menu options, Samson’s Kitchen & Bar truly has something for everyone to enjoy.”
Samson’s Kitchen & Bar is a bespoke concept exclusively created by TRG Concessions in collaboration with Belfast City Airport and is scheduled to open in late September 2024.
“TRG Concessions is delighted to be partnering with Belfast City Airport on this exciting project and trading at the airport over the coming years,” said Kirsten Pottinger, Commercial Director, TRG Concessions. “After over 30 years of successfully operating quality food & beverage destinations in airports across the UK, we are excited to be adding Northern Ireland to our portfolio for the first time ever. Samson’s Kitchen & Bar is a brilliant example of how we create compelling spaces that truly bring a ‘sense of place’ to an airport terminal for passengers heading off on their journeys. We look forward to welcoming Belfast City Airport’s passengers as our guests and delighting them with our exceptional service and delicious menu very soon.”
