Introduction
Newcastle airport is the 11th busiest airport in the UK. It is situated in a village by the name woolsington, which is located in the city of Newcastle, England. Newcastle airport was opened in 1935 and after the world War; there was a tremendous growth in traffic for this airport. In the year 2004, a new departure terminal was also opened. This new terminal comprises of large shopping areas, cafe and new waiting areas. This airport also boasts of being the first airport in the UK to start using your self-service kiosk. Newcastle airport is also well connected by means of airport Metro and by road service.
History
Newcastle airport also offers a wide range of restaurants and shops for food and drinks. There are 10 restaurants inside the Newcastle airport of which three, are available to everyone. Other seven restaurants are available only to travelling passengers after the security check. Of the three restaurants open for everyone one of the best is the Greggs.
Greggs is located in the main hall near to the international arrival terminal. This shop is a favorite for busy passengers on the go. They provide tasty sandwiches, and fresh baked food items and savories. The muffins served here is quite popular. Their iced buns are also a favorite. All the food available in this shop is baked fresh every day. The shop is open 24 hours a day.
Features
For the travelling passengers after the security check the following four restaurants are rated the best.
Burger King
Burger King does not need any introduction. The Newcastle airports Burger King Outlet lives up to the standard offered in any other Burger King. They serve their tasty flame grilled burgers quickly and efficiently. There is hardly any queue in front of the Burger King, thanks to their quick service. They also run special offers throughout the year, which gives another reason to try it. They are not open 24 hours but will close after 2100 and reopen by 0600.
Caffe Ritazza
This is Newcastle airports best place to get coffee. They serve very authentic Italian blend and have over 60 years of experience in serving the best coffee. The ambience of the shop is very soothing and a perfect place to unwind after a busy flight. Other than coffee they also serve snacks along with it. They open quite early in the morning at around four o'clock and close by six o'clock in the evening.
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The Wine & Deli Bar
This exciting new bar is located in the departure lounge of the Newcastle airport. They have one of the finest wines and one of the tastiest menus for treating yourself with a good breakfast. This bar periodically runs special offers, so don't forget to ask for the offer of the day.
Upper crust
They serve are one of the best sandwiches in the Newcastle airport. This restaurant is located in the departure area of the Newcastle airport and offers very freshly baked food items. Their sandwiches are famous for its taste and they also have the low fat and no added sugar variety.
