Whilst we all wish we just could hop on our flight as soon as we get to the airport, we've always got to allow loads of time to get through check-in, baggage drop-off and security - as well as the inevitable waiting for our gate to appear on the information screens and for our plane to be ready.
Luckily for us, there's a nice mixture of shops, cafes and restaurants at Bristol Airport to keep us occupied before departure. As well as Duty Free, where you can pick up chocolates, alcohol and fancy perfumes for a cheaper price than on the UK high street, there's also a range of high street brands so we can buy the last-minute essentials or treat ourselves before our holiday begins!
The shops and restaurants at Bristol Airport do have different opening hours but people flying in the daytime will be greeted with lots of choice. If you're flying at night, there will be less shops and cafes available, however. Go here for hotels near Bristol Airport and here for a full list of Bristol Airport destinations.
What restaurants are at Bristol Airport?
After you've got through security, you have six options for food and drink at Bristol Airport. These are: SOHO Coffee Co, Brunel Bar & Kitchen, Starbucks, Burger King, Frankie & Benny's, and Cabin.
SOHO Coffee Co. and Starbucks sell coffee and other hot drinks and some pastries and snacks, whilst Brunel Bar & Kitchen serves lunch and dinner as well as an extensive drinks menu. Cabin is a premium bar with rooftop terrace that serves drinks and bar food, Burger King is a wallet-friendly fast food retailer and Frankie & Benny's is a popular family-friendly New York Italian restaurant.
For the latest opening hours for these eateries, and their menus, visit the restaurant page of Bristol Airport here.
What shops are at Bristol Airport?
Before you go through security at Bristol Airport, you can pick up magazines, drinks, snacks and books at WHSmith, or stock up on some tasty grub at M&S Simply Food.
And after security, there's a wider range of shops to choose from. These are: World Duty Free, JD Sports, Superdrug, claire's, Accessorize, WHSmith and The Bookshop at WHSmith. Later this year, InMotion electronics store is set to open at Bristol Airport too.
