£1m investment in eateries

THE Mount Charles Group has announced it is investing £1million in a major revamp of its food and beverage offering at Belfast International Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network.

The Group said the investment will include the redesign and upgrade of its Northern Quarter offer supporting the airport’s ongoing, transformation programme to enhance the overall passenger experience.

The new Northern Quarter will transform from a traditional food court model to a single high-end restaurant and bar, with a seating capacity for 180, complemented by a new coffee dock in collaboration with Bewley’s.

Mount Charles currently employs 40 people at Belfast International Airport through its Northern Quarter operation with staffing set to double to 80 with the launch of the new proposition by Spring 2026.

Mount Charles Chief Strategy Officer, Gavin Annon, said the investment reflected the strength of the company’s long partnership with the airport, which has been built up over 20 years.

“This £1 million investment is a tangible commitment to Belfast International Airport and to the people who deliver the Northern Quarter experience every day,” he said.

“We’re investing in the physical environment – the fit-out and re-design – and in the labour and training required to deliver a premium, hospitality-led offer.

“We’re proud to be creating new, local employment opportunities in the Northern Quarter while supporting local contractors and suppliers who are helping to deliver this transformative upgrade for passengers.”

Kate Sherry, Belfast International Airport, Chief Commercial Officer said, “Mount Charles has been a trusted partner for two decades and this investment in the Northern Quarter forms an integral part of our £100m airport transformation programme.

“The new offering will deliver an enhanced, higher-quality food and beverage experience for travellers, while creating valuable local employment.”

The new Northern Quarter is due to re-open in Spring 2026.