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Belfast International Opens Flax & Soda as £100m Lounge Overhaul Advances

The launch signals SSP’s push for place-based dining built on Northern Ireland suppliers.

Overview

  • Flax & Soda, which opened Tuesday in Belfast International’s Departures Lounge, adds 280 seats and an all-day menu for departing passengers.
  • The restaurant sources meats, breads, dairy, beers and spirits from Northern Ireland producers to root the offer in local taste.
  • A commissioned Best of Belfast mural by local artist Keith Drury anchors the design as a statement of regional identity.
  • The airport’s Lagan Bar has fully reopened with a refreshed look and more space for travelers.
  • The opening sits within a £100 million upgrade led by SSP, with a 300-seat premium bar and kitchen planned later in 2026 after earlier additions such as Starbucks, Burger King and Soul & Grain.