From UK Airport News 01.12.10
Epernay, the Champagne bar with branches in Manchester and Leeds, has launched its first outlet in the travel retail sector, with a new venue at Manchester Airport. Airside in Terminal 1, the 160 cover bar mirrors the style and offer of Epernay’s city centre sites. However, as a reflection of the broader clientele base and environment of this new location, the airport branch also includes a food menu.
As with its downtown venues, the drinks list here features nearly 100 Champagnes, including a number of older vintages and rarities. There are 11 different Champagnes available by the glass. A selection of ‘speciality Champagnes’ is also available to order by the glass, changing on a seasonal basis.
In addition to a concise but carefully thought out selection of still wines, beers and spirits, the bar offers four pages dedicated to cocktails. The food menu has a distinctly rustic French feel, including oysters, cheese and meat platters, French onion soup or beef Bourguignon.
See this being a bit hit with the locals.....
. But what's this - no Boddingtons?......
Suzeman