Organisation: London Gatwick Airport
Location: Gatwick, West Sussex, UK
Commercial Reach: Approximately 43 Million Annual Passengers
Product Requirement: Pub Operations, Bar Services & Hospitality
Available Space: Over 3,800m² Across Six Units
Submission Deadline: 10 November 2026
Opportunity Status: Tender Open
Opportunity Type: Pub Concessions, Beer Sales & Hospitality
Opportunity Overview
London Gatwick Airport is inviting pub operators, hospitality groups and experienced bar businesses to compete for six major food and beverage concessions across its North and South Terminals.
The airport has launched its largest-ever hospitality tender, offering more than 3,800 square metres of commercial space, including two dedicated pub locations.
The North Terminal opportunity includes a 1,084m² pub unit, while the South Terminal offers a separate 647m² pub space.
Four additional units are available for quick-service restaurants and fast-casual hospitality concepts.
Gatwick welcomes approximately 43 million passengers annually and connects travellers to more than 230 destinations worldwide.
The tender forms part of the airport’s wider commercial development plans as it prepares for future passenger growth.
Operators can submit proposals for individual locations or multiple units under a wider hospitality portfolio.
Potential Business Opportunities
The tender could create opportunities for breweries and hospitality businesses looking to:
- Operate a pub at a major UK international airport
- Expand into airport bar and hospitality operations
- Establish new draught and packaged beer sales channels
- Introduce independent beer brands to international travellers
- Develop airport hospitality partnerships
- Generate drinks sales through high-footfall passenger locations
- Expand existing pub and restaurant operations
- Secure long-term commercial opportunities within the UK travel sector
Breweries interested in the opportunity would need suitable hospitality operating capabilities or could explore partnerships with experienced concession operators.
Tender Requirements
London Gatwick is offering six commercial hospitality units across its two terminals.
The published opportunities include:
- North Terminal Pub: Dedicated pub concession covering 1,084m².
- South Terminal Pub: Dedicated pub concession covering 647m².
- South Terminal Unit 1: Quick-service or fast-casual hospitality space measuring 309m².
- South Terminal Unit 2: Quick-service or fast-casual hospitality space measuring 320m².
- South Terminal Unit 3: Quick-service or fast-casual hospitality space measuring 547m².
- South Terminal Unit 4: Quick-service or fast-casual hospitality space measuring 790m².
Applicants can compete for individual concessions or submit proposals covering several locations.
The airport is seeking hospitality operators capable of delivering high-quality food and beverage concepts that appeal to its international passenger base.
Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate relevant operational experience, commercial capabilities and proposed hospitality concepts.
The successful operators will be expected to contribute to the airport’s long-term commercial offering.
Gatwick is undertaking a major expansion programme, including its Northern Runway development, which is intended to support increased passenger capacity in future years.
Specific concession fees, financial requirements, contract durations and individual operating conditions should be confirmed through the full tender documentation.
How to Get Involved
Pub operators, brewery-backed hospitality businesses and other qualified companies interested in the opportunity can contact London Gatwick Airport’s commercial team.
The airport has established a formal bidding process for the six advertised hospitality units.
Interested businesses should request the relevant tender documents and confirm eligibility, financial requirements and submission arrangements before preparing their proposals.
Operators should prepare information about their business, hospitality experience, proposed concept, operational capabilities and commercial plans.
The published tender deadline is 10 November 2026 at 12pm GMT.
Applications and requests for tender documentation should be directed to the airport’s commercial team.
Email: retail@gatwickairport.com
Businesses should contact the airport directly to obtain the complete tender documents and confirm the correct submission procedure.
View Official Gatwick Airport Tender Announcement
Explore Gatwick Airport Business Opportunities
Opportunity Status: Formal pub and hospitality concession tender open, with submissions due by 12pm on 10 November 2026. Six commercial units are available, including two dedicated airport pub spaces. Interested operators should contact London Gatwick Airport to obtain the tender documents and confirm the full bidding requirements.