Gatwick's two terminals each have their own run of restaurants, bars and shops, and you can only use the ones in the terminal you fly from. Most of the choice is after security, in the departure lounges, but both terminals have somewhere to eat and drink before security too. This page lists what is in the North Terminal and the South Terminal, before and after security, so you can plan where to eat and how much time to leave.
Checked against Gatwick Airport's own listings in October 2026; outlets change, so check the airport's site for opening hours.
Not sure which terminal you need, or how early to arrive? Our guide to flying from Gatwick Airport covers terminals, drop-off, arrival times and parking.
North Terminal
Before security
- Sussex House: a kitchen and bar built around local food and drink, open from early morning until late evening.
- Starbucks: coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks.
- In arrivals: Pret a Manger and M&S Simply Food, both open 24 hours.
After security: restaurants and bars
- The Red Lion: a family pub serving British food and drinks.
- BrewDog: 20 taps of craft beer, an all-day menu and a games zone.
- The Breakfast Club: all-day café dishes, opening from 03:30.
- Juniper & Co: a bar and restaurant using locally sourced ingredients.
- Sonoma: a California-inspired restaurant and bar.
- wagamama: Asian-inspired dishes to eat in or take away.
After security: quicker food and coffee
- Hot food: Shake Shack (burgers, shakes and hot dogs) and Tortilla (burritos and tacos).
- Sandwiches, salads and breakfast: Pret a Manger, open 24 hours, and Pure, for eat-in, takeaway or something to carry on board. Tossed, for salads, wraps and bowls, is also listed for the North Terminal.
- Coffee and sweet things: Black Sheep Coffee, Starbucks and Krispy Kreme.
After security: shops only in the North Terminal
- Luxury and fashion: Harrods, Collection (designer accessories), Oakley, Ray-Ban and White Stuff.
- Beauty: Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone London and Sknfed.
- Food gifts: Venchi chocolate and gelato, and Whittard of Chelsea tea and coffee.
- Pharmacy: Well Pharmacy, inside WHSmith, for travel health needs.
The North Terminal also has the shops listed under both terminals below.
South Terminal
Before security
- The Beehive: a Wetherspoon pub overlooking the arrivals hall.
- Giraffe: a sit-down restaurant with dishes from around the world.
- Coffee: Caffe Nero and Black Sheep Coffee, both open 24 hours.
- In arrivals: Greggs, Pret a Manger and M&S Simply Food, all open 24 hours.
After security: restaurants and bars
- The Flying Horse: a family pub with British food, open from 03:00.
- Big Smoke: beers, cocktails and an all-day menu, open from 03:00.
- Fever-Tree: a bar and kitchen serving breakfast and an all-day menu.
- Wondertree: world food, Fairtrade coffee and independent wines, with a view of the airfield.
- South Downs Bar: English wines, cocktails, pastries and sandwiches.
- Sit-down chains: Nando's, PizzaExpress and wagamama.
After security: quicker food and coffee
- Hot food and bowls: itsu, for Asian-inspired dishes.
- Bakery and sandwiches: GAIL's, open from 03:00, and Pret a Manger, open 24 hours.
- Coffee and juice: Starbucks and Joe & The Juice.
After security: shops only in the South Terminal
- World of Whiskies, for rare and premium whiskies.
- PANDORA for jewellery, and Rituals for body and home gifts.
The South Terminal also has the shops listed under both terminals below. Reiss is listed for the South Terminal but shown as temporarily closed.
Shops in both terminals
Before security
- Boots and WHSmith, which have branches both before and after security.
- Excess Baggage Company, for suitcases, bag wrapping and luggage storage.
- Change Group, for currency, with bureaux before security open 24 hours.
After security
- Duty free: World Duty Free, for beauty, wines, spirits, confectionery and toys.
- Fashion and accessories: Accessorize, BOSS, Dune London, Havaianas, JD Sports, Monsoon, Reiss, Sunglass Hut and Superdry.
- Essentials and tech: Boots, WHSmith and InMotion for headphones, chargers and electronics.
- Gifts and toys: Discover London for British gifts and souvenirs, and LEGO.
- Currency: Change Group.
Tips for eating and shopping at Gatwick
- Evening flight? Check closing times. Most shops after security close at 19:00, and many restaurants at around 20:00. A few stay open until the last flight: The Red Lion, The Breakfast Club and Juniper & Co in the North Terminal, and The Flying Horse, Big Smoke and GAIL's in the South Terminal. World Duty Free in both terminals also stays open until the last flight.
- Early flight? Shops after security open at 04:00 in the North Terminal and 05:00 in the South Terminal. Most restaurants open at 04:00, and some at 03:00 or 03:30.
- Reserve duty free ahead. World Duty Free's Reserve & Collect service lets you choose items online and collect them at the airport, and Gatwick advertises 10% off when you order in advance.
- Want somewhere quieter? A lounge includes food and drink in the entry price, and each terminal has its own. See Gatwick Airport lounges.
Still planning the journey? Our directions to Gatwick Airport cover the roads, trains, buses and coaches, and you can compare parking for your dates on our Gatwick Airport parking page.
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