Glasgow Airport has one terminal, and most of its restaurants, bars and shops are after security, in the departure lounge. Before security there is a pub, coffee, a bakery and a small food shop, which is enough if you are meeting someone or want a bite before you go through. This page lists what is on each side of security so you can plan where to eat.
Checked against Glasgow Airport's own listings in October 2026; outlets change, so check the airport's site for opening hours.
For getting to the airport, drop-off, how early to arrive and parking, see our guide to flying from Glasgow Airport.
Before security
Food and drink
- The Spinning Jenny: a bar with lagers, ales, craft beers, a low-alcohol range and cocktails, plus all-day, breakfast and children's menus. Useful if you are waiting for an arrival or seeing someone off.
- Greggs: sausage rolls, bakes and coffee, open 24 hours.
- Starbucks: coffee and snacks, with a second branch after security.
Shops and services
- M&S Simply Food: on the ground floor of the main terminal, for sandwiches, snacks and drinks.
- WHSmith: newspapers, magazines, snacks and travel essentials. It has branches in both arrivals and departures.
- Celtic and Rangers Store: official shops for the two Glasgow football clubs.
- Excess Baggage Company: short and long-term baggage storage and other travel services.
- Travelex: currency exchange and collection of travel money ordered online. There is also a Travelex after security.
After security
Once you are through security there is far more choice, from sit-down restaurants to quick food you can take on the plane.
Restaurants and bars
- Bird & Signet: breakfasts and pub classics made with Scottish ingredients, local and international beers, wine and cocktails, and a children's menu. Listed as open from 03:15 until the last flight.
- The William Beardmore Bar: a traditional bar-restaurant serving light bites, full Scottish breakfasts, fish and chips, pizza, and haggis, neeps and tatties, with a menu and activities for children.
- Caledonia Bar & Restaurant: a bar with large windows looking out over the runway and the hills, serving pastries, flatbreads, sandwiches and baguettes, coffee, wine and cocktails.
- Sanfords: an American-style diner, with breakfast, main and drinks menus. Listed as open from 03:15 until the last flight.
- Primo Volo: an Italian-inspired restaurant.
- Tennent's Pier Bar: Tennent's lager and ales, wine, spirits and coffee, with views of the airfield and filled sandwiches and baguettes to take with you.
Quicker food and coffee
- Burger King and Tortilla, for burritos: both listed as open from 03:15 to 21:15.
- Pret A Manger: sandwiches, salads, toasties and coffee.
- Stack & Still: sweet and savoury pancakes, built to order or from a set menu.
- Costa Coffee and Starbucks for coffee.
Shops
- Duty free: World Duty Free, for fragrance, beauty, drinks, gifts and food.
- Essentials: Boots for medicines, toiletries and its meal deal; WHSmith and the WHSmith Bookshop for books, magazines and snacks; InMotion for headphones, chargers and other electronics.
- Fashion and accessories: Accessorize, JD Sports and Sunglass Hut.
- Beauty: Jo Malone London and Bobbi Brown, sharing a shop.
- Scottish gifts: Discover Glasgow, a souvenir shop selling locally sourced Scottish products.
- Money: Travelex, which also has a branch before security.
Tips for eating and shopping at the airport
- Eat after security. Most of the choice is in the departure lounge, so go through first if you want a proper meal, and leave time to reach your gate when it is called.
- Very early flight? Several outlets after security, including Bird & Signet and Sanfords, are listed as opening at 03:15.
- Reserve duty free ahead. World Duty Free's Reserve & Collect lets you reserve items online from 24 hours to 30 days before you fly and pay when you collect, and it advertises 10% off.
- Liquids rule. Glasgow still has the 100ml limit at security, so buy drinks for the flight after you are through.
- Want somewhere quieter? A lounge includes food and drink in the entry price. See Glasgow Airport lounges.
Getting there? Our directions to Glasgow Airport cover the roads, buses and trains, and you can compare Glasgow Airport parking for your dates.
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