Alembic Mediterranean tapas restaurant at Bristol Airport
Dishes include Padron peppers, focaccia, Gambas al Ajillo, and Spanish meatballs, with a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
Kate Gwyther, head of retail at Bristol Airport, said: "We're really pleased to be able to add this premium experience for customers to enjoy in stylish and relaxing surroundings.
"It's also great to be able to offer a completely different dining option whether it's brunch, lunch, or dinner, alongside some great South West drinks brands, which will also be available for customers to purchase from the World Duty Free store if they've tried something they like."
The restaurant will offer Tapas-style food (Image: Bristol Airport)
The restaurant aims to support regional producers and offers a selection of locally sourced drinks, including cocktails made with South West rum, gin, and whisky, as well as coffee from a regional supplier.
For those flying out early, the breakfast menu features scrambled eggs on sourdough, bacon croissant rolls, Greek yoghurt, and Mediterranean options such as avocado on focaccia and shakshuka.
Beth Brewster, senior coordinating director for Avolta F&B & Essentials, said: "This is our first opening at Bristol Airport, so a very proud moment for us.
"We are also delighted to be introducing Alembic, as this is our second opening of this exciting new restaurant concept this year.
"It showcases what we do brilliantly – creating delicious dishes using the best produce and complementing them with some locally sourced spirits and coffee.
"We're confident that travellers visiting Bristol Airport are going to love Alembic's Mediterranean vibe, delicious food, and great customer service."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Full list of Europe hotspots that don't want Brit tourists to visit this summer
Major protests erupted across Southern Europe this weekend as angry locals took to the streets to demand change. Here is a guide to the hotspots affected by tourism protests this summer. Locals in some of Europe's hottest hotspots have had enough. It seems that the decades-long love affair between sun-hungry Brits and parts of the Continent that can deliver heat, sea, and cheap beer may be coming to an end. Major protests have been erupting across Europe in recent weeks and months, with disgruntled locals taking to the streets and letting the world know that they've had enough. In popular holiday destinations, campaigners, exasperated by escalating house prices, low wages and overcrowded public squares, have targeted tourists with water pistols and chanted for change. These protests were part of a coordinated effort by groups across several countries, united in their dissatisfaction with the current tourism model and now demanding change. While the UK isn't the only country contributing to the problem, as big holidaymakers, Brits are a big part of it. Around 18 million Brits visited Spain in 2023, as well as nine million to France, five million to Italy and four million to Greece. Spain: Barcelona, Majorca and the Canary Islands Spain is at the epicentre of the anti-tourism protests in Europe, and has been for several years. As the European country that welcomes the most holidaymakers each year, it's easy to see why. For years, Spain has attracted tens of millions of tourists, eager to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, sunshine and affordable cost of living. However, as daily expenses and accommodation costs have risen for Spaniards, an increasing number have concluded that tourism isn't benefiting them. Spain welcomed a record 84 million international visitors in 2024, compared to 83 million in 2019. Major protests have erupted across several popular Spanish holiday destinations in recent weeks, with demonstrators armed with water pistols targeting tourists in Barcelona and Majorca. While the unsuspecting holidaymakers found themselves at the receiving end of watery antics, the protesters' main beef is with local and national authorities who they believe haven't properly regulated tourism. They also take issue with big property firms like Airbnb, which they accuse of driving up rents. The Canary Islands have also been a major flashpoint for overtourism protests, due in part to the high price of housing on the islands, which some locals blame on its growing popularity as a holiday spot. "The goal is not tourism quality, but that more and more tourists come,' Sirlene Alonso, who lives in Gran Canaria, told Reuters. "The number of tourists and people who come to live here is crushing us." Italy: Venice and the Amalfi Coast Venice is struggling with overtourism, leading to residents selling their homes and being replaced by holiday lets. "We've been emphasising for a couple of years now that there are more tourist beds than registered residents," Remi Wacogne from civic housing watchdog Ocio bemoaned. "Tourism is physically and practically taking over homes." In an act of protest in Venice, a group unfurled a banner opposing new hotel developments amidst two recently completed buildings, one of which activists claim was the home of the last standing resident in its historic central area. The nuptials of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos have also stirred discontent among those fighting the flood of tourists. Another area that has been struggling with its popularity is the Amalfi Coast. The Mirror's Sophie Law recently visited there. "Though it was only early June, the port, beach and narrow streets of Positano were already packed with day-trippers who had arrived on various boats, trains and buses," she wrote. "At times, particularly near the port, movement became difficult without bumping into other visitors. The smell of engine oil and exhaust fumes filled the air, while the noise of crowds made the experience anything but relaxing. It's undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns I've ever seen. But the sheer number of tourists (myself included) has ruined the magic." Portugal: Lisbon Lisbon's residents have long struggled with the impact of high tourism levels and the impact of wealthy digital nomads who some claim have helped to push up rents. Last month protesters from Assembleia da Graça - Parar o Hotel no Quartel and Movimento Referendo pela Habitação hit the streets to rally "against touristification". "We join the international call from the SET network - Southern Europe against Touristification to demonstrate against the policy of tourist monoculture that is stealing our city and to demand a Lisbon for those who live and work here", they announced on social media. During the protest, which started at the Church of Santo António and concluded at the Quartel da Graça, participants carried out the "procession of the evicted Santo António" to highlight that "in the current state of the city not even the saints are spared from touristification". Residents in Lisbon have felt the financial pinch as average rents in the city soared, doubling between 2015 and 2023, a situation partly attributed to an influx of digital nomads. As per Nomad List data from 2020, there were around 16,000 digital nomads living in the Portuguese capital, benefiting from substantial tax concessions and needing to earn at least €2,800 (£2,319) each month to qualify for a special visa. Greece: Athens and Santorini In 2024, Greece made headlines by welcoming an unprecedented 40.7 million international tourists, marking a windfall year with €21.6 billion earned from tourism revenue, according to Statista. One of the worst impact places is the capital. Athens has had its walls smeared with anti-tourist graffiti, including harsh messages such as 'tourists go home' and a grim warning labelling it 'the cemetery of Europe'. Locals have continually voiced frustrations regarding droves of tourists bunging up streets and increasing noise pollution while implicating the proliferation of Airbnb and similar holiday rentals in driving up property prices. Spirited demonstrations erupted last year with protestors on the street voicing their discontent and declaring, "They are taking our houses while they live in the Maldives". Another part of the country that has been hit hard by overtourism is Santorini, a pretty island that has become overwhelmed by tourists. During peak season, crowds of up to 17,000 cruise ship passengers descend daily on the island, flocking to Fira and Oia, renowned for its stunning sunsets. "I recently endured the unfortunate experience of joining the two million tourists who flock to the island annually. My partner and I spent 36 hours there, concluding an otherwise splendid nine-day Greek odyssey that had delighted us in Athens and Naxos – both exceptional locations," James Walker wrote following a recent trip to the island which he called a "resounding disaster". "Within mere minutes of our arrival, we encountered telltale signs of the worst tourist traps: an out-of-place Indian restaurant in the Mediterranean, a shop touting "100% legal cannabis", and a dodgy sex store." The UK: The Cotswolds Parts of the Cotswolds have been struggling with overwhelming crowds of tourists, but now locals in one particular village are fighting back. Bibury is known as one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds region. However, it has suffered from tourists flocking to the area in recent years, with some tourists even being spotted getting up close to residents' houses in a bid to snap the ideal picture. As a result, the people living in the Gloucestershire village once described by 19th-century writer William Morris as the 'most beautiful village in England' are now calling for action. Residents have formed a working group that includes councillors and police, while Gloucestershire County Council has announced plans to tackle overtourism in the village. In the long term, coaches could be banned from stopping and parking in the village.
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Brits warned follow Spain document rules or face £5,900 fine
The UK government is urging Brits planning trips to Spain to ensure they have a copy of this document to hand, or they could face a large fine British holidaymakers plotting a Spanish holiday could face massive fines of up to €6,900 (£5,900) if caught without the proper paperwork in a post-Brexit travel clampdown. Spain's Ministry of the Interior alongside the Ministry of Health have laid down the law with a new regulation that Brit tourists heading for some sunshine need to know. UK travellers to Spain now need to provide evidence of comprehensive travel insurance upon arrival. And a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), will not be enough to cover your stay. Private health insurance, complete with full coverage, will now be required for all holidaymakers. According to Travel and Tour World, it's mandatory for British visitors to offer up proof of health insurance which covers emergencies, hospital stays, and repatriation, and your policy should not have hefty excesses or exclude existing health conditions. Spanish Health Minister Carolina Darias said: "The health of our visitors is a priority. We are committed to ensuring that all travellers, including British nationals, have the necessary coverage to protect themselves and the local healthcare system." If tourists arrive without the right health insurance , they could even find themselves turned away at Spanish borders. Worse still, those on holiday without insurance may get hit with fines climbing up to £5,900, reports Bristol Live. The UK government has stepped in with key advice for holidaymakers, emphasising the importance of obtaining proper travel insurance before jetting off to Spain, and recommending that travellers carry evidence of their coverage. READ MORE: 'I started one habit to avoid drinking too much and it cost me my teeth' In a statement issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), they advised: "If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency." They also pressed on the significance of getting travel insurance before departure, saying: "If you travel internationally you should buy appropriate travel insurance before you go, covering you for existing physical or mental health conditions (including those currently under investigation) and any activities you will be doing whilst you are away." Official guidance concludes: "If you do not have appropriate insurance before you travel, you could be liable for emergency expenses, including medical treatment, which may cost thousands of pounds." The change comes among a raft of amendments to rules for Brits visiting Spain, with UK tourists urged to check documents such as their passport before they jet off. Spain has also created a new national register for tourist accommodation in a bid to cut down on unlicensed short-term rentals.
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Amazon reduces 'impressive' Blink doorbell that's 'easy to set up' to £40
Amazon has slashed the price of the Blink Video Doorbell and Blink Mini 2 bundle ahead of its Prime Day 2025 sale. Ahead of its Prime Day sale, Amazon has cut the price of a popular wireless doorbell. The massive sale, which will offer shoppers the chance to grab thousands of deals this month, is set to kick off on Tuesday, July 8, and will continue until Friday, July 11. In anticipation of this, Amazon has reduced the price of the Blink Video Doorbell and Blink Mini 2 plug-in smart security camera from £79.98 to just £39.99. The Blink Outdoor is a is a battery-powered HD security camera that operates without wires and allows users to 'answer your door, no matter where you are." According to Amazon, the device boasts a long-lasting battery life, customised alerts, privacy settings and more. The product description further states: "Designed for every home — connect to your doorbell wiring to sound existing in-home chime. Alternatively, get alerts on your smartphone, or use Blink Mini 2 as an indoor plug-in chime, without wiring. "Set it up yourself within minutes, with the two included AA lithium batteries, and then connect to Wi-Fi using the app. The newly designed internal battery seal provides IP54 weather resistance rating." The discounted bundle also includes the Blink Mini 2, a second-generation plug-in smart security camera that "helps you stay connected to what's happening in your home, right from your smartphone." The camera offers 1080p HD live view, night view in colour with a built-in spotlight, a wider field of view, and two-way audio. Alternatively, B&Q stocks the Yale Doorbell White Hybrid Video doorbell for £98, while Argos has the TP-Link Tapo D210 2K Video Doorbell Battery (chime included) for £44.99. Ring also offers the Battery Video Doorbell for £99.99. The Blink bundle has an overall rating of 4 stars online, with many shoppers praising the easy set-up and camera quality. One person said: "Works extremely well. This is a great option as a first door bell camera. You can set it to lower motion activity. Talk to visitors, when your not home. "Great for ignoring undesirable people at the door. Older people may need help, setting it up. Connects to Wi-Fi easily. It stores captures without SD card but best to get 1. Clear vision at night. Well worth the money." A second wrote: "Easy to set up. Good price compared to others works as it should easy to set up very happy with it." A third added: "Excellent quality video with Blink Doorbell Camera - 5 stars. I recently installed the Blink Doorbell Camera, and I am thrilled with its outstanding video quality and overall performance. "This device has become an invaluable addition to my home security system, providing a reliable and crystal-clear view of any activity at my front door." However, some shoppers found issues with the Blink Doorbell Camera bundle. One person said: "Bought a few of these on good recommendations but soon fell out of love with them. Very easy to set up but just would not respond fast enough. "I was getting a knock on the door which I answered then a notification on my phone from Blink 5 - 10 minutes afterwards. A more in depth search found this a common problem and after getting fed up having to reset the doorbell switched to Eufy and instant response to a caller now." A second wrote: "I've only had this six months and pictures blured and camera running to fast, but they don't offer replacement just product support which is rubbish." Despite this, many continued to praise the product. One shopper said: "Very happy with this product, an addition to my outdoor camera system." Another added: " Easy installation. Just installed it. This was quite easy to set up and install. I also bought an angle bracket to ensure it covers my path which is at an angle. Connected it to Alexa also quite easy. Nice picture."
