BrewDog has partnered with SSP Group, an operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, to bring the brand to various travel locations in the UK.

The partnership will see SSP Group operate a number of BrewDog bars at airport and railway stations in the UK to be opened over the next few years. The first outlet is scheduled to open in December at London Gatwick, which handled over 32.8 million passengers in 2022.

James Watt: BrewDog co-founder and CEO, said; This partnership with SSP will bring brilliant new craft beer experiences to thousands of travellers. It’s part of our own journey as a business. We want to make everyone as passionate about craft beer as we are.”

Kari Daniels, CEO SSP UK & Ireland said; “BrewDog is a globally renowned brand with an incredible back-story and huge potential to do well in the travel space.

“It’s a brilliant next step in our growth to help BrewDog build their brand in the UK travel market, and we’re confident that our shared values and combined expertise will pave the way for a successful partnership.

“London Gatwick, which is a truly international airport and welcomes a particularly relevant passenger demographic, is an excellent starting place for our adventure together.”

Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer, London Gatwick added; “We are delighted to be welcoming BrewDog’s first London airport bar later this year. BrewDog is a fantastic brand and one which I’m certain will be well received by London Gatwick passengers.

BrewDog’s bar footprint is expanding around the world with new bars opening in the US, India and Australia in the past few months. Earlier this year BrewDog announced a partnership with Bud China to open bars in the world’s biggest beer market.