Looking for somewhere to enjoy a meal before you fly from Gatwick Airport? Here’s our full guide to restaurants in the North and South Terminals.
If you’re looking to make your trip through Gatwick Airport easier, check out our full list of restaurants available in both terminals.
Restaurants and Cafes at Gatwick Airport
Plan your trip from Gatwick Airport with our guide to restaurants and cafes before and after security at both North and South Terminals.
North Terminal
| Restaurant | Opening Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Caviar House & Prunier | 05:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Comptoir Libanais | 05:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Costa | 24 Hours | Before Security / Arrivals |
| EAT. | 04:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Jamie’s Bakery | 04:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Jamie’s Coffee Lounge | 24 Hours | Before Security |
| Jamie’s Italian | 04:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Pret A Manger | 24 Hours | After Security |
| Shake-a-hula | 04:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Starbucks | 24 Hours | After Security |
| The Nicholas Culpeper | 24 Hours | Before Security |
| The Red Lion | 04:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Union Jacks Bar | 04:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Wagamama | 05:00-21:00 | After Security |
| Yo! Sushi | 06:00-21:00 | After Security |
Gluten-Free Dining at Gatwick: Full List Here
South Terminal
Restaurant Opening Times Location Caffe Nero 24 Hours Before Security Caviar House & Prunier 04:30-21:00 After Security Costa Up to 24 Hours After Security / Arrivals GAIL’s Bakery 03:00–21:00 Before security, landside Giraffe 05:00-21:00 Before Security Grain Store 04:00-21:00 After Security Jamie’s Diner 04:00-21:00 After Security Joe’s Coffee House 05:00-21:00 Before Security Nando’s 04:00-21:00 After Security Pret A Manger 24 Hours After Security Starbucks 24 Hours After Security The Beehive 04:00-23:00 Before Security The Flying Horse 04:00-21:00 After Security The London Bar 04:00-21:00 After Security Wagamama 03:00-22:00 After Security Wondertree 04:00-21:00 After Security
Best Breakfast Before Boarding: The Flying Horse
Location: South Terminal (after security)
Hours: 04:00–21:00
Contact: 01293 503151
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast at this welcoming pub. From porridge and bacon butties to eggs Benedict and full English classics, The Flying Horse serves up value and speed in equal measure. There’s even a dedicated kids’ breakfast menu.
Main Menu
Breakfast Menu
Kids’ Menu
Best for Dining in Style: Jamie’s Italian
Location: North Terminal (after security)
Hours: 04:00–21:00
Contact: 01293 223 027
A firm favourite with families and solo travellers alike, Jamie’s Italian blends quality with convenience. Dine on freshly made pasta, seasonal produce, and timeless Italian favourites before your flight.
Best Kid-Friendly Snacks: Shake-A-Hula
Location: North Terminal (after security)
Hours: 04:00–21:00
Contact: 01293 602048
Keep little travellers happy with more than 40 milkshake flavours, bacon rolls, hot dogs, and sweet treats like donuts and ice cream. Healthier smoothies and barista coffee keep grown-ups satisfied too.
Best for Family Dining: Nando’s
Location: South Terminal (after security)
Hours: 04:00–21:00
Contact: 01293 569776
With a view of the runway, Nando’s delivers flame-grilled favourites and a full Nandino’s kids menu. Customise your spice level and enjoy bottomless drinks and frozen yoghurt—a hit with every age group.
Main Menu
Breakfast Menu
Children’s Menu
Best for Healthy Eating: Grain Store Café & Bar
Location: South Terminal (after security)
Hours: 04:00–21:00
Contact: 01293 501328
This award-winning eatery offers a health-focused menu created by chef Bruno Loubet, using locally sourced ingredients. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, most dishes are served within 15 minutes and include kids’ options and takeaway bento boxes for in-flight dining.
Breakfast Menu
Lunch/Dinner Menu
Kids’ Menu
Disclaimer: All restaurant opening hours, locations, and menu offerings are accurate at the time of publishing. Please check with the venue or Gatwick Airport directly for the most up-to-date information before travelling.
Best for Freshly Baked Treats: GAIL’s Bakery at Gatwick South
Location: South Terminal (before security, landside)
Hours: 03:00–21:00
Contact: 01293 804736
For a comforting start to your journey, GAIL’s Bakery serves up artisan breads, buttery pastries, and wholesome seasonal dishes made fresh each day. Pair your coffee with a croissant, grab a healthy salad or sandwich for later, or stock up on treats from “The Pantry” to take on board. With same-day click & collect available, GAIL’s makes it easy to take the taste of a London bakery with you.
Breakfast Menu
Lunch/Dinner Menu
The Pantry
FAQs
Many of the eateries open between 04:00 and 05:00 and close around 21:00. Some cafes and food outlets operate 24 hours, especially before security or in arrival areas.
There are dining options both before security and after security in North and South Terminals.
Shake-A-Hula offers items like milkshakes, hot dogs, and donuts, plus a kids’ menu.
Nando’s also has a kids’ menu and treats like frozen yoghurt.
Grain Store Café & Bar in the South Terminal (after security) is highlighted as best for healthy eating. It uses locally sourced ingredients, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner – most dishes ready in ~15 minutes – and offers kids’ options as well as takeaway bento boxes.
The opening times, locations and menu offerings were accurate at the time the post was published. However, travellers are advised to check with the restaurant or Gatwick Airport directly for the most up-to-date info before they travel.
Disclaimer: All restaurant opening hours, locations, and menu offerings are accurate at the time of publishing. Please check with the venue or Gatwick Airport directly for the most up-to-date information before travelling.
A guide as to which restaurants serve ‘gluten-free’ food would be good. whilst vegetarian and vegan are lifestyle choices, gluten-free is required as part of a Coeliac Disease diagnosis and is for life; contrary to many beliefs it is not just a lifestyle choice.