Major airport favourite gets glow up with tasty food, premium drinks and the best plane spotting views
Less than an hour from
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Hook & Ladder at Weston Airport has been revamped
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Diners can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch while watching planes land and take off
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The Hook & Ladder restaurant makes the perfect day out for all the family
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The new look restaurant is bustling with visitors
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The newly revamped
Birthday celebrations, friend groups and aviation enthusiasts chattered over food.
The new look restaurant boasted a modern Great Gatsby look with cosy cushioned booths, chic lighting, marble flooring and a sleek bar.
As soon as my eyes were drawn to a statement clock in the body of an aeroplane, I knew this was the spot for me.
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This busy airport is a hive of activity with planes and helicopters hitting the runway as visitors indulge in tasty dishes.
The award-winning Irish family-run eatery had a selection of mouth-watering options on the brunch menu from 13.95.
From the Mother Clucker, a crispy buttermilk chicken breast, to the Biscoff French Toast, I was torn for choice.
The Ampersand Eggs with beet hummus and mashed avocado did not disappoint.
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Breakfast options include Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes, Homemade Granola and the Chicken & Waffle Stack.
While the lunch menu boasts the Fireman's Chicken Curry, Ballycotton Smoked Salmon and the Weston Club Sandwich.
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Those with a sweet tooth will love the scrumptious section of home baked cakes from their in store bakery.
Airport officials said there are great photo opportunities.
They said: 'Dublin Weston Airport is an ideal location for
'Our new
From flying clubs to air displays to
A unique charity event, Run the Runway, was held at the airport last month where participants could run or walk 3k or 5k along the iconic runway.
The National Flight Centre pilot academy, which has operated at Dublin Weston Airport since 1977, is now in the process of a full fleet renewal.
This historic airport was established by Darby Kennedy in 1931.
Over close to a century, Dublin Weston Airport has undergone many additions and enhancements, including a tarmac runway, new control tower, hangers, VOR and a terminal building.
In 2021, the airport was bought by a consortium of aviation enthusiasts.
A full modernisation of the airport security infrastructure has taken place with over €3m invested.
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The airport has numerous aircrafts landing and taking off
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A charity event was held at the airport last month
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