M&S

Meal-deal style sandwiches dominate here at the T1 M&S

This M&S Simply Food sits airside in Bristol T1, after security and before the main departure gates, and it runs in line with early-morning departures, typically opening before the first 06:00 flights. Think high-street M&S sandwiches, wraps and salads rather than airport specials: you’ll see the usual prawn mayo, BLT, chicken & bacon and “balanced for you” ranges in the chillers.

Prices track typical UK airport markups: expect around £4–£5 for a sandwich, £1.50–£2.50 for crisps or snacks, and £1.50–£3 for soft drinks or water. Regulars on UK forums flat-out say they buy food in town at Tesco or regular M&S beforehand because they see airside spots like this as poor value, and Trustpilot reviews calling the whole terminal “expensive” clearly include chains here.

Cold grab-and-go rules: sandwiches, pasta pots, fruit, yoghurt, and snack packs fill most of the shelves, with some multipacks of sweets for the plane or to take home. Hot food choice is minimal compared with the larger restaurants near gates, so if you want a cooked breakfast before an 08:30 departure you’re better off at one of the sit-down places nearby.

Watch out for the post-security rush banked around the 06:30–08:00 and late-afternoon wave; queues can push past 10–15 minutes and popular sandwiches disappear fast. Quick tip: if you care about value, bring a sandwich from home and use M&S mainly as backup for drinks and last-minute snacks.