F&B Interior Design | Greater Group
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Vantage Bar

New Zealand

Raising the Bar High in Travel F&B Design

The Vantage Bar at Auckland International Airport by Emirates Leisure Retail is an award-winning, two-storey venue recognised for its modern sports bar design and panoramic runway views. greater group managed the design, 3D rendering and procurement, creating a vibrant space defined by natural light, blue-green hues and contemporary furnishings. Incorporating New Zealand cultural elements such as koru and fern motifs, the bar features a mezzanine level, spiral staircase and immersive six-metre-high screens.

IndustryHospitality
Project ExecutionNew Zealand
Project ScopeDesign & Procurement
F&B Interior Design | Greater Group
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01 - Project Brief

An Airport Bar As A Destination Before Departure

A contemporary take on the traditional sports bar was required for a prime runway-view site in the International Terminal. The brief called for a connected two-level layout with a mezzanine and stairs, broad appeal for international travellers, and strong New Zealand identity cues. Large feature screens, clear circulation, and planning that manages queues without disrupting concourse flow were essential.

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02 - Our Approach

Multi-storey and Zoning

A two-level planning solution was developed, with the mezzanine and stairs used to expand seating while keeping views to the airstrip open. Fixing details were engineered to reduce floor obstruction and protect sightlines in the high-volume space. Zoning was arranged to separate dining, bar service, and screen-focused viewing, supporting efficient queuing and smoother fit-out delivery.

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03 - Project Outcome

Runway-facing Destination Bar

The result strengthens Auckland Airport’s refreshed F&B offer with increased seating capacity supporting peak periods, while large-format screens support entertainment and dwell time. The project was recognised with a Silver Melbourne Design Award in 2020, celebrating its 450 sqm two-level design featuring a mezzanine, sculptural curved staircase and a dramatic 6-metre-high LED screen.

"Vantage bar is our third and final site at Auckland airport, and the most challenging. Polly and the team were great to deal with and worked through the complexities of the project with professionalism and logical smart solutions, we would not hesitate to use them again in the future. The finished result exceeded our expectations and created a dramatic wow factor to the food court offerings. The design integrated the digital elements into the floor plan providing a fantastic customer experience."

Simon Carousa General Manager Airport Operations, Emirates Leisure Retail