Well-Known Brewhouse Officially Opens At Bradley International Airport

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — There is a new, sit-down restaurant at Bradley International Airport and it's been a household name on the brewhouse scene since 2019.

In partnership with the airport’s food and beverage operator SSP America, Urban Lodge Brewing Co., a craft brewery and taproom with locations in Hartford and Manchester, has opened a new location at BDL. The restaurant serves its signature beer and a family friendly food menu and is located post-TSA screening within the airport’s airside lobby.

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Urban Lodge first announced its BDL expansion in December 2025.

"The arrival of Urban Lodge adds to the growing list of new dining options that help enhance the experience for passengers at Bradley International Airport," said Michael W. Shea, the executive director and CEO of the CAA. "It also underscores our commitment to creating a sense of place inside the terminal with local, recognizable brands that reflect our state and region."

Urban Lodge occupies BDL’s largest dining space – the former location of Black Bear Saloon.

"We are thrilled to partner with SSP and bring the Urban Lodge experience to Bradley International Airport. It’s an exciting time for the airport, and we’re proud to represent local craft beer and hospitality as part of the momentum and transformation happening here," Urban Lodge owner Michael Gerrity said.

"Urban Lodge is exactly the kind of brand that makes airport dining more memorable — local, welcoming, and full of personality," said Kyle Phillips, the vice president of concepts and development for SSP America. "It’s a concept built around gathering and genuine hospitality, and we’re proud to bring that spirit to Bradley International Airport. This opening reflects what matters most in a modern concessions program: a strong sense of place, broad traveler appeal, and an experience that feels rooted in the community it serves."

In addition to Urban Lodge, more new dining concepts are scheduled to open at BDL later this year, as part of the CAA's broader strategy to upgrade the airport's dining experience with a focus on integrating local favorites and industry-leading quick service national brands.

They include, West Hartford-based Sparrow Pizza, which will feature a full-service, sit-down restaurant in the gates 1-12 concourse, and Chick-fil-A – located within the airport food court. The remainder of the dining portfolio will include national and proprietary brands, which will be announced in the months ahead, officials said.