The 'Island' Bar seems to the companion piece to the Rankin Cafe at the International airport. Sharing the same seating area and general catchment area the aptly named bar is an oval shaped chic looking little structure.
Was it an oasis of calm to soothe away the trauma of modern air travel or another overpriced booze hall serving up slop to the hen and stag posses? Well, after dining at the cafe i felt it was my duty to steady my nerves with a quick livener from the bar.
The solitary bar girl seemed a bit bemused to actually be serving someone but pleasantly listed the bottled and draft beers at my request.
A glass of white wine and a pint set me back the guts of a tenner which is steep even by airport standards but i must admit it was fun to sit drinking whilst watching people struggling round the Boots opposite stocking up on sun cream and mosquito spray.
Pros: Very handy, good service.
Cons: You wouldn't pay near this price in town. read more