The Ballymena shopping centre will see the brand-new store open its doors next month and will be one of the first in Northern Ireland to feature their new modern design.

Costa Coffee will be based at the main mall next to M&S, The Perfume Shop, River Island and Primark’s new store, which is set to open in Autumn of this year.

The addition comes as Fairhill seeks to expand its premises ahead of a £10m redevelopment project.

A spokesperson for the coffee brand said: “Costa will bring its premium experience to customers in Fairhill, serving everything from handcrafted coffees to seasonal specials and lunchtime favourites.

“Occupying a spacious corner unit located on the main mall, Costa will be situated next to neighbouring brands M&S, River Island, The Perfume Shop and the soon to open Primark. The new store will feature Costa’s new modern shop fit and will be one of the first in Northern Ireland.”

Fairhill Shopping Centre owner Ryan Walker said: “As we deliver on our ambition to place Fairhill back on the map as a go-to regional retail destination, we are pleased to welcome Costa coffee to the scheme.

“Fairhill will experience a significant increase in footfall later this year with the opening of the new Primark store and we are delighted to add Costa to the range of established national and independent food and drink offerings in the scheme.”

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