That pre-flight pint is almost the stuff of legend. For some, it wouldn't be a holiday if you weren't to race through security to enjoy a couple of well deserved drinks after finally putting on your out-of-office.
But many airport bars are hit and miss. Obviously you're unlikely to find the city's best pub hidden away in an airport departure lounge.
They're often overpriced and underwhelming - should we expect anything more? Probably not.