10 Best Airport Lounges in London

Cathay Pacific Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3 is an airport lounge with separate First Class and Business Class areas. Its food offer includes Asian dishes, dim sum, noodles and à la carte dining in the First Class section, alongside drinks and other hot and cold options. Comfortable seating, power points, runway views and shower facilities support travellers between flights.

Plaza Premium Lounge provides a comfortable airport setting for relaxing before a flight, with plentiful seating, fresh food, hot drinks and a drinks bar. The lounge is clean and well maintained, with a calm atmosphere and views across the airport. It suits travellers who want to sit down, eat and take a break before departure.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is an airport lounge in London Heathrow’s Terminal 3, presented here as a restaurant-style hospitality venue with food, drinks, coffee, cocktails and desserts. It suits travellers seeking a comfortable pre-flight or layover space, with spacious seating, a hot bar and à la carte ordering reported.

Qatar Airways' lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 is a lounge bar offering a calm pre-flight setting with seating, food, wine, beer, cocktails and spirits. It suits travellers wanting to eat, drink, work or relax before boarding, with buffet and à la carte dining plus shower facilities. The lounge is described as spacious by some visitors and quieter than other terminals by one account.

Emirates Lounge is an airport lounge in Hounslow offering a spacious pre-flight setting with food, facilities and areas for relaxation. Its dining provision includes freshly cooked hot and cold dishes, pastries and a restaurant section, while direct boarding from the lounge can reduce time spent waiting at the gate. It suits travellers seeking a calmer start to a flight.

Qantas International Lounge London Heathrow is a travel lounge designed for passengers wanting a quieter place to rest before flying. The two-floor space has spacious seating, aircraft and apron views, a bar with a range of beverages, clean showers and a calm atmosphere suited to longer waits.

The British Airways Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5 is an upmarket airport lounge with a bar, à la carte dining and a broad drinks selection. It suits travellers seeking a quieter, more formal setting before a flight, with food, cocktails, wine, beer and spirits available alongside lounge seating. The room is located on an upper floor of Terminal 5.

Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium Group is a travel lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 offering a place to relax before boarding. It provides comfortable seating, refreshments and a calm atmosphere, supported by welcoming, attentive staff. The lounge suits travellers wanting a quieter pre-flight stop rather than a broad range of facilities.

United Airlines Lounge B1 is a spacious airport travel lounge at Heathrow with seating, food, a bar, showers and work areas. It suits passengers wanting a comfortable place to rest, refresh or work before a flight. The lounge includes six shower suites with 20-minute slots, sheltered desks and plentiful charging sockets.

SilverKris Lounge is an airport lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2 with a full bar, buffet dining, plush seating and workstations. It suits passengers wanting a calm place to eat, drink, relax or work before flying. Facilities include charging points, showers and a selection of hot dishes, salads, cheeses, sweets and drinks, including barista-made coffee and premium spirits.