If you’re AerClub or BA Club member flying to Ireland from Heathrow Terminal 2, the Aer Lingus Lounge Heathrow is likely to be your pre-flight home. Tucked away on the mezzanine beside Lufthansa and only a short stroll from the A20–A26 gates that Aer Lingus typically uses, it promises a calmer space than the busy concourse below. But how well does it actually deliver, and is it worth heading there rather than grabbing a coffee at Pret? Here’s everything you need to know before you step inside.
In this review:
- Opening Hours
- Locating the lounge and reception
- Comfort
- Food & drink
- Toilets & showers
- Wi-Fi, charging & productivity
- Extras
- BG1 Verdict
Opening Hours
The Aer Lingus Lounge Heathrow opened daily from 07:00 – 22:00, matching the flow of Dublin, Cork and Shannon departures. My visit landed in the mid-afternoon lull, and the place felt almost deserted before it slowly filled with passengers heading for the two big evening services to Dublin and Shannon.
Locating the lounge & reception
The lounge sat airside in Terminal 2, in the main building serving the A-gates. After security I turned right, passed the signage for Lufthansa, and saw the Aer Lingus entrance sitting neatly beside it. This mezzanine level housed two of Terminal 2’s lounges, while the others either lived downstairs or over at B gates. Reception felt straightforward, and my boarding pass scanned without fuss. While not well-documented, BA Silver and Gold members are able to use the lounge when flying Aer Lingus (ticketed by either BA or Aer Lingus). Paid access was also available through Aer Lingus’ Manage My Booking tool for £30.
Comfort
The design copied the Dublin lounge’s familiar mix of pastel colours, wood textures and different green shades. Large windows along one side gave the space plenty of natural light, although parts of the view sat behind shutters and metal grilles.
Seating included soft armchairs, sofas, dining tables and a few areas better suited to laptop work. A separate relaxation room sat tucked away with quieter seating and footstools – still space available during my visit.
The lounge started empty during my visit but gradually filled as the Aer Lingus evening wave approached. Even then it never felt busy in the way some Heathrow lounges do. Overall, comfortable enough for a short-stay outstation lounge.
Food & Drink
The Aer Lingus Lounge Heathrow kept everything self-serve, and the (rather minimal) buffet sat along the left side near the windows. Breakfast usually meant cereals, pastries, crackers and cheese. Later in the day the range shifted to soup, sandwiches or wraps depending on stock. During my visit soup appeared alongside crackers and crisps, which seemed a bit of a sorry spread. Fresh fruit, pretzels, nuts and packaged biscuits stayed available throughout the day.
Drinks followed the same help-yourself approach. Irish beers in the fridge, including Guinness in cans rather than on tap. That felt slightly funny when the Singapore Airlines lounge over at B gates managed to pour it properly. Red and white wine were available, as were a selection of spirits. A counter at the far end doubled as a coffee bar, and most people gravitated to the self-serve machines. Soft drinks, juices, bottled water and drip coffee were also easy to grab.
Toilets and showers
Toilets sat inside the lounge, and remained clean and well-serviced during my stay. Showers were present on paper but not always open, depending on staffing and refurbishment timings. VOYA amenities, the Irish skincare brand used by Aer Lingus since 2014, were provided in both the bathrooms and showers.
WiFi, power & productivity
The lounge Wi-Fi didn’t impress, but the main Heathrow network reached the space perfectly well. I connected to that instead and worked without any issues. Power outlets lined most of the seating edges, particularly along the windows and wall-aligned seating. Fewer sockets sat around the central dining area. A work area described as a Business Centre offered a printer and a couple of chairs, while a small meeting room sat just behind it.
Extras
The Irish feature wall was a subtle nod to the airline’s identity, linking writers, painters and other notable figures to Aer Lingus’ wider brand story.
BG1 verdict
The Aer Lingus Lounge Heathrow delivered a calm, functional spot to spend an hour or two before a flight to Ireland. It leaned heavily on natural light and soft seating rather than premium finishes, and the food didn’t go far beyond simple snacks and soup. Drinks were self-serve and practical, albeit without the fanfare some lounges offer. It’s probably not worth the £30 fee unless you’re planning to sink a lot of booze (not a great tactic before boarding!) Still, the space stayed comfortable, the staff kept things tidy, and its location beside the A-gates meant an easy stroll to the aircraft (which almost always depart from the gates directly below the lounge). Overall, a perfectly decent stop for Aer Lingus passengers, especially when you catch it during the quieter moments.
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