This Bristol airport lounge guide reviews all lounges currently available to passengers at the airport.
Bristol International Airport (IATA code: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) has a single terminal. It is the ninth busiest airport in the UK. It is located some 12 km (7.5 miles) southwest of Bristol city centre.
Bristol airport is owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan but an agreement is in place to sell to Macquarie Asset Management (Australia). The airport wants to extend the single runway and significantly expand the terminal, subject to planning permission.
Bristol Airport Lounges – Quick Summary
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The access rules for each Bristol Airport lounge is explained. Lounges are marked by airline/alliance or whether entry is possible by payment, via the Priority Pass or DragonPass annual lounge access programs or directly by American Express Platinum or Centurion cards.
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Bristol Airport Lounges
Bristol Airport currently has 2 lounges available to travelers:
Escape Lounge Bristol
PAID – The Escape Lounge opened at Bristol in July 2025. Escape Lounges are run by CAVU (founded by MAG – Manchester Airport Group).
The lounge location used to be the 1903 Lounge and previously the AspirePlus lounge.
The new Escape lounge at Bristol features separate zones for dining, working and relaxing. This includes complimentary food and drinks at the self-service island buffet, an array of stylish seating, access to the Pressreader app and free WiFi.
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer good views over the Eastern apron.
Paid entrance for the new lounge is available from £36.99 by booking online in advance whilst the walk-in price is £55. Access is available from 3 hours prior to departure.
Note that Priority Pass and DragonPass holders no longer access this lounge and are directed to the Essence lounge.
After security, take the lift or stairs up to the mezzanine level and follow signs to the Escape lounge. The new lounge is located next to the Cabin Bar.
Open daily 03:30-19:30
Book via the official Escape Lounges site here
Essence by Escape Lounges at Bristol
PAIDPPDP – The Essence by Escape Lounges opened at Bristol in September 2025 and is a new lounge concept from CAVU-Escape Lounges.
The location is the former Escape Lounge which was also the Aspire lounge between 2013-2023 before CAVU took over operations.
The newly refurbished space has basic lounge seating, a buffet and bar, free WiFi and PressReader access. There are windows with internal views only.
The lounge is being used for Priority Pass and DragonPass members with pre-booking from £5 to guarantee a place.
Essence also takes walk-in passengers (subject to availability) priced at £35 for adults and £25 for children. No online booking is available for this lounge.
Access is available from 3 hours prior to departure.
The lounge is located on the mezzanine level on the right-hand side of Franky & Benny’s restaurant.
Open daily 03:30-15:00 (Mon-Thu), 03:30-17:00 (Fri-Sun).
Bristol Airport Lounges Summary
Bristol Airport Lounges By Numbers: 2 Bristol airport lounges 2 open access lounges 1 Priority Pass lounges 1 DragonPass lounges 0 airline lounge 0 arrivals lounge
Which Bristol Airport Lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass?
1 lounge only – the Essence by Escape Lounges.
Priority Pass holders also get a £18 credit at Brigg & Sto, Cabin Bar, Starbucks and Tortilla.
Which Bristol Airport Lounges can be accessed with DragonPass?
1 lounge only – the Essence by Escape Lounges.
Is there an American Express Lounge at Bristol?
No. There are no American Express Centurion branded lounges at Bristol airport. Amex Platinum card holders can get lounge access via the Priority Pass program.
Are there Star Alliance, Oneworld or Skyteam lounges at Bristol Airport?
No, the major airline alliances have a limited presence at Bristol and so there are no dedicated alliance lounges. KLM (Skyteam) is the only regular alliance carrier present and uses the Escape Lounge for premium passengers.
Is there a dress code at Bristol airport lounges?
Yes, the Escape Lounge requires guests to wear smart-casual clothing; sport shirts, track suits and revealing clothes/fancy dress are all forbidden.
Is there a map showing the lounge location at Bristol Airport?
The official map here of Bristol airport terminal has the lounge marked.
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See our other UK airport lounges guides:
- London Heathrow airport lounges
- London Gatwick airport lounges
- London Stansted Lounges
- Manchester airport lounges
- Edinburgh airport lounges
For more on lounge access in general please see How To Get Airport Lounge Access – The Ultimate Guide
- Last update 26 September 2025, first published 2025.
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