Bristol Airport Lounges
Bristol Airport · Bristol, England
Bristol Airport has 2 lounges, both run by Escape Lounges on the mezzanine above the departure lounge, airside after security. Essence by Escape Lounges takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and walk-ins and can be booked on LoungeDeal. The Escape Lounge is paid entry only. Both open daily 03:30–19:30.
Content updated October 29, 2026
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Last updated October 29, 2026
Best lounges at Bristol Airport
Essence by Escape Lounges
Essence by Escape Lounges is the Bristol lounge that card holders can use: Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, Diners Club and DreamFolks are all accepted, and anyone can buy a day pass. It sits on the mezzanine between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow, and it is the one Bristol lounge you can book on LoungeDeal.
Escape Lounge
The Escape Lounge is the second Escape-run room at Bristol, open to passengers of any airline in any cabin, but only with a paid pass. Membership cards are not accepted here, so it suits travellers who would rather pay than queue with card holders next door.
Every Bristol Airport lounge: 1 bookable on LoungeDeal
The Essence Lounge sits on the upper mezzanine floor at Bristol Airport, airside after security, on the right-hand side next to Frankie & Benny's. It's a calm, modern space with soft…
Escape Lounge
★4.6The Escape Lounge is Bristol Airport's full-service flagship lounge, on the upper mezzanine floor airside after security. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, and…
Participating dining venues (1)
Not lounges — but eligible Priority Pass members can trade a lounge visit for a food and drink credit at these participating venues.
Brigg and Stow Bar and Kitchen
Dining benefits are set by Priority Pass and each venue and can change without notice. LoungeDeal passes are not valid at these venues.
Bristol Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence by Escape Lounges | Main Terminal | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 03:30 – 19:30 | from $34.95 |
| Escape Lounge | Main Terminal | — | Daily 03:30 – 19:30 | — |
Bristol Airport lounges by terminal
Main Terminal
Bristol Airport's Main Terminal has both lounges on the mezzanine level above the departure lounge, airside after security. From Duty Free, take the stairs or lift up. Essence by Escape Lounges is between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow; the Escape Lounge is towards JD Sports, on your left at the top.
- —Both lounges are on the mezzanine, reached by stairs or lift after Duty Free
- —Essence by Escape Lounges: Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, Diners Club, DreamFolks or a day pass
- —Escape Lounge: paid entry only, any airline and any ticket class
- —Both open daily 03:30–19:30
How to get lounge access at Bristol Airport
Bristol's two lounges split cleanly by access. Essence by Escape Lounges is the one for membership cards and the one LoungeDeal sells; the Escape Lounge takes paid passes only. Neither is an airline lounge, so status and premium tickets do not get you in on their own.
Day pass
Both Bristol lounges sell entry to passengers of any airline. Essence by Escape Lounges can be booked on LoungeDeal; the Escape Lounge is sold by Escape Lounges and the airport. Booking ahead secures a place at busy times.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass works only at Essence by Escape Lounges in Bristol. The Escape Lounge does not accept Priority Pass, according to Bristol Airport's lounge pages.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass members use Essence by Escape Lounges on the mezzanine. As with Priority Pass, the Escape Lounge is not part of DragonPass at Bristol.
DragonPassLounge Key, Diners Club and DreamFolks
Bank and card lounge programmes Lounge Key, Diners Club and DreamFolks are listed by Bristol Airport for Essence by Escape Lounges only. Check your card's own terms for guest rules.
Lounge KeyDiners ClubDreamFolksBristol Airport lounge tips
Pick the lounge by your card
- —Holding Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, Diners Club or DreamFolks? Head to Essence by Escape Lounges; the Escape Lounge will not take those cards.
- —No membership? Both lounges sell passes, so compare the two before you book.
- —Essence by Escape Lounges is the Bristol lounge sold on LoungeDeal.
Finding the mezzanine
- —After security, walk through Duty Free into the departure lounge and look for the stairs or lift to the mezzanine.
- —Essence by Escape Lounges sits between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow.
- —For the Escape Lounge, walk towards JD Sports and go up; the entrance is on your left.
Timing at BRS
- —Both lounges open at 03:30, which covers the early-morning wave of short-haul departures.
- —Both close at 19:30, so evening departures after that have no lounge option.
- —Bristol has one terminal and one departure lounge, so the walk from either lounge to the gates is short.
Bristol Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
Bristol Airport has 2 lounges, both on the mezzanine of the Main Terminal after security: Essence by Escape Lounges and the Escape Lounge. Escape Lounges runs both. 1 of them, Essence by Escape Lounges, can be booked on LoungeDeal.
Yes. Essence by Escape Lounges is the Priority Pass lounge at Bristol Airport, on the mezzanine between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow. The Escape Lounge next door does not accept Priority Pass or DragonPass and sells paid entry only.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at Essence by Escape Lounges at Bristol Airport, open daily 03:30–19:30. DragonPass does not cover the Escape Lounge, which is paid entry only according to Bristol Airport.
Access is the main difference. Essence by Escape Lounges at Bristol takes Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, Diners Club, DreamFolks and walk-ins. The Escape Lounge accepts no lounge cards and is open to any passenger who buys a pass. Both keep the same 03:30–19:30 hours.
No. Bristol Airport lists no Aspire lounge today. Its two lounges are Essence by Escape Lounges and the Escape Lounge, both run by Escape Lounges on the mezzanine after security (checked against Bristol Airport's lounge page on 29 October 2026).
No promo code is needed on LoungeDeal. The pass price for Essence by Escape Lounges at Bristol Airport is shown live in the booking flow, and booking ahead fixes your entry before you travel. Bristol Airport and Escape Lounges also sell passes and publish their own prices.
Bristol Airport lounge prices vary by lounge, date and how you book. The current price for Essence by Escape Lounges appears in LoungeDeal's Book Now flow. Escape Lounge passes are sold by Escape Lounges and Bristol Airport, which publish their own rates.
Bristol Airport has no airline or first-class lounge. The two lounges after security are Essence by Escape Lounges, which takes lounge cards and day passes, and the Escape Lounge, which is paid entry only. Neither requires airline status.
Yes. Essence by Escape Lounges at Bristol Airport admits children, and Bristol Airport lists free entry for under-3s and a child rate for ages 3 to 15. Check the booking terms for the lounge you choose before you travel.
Both Bristol Airport lounges, Essence by Escape Lounges and the Escape Lounge, open daily 03:30–19:30. Flights leaving after 19:30 have no lounge option, so evening travellers should check the closing time against their departure.
Sources
This guide was last checked against these official sources on 2026-10-29. How we verify lounge data