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United VIP Lounge (former Global First Lounge) at Heathrow Airport

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United VIP Lounge (former Global First Lounge) — seating area

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United VIP Lounge (former Global First Lounge)

★4.3(815 reviews)

LHR

Paid Entryunitedterminal-2invitation-onlyexclusive

An invitation-only United club in the Queen's Terminal.

About this lounge

The United VIP Lounge, formerly the Global First Lounge, is in Heathrow Terminal 2 — the Queen's Terminal. Our facts categorise access as paid entry, but the description makes clear it's invitation-only. The food offering includes complimentary cold and hot buffets and a complimentary full-service restaurant, with drinks covering soft drinks and a full bar. Opening hours aren't listed in our facts, so confirm before you travel.

Invitation-only United club, per its descriptionTerminal 2, the Queen's TerminalComplimentary full-service restaurant and buffetsFull bar listed

Best forUnited Global Services membersSelect MileagePlus 1K members in Polaris BusinessTravellers invited to the club◌ Noise: quiet

Crowding · comfortable

Work readinessBASIC

5.0/ 10

Wi-FiNot specified

PowerNot specified

Desk spaceNot specified

Quiet areasComfortable seating in an exclusive club, per the description.

A premium club geared toward dining and relaxation. Our facts don't specify Wi-Fi, power outlets or a work area, so confirm on arrival if you need to work.

Food & drink

Per our facts, the United VIP Lounge offers complimentary cold and hot buffets and a complimentary full-service restaurant. Drinks include complimentary soft drinks and a full bar. We don't have a detailed menu, so expect both buffet options and a sit-down restaurant service.

✓Complimentary full-service restaurant

✓Complimentary hot buffet

✓Complimentary cold buffet

✓Complimentary soft drinks

✓Complimentary full bar

Must tryA sit-down course from the full-service restaurant,A plate from the hot buffet,A drink from the full bar

How to get there

London Heathrow Terminal 2 (the Queen's Terminal). Our facts don't give a more precise location within the terminal.

01Travel from Heathrow Terminal 2
02Confirm your invitation and eligibility with United
03Follow United's directions to the lounge
04Arrive at the United VIP Lounge

Landmarks: Terminal 2

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Hours & entry

Entry

Paid Entry

Included: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary full service restaurant · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar

Paid entry available

Pricing is confirmed at booking.

✓Free cancellation up to 24 h before

✓Instant QR pass by email

Access options

Paid Entry

Instant confirmation · No hidden fees

Insider tips

Make the most of it.

This is an invitation-only club, per its description, for United Global Services members and select MileagePlus 1K members in Polaris Business Class.

It's in Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal.

It lists a complimentary full-service restaurant alongside buffets and a full bar.

Opening hours aren't listed in our facts, so confirm with United before you travel.

If you're not invited, the United Club in Terminal 2 is the broader Star Alliance option.

FAQ

Quick answers.

No — per its description, it's an invitation-only club for United Global Services members and select MileagePlus 1K members flying United Polaris Business Class.

Yes — per our facts, it offers a complimentary full-service restaurant alongside cold and hot buffets and a full bar.

Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal.

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