British Airways Galleries South First and Galleries Club Lounge
LHR · Terminal 5
BA's tier-2 lounge at T5: oneworld Emerald and BA Gold access, with the Galleries Club tier alongside.
Galleries First is BA's tier-2 T5 lounge — open to BA Gold members on any cabin and oneworld Emerald flying any oneworld carrier from T5. The space sits one tier below the Concorde Room and one tier above Galleries Club. Hot kitchen with rotating Western and Asian mains, BA-branded breakfast, full bar with Mumm champagne and curated wines, dedicated work zone, showers. Quieter than Galleries Club but busier than the Concorde Room. The combined Galleries South includes both First and Club tiers in one connected space.
Crowding · comfortable
Workable for focused work — dedicated workstations, fast Wi-Fi, power throughout. Quieter than Galleries Club at the same hour.
BA Galleries First tier — buffet plus light a la carte from a hot kitchen. Western and Asian mains, BA's branded breakfast service, dessert. Bar pours Mumm champagne, BA wines, premium spirits.
Dietary: Vegetarian options · Halal options labeled · Gluten-free on request · Vegan dishes available
Inside T5 airside, take escalators to upper level. Galleries First is in the southern lounge complex with Galleries Club adjacent.
- 01Clear immigration and security at T5
- 02Take escalators to the upper level
- 03Follow signs for 'Galleries First / South Club'
- 04Present BA boarding pass and Gold card at reception
Landmarks: T5 upper level · Galleries North Club (separate) · Concorde Room (separate, premium)
ℹ Terminal 5, South Concourse, First and Concorde Terrace - Level 3, Club - Level 4, AfterSecurity
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
oneworld Emerald Status or First Class Ticket
Flying from LHR without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at LHRMake the most of it.
BA Gold opens this lounge in any cabin — most members in economy don't realize.
If you're flying Cathay or Qatar from T5, oneworld Emerald gets you in here.
Galleries First and South Club may be combined as one space depending on configuration.
Concorde Room is the next tier up — BA First + Gold required.
Avoid 5am-7am morning peak for a calmer run.
Quick answers.
Only with a First Class boarding pass. BA Gold alone opens Galleries First, not Concorde Room.
Yes. oneworld Emerald flying any oneworld carrier from T5 has access — useful for connecting AA, Qatar, Cathay passengers.
Galleries First is one tier higher (Gold + Emerald). Galleries Club tier (North or South) is for Silver and Sapphire. Both BA-restricted, no PP.
Galleries South is a connected space that includes both the First and Club tiers — sometimes accessed via the same entrance.
