Originally Posted by
lost_in_translation
The CX F dining area service declines noticeably when it's very busy, in particular around the times of CX flight departures. I greatly enjoy my visits before BA short haul flights, but ironically the experience is not so great if you're actually flying CX F and try to order food in the lounge an hour or two before the flight. Having said that, it's still easily my favourite lounge in T3 (although it's been a couple of years since I've been in the VS Clubhouse).
I actually found it was best when it was rammed on the day of the Flyertalk Gibraltar do. Service was prompt and efficient. Seems to me it’s worse when it’s empty.