Originally Posted by
salut0
Bonus points for a place with tables, enough seats that five people can sit down, and or good views of the LHR apron…
That would be the terrace of the Thistle Hotel then! Plenty of table and chairs, a bar to hand and I'm sure you can sneak a pork pie or cheese sandwich in. Great view of the T5 end of the north runway although the south one is obscured by buildings until a little altitude is gained.