Terminal 3 lounge options
May 7, 2017, 9:36 am
#62
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Ok currently sitting in CX F lounge in T3, having started in BA F lounge.
BA lounge had Kosher food available so that was a plus for us. Sat down and ate a hot meal on China plates. For those used to KSML anywhere, this is isnt to be taken for granted!
The BA GF was nice and calm and quiet - not always the case in T5 lounges which I am more used to. As noted by many, a great drinks selection. I'm a whisky lover and there was JW Blue, a good Glenlivet and Gentleman Jack. However, the chairs and decor were definitely tired and some areas were a bit grubby.
BA lounge had Kosher food available so that was a plus for us. Sat down and ate a hot meal on China plates. For those used to KSML anywhere, this is isnt to be taken for granted!
The BA GF was nice and calm and quiet - not always the case in T5 lounges which I am more used to. As noted by many, a great drinks selection. I'm a whisky lover and there was JW Blue, a good Glenlivet and Gentleman Jack. However, the chairs and decor were definitely tired and some areas were a bit grubby.
May 7, 2017, 10:03 am
#63
Join Date: May 2013
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No. Just went to the dining room and asked what Kosher food they had available. I chose what I wanted and they told me when they would have it heated up by.
When I was in there the only choices were omelette (i.e breakfast!) or herb roasted chicken
When I was in there the only choices were omelette (i.e breakfast!) or herb roasted chicken
May 7, 2017, 10:22 am
#64
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London
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Tried the CX F lounge yesterday.
The food was good, we thought the burger beat the BA burger. I took a look in the J lounge too and it looked good, in fact it looked like it may have a better ambience with a few more bodies in it.
I haven't been to any other lounge at T3 so I can't compare but I have to say I much preferred the look of the new BA Lounges at LGW.
God know what the BA T3 ones just look like if everyone prefers CX, it's fine don't get me wrong but it looks a bit old skool, 80's power office style.
No JW Blue :-(
The food was good, we thought the burger beat the BA burger. I took a look in the J lounge too and it looked good, in fact it looked like it may have a better ambience with a few more bodies in it.
I haven't been to any other lounge at T3 so I can't compare but I have to say I much preferred the look of the new BA Lounges at LGW.
God know what the BA T3 ones just look like if everyone prefers CX, it's fine don't get me wrong but it looks a bit old skool, 80's power office style.
No JW Blue :-(
May 8, 2017, 2:31 am
#65
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Well, yes - champagne upon arrival and seated dining to order. Nothing even close in BA J.
However, that AA lounge is in need of a refit. The dining area feels like an afterthought and the overall layout is poor. CX F is better in every regard IMO.
However, that AA lounge is in need of a refit. The dining area feels like an afterthought and the overall layout is poor. CX F is better in every regard IMO.
May 8, 2017, 3:00 am
#66
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Location: UK
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I was in the AA J lounge a couple of weeks ago. I know a number of people seem not to like it, but I found in the morning, it seemed superior to BA's J lounge. It wasn't crowded at all, was serviced frequently, and for those of us who don't eat wheat wheat wheat and wheat, they had a buffet that included eggs, bacon, mushrooms; as well as fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal and pastries. I've been frustrated by BA's lack of food if you don't like wheat in the morning, and the bacon rolls disappear quite quickly. The toilets were also available and clean (a pet peeve of mine in T5 South lounge).
I'm excited to try the CX lounge on my next trip.
I'm excited to try the CX lounge on my next trip.
May 8, 2017, 1:55 pm
#67
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There is porridge, toast, pastries, joghurts and biscuits and then an English cooked option with bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, beans and mushrooms. I think there was also a selection of meats and cheeses. For drinks, there were juices, hot drinks machine and a selection of cold drinks in a fridge as well as a waiter serviced bar - the champagne was Moët.
I personally prefer the CX J lounge to the BA one, it is usually quieter and I think has a wider choice of food offerings.
May 9, 2017, 6:43 am
#68
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I was in the AA J lounge a couple of weeks ago. I know a number of people seem not to like it, but I found in the morning, it seemed superior to BA's J lounge. It wasn't crowded at all, was serviced frequently, and for those of us who don't eat wheat wheat wheat and wheat, they had a buffet that included eggs, bacon, mushrooms; as well as fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal and pastries. I've been frustrated by BA's lack of food if you don't like wheat in the morning, and the bacon rolls disappear quite quickly. The toilets were also available and clean (a pet peeve of mine in T5 South lounge).
May 9, 2017, 6:45 am
#69
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Dan Dan Mien in the CX F lounge was lovely, and just nice as a little filler. Peanut noodles in soup, very tasty!
I didn't notice any self pour champagne in the CX F lounge, then again I suppose I wasn't looking because I hadn't noticed any self pour champers in the HKG Pier F lounge.
I didn't notice any self pour champagne in the CX F lounge, then again I suppose I wasn't looking because I hadn't noticed any self pour champers in the HKG Pier F lounge.
May 9, 2017, 6:51 am
#70
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Dan Dan Mien in the CX F lounge was lovely, and just nice as a little filler. Peanut noodles in soup, very tasty!
I didn't notice any self pour champagne in the CX F lounge, then again I suppose I wasn't looking because I hadn't noticed any self pour champers in the HKG Pier F lounge.
I didn't notice any self pour champagne in the CX F lounge, then again I suppose I wasn't looking because I hadn't noticed any self pour champers in the HKG Pier F lounge.
May 9, 2017, 11:08 am
#71
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Is it bad form to take the full bottle to my table?
May 9, 2017, 11:20 am
#72
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They are there, at the left hand end. Iirc they don't stand as you can only see the necks as they are sunken into a chiller built into the bar?
May 9, 2017, 11:21 am
#73
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Dan Dan Mien in the CX F lounge was lovely, and just nice as a little filler. Peanut noodles in soup, very tasty!
I didn't notice any self pour champagne in the CX F lounge, then again I suppose I wasn't looking because I hadn't noticed any self pour champers in the HKG Pier F lounge.
I didn't notice any self pour champagne in the CX F lounge, then again I suppose I wasn't looking because I hadn't noticed any self pour champers in the HKG Pier F lounge.
May 9, 2017, 11:28 am
#74
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I will be a bit of a contrarian and state that I prefer to eat in the BA F lounge in T3. The reason? My preferred lounge food is finger sandwiches and BA has them. Nothing fancy, to be sure, but I love sandwiches and those always hit the spot for me. Add in the self-pour Johnnie Walker Blue and the really nice Victoria Sponge cake and I'm pretty happy there.
That said, I do enjoy the CX F lounge for lounging and showering.
That said, I do enjoy the CX F lounge for lounging and showering.
May 9, 2017, 11:57 am
#75
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Same here, they have always been there on the times I visited, even at 6am! They seem to get replaced fairly promptly when empty too.