T5 galleries north lounge - early morning advice?

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Feb 15, 2022, 12:47 am

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crazyarmadillo

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This may be useful , link to some thoughts on the food and beverages .

Galleries Club lounge LHR: Dining menu and food options

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Feb 15, 2022, 1:01 am

#17

Scarednomore

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ele73

Do they also serve pastries? Like Croissants, Pain au chocolate and things like that?

Yes they do. And cereals, fruit, yoghurt etc.

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Feb 15, 2022, 2:39 am

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Ele73

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Originally Posted by Scarednomore

Yes they do. And cereals, fruit, yoghurt etc.

Thanks.
Is it self-service or do I have to order it?

Feb 15, 2022, 2:58 am

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BigVern

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which is the best lounge to go to - North or South?

Feb 15, 2022, 3:11 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ele73

Thanks.
Is it self-service or do I have to order it?

The pastries and fruit are self-service. Honestly I didn't take note of the cereal and yoghourt situation.

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Feb 15, 2022, 3:44 am

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carrotjuice

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyfly

Their body clock might be at 5pm

Enjoy yourself OP

Or they may have been up since midnight, in which case it's already lunchtime!

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Feb 15, 2022, 3:46 am

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KeaneJohn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigVern

which is the best lounge to go to - North or South?

Theoretically they are the same in offering. Depends where your gate is and where you come from security.

Feb 15, 2022, 5:04 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigVern

which is the best lounge to go to - North or South?

the offering is the same

'Best' is always subjective and will mean different things to different people

North has windows and views of the north runway which are great if flights are landing from windsor

North can be very busy especially prior to evening domestics (maybe less so at the moment)

You can always try both. I tend to clear fastrack security at north, head for the north lounge, see how busy it is, and ask the lounge angel on the door if there is a tentative gate number. Then i decide where i go

Feb 15, 2022, 10:11 am

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nigelw

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Originally Posted by JessicaB

I have, and never will, understand why people feel this need to drink alcohol at 6am in an airport when they would never consider doing this anywhere else.

Lots of people would consider doing it elsewhere as well. Casinos, nightclubs, parties, and cruise ships for example. On the way to a Rubgy game. In a hotel with breakfast. There's six examples for starters

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Feb 15, 2022, 10:55 am

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Hazgreen1

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Any ideas what the champagne is in the galleries club lounges? Last went in November and it was self serve Prosecco which wasn’t great

Feb 15, 2022, 11:13 am

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bafan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JessicaB

I have, and never will, understand why people feel this need to drink alcohol at 6am in an airport when they would never consider doing this anywhere else.

I’d love to drink champagne every morning, but I think my boss would get upset if I was pickled during working hours…

So, I certainly make the most of my time at the airport whilst on holiday…

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Feb 15, 2022, 11:36 am

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Exsilver

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They were serving breakfast bacon and hash brown rolls in North a few weeks ago.

Feb 15, 2022, 11:37 am

#28

RB211

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyarmadillo

You should come to some USA admirals clubs. People are waiting for the bar to open at 6am , 7am and 8am depending on state.
...

In Texas, depending on the day and county too! I was surprised when I was in DFW many years ago, that on Sunday the AC didn't start serving alcohol until noon. Good thing they didn't build the airport in a Sunday dry county.

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Feb 15, 2022, 11:45 am

#29

KARFA

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I had a flight on Sunday at 0820 and had two glasses of champagne with my breakfast. Didn't drink anymore on the flight.

Generally two is my limit before a morning flight, but obviously once past midday all bets are off

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Feb 15, 2022, 11:46 am

#30

SxMan

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Sad

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessicaB

I have, and never will, understand why people feel this need to drink alcohol at 6am in an airport when they would never consider doing this anywhere else.

I think that’s really quite sad.

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