Lunch recommendation at T3
Oct 22, 2017, 10:48 am
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Lunch recommendation at T3
I am off to IATA's World Passenger Symposium tomorrow, flying BA to Barcelona out of Heathrow Terminal 3.
I will be flying into Heathrow at about 10.30 in the morning but although my flight is not until 5.30 in the afternoon I don't particularly want to go into town.
So I will be having lunch in the terminal and this will be my main meal of the day. Where in Terminal 3 would you recommend I go for lunch?
I am flying in Club Europe so I could use the Galleries Club, but that is much of a muchness and I would love to hear if anybody thinks that there is a better option...
Many thanks in advance!
I will be flying into Heathrow at about 10.30 in the morning but although my flight is not until 5.30 in the afternoon I don't particularly want to go into town.
So I will be having lunch in the terminal and this will be my main meal of the day. Where in Terminal 3 would you recommend I go for lunch?
I am flying in Club Europe so I could use the Galleries Club, but that is much of a muchness and I would love to hear if anybody thinks that there is a better option...
Many thanks in advance!
Oct 22, 2017, 10:51 am
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CX Lounge - if you are OWE, then you can use the F lounge - terrific place and very good lunch menu.
The J lounge is also very good, but I have not eaten much from there, just enjoyed the cocktails. I'm sure others can comment on this point.
The J lounge is also very good, but I have not eaten much from there, just enjoyed the cocktails. I'm sure others can comment on this point.
Oct 22, 2017, 10:52 am
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Can you use the Cathay Pacific Lounge? You will have access to the noodle bar.
Enjoy your early flight. I’m on the one behind you so might even be in the lounge before your flight leaves.
Enjoy your early flight. I’m on the one behind you so might even be in the lounge before your flight leaves.
Oct 22, 2017, 10:55 am
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I have no status, either in the BA Executive Club or any other frequent flyer program. I hold a business class ticket issued under a fare that is available for members of the public to buy.
For the avoidance of doubt I am willing to pay cash for my lunch... At T5 there is Plane Food. But at T3 I don't know about the options.
For the avoidance of doubt I am willing to pay cash for my lunch... At T5 there is Plane Food. But at T3 I don't know about the options.
Oct 22, 2017, 11:21 am
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To answer the question as posed, I would suggest looking at Pilots, which is a rhubarb restaurant (who also run the AA lounge), that's at the back of the main seating area by the Cathay lounge bearing left after security; also there is Strada, which is an Italian chain for pizza and pasta, which is next to Pręt right at the end of that seating area. The more expensive restaurant there is Oriel, a French style brasserie with ribeye steak frites at Ł21.50. This is to the left of Strada.
However the Cathay lounge is available for Club Europe tickets and in your shoes that is where I would go.
However the Cathay lounge is available for Club Europe tickets and in your shoes that is where I would go.
Oct 22, 2017, 11:36 am
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The Cathay lounge has the noodle bar with dim sum options as well but also a Western food buffet which is very decent.
As it is free for you that is your best option and the Moet to accompany it very nicely it would seem silly not to spend your lunchtime there.
As it is free for you that is your best option and the Moet to accompany it very nicely it would seem silly not to spend your lunchtime there.
Oct 22, 2017, 11:45 am
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It's worth pointing out that the CX 'noodle bar' isn't just noodles - they do fairly decent dim sum to order as well, usually shiu mai, bao and one or two other dishes. You can certainly have a decent lunch just from there (I often do).
In addition they have a few buffet hot dishes usually including a curry. Those aren't as fresh as the noodle bar stuff but can be quite tasty. There are some canapé items in the fridge too.
Overall you certainly won't go hungry (or thirsty) should you choose the free lounge option.
[Edit: basically just said what smokie36 said]
In addition they have a few buffet hot dishes usually including a curry. Those aren't as fresh as the noodle bar stuff but can be quite tasty. There are some canapé items in the fridge too.
Overall you certainly won't go hungry (or thirsty) should you choose the free lounge option.
[Edit: basically just said what smokie36 said]
Oct 22, 2017, 12:15 pm
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Welcome to Flyertalk and welcome to the BA forum LoveHateRelationship, thank you for that contribution and I hope we will see more of you here. Newcomers are most welcome, and I would encourage you to remain active in this forum.
Oct 22, 2017, 12:47 pm
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My review of the CX Business Class lounge is here.
Oct 22, 2017, 1:37 pm
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I was in the largish CX Business Lounge last week. Almost empty at 1pm. Hot Western buffet and Dim Sum with noodle dishes made to order. Refectory style tables or you can watch the planes while eating at a window table. Can't go wrong with that.
Oct 22, 2017, 5:50 pm
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
Oct 23, 2017, 7:08 am
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Thank you for the recommendations everybody.
I am in the Cathay Pacific lounge right now, well lunched and ready for the rigours of travelling to Barcelona.
So what did I have:
(i) 8x vegetable spring rolls
(ii) 6x vegetable dumpling
(iii) 6x shrimp dumpling
(iv) 3x chicken bun
(v) 1x stir fried egg noodles with peppers
(vi) 2x chocolate brownie
(vii) 1x ice cream tub
It was really good and I am glad I did not go for a pie or something in the terminal.
A word of caution - "two" spring rolls appears to actually mean eight, "three" dumplings appears to actually mean six and "two" chicken buns appears to actually mean three. No complaints though - I ate it all and am now thoroughly stuffed!
I am in the Cathay Pacific lounge right now, well lunched and ready for the rigours of travelling to Barcelona.
So what did I have:
(i) 8x vegetable spring rolls
(ii) 6x vegetable dumpling
(iii) 6x shrimp dumpling
(iv) 3x chicken bun
(v) 1x stir fried egg noodles with peppers
(vi) 2x chocolate brownie
(vii) 1x ice cream tub
It was really good and I am glad I did not go for a pie or something in the terminal.
A word of caution - "two" spring rolls appears to actually mean eight, "three" dumplings appears to actually mean six and "two" chicken buns appears to actually mean three. No complaints though - I ate it all and am now thoroughly stuffed!
Oct 23, 2017, 7:11 am
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Do you now need a 747 TL carry you off to BCN now that you are carrying excess weight!
I am currently decamped in the rather smart Plaza Premium Lounge at T4. Well worth a visit for those who can access.
I am currently decamped in the rather smart Plaza Premium Lounge at T4. Well worth a visit for those who can access.
Oct 23, 2017, 7:15 am
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