Lounge Frog guide
Essence by Escape Lounges vs Escape Lounge
Escape Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.3/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for Essence by Escape Lounges. Escape Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Main Terminal at BRS. Escape Lounges gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Essence by Escape Lounges | Escape Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 3:30 AM – 7:30 PM daily | 3:30 AM – 7:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey members can pre-book; guests per the card's allowance. Walk-ins £35 adults, £25 children 3–15, under-3s free. Entry up to 3 hours before departure. | Paid pre-booked entry from £39.99 (walk-in £59), open to any airline and cabin. Children welcome; under-3s free. Entry up to 3 hours before departure; groups over 6 need prior approval. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Escape Lounges
- Only Essence by Escape Lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Escape Lounge
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Centurion Card, Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (UK). Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Essence by Escape Lounges or Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.3/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for Essence by Escape Lounges. Escape Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Essence by Escape Lounges and Escape Lounge?
Yes. Escape Lounges is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Essence by Escape Lounges and Escape Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Bristol Airport.
Which has showers, Essence by Escape Lounges or Escape Lounge?
Essence by Escape Lounges has none on record; Escape Lounge has 2 showers.