Lounge Frog guide
Aer Lingus Lounge vs The Liffey Lounge
Aer Lingus Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for The Liffey Lounge. Aer Lingus Lounge is ahead on quiet, coffee, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 2 at DUB. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aer Lingus Lounge | The Liffey Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 2 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 4:15 AM – 9 PM daily | 4 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | Aer Lingus long-haul business class and AerClub Concierge, Platinum and Silver members on Aer Lingus flights (Concierge/Platinum may bring 1 guest). Some Aer Lingus Advantage/AerSpace customers by invitation (2 hours). Reviews also report premium BA/Iberia and American Airlines elite access and paid entry (about EUR 25 online/EUR 35 at the door in 2025); max stay 2 hours for paid entry. | Pay-in: from EUR 37 online or EUR 40 at reception; max stay 2 hours (Priority Pass lists 3 hours). Priority Pass, DragonPass and similar card holders and BA passengers admitted subject to space; PP notes access may be restricted 11:00-15:00. Same-day boarding pass required. 2 alcoholic drinks per adult. Under-2s free; children must be accompanied. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Aer Lingus Lounge
- None
- Only The Liffey Lounge
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Aer Lingus Lounge or The Liffey Lounge?
Aer Lingus Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for The Liffey Lounge. Aer Lingus Lounge is ahead on quiet, coffee, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Aer Lingus Lounge and The Liffey Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Aer Lingus Lounge lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation; The Liffey Lounge admits through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass.
Are Aer Lingus Lounge and The Liffey Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport.
Which has showers, Aer Lingus Lounge or The Liffey Lounge?
Aer Lingus Lounge has 1 shower; The Liffey Lounge has 1 shower.