Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Club Lounge (South) vs British Airways First Lounge (South)
British Airways Club Lounge (South) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.5/5 for British Airways First Lounge (South). British Airways Club Lounge (South) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, coffee, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in South Terminal at LGW. Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | British Airways Club Lounge (South) | British Airways First Lounge (South) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | South Terminal | South Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily | 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | None on record |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. | Executive Club Gold and oneworld Emerald members flying oneworld: 1 guest. BA does not operate a First cabin from Gatwick, so access is by status only. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Galleries Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only British Airways Club Lounge (South)
- None
- Only British Airways First Lounge (South)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, British Airways Club Lounge (South) or British Airways First Lounge (South)?
British Airways Club Lounge (South) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.5/5 for British Airways First Lounge (South). British Airways Club Lounge (South) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, coffee, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both British Airways Club Lounge (South) and British Airways First Lounge (South)?
Yes. Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are British Airways Club Lounge (South) and British Airways First Lounge (South) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in South Terminal at London Gatwick.
Which has showers, British Airways Club Lounge (South) or British Airways First Lounge (South)?
British Airways Club Lounge (South) has 2 showers; British Airways First Lounge (South) has none on record.