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BRSMain Terminalindependent, value lounge (former Escape/Aspire lounge)

Essence by Escape Lounges

Bristol Airport · Bristol

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Editorial score

2.9/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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At a glance

Rebranded from the Escape Lounge (earlier Aspire) to Essence by Escape Lounges in September 2025 when MAG's CAVU opened the larger new Escape Lounge nearby; Essence is the card-access lounge with a simpler food offering.

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Who gets in

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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

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.

Location & opening hours

Bristol Airport · Main Terminal

Airside after security, on the mezzanine level of the departure lounge between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow; lift and step-free access.

Opening hours
  • 3:30 AM – 7:30 PM daily
Local time · Europe/London
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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
3
Quiet
2
Space
2
Food
2
Drinks & bar
3
Coffee
4
Wi-Fi
3
Power outlets
4
Workspace
4
Restrooms
4
Cleanliness
4
Staff & service
2
Views & light
2
Exclusivity
1
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light
Exclusivity
premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks

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Quick answers

Who can get into Essence by Escape Lounges?

Essence by Escape Lounges lists access through DragonPass (Pre-booking available), Escape Lounges (Walk-in paid entry only (from £35)), LoungeKey (Pre-booking available) and Priority Pass (Pre-booking available). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. 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.

What are the opening hours of Essence by Escape Lounges?

Essence by Escape Lounges is open 3:30 AM – 7:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/London).

Where is Essence by Escape Lounges?

Essence by Escape Lounges is in Main Terminal at Bristol Airport (BRS). Airside after security, on the mezzanine level of the departure lounge between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow; lift and step-free access.

Does Essence by Escape Lounges have showers and a bar?

Essence by Escape Lounges has beer and wine and seating for about 100. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Essence by Escape Lounges?

Lounge Frog rates Essence by Escape Lounges 2.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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