The Phoenix Lounge
Dublin Airport · Dublin
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
Replaced the old T1 Lounge with roughly double the seating. Hot and cold buffet, staffed bar with draught Guinness, business area and a PRM-friendly shower.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Passport Visa Infinite+, VOYAGE Card.
Entry and guest policy
Pay-in: from EUR 35 online or EUR 45 at reception (airport site; reviews report EUR 39-40 walk-up); max stay 2 hours. Includes 2 alcoholic drinks per adult (18+); premium spirits/cocktails extra. Under-2s free. DragonPass accepted; not in Priority Pass. Some airline premium/elite passengers admitted via their airline. The Airport Club members get access.
Location & opening hours
Dublin Airport · Terminal 1
Airside, Terminal 1, Floor 2 (Mezzanine), between the security lanes. Two entrances: one right after Fast Track security on the T1 Mezzanine level, the other between the security lanes after Central Search; lift or escalator. Not accessible after US Preclearance.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 9 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Dublin
- Lounge history
Opened 2026
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
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 The Phoenix Lounge?
The Phoenix Lounge lists access through DragonPass (Listed by DragonPass; not a Priority Pass lounge. 2-hour max stay; subject to capacity.). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Pay-in: from EUR 35 online or EUR 45 at reception (airport site; reviews report EUR 39-40 walk-up); max stay 2 hours. Includes 2 alcoholic drinks per adult (18+); premium spirits/cocktails extra. Under-2s free. DragonPass accepted; not in Priority Pass. Some airline premium/elite passengers admitted via their airline. The Airport Club members get access.
What are the opening hours of The Phoenix Lounge?
The Phoenix Lounge is open 4 AM – 9 PM daily (local time, Europe/Dublin).
Where is The Phoenix Lounge?
The Phoenix Lounge is in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport (DUB). Airside, Terminal 1, Floor 2 (Mezzanine), between the security lanes. Two entrances: one right after Fast Track security on the T1 Mezzanine level, the other between the security lanes after Central Search; lift or escalator. Not accessible after US Preclearance.
Does The Phoenix Lounge have showers and a bar?
The Phoenix Lounge has 1 shower suite, a full bar and seating for about 300.
How good is The Phoenix Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates The Phoenix Lounge 3.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
RoundupDublin's 51st&Green lounge is back after a six-month refit, and the new Phoenix Lounge doubles T1 seating
The US Preclearance lounge reopened April 1 and the 300-seat Phoenix Lounge followed on April 16. Prices, hours, the two-hour cap and who gets in free.
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