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The Phoenix Lounge

Name: The Phoenix Lounge
Address: Dublin
Location: Terminal 1

Dublin Airport

3.5

Overall, from 14 metrics

🍸 Full bar🚿 No showers🪑 Seats 300

Opened 16 April 2026 replacing the old T1 Lounge, with over 300 seats (roughly double the previous lounge). Hot and cold buffet, staffed bar with draught Guinness, business area and showers available (including a PRM-friendly shower).

Getting there

Where it is

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.

Hours

4 AM – 9 PM daily

Local time, Europe/Dublin

History

Opened 2026

Official website ↗

Who gets in

Programs that admit you. Hold one directly, or a card that unlocks it, and this lounge is yours.

DragonPassListed by DragonPass; not a Priority Pass lounge. 2-hour max stay; subject to capacity.

Bringing guests

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.

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Ratings

Each metric is scored 1–5. The overall rating is their average.

Seating & comfort

Quiet

Space

Food

Drinks & bar

Coffee

Wi-Fi

Power outlets

Workspace

Restrooms

Cleanliness

Staff & service

Views & light

Exclusivity

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

Quick answers

Who can get into The Phoenix Lounge?: The Phoenix Lounge admits members of DragonPass. Hold one of those directly, or a credit card that includes it, and you can use the lounge. 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 no showers, 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.

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References

Phoenix Lounge Dublin Airport Review: From the Scaffolding Rises Dublin's Best Lounge ↗
Mr Plane Guy · 2026-07-27
Review: The Phoenix Lounge, Dublin (DUB) – The Most Overhyped New Lounge? ↗
The Alviator · 2026-05-22
'TWENTY minutes through security for ALL passengers' – Dublin airport anticipates 11m passengers in summer 2026 ↗
Travel Extra · 2026-05-08
New Lounges at Dublin Airport ↗
FlyingInIreland.com · 2026-03-19
The Phoenix Lounge | Dublin Airport ↗
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Phoenix Lounge Dublin Airport Review: From the Scaffolding Rises Dublin's Best Lounge ↗
Mr Plane Guy · Jul 27, 2026
Review: The Phoenix Lounge, Dublin (DUB) – The Most Overhyped New Lounge? ↗
The Alviator · May 22, 2026
New Lounges at Dublin Airport ↗
FlyingInIreland.com · Mar 19, 2026

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Getting there

Where it is

Hours

4 AM – 9 PM daily

Local time, Europe/Dublin

History

Opened 2026

Official website ↗

Who gets in

Programs that admit you. Hold one directly, or a card that unlocks it, and this lounge is yours.

Bringing guests

Ratings

Each metric is scored 1–5. The overall rating is their average.

Seating & comfort

Quiet

Space

Food

Drinks & bar

Coffee

Wi-Fi

Power outlets

Workspace

Restrooms

Cleanliness

Staff & service

Views & light

Exclusivity

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

Quick answers

Who can get into The Phoenix Lounge?

The Phoenix Lounge admits members of DragonPass. Hold one of those directly, or a credit card that includes it, and you can use the lounge. 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 no showers, 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.