British Airways Galleries Club North
London Heathrow · London
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 5
British Airways Galleries Club North isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; near gate A10. The other lounges in the terminal are pinned.
- Near gate
- A10
- Terminal
- Terminal 5
- Directions
- How to find it ↓
- Club Aspire Lounge (T5)Level 1
At a glance
One of eight lounges in Terminal 5, ranking 3rd among them. A hub club with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 400, runs a full bar, and has six shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily. It opened in 2008. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Entry and guest policy
Business class passengers: no guests. British Airways Club Gold/Silver and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire members: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day.
Location & opening hours
London Heathrow · Terminal 5 · Near gate A10
In the main T5A building, north end, one level above the departures concourse near gate A10; take the escalator up from the North security exit and follow signs for Galleries North.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Opened 2008
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
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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Quick answers
Who can get into British Airways Galleries Club North?
British Airways Galleries Club North lists access through Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Business class passengers: no guests. British Airways Club Gold/Silver and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire members: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of British Airways Galleries Club North?
British Airways Galleries Club North is open 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/London). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is British Airways Galleries Club North?
British Airways Galleries Club North is in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow (LHR), near gate A10. In the main T5A building, north end, one level above the departures concourse near gate A10; take the escalator up from the North security exit and follow signs for Galleries North.
Does British Airways Galleries Club North have showers and a bar?
British Airways Galleries Club North has 6 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 400.
How good is British Airways Galleries Club North?
Lounge Frog rates British Airways Galleries Club North 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare British Airways Galleries Club North
Other lounges in Terminal 5
7 more at LHR. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)independent4.914 scored metrics
- British Airways Galleries Club B Gatessatellite club4.814 scored metrics
- British Airways Concorde Roomfirst class flagship4.614 scored metrics
- British Airways Galleries Club Southhub flagship4.614 scored metrics
- British Airways Galleries Firstpremium4.614 scored metrics
- Club Aspire Lounge (T5)independent4.013 scored metrics
- British Airways Arrivals Loungearrivals lounge3.415 scored metrics
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.
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