British Airways Galleries Club South
London Heathrow · London
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 5
British Airways Galleries Club South isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; near gate A18. The other lounges in the terminal are pinned.
- Near gate
- A18
- 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 4th among them. A hub flagship lounge 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 600, runs a full bar, and has ten shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily. It opened in 2008. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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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 A18
In the main T5A building, south end, one level above the departures concourse near gate A18; take the escalator up from the South security exit and follow signs for Galleries South.
- 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
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into British Airways Galleries Club South?
British Airways Galleries Club South 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 South?
British Airways Galleries Club South 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 South?
British Airways Galleries Club South is in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow (LHR), near gate A18. In the main T5A building, south end, one level above the departures concourse near gate A18; take the escalator up from the South security exit and follow signs for Galleries South.
Does British Airways Galleries Club South have showers and a bar?
British Airways Galleries Club South has 10 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 600.
How good is British Airways Galleries Club South?
Lounge Frog rates British Airways Galleries Club South 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare British Airways Galleries Club South
Other lounges in Terminal 5
7 more at LHR. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)independent4.914 scored metrics
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- 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
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