1903 Lounge Manchester Airport – All You Need to Know 2026

If you are thinking of visiting the 1903 Lounge Manchester T2 then check out my guide for all you need to know and to check if it’s the best lounge option for you.

I’ve included details of the facilities, food and drink offering alongwith how to access and where to get the best lounge deals.

Just for clarity this lounge is going to close shortly and reopen as The Executive by Escape Lounges from the 17th of June. It will also have a further upgraded lounge inside it called The Boll which will have table service meals – this will be opening in the Autumn of 2026.

I used my Priority Pass Standard Plus Membership to access this lounge. This lounge required a surcharge of £15 which meant my total entry cost was £35.60.

1903 Lounge Manchester – Overall Quality

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1903 Lounge Manchester – Quick Overview

Food	Drinks	Runway Views	Capacity	Location	Hours	Priority Pass?
Hot Buffet	Self Service Alcohol Plus Bar Service	No	+150	Upper level	3am to 8.45pm daily	Yes

• Location Details: Take the escalator up and follow signs to Premium Lounges, by gates 208 & 209
• Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• What I Love: The food was great and I loved the decor in the lounge
• Seating Available: Lots of smaller tables and individual chairs, or pairs of tables, some sofa seating, 3 small work desks
• Amenities: 🍳 Breakfast & All Day Menu 🍷 Tended Bar & Self Service Alcohol 📶 WiFi ☕ Hot Drinks Machines 🔌 Power Sockets
• Price Range: ££££
• Best For: Food selection, alcohol selection and space
• This lounge is for you if: You want a larger range of food and drink options and an upgraded lounge experience

1903 Lounge Manchester Airport – My Visit

• I visited this lounge during the middle of the day.
• It was just about empty having been busy during the morning so it was getting cleaned and prepped ready for the mid afternoon and evening rush.
• This lounge is a large, open and bright lounge in the corner of the terminal building..
• Just as I was leaving the lounge they were reconfiguring the partitions. This lounge changes capacity to adapt to demand. There are sections of the lounge that are shared with the Escape Lounge next door, sliding partitions are used to make these areas available for whichever lounge has the most demand.

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1903 Lounge Manchester T2 Opening Times

Monday: 3am to 8.45pm
Tuesday: 3am to 8.45pm
Wednesday: 3am to 8.45pm
Thursday: 3am to 8.45pm
Friday: 3am to 8.45pm
Saturday: 3am to 8.45pm
Sunday: 3am to 8.45pm

How Can You Buy Access to the 1903 Lounge?

Lounge	Book Direct	Book 3rd Party	Priority Pass
1903 Lounge	£61.99 for 2.5 hours		£20.60 with Priority Pass Standard Plus (10 included visits) plus a £15 fee

The 1903 is a paid entry lounge. This means you can access it whatever airline you are flying with an whatever type of class you are flying.

You can either;

• Buy access directly on the Escape Lounge Site – £61.99 per adult for a 3 hour stay
• Book lounge access via Manchester Airport – £61.99 per adult for a 3 hour stay
• Access via an airport lounges membership scheme such as Priority Pass. The cost to enter depends on your membership level. I used my Standard Plus Membership which meant this visit cost £20.60 plus an additional fee of £15 making the total costs £35.60.
• It looks like the new lounge that will replace the 1903, the Escape Executive, will not be available to Priority Pass and other lounge memberships.

1903 Lounge Manchester Airport

1903 Lounge Manchester T2 Location

• Head through security and the duty free.
• Follow Premium Lounge and then in main airport take escalator up
• At top of escalator to the right and then down corridor – the Escape Lounge and 1903 Lounge are located together.

Entering the 1903 Lounge

• On entering the lounge you will need to show your boarding pass and your booking or your airport lounge membership card.
• I used Priority Pass to enter the lounge.
• There is one check in desk for both lounges.
• You will then receive a card saying you have checked in and the times for your stay.

Manchester Airport 1903 Lounge Review

1903 Lounge Facilities and Services

Runway Views?	Dedicated Quiet Area?	Childrens Area?	Suitable for Working?	Toilets in Lounge?
Airport Apron Views	No	No	Yes	No

Lounge View

• The view from this lounge looks over plane parking stands and the airport operational area.

1903 Lounge Seating

There are a variety of seating options available to visitors using the lounge including;

• Lots of small tables with seats for one or two guests.
• Some armchair style seats with small tables.
• 3 small workbooths with power sockets

WIFI

• The WIFI wasn’t particularly great.
• The speeds were 4.8Mbps Download, 4.71 Mbps upload

Power Sockets

There were sockets in the lounge including;

• Along the outside walls of each section

This meant that many seats didn’t have power sockets.

This lounge has movable partition walls so they can reduce or expand the lounge area which reduces power socket access on these walls.

Toilets

• The toilets for this lounge at at the entrance to the lounge area.
• The toilets are shared with the Escape Lounge which is next door to the 1903 Lounge (and operated by the same company)

Flight Information Board

• There are flight information boards located in the lounge

Newspapers and Magazines

• Access to the lounge includes access to the Press Reader app. This app has hundreds of magazines and newspapers available to read.
• There are also actual magazines in the lounge too.

1903 Lounge Manchester T2 Eating & Drinking

Drinks

• Range of beers and ciders for self service in the fridge
• Range of soft drinks and mixers for self service in the fridge
• Range of Whitley Neil flavoured gins for self service
• Wines on the bar for self service
• Range of spirits for self service
• Hot drinks machines

Cold Food

The was a great choice of cold food options available.

When I visited this included;

• Mixed salad selection including bean salad and green salad
• Range of breads
• Large range of antipasta including meats, sun dried tomatoes, olives and dressings
• Self service cakes including cinnamon busn, carrot cake, berry crumble cake, sticky toffee loaf cake and danish pastries
• Self service ice cream from the freezer
• Cheese selection
• Fresh fruit selection
• Scones and fresh cream
• Lemon possets
• Raspberry pudding pots

Escape Lounge Hot Food

• Pork with crackling
• Pasta dishes
• Hot meat dishes
• Hot potatoes
• Hot vegetables

The hot food options were a little limited for me as a vegetarian.

1903 Lounge Manchester T2 – Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Great food selection	No toilets in the lounge
Large lounge with plenty of seating	Most alcoholic drinks are self service
Lovely bright airy lounge due to corner position	WIFI slow
	Most tables are too small for working with a laptop

1903 Lounge Manchester T2 FAQs

Is Priority Pass Worth It to Acess The 1903 Lounge?

If you are going to be using airport lounges more than 3-5 times a year then Priority Pass is going to be worth it for great value lounge access.

With Priority Pass you can access any of the current lounges at Manchester Terminal (there is a new premier lounge coming that won’t be available to Priority Pass and other lounge card membership holders)

1903 Lounge Manchester T2 – Final Verdict

• This lounge is bright and airy given it’s corner location.
• The food and drink offering was great, although most of the drinks were self service (including alcoholic drinks)
• There is plenty of seating but only a few tables are available for working with a laptop
• I used my Priority Pass membership and paid a £15 supplement on top of my visit fee to use this lounge

Want to use this lounge yourself?

Related 1903 Lounge Manchester T2 Resources

• Escape Lounge Manchester T2 Review
• Airport Travel Resources – money saving tools & resources for your airport visit
• How to Get Priority Pass
• Priority Pass Membership

Reception desk for both lounges

Toilets at entrance

Follow Premium Lounge and then in main airport take escalator up

At top of escalator to the right and then down corridor

Lots of tables for 2

Additional £20 fee

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Thinking of using the Escape Lounge Edinburgh Airport?

Check out my review of this lounge to see if it’s the best choice for your visit. I’ve included everything you need to know including the facilities, food and drink options.

I used my Priority Pass Membership to visit this lounge which made it great value, just £20.60 infact as I have Standard Plus membership which includes 10 lounge visits a year.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh – Overall Quality

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Edinburgh Escape Lounge – Quick Overview

Food	Drinks	Runway Views	Capacity	Location	Hours	Priority Pass?
Hot Buffet	Full Bar Service	No	+100	Gate 4	4am to 9pm Tues & Weds, 4am to 10pm every other day	Yes

• Location Details: Near Gate 4. It’s right next to the British Airways lounge.
• Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• What I Love: The calming colour scheme and the greenery in the lounge
• Seating Available: Lots of tables for 2, larger tables, sofa type seating, lounge seating
• Amenities: 🍳 Breakfast & All Day Menu 🍷 Tended Bar 📶 WiFi ☕ Hot Drinks Machines 🔌 Power Sockets
• Price Range: £££
• Best For: Finding a quiet corner and the best food
• This lounge is for you if: You want a lounge nearer gates 1-10 and you want a good meal

Edinburgh Escape Lounge – Facilities and Amenities

Edinburgh Escape Lounge – Quick Summary

The Escape Lounge Edinburgh costs £38.99 for direct booking but only £20.60 with Priority Pass Standard Plus membership. Located at Gate 4 after security, the lounge is open from 4am to 10pm most days (closing at 9pm Tuesday and Wednesday).

The lounge offers a hot & cold buffet, full bar service with beer on tap, unlimited soft drinks, and complimentary WiFi. Priority Pass members can access over 1,800 lounges worldwide including this one. The lounge accommodates over 100 guests and features comfortable seating with power sockets throughout. It has no runway views or in-lounge toilets.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh Airport – My Visit

• I visited this lounge during the middle of the day.
• It was very quiet with only a few guests in the lounge.
• On first entry this looks like a small lounge but is L-shaped with more seating around the corner.

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Escape Lounge Opening Times

Monday: 4am to 10pm
Tuesday: 4am to 9pm
Wednesday: 4am to 9pm
Thursday: 4am to 10pm
Friday: 4am to 10pm
Saturday: 4am to 10pm
Sunday: 4am to 10pm

How Can You Buy Access to the Escape Lounge Edinburgh?

Lounge	Book Direct	Book 3rd Party	Priority Pass
Escape Lounge	£38.99 for 2.5 hours	£28 for 3 hour entry with LoungePair	£20.60 with Priority Pass Standard Plus (10 included visits)

The Escape Lounge is a paid entry lounge. This means you can access it whatever airline you are flying with an whatever type of class you are flying.

You can either;

• Buy access directly on the Escape Lounge Site – £38.99 per adult for a 2.5 hour stay
• Buy access through a third party site such as LoungePair.
• Access via an airport lounges membership scheme such as Priority Pass. The cost to enter depends on your membership level. I used my Standard Plus Membership which meant this visit cost £20.60

Escape Lounge Edinburgh Gate 4

Locating the Escape Lounge at Edinburgh Airport

• The lounge is located close to Gate 4 and Gate 9 is just across the other side of the building.
• Once you pass through security and through the duty free hall turn left.
• Keep walking past Cafe Nero and bear left.
• You will see the Escape Lounge entrance located next to the British Airways lounge.

Entering the Escape Lounge

• On entering the lounge you will need to show your boarding pass and your booking or your airport lounge membership card.
• I used Priority Pass to enter the lounge.
• It was quick and easy to enter with friendly and welcoming staff.

Edinburgh Airport Escape Lounge Review

Escape Lounge Facilities and Services

Runway Views?	Dedicated Quiet Area?	Childrens Area?	Suitable for Working?	Toilets in Lounge?
No	No	No	Yes	No

Lounge View

• On entry this lounge feels quite small and narrow but don’t be fooled. Once you pass through the narrow corridor you reach part of the lounge, but the lounge goes right around the corner.
• The view from this lounge looks over the Fast Park and multi storey car park area so there are no airport apron or runway views.

Seating

There are a variety of seating options available to visitors using the lounge including;

• Seating along the wall with small tables for 2 and chairs
• Larger tables and chairs
• Lounge chairs
• Large lounge swivel chairs

WIFI

• The WIFI was pretty good although I kept picking up the British Airways Lounge WIFI too.
• You need to use a password to access the WIFI.

Power Sockets

There were plentiful sockets in the lounge including;

• At floor level for the seating along the wall
• In the armrest area of the large lounge seats
• Along the bar stool seating area (although not a socket for every seat)

Toilets

• There are no toilets in the lounge which is a bit disappointing.

Flight Information Board

• There is a flight information board located beside the bar in the lounge.

Newspapers and Magazines

• Access to the lounge includes access to the Press Reader app. This app has hundreds of magazines and newspapers available to read.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh Eating & Drinking

Drinks

• There is a tended bar for most alcoholic drinks at the Escape Lounge.
• There are bottled beers available from the fridge.
• There is beer on tap available at the buffet.
• Fruit juices are available to help yourself.
• There is a hot drinks machine located beside the bar serving coffees with hot water availble for tea.

Cold Food

There is a salad bar in the Escape Lounge:

When I visited this had;

• Mixed salads – great selection (I was too busy eating the salads to photograph them!)

There was also a section with other cold food including;

• Bread
• Biscuits for cheese
• Cakes

Escape Lounge Hot Food

• Aubergine Moussaka – this was really delicious
• Pasta with sauce – also very nice and not dry
• Garlic bread
• Soup of the day

Escape Lounge Edinburgh – Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Good food selection	No toilets in the lounge
Calming green decor with plants	No airport apron or runway views

Escape Lounge FAQs

Should You Use Priority Pass to Access the Escape Lounge?

If you are going to be travelling from Edinburgh Airport more than 5 times a year then Priority Pass is going to be worth it for great value lounge access.

With Priority Pass you can access any of the 3 paid access lounges at Edinburgh Airport.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh – Final Verdict

• I loved the colour scheme of this lounge and the greenery of the plants gave it a nice relaxing feel
• The food was good and I had a proper meal before flying
• There are some bigger tables and bar stool type seating that is good for working
• Using my Priority Pass lounge pass made accessing this lounge better value than having a meal in the airport.

Want to use this lounge yourself?

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• My Comparison of All the Edinburgh Airport Lounges
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• Best Edinburgh Airport for Nervous Flyers
• Best Edinburgh Airport for Business Travellers
• Best Edinburgh Airport Lounge for Travellers with Additional Needs
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• How to Get Priority Pass
• Priority Pass Membership