Aspire Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 5 Review

If you’re flying from London you might be thinking of using the Aspire Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 5.

I’ve used this lounge myself and in this review I’ll show you exactly what to expect, how to access it, what the food and facilities are like, and whether it’s good value for money.

I visited using my Priority Pass membership. My Standard Plus plan includes 10 visits per year, so my visit worked out at about £18.30 each based on the annual fee (great value compared with paying direct).

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Quick Verdict – Is This Lounge Good with Priority Pass?

⭐ My Rating: 7/10 (Priority Pass Value)

✔️ Can pre-book to guarantee access (I would highly recommend this)
✔️ Good views from the lounge
✔️ Great bar service with knowledgeable staff on my visit
❌ Very busy due to limited lounges in the terminal
❌ Food is OK but not necessarily premium

Best For: Priority Pass holders, business travellers
Not Ideal For: Peak time travel

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Aspire Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 5

Where Is the Aspire Lounge & How Do You Access It?

Location

The Aspire Lounge is located airside in Heathrow Terminal 5, on the ground level.

Head through the South end security area and then take the escalators or lift downstairs.

Then walk to the end of the terminal building. The entrance is beside Gate A18.

Aspire Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 5

How To Buy Access to the Aspire Lounge Terminal 5

Book Direct	Book 3rd Party	Priority Pass
£40 for 3 hours	£40.85 with my Holidayextras Discount for 3 hours	£18.30 with Priority Pass Standard Plus (10 included visits)

If you’re deciding how to enter, here’s the simple takeaway: Priority Pass is usually the best value if you’ll use lounges more than once or twice per year, while third-party passes can work well for one-off trips.

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

You can either;

• Buy access directly on the Aspire Lounge – £40 per adult for a 3 hour stay
• Buy access through via my discount code at Holidayextras – £39.56 for 3 hours guaranteed entry
• Access via an airport lounges membership scheme such as DragonPass or Priority Pass. The cost to enter depends on your membership level.

Using Priority Pass In This Lounge

This lounge accepts Priority Pass, which is usually the best value way to get access. My entry to this lounge cost me £18.30 as I used one of my included 10 visits with Standard Plus Membership. I have an exclusive discount available which means Standard Plus Membership is £183 a year instead of £229, making it even better value.

You can book the Aspire Lounge through Priority Pass. I would highly recommend booking as there is a shortage of paid entry lounges (in my view and experience) at Terminal 5.

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Inside the Lounge – My Experience

The Aspire Lounge at T5 is set around the corner of the terminal building.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Armchairs and sofa seating
• Booths
• Leather bench seating and tables
• Work bench with bar stool seating
• Good views across the airport apron and runway areas

The lounge is set around the corner of the building so the overall space is limited. During my visit some areas of the lounge were closed off, reducing the space even further.

I visited when the lounge was around 90% full, so this review reflects what it’s like in real-world conditions rather than a quiet off-peak snapshot.

Check out this great virtual tour of the Aspire Lounge so you can see what it is like (albeit with no people!)

Aspire Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 5

Food & Drinks – What’s Included?

Drinks

Priority Pass guests have access to:

• Hot drinks available from the coffee machine
• Fully tended bar service with full drinks menu
• Premium drinks such as Champagne or Prosecco are available for an extra charge

The have a drinks special menu on the bar. I was delighted to see that they had alcoholic free options on there. The lovely barman who was on duty made me a non alcoholic cocktail using London Light alcohol free gin. It was lovely.

Cold Buffet

Aspire Lounges have a selection of the following cold salads available each day. You can view the full menu here.

• Garden Salad (ve)
• Indian Summer Salad (ve)
• Orzo Pasta and Sun-dried Tomato Salad (v)
• Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad (v)
• Green Pesto Pasta Bow Salad
• Lentil Tomato & Soya Bean Salad
• Cheese selection (v)
• Breads, Crackers and Breadsticks
• Crispy Onions
• Black Olives

Hot Food

Aspire Lounges have a selection of the following hot dishes available each day. There will always be one meat based dish and one vegetarian/vegan option. You can view the full menu here.

• Basil Cashew pesto
• Roasted Mediterranean vegetable
• Penne pasta with shaved cheese and rocket (v)
• Chicken Chickpea Cauliflower Korma (Halal)
• Soup of the Day (v)
• American Style Pancake (ve)
• Basmati Rice (ve)

Seating, WiFi & Facilities

Feature	Available	Notes
WiFi	✅	42.2 Mbps Download, 118 Mbps Upload
Power Sockets	✅	Near most seats around the outside of the lounge, with sockets on wall and dividers
Showers	✅	1 shower available for an extra charge
Alcohol	✅	Fully tended bar service

Is This Lounge Right for You?

✅ Perfect If You Are:

• A Priority Pass member
• Looking to do some work
• Wanting a shower
• Wanting food and drinks included

❌ Not Ideal If You Are:

• Looking for a luxury experience
• Needing guaranteed quiet space
• Travelling at peak times

Best Priority Pass Lounges in Heathrow Terminal 5

Lounge	PP Access	Food	Crowds	Showers	Rating
Plaza Premium	✅	⭐⭐⭐	High at peak times	✅	6.00
Aspire Lounge	✅	⭐⭐⭐	High at peak times	✅	7.00

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Is Priority Pass Worth It at Heathrow Terminal 5?

For most travellers, the answer to that is yes.

Here’s why:

• Walk-in price: +£40
• Priority Pass visit with Standard Plus Membership (and my discount) £18.30
• Food + drinks + comfort: Included

If you use this lounge just twice per year, Priority Pass often pays for itself.

For regular flyers, it’s one of the easiest ways to save money at Heathrow.

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Aspire Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5 – Final Verdict

The Aspire Lounget at Heathrow Terminal 5 is an improvement on being in the busy terminal area, especially if you want to do some work. I would highly recommend booking this lounge in advance as without a pre-booking there is a good chance you won’t be able to get in.

Since my visit this lounge has introduced a Ready to Order function which means you can scan and order food and drinks from your location in the lounge. This is a handy function given the space constraints of this lounge, which are felt more when it is busy.

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