Last updated on August 2nd, 2026 at 11:48 am

Are you wondering which of the Birmingham Airport lounges is best for your visit?

I’ve visited all three Birmingham Airport lounges myself so I’ve compiled a comparison so you can find the best one for you.

I used my Priority Pass membership when visiting the Birmingham Airport lounges. My Standard Plus Membership, with my reader discount, means that each lounge visit worked out at £20.60 — great value. The Clubrooms requires a £15 surcharge on top, making that visit £35.60.

Read on for my reviews of the Birmingham Airport lounges.

Quick Guide to Birmingham Airport Lounges

Lounge	Opening Times	Food Style	Visit Length	Cost Booking Direct
No1 Lounge	4.30 am – 9 pm	Hot & Cold Buffet	3 hours	£42
Aspire Lounge	4.30 am – 8.30 pm	Hot & Cold Buffet	3 hours	£46.99
Clubrooms	4 am – 8.30 pm	Table Service	3 hours	£52

📊 Birmingham Airport Lounges – Quick Comparison of Facilities

Here is a quick overview of the Birmingham Airport lounges and their facilities.

Lounge	Best For?	🚾	🚿	🔌	My Rating
No1 Lounge	Best overall — bright and airy with high ceilings, great food selection, airport views, cinema room and dedicated workbench. Pre-booking recommended at peak times.	Outside	No	OK	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aspire Lounge	Good all-rounder close to duty free — hot buffet all day, option to upgrade to table service meals, good for both business and leisure travellers. Pre-booking recommended.	Outside	No	OK	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Clubrooms	Best for a quieter adults-only experience with table service meals and a tended bar. Less suited to working. £15 Priority Pass surcharge applies.	In lounge (1)	No	OK	⭐⭐⭐

Birmingham Airport Lounges

There are 3 airport lounges at Birmingham Airport that you can buy access to.

All three lounges accept Priority Pass, though the Clubrooms requires a £15 surcharge on top of your standard visit fee.

They are;

• No1 Lounge
• Aspire Lounge
• Clubrooms

Birmingham Airport Lounges

How to Buy Access to Birmingham Airport Lounges

There are various ways to buy lounge access including;

• Buy access directly via each lounge operator (No1 Lounges, Aspire Lounges, or My Lounges for Clubrooms)
• Buy through a third party site such as Holidayextras for a good online deal for occasional lounge access
• Access via an airport lounge membership scheme such as Priority Pass. The cost to enter depends on your membership level. Note that the Clubrooms requires a £15 surcharge on top of your standard Priority Pass visit fee.

Little Tip from Me: All three lounges at Birmingham Airport can get busy, particularly in the morning. Pre-booking through Priority Pass is recommended to guarantee your entry, especially at peak times. The reservation costs an additional £6.

Location of the Birmingham Airport Lounges

All three lounges are located airside at Birmingham Airport on the ground floor, but they are not grouped together — each has a different location after security.

• Aspire Lounge — immediately on the right after security, following signs for gates 1–20
• No1 Lounge and Clubrooms — head through the centre of the airport past WHSmith and JD Sports, follow overhead signs, then turn left at the end of the corridor. No1 Lounge is on the left; Clubrooms is further along on the left past the bar.

Birmingham Airport Lounges

No1 Lounge Birmingham Airport

• Open 4.30 am to 9 pm Daily
• The No1 Lounge is the best-rated of the three Birmingham Airport lounges and my top pick overall.
• It is a bright, airy lounge with high ceilings and views over the airport operations area.
• It can get busy so pre-booking is recommended to guarantee entry.
• There is an upstairs area in the lounge, plus a TV/cinema room and other smaller private areas.

No1 Lounge Services and Facilities

• Views over the airport operations area
• Hot and cold buffet running throughout the day
• Fully tended bar service including cocktails of the day
• Self-service soft drinks and fruit juices
• Hot drinks machine with good selection of teas and decaf options
• Premium drinks (Champagne, Prosecco) available for an additional charge
• Wide variety of seating including workbench with 5 sockets, high-backed chairs, sofas, dining tables and leather bench seating
• TV/cinema room and smaller private areas
• Power sockets along the walls and at work stations
• WiFi
• Toilets located outside the lounge in the main terminal

Airport Lounges at Birmingham Airport

Aspire Lounge Birmingham Airport

• Open 4.30 am to 8.30 pm Daily
• The Aspire Lounge is located right next to duty free — the most conveniently positioned of the three lounges.
• It is a long rectangular lounge with windows in the first half only, with booths and a small workbench area at the rear.
• It can get busy so pre-booking is recommended to guarantee entry.
• You can also pay an additional fee to upgrade to table service meals — a good middle ground between the buffet lounges and the Clubrooms.

Aspire Lounge Services and Facilities

• Hot and cold buffet running throughout the day
• Option to upgrade to table service meals for an additional fee
• Fully tended bar service
• Self-service soft drinks and fruit juices
• Hot drinks machine with teas and syrups
• Premium drinks (Champagne, Prosecco) available for an additional charge
• Variety of seating including small booths for two, sofa booth seating at the rear, upholstered chairs and workbench
• Power sockets around the walls
• WiFi
• Toilets located outside the lounge in the main terminal

Airport Lounges at Birmingham Airport

Clubrooms Birmingham Airport

• Open 4 am to 8.30 pm Daily
• The Clubrooms is a premium, adults-only lounge with all food served as table service rather than a buffet.
• It is generally quieter than the No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge.
• Priority Pass holders pay a £15 surcharge on top of their standard visit fee to access this lounge.
• The lounge has 3 separate seating areas, with mostly low tables and chairs — less suited to working with a laptop.

Clubrooms Services and Facilities

• Table service for all meals — breakfast, lunch and afternoon menus available
• Small cold buffet selection (croissants, Danish pastries, yoghurts)
• Fully tended bar service for alcoholic drinks
• Self-service soft drinks and flavoured waters
• Hot drinks machine
• Champagne available for an additional charge
• 3 separate seating areas with a mix of dining chairs, leather armchairs and low tables
• Power sockets around the edge of the lounge
• WiFi
• One unisex toilet within the lounge
• Adults only — no children permitted

Is Priority Pass Worth It at Birmingham Airport?

For most travellers, the answer to that is yes.

Here’s why:

• Walk-in price: £42–£52 depending on lounge
• Priority Pass visit with Standard Plus Membership (and my discount): £20.60 at the No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge / £35.60 at the Clubrooms (£15 surcharge applies)
• Food + drinks + comfort: Included

If you use airport lounges just twice a year, Priority Pass will generally pay for itself.

If you are a regular flyer like me then this is one of the best value travel upgrades available. You can also prebook all the lounges at Birmingham Airport through Priority Pass, which guarantees entry at peak travel times.

Birmingham Airport Lounges – Final Verdict

• The No1 Lounge is my top pick — best food selection, great views, a cinema room and the most varied seating including a dedicated workbench
• The Aspire Lounge is a solid all-rounder, closest to security and duty free, with the option to upgrade to table service meals for an additional fee
• The Clubrooms is the quietest option and the only adults-only lounge — good if you want table service meals and a calmer atmosphere, but the £15 Priority Pass surcharge makes it less competitive on value
• Pre-booking is recommended for all three lounges, particularly at peak times — a £6 reservation fee applies via Priority Pass
• None of the lounges have showers; toilets are outside both the No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge, but there is one toilet within the Clubrooms
• All three lounges are accessible via Priority Pass airport lounge membership (Clubrooms with a £15 supplement)

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