Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges – Find the Best in 2026

Last updated on February 24th, 2026 at 05:20 pm

London Heathrow Terminal 2 lounges are great if want somewhere quieter and more comfortable than the main departure lounge. You’ve got two excellent paid-entry lounges to choose from: the Plaza Premium Lounge and the No1 Lounge.

I’ve used both lounges myself and in this guide I’ll show you exactly what to expect, which one is best, and how to access them using Priority Pass.

Both lounges are open to all travellers regardless of airline or ticket class, and they’re one of the easiest ways to upgrade your Heathrow experience.

✈️ Instant Verdict – Best Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2

If you’re flying from Heathrow Terminal 2, the Plaza Premium Lounge is my top recommendation for most travellers. It’s the larger of the two lounges, with more seating, a reliable food offering, and a comfortable, modern environment that works well whether you’re travelling for business or leisure.

📍 Which Lounge Is Closest to Your Gate?

Both Terminal 2 lounges are located airside after security.

• Plaza Premium Lounge – Located near Gate A16 on the upper level
• No1 Lounge – Located near Gate A18, also on the upper level

Terminal 2 is quite compact compared to other Heathrow terminals, so walking times between lounges and gates are usually short.

📊 Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounge – Quick Comparison

Lounge	Best For	Atmosphere	Review
Plaza Premium	Best overall, Priority Pass users, longer waits	Relaxed, modern, good food, great seating, showers	Read Review
No1 Lounge	Backup option	Relaxed and quiet, small lounge, smaller buffet selection	Read Review

My Recommendation: For most travellers the Plaza Premium is the best choice. You can’t prebook entry through Priority Pass though

Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges Image Showing Seating

How To Access Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges

Lounge	Book Direct	Online Deal	LoungePair	Priority Pass
No1 Lounge	£42.00	£37.84	£34	£20.60*
Plaza Premium	£44.12 (2 hrs)	£40.85	£38	£20.60*

*Priority Pass price based on Standard Plus membership using my special reader rate of £206 which includes 10 lounge 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.

Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges

Using Priority Pass In These Lounges

These lounges accept Priority Pass, which is usually the best value way to get access. My entry to this lounge cost me £20.60 as I used one of my included 10 visits with Standard Plus Membership.

The Plaza Lounge can’t be prebooked with Priority Pass but the No1 Lounge can.

Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges Image Showing Plaza Entrance

⭐ Plaza Premium Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 – My Experience

The Plaza Premium Lounge is a comfortable, modern lounge with a good mix of seating options and a reliable food offering.

Quick overview:

• Rating: 9/10
• Location: Near Gate A16
• Access: Priority Pass, DragonPass, paid entry
• Seating: High backed chairs, low chairs, tables and chairs, workbenches, TV room
• Toilets: Yes
• WiFi: Reliable
• Power sockets: Widely available

Food and Drink Includes:

• Hot buffet dishes – extensive hot buffet, the largest available in Heathrow
• Cold food and snacks
• Coffee, tea, soft drinks
• Beer, wine and alcohol available from the fully tended bar

The lounge is spacious and generally comfortable. There are a variety of areas including a TV room by the bar, a dining area, and quieter smaller seating areas.

There is also a workbench with high bar stool seating.

This lounge also has showers available (for an extra charge).

This lounge is the best lounge in the whole of Heathrow Airport in terms of food, drink, space, style and facilities.

The only disadvantage for membership holders is that you can’t prebook this lounge to guarantee entry at peak times.

Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges Image Showing Booth at No1 Lounge

🌿 No1 Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 – My Experience

The No1 Lounge is a smaller lounge set on the lower floor (below ground level). It is smaller than I was expecting, and smaller compared to other No1 Lounges I have visited. It’s smaller size means the buffet offering is a bit smaller too.

Quick overview:

• Rating: 7.5/10
• Location: Near Gate A18
• Access: Priority Pass, paid entry
• Seating: Sofa seating, lounge chair seating, tables and chairs, TV room
• Toilets: Yes
• WiFi: Available
• Power sockets: Available

Food and Drink Includes:

• Hot buffet food – smaller selection, breakfast options a bit more limited
• Cold snacks
• Coffee, tea, juices and flavoured waters
• Alcoholic drinks from a fully tended bar

This lounge was very busy when I visited so I had to juggle a little to get to a table so I could do some work.

You can prebook this lounge with Priority Pass for a small fee which guarantees entry when the lounge is busy.

🤔 Which Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounge Should You Choose?

Choose Plaza Premium Lounge if you want:

• The best food and drink options
• The most comfortable lounge with the best seating options
• Showers in the lounge

Choose No1 Lounge if you want:

• Prebooking to guarantee entry

Both lounges are excellent compared to the main terminal seating areas.

🏆 Best Priority Pass Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2

Lounge	Priority Pass	Food	Comfort	Rating
Plaza Premium	Yes	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	9
No1 Lounge	Yes	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	7.5

💰 Is Priority Pass Worth It at Heathrow Terminal 2?

For most travellers, absolutely.

Typical walk-in price: £40–£55
Priority Pass visit cost: £20.60 with Standard Plus Membership

If you use lounges even twice per year, Priority Pass can easily pay for itself.

Priority Pass is my favourite travel upgrade – it changes my airport experience from being torturous to a treat.

❓ Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounge FAQs

✈️ Final Verdict – Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounges

• Both lounges at Heathrow Terminal 2 offer a much more comfortable experience than the main departure lounge, with comfortable seating, food and drinks included, and a far more relaxed environment.
• I recommend the Plaza Premium Lounge as the best option – it’s a great lounge with plenty of space.
• The No1 Lounge is a good option if you are a Priority Pass member and want to prebook access to guarantee entry

Related Heathrow Terminal 2 Lounge Resources

• Heathrow Terminal 3 Lounges
• Heathrow Terminal 4 Lounges
• Heathrow Terminal 5 Lounges