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REVIEW: First look at British Airways Heathrow Terminal 3 First class lounge revamp with First Dining Area

  • 17/06/2023
  • Michele

I wrote a while ago that BA was planning to introduce a new First area in T3, although the original rumours were that it would be a mini Concorde Room. It turns out that, in fact, it is a slightly better version of the old First Dining Area, which will eventually include a proper bar. You may have seen photos earlier on of the area on other websites, but it was not the finished look. It is still not quite complete now, but it’s definitely taking shape. 

I was unaware they have actually revamped the entire First lounge at T3 with new furniture, so I thought I would include that as well.

 

Entry requirements, location and opening hours

Opening times: 05:00 – 22:30

First Lounge: Customers in First class, British Airways Gold card holders plus one guest and oneworld emerald members plus one guest

First Dining Area: Customers travelling on British Airways in First class and BA Premier cardholders

 

Galleries First

British Airways First Dining
Champagne bar

There has been no real change from what was in the lounge before, just new furniture.

British Airways Heathrow Terminal 3

As you head into the lounge, you are greeted by the champagne bar, which looks very similar to before but with new tables and chairs. 

British Airways Heathrow Terminal 3

If you turn left, it leads into the area with another bar with wine and champagne. At the far end are all the spirits. This area definitely looked a lot smarter and more modern than before. 

British Airways Heathrow Terminal 3

Going the other way there is a kids play area and then a work area. The high table has power sockets, although it looked like there were sockets in the floor for some of the other tables. 

British Airways First Class Dining Inside Look

Past this area is the dining room with a buffet and plenty of tables. 

British Airways Terminal 3

The buffet has the same as you would get at T5 in Galleries First: A Full English, pastries, fruit, yoghurt, meats and cheese porridge and cereals. 

British Airways First Class Dining Buffet
British Airways First Class Dining Bread
British Airways First Class Dining Muesli Bar
British Airways First Class Dining Sauces

At the end is another bar area.

British Airways First Dining Bar

Next to this is the entrance to the First Dining Area. This was available prior to Covid but from memory, I don’t remember anything but a few tables and chairs, I don’t remember the window seats being there, but I could be wrong. There is a bar set up which has now got a proper table which is a great improvement on the temporary one.

British Airways First Class Dining Drinks
British Airways First Class Dining Juice
British Airways First Class Dining Wine

The booths are the same as before, but they are due to be updated shortly. I think they still look in reasonable condition. 

British Airways First Class Dining Table Set Up

Like the Concorde room, they serve Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle champagne and wines that are served on board in First. Here is a full look at the spirits:

British Airways First Class Dining Alcohol

The menu is also the same as the Concorde Room. Here is the breakfast menu:

 

British Airways First Class Dining Traditional Breakfast Menu

British Airways Terminal 3 First Class Dining Beverage Menu

After breakfast, they have an all-day menu which includes the Concorde Burger, Vegan burger, salads, main courses and dessert. 

Here is the wine list and drinks menu:

British Airways First Class Dining Wine Menu
British Airways First Class Dining Alcohol Menu
British Airways First Class Dining Cocktails Menu
British Airways First Class Dining Cocktails Menu 2
British Airways First Class Dining Bar Menu

The new element in the area are the chairs facing the window. There are not that many comfy chairs near a window in the main lounge, plus you can sit here and have a nicer selection of drinks, so I like the idea. It will make those travelling from T3 in First feel like they are getting the full experience.

British Airways First Class Dining views
Some seats have a better view than others!

British Airways First Class Dining view

I think BA has done a great job revamping the lounge (and let’s face it was well overdue). Apparently, they are due to make a proper bar as well, but I am not sure when that is due to happen. 

 

 

 

 

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5 comments
  1. GH says:
    18/06/2023 at 8:49 am

    Thanks – ood info. Are F pax out of T5 able to use T3 and get back to T5 for departure? I thing the new lounge at T3 is better than T5 Concorde lounge.

    1. Michele says:
      19/06/2023 at 11:57 pm

      No they are not

  2. GH says:
    18/06/2023 at 8:49 am

    *good

  3. Gabriel Parrish says:
    18/06/2023 at 11:22 am

    Has pink champagne gone for good from the First Lounges?

    1. Michele says:
      19/06/2023 at 1:09 pm

      I’m not sure. I’ll check next time I’m passing through and ask PR.

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