Bristol Airport confirms the opening date for its new Escape lounge

In 2023, Manchester Airports Group took over the two airport lounges at Bristol.

Since then there has been a bit of rebranding and space closures. At present, there is an Escape lounge on the Mezzanine floor, next to Frankie & Benny’s.

This will close on 27th July and a brand new lounge will open the following day.

The new lounge will be on the Mezzanine floor adjacent to the Cabin Bar.

It looks pretty smart as you can see from the pictures here. To quote:

On 28 July 2025, we will be opening a brand-new Escape lounge, offering an additional 140 seats and floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking out on to the Eastern apron (aircraft stands).

The new Escape Lounge will be inspired by its local area and will be designed to cater to all types of travellers, offering multiple zones suited for dining, working, and relaxing, including a cosy relaxation area, with comfortable seating and soft cushions – a perfect way for couples and families to start their holidays. There will also be areas for business travellers seeking a quiet workspace.

In the dining area, there will be breakfast bars as well as table and chairs with dedicated self-serve islands for tea, coffee and cold drinks, as well as hot and cold food ranging from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, as well as light suppers.

Each area is divided by tasteful screens to separate the dining area from the lounge area. All with neutral decoration and ambient lighting.

You can find out more on this page of the airport website here. If there is a media event we will try to get down to take a look.

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How to get FREE airport lounge access via UK credit cards (May 2025)

Here are the five options to get FREE airport lounge access via a UK credit card.

The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two free Priority Pass cards, one for you and one for a supplementary cardholder. Each card admits two so a family of four gets in free. You get access to all 1,500 lounges in the Priority Pass network – search it here.

You also get access to Eurostar, Lufthansa and Delta Air Lines lounges.  Our in-depth review of The Platinum Card from American Express is here.

You can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card is FREE for the first year. It comes with a Priority Pass card loaded with four free visits to any Priority Pass lounge – see the list here.

Additional lounge visits are charged at £24.  You get four more free visits for every year you keep the card.  

There is no annual fee for Amex Gold in Year 1 and you get a 20,000 points sign-up bonus.  Full details are in our American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card review here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card

Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard gets you get a free Priority Pass card, allowing you access to the Priority Pass network.  Guests are charged at £24 although it may be cheaper to pay £60 for a supplementary credit card for your partner.

The card has a fee of £290 and there are strict financial requirements to become a HSBC Premier customer.  Full details are in my HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard review.

HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard

A good package, but only available to HSBC Premier clients Read our full review

Got a small business?

If you have a small business, consider The American Express Business Platinum Card which has the same lounge benefits as the personal Platinum card:

The American Express Business Platinum Card

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

You should also consider the Capital on Tap Pro Visa credit card which has a lower fee and, as well as a Priority Pass for airport lounge access, also comes with Radison Rewards VIP hotel status:

Capital on Tap Pro Visa

10,500 points (=10,500 Avios) plus good benefits Read our full review

PS. You can find all of HfP’s UK airport lounge reviews – and we’ve been to most of them – indexed here.