Bristol Airport Lounge: The Essence Lounge Guide
The Bristol Airport lounge you can book: Essence Lounge on the mezzanine, open from 03:30. Location, what's included, rules and how to book.
Last updated: October 13, 2026
If you are flying from Bristol, the Essence Lounge is the Bristol Airport lounge you can book on LoungEasy: a mezzanine lounge above the departure lounge with food, drinks and Wi-Fi, open from 03:30 for the first holiday departures. This guide, part of our guide to the UK airport lounge pass, covers where it is, what is included and how to book it. A pass is listed at €55 per person at the time of writing (September 2026).
Bristol Airport lounge at a glance
- Lounge: Essence Lounge, run by Escape Lounges as Essence by Escape Lounges
- Where: airside, on the mezzanine level of the departure lounge
- Opening hours: 03:30 to 19:30 daily
- Flights: domestic and international departures
- Entry: up to three hours before your scheduled departure
- Price on LoungEasy: €55 per person
Where to find the Essence Lounge
After security and passport control, walk through duty free. On the left-hand side there is a staircase and a lift up to the mezzanine floor, and the Essence Lounge at Bristol Airport is on the right, next to Frankie & Benny's. Bristol Airport describes the location as the mezzanine level between Frankie & Benny's and Brigg & Stow.
What's included
The lounge page on LoungEasy lists:
- Hot and cold food, snacks, fresh fruit and vegetarian options
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Free Wi-Fi, charging points, flight screens and boarding announcements
- Newspapers and magazines, restrooms and disabled access
Bristol Airport adds that food is freshly prepared and served all day, with gluten-free and vegan choices, and that the complimentary bar includes wine, beer and spirits as well as tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Rules to know before you go
- Arrive within the window. Access starts three hours before your scheduled departure.
- Infants go free. The lounge admits children aged 0 to 35 months free of charge. If you're unsure what your children need, contact LoungEasy's support team before you book.
- One pass per traveller. The total for your group is shown before you pay.
Is the Bristol Airport lounge worth it?
With doors opening at 03:30, the Essence Lounge suits early holiday departures, when breakfast and a seat away from the busy departure lounge are welcome. It works for families and couples alike, and for anyone who wants to charge devices and check emails before boarding. If you only have half an hour between security and your gate, you won't get much out of your visit.
How to book the Essence Lounge
- Open the Bristol Airport lounge page on LoungEasy.
- Choose the Essence Lounge and add each traveller in your group.
- Pay online and keep your booking and boarding pass ready for the lounge desk.
Booking ahead secures your visit, as lounges can stop admitting walk-in guests when they are full. LoungEasy passes are non-refundable unless they are marked as refundable at checkout, and if the lounge refuses entry even though your pass is valid, you are refunded once the refusal is confirmed with the operator.
Other lounges at Bristol
Bristol Airport also opened a larger Escape Lounge on the first floor of the departure lounge in August 2025. The Essence Lounge is the Bristol lounge you can book on LoungEasy.
More UK airport lounge guides
Flying from elsewhere in England? Our Manchester Airport lounge guide covers Terminals 2 and 3, and our guide to Birmingham Airport lounges compares the options there.
Bristol Airport lounge FAQs
Does Bristol Airport have a lounge?
Yes. You can book the Essence Lounge, on the mezzanine level of the departure lounge, on LoungEasy.
What lounges are at Bristol Airport?
Bristol has the Essence Lounge, run as Essence by Escape Lounges, and a larger Escape Lounge that opened in August 2025. The Essence Lounge is the one you can book on LoungEasy.
How much is the Bristol Airport lounge?
On LoungEasy, the Essence Lounge is listed at €55 per person at the time of writing. The total for your group is shown before you pay.
What time does the Bristol Airport lounge open?
The Essence Lounge is listed as open from 03:30 to 19:30 daily.
How early can I get into the Essence Lounge?
Up to three hours before your scheduled departure.
Can children use the Bristol Airport lounge?
Yes. Children are welcome with an adult, and children aged 0 to 35 months go free.