Clubrooms

£38–£45 prebook gets you into Clubrooms North

Figure around £38–£45 per person when prebooking Clubrooms in the North Terminal lounge zone, the same corridor as No1 and My Lounge. Access is strictly prebooked; this isn’t a walk-up Priority Pass play, and that price gatekeeps the crowd in a good way.

Clubrooms sits airside in Gatwick North, past security and a short walk from the main lounge cluster near the central atrium. It’s noticeably smaller than No1 or My Lounge, which is why capacity is tightly controlled and slots often sell out on busy Friday and Sunday afternoons.

Figure on full table service instead of a buffet line: staff take food and drink orders at your seat, similar to a boutique business-class cabin on BA or Virgin. Regulars flag this as the main upgrade over the self-serve setup in No1 and Aspire, especially in the morning rush between 06:00 and 09:00.

Food runs to plated hot dishes and lighter bites rather than a help-yourself spread; think one cooked breakfast plate instead of three trips to a chafing dish. Drinks are included in the entry price, with coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer and basic spirits poured for you rather than left out. That service model is why stays are usually capped at around 3 hours.

Noise levels stay low because the room is compact and seating is mostly small tables for two or four, not big communal benches. Reviewers who have tried every Gatwick option often call Clubrooms the “premium” tier above No1/My Lounge/Aspire, especially for couples and solo travellers who value peace over grazing at a buffet for 90 minutes.

Regulars who care about quiet and being served book Clubrooms directly instead of gambling on free-access Priority Pass slots at No1, particularly on peak holiday dates in July and August. Many book their seat 1–2 weeks ahead once flight times are locked, then treat the paid access as part of the ticket cost.

One practical tip: if your flight leaves from the North low 100s gates (101–113), aim to leave Clubrooms about 20 minutes before boarding; the walk from the lounge zone to the far end of the pier can easily eat 10–12 minutes with crowds.