Review – Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

by Zac George
a room with people sitting at tables and a counter

On this blog, I rarely talk about Domestic travel as it’s nowhere near as exciting and exotic as International travel, however, I get a lot of questions from travellers overseas wanting to see reviews of Australia’s domestic lounges, so I’ve decided to start reviewing them This morning I was flying out of my home airport Brisbane on Virgin Australia so I thought I’d review it.

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

To enter the lounge you have to be travelling or connecting onto a Business class ticket, Platinum and Gold members, Silver members who have two entry passes, American Express Centurion & Platinum Charge business and personal, American Express Virgin Australia Platinum card and elite members of Virgin’s partner airlines.

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

To enter the lounge, you can scan your boarding pass on the machine or show an agent.

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin’s lounges are bright and colourful; it wakes you up if you haven’t slept much 😉

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

The lounge is buffet style. Breakfast is basic cold food as well as toasted sandwich and pancakes machines.

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge Buffet

The food is fresh and their is an ok variety.

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a menu on a stand

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Juices and soda are available; the full bar opens at 12:00.

a beverage dispenser on a table

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a table with a variety of dishes on it

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a machine on a table with plates and bowls of food

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

The highlight of the lounge is the coffee bar, fresh coffee made to order is a wonderful feature, especially for early morning flights.

a people sitting at a counter in a building

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a group of jars of cookies and spoons on a table

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Fresh hot cappuccino, brilliant!

a cup of coffee with a brown powder on top

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

The lounge has a large amount of seating, and I’ve never actually seen it full.

a group of tables and chairs in a room

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

There are two tables that provide power.

a bar counter with stools in a room

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a room with a counter and chairs

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

110V and two USB slots.

a close up of a plug

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a room with tables and chairs

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a white counter with magazines on it

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a group of white cups on a counter

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a coffee machine on a counter

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a row of computers on a table

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a room with chairs and tables

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a room with a large couch and tables

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a room with chairs and tables

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Entrance to the ‘Club’ VA’s secret lounge.

a glass wall in a room

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

 

a reception desk in a building

Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge

Bottom Line

The lounge is pretty good for a Domestic airport, would I purposely spend hours here? No, but for an early morning flight, the coffee station is fantastic!

 

 

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1 comment

Garth Freeman June 22, 2017 - 7:32 am

Hi Zac
That picture of the electrical socket and 2 USB ports is a 230V socket, not a 110V socket. Feel free to delete this comment. Great review. Love your work. How long before you can legally review the bars?

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