Great for runway views

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Great for runway views

When you're looking forward to your flight, nothing beats relaxing with a drink or a meal while you watch the action on the airfield. These prime Heathrow locations all offer a superb window on the world's busiest international airport.

Terminal 1

Terminal 4

Terminal 2

Terminal 5

Terminal 3

 

Terminal 1

Costa Coffee

 

Watch the take-offs and landings as you enjoy authentic Italian coffee, hot chocolate, hot and cold sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

Location: Near Gate 8 in Terminal 1, after security

Opening hours: Open for all flights

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The Tin Goose

 

This retro-style pub and eating house, themed around travel in the 1930s and 1940s, is spacious and offers great views of the runways.

Choose from a range of all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, hot meals and seasonal dishes, plus a selection of draught beers and 24 different wines.

Location: Terminal 1, after security

Opening hours: 05:15 - 22:30

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8607 5960

Est Presso!

 

This contemporary Italian restaurant serves a menu of classic dishes, light meals, coffee and wines in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. A number of tables overlook the airfield.

Location: Terminal 1, after security

Opening hours: 05:15 until the last departing flight

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8897 1278

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Terminal 2

For a great view of the runways just walk through to Terminal 1, which is linked to Terminal 2 after security control. The walk takes five to ten minutes and you'll enjoy some great views on the way, too. Don't forget to keep an eye on the time as your flight won't be shown on the departure screens in Terminal 1.

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Terminal 3

The best runway views in Terminal 3 are those from the departure gates and from the walkways linking them to the departure lounge. If your flight departs from Gates 1 to 5, you'll find a Caffè Italia take-away coffee bar nearby.

Caffè Italia

Enjoy coffee made with Italian passion.

Location: Terminal 3, after security (near Gates 1 - 5)

Opening hours: 05:30 until last departing flight

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8897 8488

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Terminal 4

 

AMT Coffee

 

Situated in a great spot overlooking the runways, AMT offers quality coffees, squeezed-to-order orange juice and milkshakes, plus delicious pastries, muffins, pretzels and more.

Location: Terminal 4, after security

Opening hours: 08:00 until last flight

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8759 9015

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Costa Coffee

Enjoy dramatic views of the airfield while you taste authentic Italian coffee, hot and cold sandwiches or indulgent cakes and pastries.

Location: Terminal 4, after security

Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8745 0542

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Terminal 5

With its great glass walls, Heathrow Terminal 5 offers superb views across the airfield from almost everywhere.

From the departures area (after security) you can watch the aircraft take off and land against a backdrop including Wembley Stadium and the London City skyline.

If you want to enjoy a drink or a meal while you watch the action on the runways, you can't go wrong in Terminal 5.

 

Gordon Ramsay Plane Food

 

Enjoy amazing cuisine and a superb vantage point in the upper area of the departure lounge. Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay offers a menu based on the famous Boxwood Café. With fantastic views across the runway and its own cocktail bar, this is a must-visit for Terminal 5.

Location: Terminal 5 Departures Level, after security

 

Wagamama

 

The noodle specialists have their first airport restaurant at Terminal 5, also on the upper floor. On offer are classic dishes plus an exclusive breakfast menu with exciting options from traditional Japanese dishes to coconut cream porridge, English breakfast and many more.

Location: Terminal 5 Departures Level, after security

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