Champagne and chicken rice might be an odd combination, but it’s the perfect pre-flight tease before jetting off in First Class. With four flights a day swinging back to Singapore – each with a First Class or Suites cabin – it’s no surprise that Singapore Airlines’ SilverKris lounge in London comes with a dedicated First Class space.
It’s also open to the airline’s top-tier Solitaire PPS Club members, as well as First Class passengers on a handful of partner airlines such as ANA to Tokyo. If you’re on that curated door list, then here’s what awaits inside.
Lounge location and details
Star Alliance members fly out of London Heathrow Terminal 2, also known as The Queen’s Terminal. Long-haul flights from Terminal 2 tend to depart from the satellite Terminal 2B, which is a 15-minute walk away from check-in.
Make sure you’ve done everything you wanted in the main terminal (A-gates), as it’s a hassle to backtrack once you reach the B-gates. Having said that, if you’re flying Singapore Airlines or ANA First Class, then a buggy is on hand to whisk you across the terminal connector in no time.
At the SilverKris lounge, the First Class space is behind the discreet door on the left. Blink and you’d miss it. Simply show your boarding pass at reception to be let in.
Lounge seating and layout
Like the adjacent SilverKris Business Class lounge, the First Class space has also benefited from its refurbishment in 2024. But the layout remains the same – essentially a long, thin rectangle separated into a dining zone and a relaxation zone. It’s not an overly large space, nor does it need to be.
The lounge furnishings are undeniably ‘Singapore Airlines’. There’s a range of armchairs, solo working booths and stylish wingback chairs finished with the airline’s batik motif. Look in the far corner and you’ll even see some partitioned rooms with a familiar Poltrana Frau-designed seat that features in the Airbus A380 Suites.
If you’re here during a quiet period, nab a dining table by the window for a meal with a view to match.
Lounge food and beverage
Although the eye-catching buffet would be sufficient for a light snack, I’d strongly suggest sitting down for a proper meal at the restaurant, particularly lunch or dinner.
The menu rotates regularly, but you can count on chicken rice and laksa to stick around. Both hit the mark and while the chicken rice might not be as authentic as those found at Singapore’s hawkers, it’s still a decent prelude if you’re craving a taste of Asia already. I also try a fish cake which is delicious with the sweet chilli dipping sauce.
If a full meal doesn’t tickle your fancy, the buffet also offers dim sum, pastries, fresh sandwiches, cold cuts and more.
Laurent-Perrier Champagne is the star of the lounge here, Whilst a non-vintage, it’s delicate and fresh with fruity notes and I’d happily quaff it with anything. For a change of pace and something a bit ‘creamier’ on the palate, you could also try a glass of Laytons Brut Reserve NV Champagne.
I don’t indulge in any cocktails on this visit but just ask the staff if you’re after something. Over in the Business Class lounge, bartenders are mixing up concoctions such as the Singapore Sling and you can certainly ask for them to be brought over in the First Class lounge as well.
The rest of the wine list mainly features entry-level European drops such as Château Courac Côtes du Rhône from France, Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo from Italy and Trajarinho Vinho Verde Trajadura Alvarinho from Portugal. I’m no sommelier, but I feel there’s plenty of room for improvement given it’s a First Class lounge wine list.
On the spirits side, there’s a sizeable selection including a standout choice: The Lakes The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7.
Lounge amenities
Being a smaller First Class space means there’s not much in the way of amenities we haven’t already covered in the lounge tour. I perch myself in one of the booths with the Poltrana Frau seat after dinner and it’s perfect for relaxing and also finishing up some work.
If you need to freshen up before the long flight, there are two shower rooms stocked with Gilchrist & Soames English Spa products. If more than a handful of guests are in the lounge, I recommend reserving your shower sooner rather than later as they can get quite busy.
Wi-Fi is speedy and there are plenty of UK-style power outlets across most zones. With such a tight guestlist, there’s no need to fight over power sockets here.
Lounge access guide
It shouldn’t be surprising that just two categories of passengers will get in.
- Class of travel: First Class passengers on Singapore Airlines and other Star Alliance carriers.
- Frequent flyer status: Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Club members before a Singapore Airlines flight.
Our verdict
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris First Class lounge is broadly similar to its sibling in Sydney – think of it more as a small, standalone space where a select few can tuck into an elevated range of food and beverages, rather than the airline’s fully-fledged First Class lounge at Singapore.
This lounge isn’t too dissimilar to the neighbouring Business Class lounge in terms of ambience and furniture. But I imagine most passengers here just want more privacy and better service, which Singapore Airlines delivers in spades.
Photography by Brandon Loo who travelled and accessed the lounge as a guest of Singapore Airlines.
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The lounge and service levels in Singapore were extraordinary .
LHR in comparison was like a scene out of Faulty Towers or Little Britain. It seemed little training had been done and at times was embarrassing. There were also language barriers at times. Watery Espresso Martinis ….not surprised. Let the team at SIN down.