Kick-start your holiday as soon as you hit Heathrow buy dining out in one of Terminal 5’s great restaurants.
With everything from quick bites to fancy fare on offer; there are eateries to suit every taste at T5.
Restaurants and cafes at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Plan your trip from Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with our guide to restaurants and cafes before and after security.
| Name | Opening times | Type of food | Before/After security |
| Caffe Nero | 05:00-23:30 | Café | Before/Arrivals |
| Caviar House Seafood Bar | 06:00-21:30 | Seafood | After |
| Costa | 24 hours | Café | Arrivals |
| Fortnum & Mason | 05:30-21:00 | Bar | After |
| Giraffe | 05:00-22:00 | Global | After |
| Gordon Ramsey Plane Food | 05:00-21:30 | Express dining | After |
| Itsu | 05:00-23:00 | Asian-inspired | After |
| Pilots Bar & Kitchen | 06:00-21:00 | Brasserie | After |
| Pret A Manger | 05:00-22:00 / 04:00-21:00 | Café | After |
| Starbucks | 06:00-20:00 | Café | After |
| The Crown Rivers Weatherspoon | 04:45-21:00 | Pub | After |
| The Globe | 06:30-21:30 | Pub | Before |
| Wagamama | 06:00-21:30 | Japanese | After |
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Where to eat at Terminal 5
Before or after security?
Head through security sharpish, to enjoy the huge range of shops and restaurants in the departure lounge at a more leisurely pace…
Don’t be tempted to indulge before you get to the departure gate; save yourself from watching the clock while you eat, and get through security sharpish! Queues at security can be a thing of nightmares, so heading airside as soon as you have checked in will not only allow you to enjoy a more leisurely lunch, it’ll also guarantee you the best picks!
Best for family favourites
Giraffe
Bustling Giraffe’s varied menu offers something for even the pickiest eaters; this vibrant and lively family friendly restaurant serves up fresh food from around the globe! Choose from the likes of fiery quesadillas, favourites like fish and chips or go for a burger from their huge range. Breakfasting on their Mexican Huevos Rancheros will set you up for a busy day, or enjoy something simple and delicious like smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The giant children’s menu will result in happy faces all round; and the kids will love dining in the fun and colourful atmosphere!
Location: After security
Opening hours: 05:00-22:00
Contact: 020 3117 5500
Best for exotic eats
Wagamama
A high street favourite; this Japanese influenced chain specialises in fresh ingredients and quick service! Feeling adventurous? Try out some of their latest offerings like grilled pork bulgogi wraps or the delicious lobster super salad; or opt for a tried and tested favourite like Chicken Katsu or Yaki Soba which won’t disappoint. Opening at 5:30am daily with a fabulous breakfast menu; Wagamama’s offers exotic eating all day long.
Location: After security
Opening hours: 06:30-21:00
Contact: 020 8283 6186
Best for something a little fancy
Gordon Ramsay Plane Food
The décor may be swish and the food on the fancy side, but with two courses from the express menu costing just £17.95 you won’t be in for a shock when your waiter drops the bill into your lap. Delight your taste buds with dishes like roasted beef Carpaccion followed up nicely with crispy-fried fishcakes. If you’re short on time but don’t want to miss out on a slice of VIP, pack yourself a posh picnic; choose from three courses for just £12.95 and enjoy proper food on the plane!
Location: After security
Opening hours: 5:30am to 09:30pm
Contact: 020 8897 4545
Reduce your stress-factor!
Allowing yourself plenty of time at the airport will make the start of your trip much less stressful; pre-booking your Heathrow Terminal 5 parking through APH can really take the hassle out of getting to the airport, plus as a bonus you’ll save yourself a packet thanks to APH’s pre-booking discounts!
For a little added extra why not book a Heathrow hotel and parking package so you can wake up minutes from the airport rather than sitting in traffic queues with everybody else!
Why do restaurants not open before 5.30am? We fly at 6.15 this time so don’t have time to eat a breakfast – this is always a part of our holiday!!
I see the sense of your advice to eat after passing through security. However, when family or friends are seeing you off, they often want to spend a couple of hours enjoying a relaxed meal before going through security, as it could be a year or more before everyone can meet again. Actually, I don’t know why your website came up on my search, as I specified T5 BEFORE security.
This is a good point Janet and we will look to produce content that will help those in this situation. Thanks for taking the time to post.