Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg (JNB)

I wanted to provide an updated review after visiting the Virgin Atlantic club at the airport.

This is the lounge that I like the most. The lounge was very busy this time.

A staff member welcomed me and gave me a menu after I sat down.

The lounge has a coffee machine with a barista and I liked it. After all the meetings, my drink hit the spot.

The cocktail is called the virgin redhead.

Before I even looked at the menu, I asked for an ostrich filet. Unfortunately, that has been removed from the menu, so I ordered a chicken burger, a fruit and cheese plate, and a pasta dish.

The food was all good, though not great. I like the a la carte menu and appreciate the service.

I confirmed that shower suites are still available while I was in the bathroom.

The lounge is a great place for Capital One Venture X and American Express Platinum members.

The first review I wrote was published in January of 2022.

If you want the best lounge at O.R. Tambo Airport, look no further than The Clubhouse by Virgin Atlantic. You now have complimentary access if you are an American Express card member.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg Review

While I was in the Priority Pass lounges, my friend sent me pictures from the Virgin lounge in the US.

Access + Locations + Hours

The lounge is open from 6am to 11pm, but hours may change due to the Pandemic.

The following passengers are not allowed access.

• Passengers travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class
• Passengers traveling on Virgin Atlantic in any cabin who are also:
  • Flying Club Gold members
  • Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Gold members and PPS card holders
  • Virgin Australia Velocity Club Gold, Platinum and The Club card holders
  • Virgin Australia Velocity Club Platinum card holders
• American Express Platinum or Centurion card holders traveling on any flight
• Capital One Venture X card holders traveling on any flight

The exception of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer elites are people with access. The guest must be traveling on one of the airlines.

It is my understanding that Air France, Delta, and KLM elites do not have access to this lounge.

A La Carte Menu

The a la carte menu in his lounge is more extensive than the other lounges in the airport.

My friend says that the food is great and that you can't go wrong with any of the drinks. There are many vegetarian options on the menu, including arancini, halloumi, and even a plant burger.

Restrooms + Showers

Even during the Pandemic there are showers.

Service

The staff are attentive and kind like the staff in London and New York.

CONCLUSION

This looks to be the best lounge choice in JNB. It is on a different level than the Priority Pass lounges I visited.