I have a new favourite lounge! The Pier for me cuts it
exactly right. Its like a cool (non airline) club. They won me as soon as Eartha Kitt came over the speakers purring 'I belong to Daddy' amongst other relaxing melodies.
Plenty of space, plenty of power points at each seat (tastefully hidden in a mock 'drawer' at each unit); nice soft furnishings and colour scheme; not trying to be anything except a relaxing environment. great pro-active drinks service; terriffic tucker - either sit down a la carte, or help yourself snack ('Pantry')
I think the restaurant at SYD QF F is probably better, but that's about the only think SYD gets in front, in my view. SYD QF F looks and feels like a great airline lounge. The Pier is just a great lounge.
The foot massage offered is great - its actually a bit more than that; start off with a neck and shoulder job, then the feet. Couple of ladies there - ?sisters? They said they were getting busier and busier as people realise that the Pier is worth the trip out to gate 63.
Entrance hall and main lounge area.
Many nice nooks; the (staffed) bar on the right.
Couple more general views
Menu and restaurant general. I was there about 3pm to 7pm and the lounge in general was reasonably quiet the whole time. Getting a bit busier towards the end.
I has smoked duck breast entrée, then wok fried tenderloin beef (seared; pretty raw in the middle of the chunks, the 'gravy' was a bit much); crispy rice wafers. Chilled poached pear dessert.
