United Club Barcelona

United Club Barcelona is The Catalan Sanctuary Above the Mediterranean

Within Barcelona-El Prat’s modernist corridors, a space unfolds that captures the soul of Catalunya—where Gaudí’s curves meet contemporary comfort, and the Mediterranean’s golden light transforms every surface into art. The United Club Barcelona distills the city’s intoxicating blend of tradition and innovation into a lounge that feels less like a transit point and more like a private salon in the Eixample district.

Access & Hours

When It’s Open: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Where To Go: Terminal 1, After-Security

Doors Open For:

• United Club members and their guests
• United Polaris and Business Class passengers
• Star Alliance First and Business Class travelers
• MileagePlus Premier 1K, Platinum, and Gold members
• Star Alliance Gold status holders

Design Language

Contemporary Catalan Expression:

• Terracotta and gold palette echoing the hues of Costa Brava sunsets
• Modernist furniture with clean lines reminiscent of Barcelona’s design heritage
• Floor-to-ceiling windows capturing Mediterranean light from dawn to dusk
• Minimalist aesthetics balanced with warm wood accents from Pyrenean forests
• Ceramic tile details inspired by the city’s famous Panot de Barcelona sidewalk patterns

Culinary Catalonia

Morning Mediterranean:

• Pa amb tomàquet station with crusty bread, ripe tomatoes, and Arbequina olive oil
• Coca de recapte traditional flatbread with roasted vegetables
• Crema catalana served alongside cortados from local roasters
• Fresh zumos featuring Valencia oranges and seasonal fruits

Tapas Throughout the Day:

• Patatas bravas with authentic salsa brava and garlic aioli
• Jamón ibérico de bellota hand-carved from Cinco Jotas or Joselito
• Pimientos de Padrón blistered and dusted with Maldon salt
• Escalivada featuring fire-roasted eggplant and red peppers
• Manchego selection aged 6, 12, and 18 months
• Boquerones en vinagre marinated white anchovies from the Costa Brava

Liquid Culture

Regional Libations:

• Cava bar featuring Gramona, Raventós, and Juvé y Camps estates
• Vermut de casa house vermouth served Barcelona-style with olive and orange
• Estrella Damm and craft selections from Edge Brewing and Garage Beer Co.
• Priorat and Penedès wines showcasing Catalunya’s renowned vineyards
• Gin tonic menu prepared with Spanish gins and premium tonics
• Café selections from Nømad and SlowMov roasters

Spaces & Services

Work & Connectivity:

• Business corners with privacy screens and ergonomic seating
• High-speed WiFi throughout all zones
• European and international power outlets at every station
• Printing services with scanning capabilities

Relaxation Zones:

• Mediterranean-view seating oriented toward runway and distant sea
• Quiet areas with Barcelona-designed lounge chairs
• Shower suites stocked with Natura Bissé amenities
• Reading selection including La Vanguardia, El País, and international press

Cultural Calendar

Seasonal Highlights:

• Sant Jordi (April 23): Rose displays and special book selection
• Summer months: Extended gazpacho and cold soup offerings
• La Mercè (September): Traditional festival treats and decorations
• Winter season: Escudella soup and seasonal Catalan comfort foods

Barcelona Before Boarding

The United Club Barcelona transcends its airport setting to become a final taste of Catalunya’s intoxicating blend of tradition and modernity. Here, beneath the warm glow of Mediterranean light filtering through contemporary glass, every element whispers of Barcelona’s dual nature, ancient yet avant-garde, relaxed yet refined.

As you savor that last morsel of jamón ibérico or linger over a perfectly pulled cortado, the lounge offers what the city itself promises: a moment suspended between past and future, between journey and arrival. This is not merely a place to wait for departure; it’s a destination unto itself, where the essence of Barcelona continues to unfold until the very moment your boarding call echoes through those sun-drenched spaces.