The Virgin Australia Lounge in Melbourne offers a relaxed, modern space with plenty of seating, work areas, and tarmac views. Guests enjoy a self serve buffet, barista made coffee, and a selection of beverages, ideal for unwinding before a domestic flight.
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Virgin Australia domestic lounges are accessible to Business Class passengers, Velocity Platinum and Gold members, and Lounge Members flying with Virgin Australia. Access may also be granted through select credit cards or single entry passes (e.g Silver Velocity members get two per year). Children aged 2–17 can enter with an eligible adult, while infants under 2 enter free.
I’ve visited the Virgin Australia Lounge in Melbourne several times, either when flying Business Class or as a Gold Velocity member. It’s easily one of my favourite lounges, as it’s spacious, comfortable, and offering sweeping views of the apron that any plane spotter would appreciate!
The one consistent issue I’ve noticed is the lack of timely clearing of plates and glasses from tables. Even the wonderful window seat I scored needed a bit of attention, I had to clear away used dishes and grab some napkins to wipe it down. This is one area that definitely needs improvement here at the Melbourne lounge.
The food offerings are quite solid. In addition to pre-made wraps like egg and lettuce or chicken Caesar, there’s a good variety of light bites available, enough to satisfy without being overdone.
…and of course, like many lounges across Australia, there’s the classic “make your own toastie” station, a reliable favourite for some, though I usually give it a miss.
From the hot food selection, during my visit there was a pea and ham soup on offer. It’s tasty enough, but I’ll be honest, it didn’t come close to my mum’s version!
Next up I had a serve of the Asian style vegetarian rice noodle salad—light, refreshing, sweet and sour, with just the right hint of spice. I was quite fond of this, especially when paired with a glass of the Grant Burge Chardonnay, which complemented the flavours nicely.
Finally, I finished with some cheese and crackers, adding a touch of seeded mustard. While a quince or fruit paste would’ve been better, and while it might sound like an odd combo, it actually works surprisingly well, full of flavour and a great finish.
Overall, the Virgin Australia Lounge in Melbourne offers a comfortable and enjoyable preflight experience. While cleanliness could be improved, the food, space, and views make it a worthwhile stop for eligible travellers.
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Matty Somewhere 
I don’t think I’ve tried cheese and crackers with seeded mustard but I’ll give it a go today! And that is frustrating when you have to clean up a table yourself and it sounds like a consistent problem too from what you’ve noticed.