The departure lounge is a great choice if it suits your needs on a given trip.

We have tried the new places on our last few trips, Bacchus Lounge, Johnney burger etc. and have finally given up. Next trip we'll just grab a wrap from the place towards the left as you enter and hope for better results.

Yes, there are some attractive stores, but we've never bought anything in them.

And yes, the downstairs gates are terrible.