Priority Pass has since advanced far from offering just lounges to travellers. There is a whole network of bars, restaurants, hotels, spas and even caviar stores. Anything can be available to members. It depends on the location. I certainly love this concept, especially when I have an unlimited Priority Pass card. I always love seeing what is around the airport that I am flying out of. It can be very valuable if you have multiple outlets that work on a credit system. I also love a spa or massage outlet. I have visited a number of these, both abroad and in Singapore. This time around, I went to the Bar Pulpo by MoVida Restaurant in Melbourne before flying back home. 

Access Requirements

Bar Pulpo by MoVida is open daily from is open daily from 6am to 11.30pm. You can access this restaurant via a lounge program membership like Priority Pass. I have an unlimited Priority Pass through my Citi Prestige Credit Card or my UOB Reserve Card and use that to access the lounge. A normal entrance will cost 35 USD. Each access will give you a credit of 36 AUD per person. The prices here already include taxes, so that’s not an issue over here in Sydney.

Arrival & Location

The restaurant is located airside, after security. It is located in the Virgin Gates area. Simply inform the staff that you would like to use your Priority Pass. You can then order after swiping your Priority Pass card and presenting your boarding pass. You can order anything you want off the menu up to the limit of your credit. Cardholders are entitled to up to 36 AUD off the menu. If you bring in a guest, that will be 72 AUD. You can top up anything extra with cash.

Bar Pulpo by MoVida

This is more of a restaurant rather than a lounge. It is a Spanish restaurant offering drinks and tapas-style dishes. The vibes and place are pretty good. I came here to get some food after finding the options at SilverKris Lounge very underwhelming. You can find some pictures of the place here. 

The menu is as follows. As mentioned, each person gets up to 36 AUD of credit to spend. 

I tried a couple of items, including the Croqueta, Pincho de Pollo Al Ajillo and Bocadillo de Calamares. The food is very good! 

Conclusion

I certainly appreciate Priority Pass expanding its networks. I love such restaurants, cafes, bars and even spa outlets. This can be handy if you have an unlimited Priority Pass. Most of the time, such food will be much better than what you can get at a contract lounge, too. This time around, it is even nicer than the SilverKris Lounge food. Do visit it if you are passing by and have a Priority Pass to use. It is a nice spot in Terminal 2. This can be especially good, especially seeing how overpriced food and drinks can be at airports outside Singapore.