The 10 Best Casinos in London
There is no single “best” casino in London — it depends on what you want from the night. So instead of an invented star rating, this list ranks the capital’s top venues on facts: the biggest floor, the best poker room, the longest hours and the finest addresses.
How We Chose the Best Casinos in London
Casino.London is an independent guide — we do not operate casinos, take bets or accept payment for placement on this list. Each venue below earns its spot on verifiable grounds drawn from official venue information: the size of the gaming floor, the poker offering, opening hours, location and entry policy. Where a claim comes from the operator (such as “the UK’s largest casino floor”), we say so.
| # | Casino | Area | Why it makes the list | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genting Casino Stratford | Stratford (East) | Biggest casino in the UK; biggest poker room | 24/7 |
| 2 | The Hippodrome Casino | Leicester Square | West End landmark; casino, theatre and dining in one | 24/7 |
| 3 | The Victoria (“The Vic”) | Edgware Road | London’s best-known poker room | Check venue |
| 4 | Empire Casino | Leicester Square | Two gaming floors on the square itself | Check venue |
| 5 | Genting Casino Chinatown | Shaftesbury Avenue | The after-theatre and late-night choice | 12pm–5am |
| 6 | Palm Beach Casino | Mayfair | Mayfair elegance on Berkeley Street | Check venue |
| 7 | Genting Casino Cromwell Road | South Kensington | The museum district’s casino | 12pm–5am |
| 8 | Grosvenor The Park Tower | Knightsbridge | Refined gaming by Hyde Park | Check venue |
| 9 | Grosvenor The Barracuda | Marylebone | Poker and tables near Baker Street | Check venue |
| 10 | Grosvenor Bayswater | Bayswater | A relaxed local floor in west-central London | Check venue |
The Top 10 in Detail
1. Genting Casino Stratford — the biggest casino in the UK
Biggest
Formerly Aspers, relaunched by Genting in 2025, the Stratford venue holds what Genting describes as the largest casino floor and the biggest poker room in the UK — open 24 hours inside Westfield Stratford City. If scale, choice and round-the-clock gaming are what you want, this is the list-topper by the numbers. Read the full East London guide →
2. The Hippodrome Casino — the West End landmark
24/7 · Free entry
A former circus and theatre on Leicester Square, now a casino spread across several floors with roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, dining and live entertainment. The official website states it is open 24/7 with free entry and no membership required — the definitive first-visit casino in London. Covered in our Central London guide →
3. The Victoria (“The Vic”) — best for poker
Poker
The Vic on Edgware Road is London’s most storied poker venue, home to The Poker Room alongside classic table games. For cash games and tournament schedules, check the venue before travelling — seats fill fast. Covered in our Central London guide →
4. Empire Casino — right on Leicester Square
West End
Two floors of gaming directly on the square, with late-night bars and one of the larger poker offerings in the West End. Ideal when you want casino, nightlife and theatre district within the same hundred metres. Covered in our Central London guide →
5. Genting Casino Chinatown — the after-theatre choice
Late night
On Shaftesbury Avenue between Chinatown and Soho, open daily from 12pm to 5am with live gaming from 1pm — the natural stop after dinner or a show. Covered in our Central London guide →
6. Palm Beach Casino — Mayfair elegance
Mayfair
On Berkeley Street in the heart of Mayfair, the Palm Beach pairs classic table games with an elegant dinner-and-casino setting. Dress smarter here — Mayfair expectations apply. Covered in our Central London guide →
7. Genting Casino Cromwell Road — the museum district’s casino
South Kensington
Steps from the Natural History Museum and the V&A, open daily 12pm–5am with live tables from 2pm — the practical choice for Kensington hotel guests and Royal Albert Hall visitors. Read the full West London guide →
8. Grosvenor Casino The Park Tower — Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge
Grosvenor’s Knightsbridge address by Hyde Park offers a more refined pace than the West End floors — well placed after dinner around Knightsbridge or Sloane Street. Covered in our Central London guide →
9. Grosvenor Casino The Barracuda — near Baker Street
Marylebone
A Marylebone stalwart with tables and a regular poker offering, convenient from Baker Street and Marylebone stations. Covered in our Central London guide →
10. Grosvenor Casino Bayswater — the relaxed local floor
Bayswater
A more casual Grosvenor venue in Bayswater, handy for visitors staying around Paddington and Hyde Park’s north side — with Grosvenor’s Gloucester Road casino as a nearby alternative. Read the full West London guide →
Which Casino Should You Choose?
New to casinos?
Start at the Hippodrome: free entry, 24-hour opening, low-pressure atmosphere and the whole West End on your doorstep.
Playing poker?
The Vic for the classic London poker experience, or Genting Stratford for the UK’s biggest poker room and round-the-clock action.
Making a night of it?
Palm Beach or The Park Tower for a formal dinner-and-casino evening in Mayfair and Knightsbridge style.
Whichever you choose: entry to most venues is free, the minimum age is 18, bring valid photo ID, and smart casual is the safe dress code — smarter in Mayfair. Compare all venues by area in the full London casino overview.
Best Casinos in London FAQ
What is the best casino in London?
It depends on what you want. The Hippodrome on Leicester Square is the best all-round first visit (24/7, free entry), Genting Casino Stratford is the biggest in the UK, The Victoria on Edgware Road is best for poker, and Mayfair’s Palm Beach offers the most elegant setting.
What is the biggest casino in London?
Genting Casino Stratford in Westfield Stratford City — Genting states it has the largest casino floor and the biggest poker room in the UK, open 24 hours a day.
Are the best London casinos free to enter?
Most visitor-focused venues, including the Hippodrome and Genting Stratford, offer free entry with valid photo ID (18+). Some Mayfair clubs use membership or guest-list arrangements — check the venue’s policy before travelling.
What should I wear to a top London casino?
Smart casual is the safe choice everywhere on this list. Mayfair and Knightsbridge venues can expect a more polished standard, and several casinos do not accept football shirts, vest tops or caps.
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