It won’t surprise you to know that in the London-Post team’s opinion, London is the best city in the world. The city has everything, from top notch restaurants and incredible museums and art galleries, to the greatest underground trains. Simply put, London is the place to be no matter who you are.
As well as the aforementioned art galleries, museums and restaurants, London also plays host to the most exclusive and respected casinos and private member clubs. In this article, the London-Post team will talk you through several of such venues. Our first-hand experience means that we are in the prime position to discuss and give you our opinion on the different live casinos in London town.
Please be aware, some of the casinos on this page are exclusive private members clubs. This means that you need a membership to be able to enter them. Therefore, you cannot just stroll up to these casinos in a pair of jeans and a T-shirt and expect to get in. With that in mind, it’s time to unleash our inner Jeremy Paxman – let’s get on with it.
Let’s start with the most luxurious gambling club in London, Aspinalls.
Aspinalls
Recognised as part of the Crown Group of casinos since 2011, upon entering Aspinalls, you will be greeted to a large array of gaming options and state of the art facilities. Classic luxury is the word as you take in the six private salons, all of which are sophisticatedly decorated, offering gamblers the perfect environment for playing their favourite games of chance. Casino table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Poker are available. Please be aware that table limits can vary, but don’t be surprised if some members are playing with over £1,000 per hand. Electronic Gaming ia slo available, but we would recommend sticking to their table games whilst enjoying the luxury facilities and furniture.
As well as an excellent gambling venue, members will also be able to experience the clubs 27 Restaurant and Bar. Described as a perfect meeting place for London’s well-to-do, the restaurant specialises in international cuisine using locally sourced British products to create Middle Eastern, Asian, Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Japanese dishes.
Crown London is located in the heart of Mayfair on 27-28 Curzon Street in London. The postcode is W1J 7TJ. Don’t forget to pat the iconic brass elephant on the head at the front door. Like we mentioned earlier, you will need to be a member to play at Aspinalls. Details regarding this can be found via the Aspinalls membership page.
Hippodrome Casino
A former theatre built in the 1900s, the Hippodrome Casino is an excellent facility catering exclusively to live casino gamblers. The home of numerous Poker Tour events and a perfect casino for professionals, high rollers and amaetur players alike, The Hippodrome is a huge building which fits three casinos, a dedicated floor for Poker, a Baccarat lounge and nine different bars. Visitors will also have the option to eat at the excellent Heliot Steak House which was once judged as the best steak restaurant in London.
Unlike some of the other casinos on this list, you do not have to be a member to play at Hippodrome London. In addition, any player can sign up to the Hippodrome rewards club for 10% off all food and drink. Like with all of the casinos and members clubs on this list, you should bring a photo ID with you so that you can enter the premises without any trouble.
Hippodrome is open 24/7. We can also recommend their rooftop terrace which is the perfect environment for relaxing with a drink or unwinding after a day of work. However, be aware that the roof terraces are usually smoking areas.
Crockfords Casino
The oldest gambling club in London, Crockfords is home to some of the most successful gamblers who prefer to play in private away from the eyes and ears of us regular folk. Lavish surroundings ensure that gambling at Crockfords will make you feel like James Bond, but be aware that Crockfords is a private members club which means that you need to be a member to play here.
There are four distinctive gambling rooms inside Crockfords. The Ground Floor Salle Privee caters to members who are looking for a confidential and personal setting. There are numerous different game tables here with fully professional dealers.
The Ballroom is described as London’s most elegant gaming floor where members can play Baccarat, Blackjack, TCP Stud, American Roulette and Spread Bet Roulette. The Terrace is a great place for gambling in the Summer where players can play their favourite table games in the open air. Finally, on the third floor is the London Room. This is the best place for the most discerning players and their guests. There is also access to a private balcony via the London room too.
Crockfords found itself in the news after the casino refused to pay out winnings to professional poker player Phil Ivey who they accused of cheating. After two lengthy court battles, it was agreed that Ivey did break the rules whilst playing Punto Banco as he used ‘edge sorting’ technique to spot advantageous cards.
On their website, Crockfords also link to an online casino – Genting Casino. Speaking of online casinos, let’s take a quick look at what they offer as Londoners are also able to gamble online too.
The Top Live Casinos Online
There are plenty of ways to gain a live casino experience in 2023. As well as the aforementioned London live casinos and private members clubs, it is also possible to play live casino table games on the internet. The advantages of playing online include the fact that new players will usually be treated to live casino bonuses. These bonus offers usually come in the form of matched deposit bonuses which means that the casino will match the first deposit. However, some live casino sites will also offer cashback on losses too.
Of course, playing online also has its disadvantages. The main one being that you won’t have the same experience of feeling chips between your fingers. In addition, London casinos are among the most beautiful and lavish. So, unless you plan on playing casino games online in a swanky hotel, it’s likely that your eyes won’t be treated to such beauty.
The London live casino experience is one of the best in the world. We hope this guide will help you to find the perfect London location for gambling.
