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The Hippodrome Casino London guide
The Hippodrome's circular auditorium and balconies reveal the building's theatrical past immediately. Gaming, restaurants, bars and entertainment are arranged vertically across several floors, creating a compact but busy venue in the heart of the West End rather than a hotel-resort layout.
The official gaming information describes multiple casino floors with roulette, blackjack, baccarat, slots, electronic games and a dedicated poker deck. The building is open 24 hours, but poker events, entertainment and individual food venues use their own timetables.
The venue is easy to combine with a Leicester Square evening. Heliot Steak House overlooks the main gaming floor, while Chop Chop, bars, rooftop spaces and live shows add non-gaming options. There is no membership requirement and no formal universal dress code, although smart casual is the normal choice.
Former theatre setting
The restored auditorium gives the main gaming floor a vertical, theatrical atmosphere.
Open around the clock
The building is open 24/7 except Christmas Day, though individual venues keep separate hours.
Central West End position
Leicester Square, Covent Garden and several Underground stations are within a short walk.
Games and gaming spaces
The Hippodrome offers roulette, blackjack, baccarat, slot machines, electronic gaming and a dedicated poker deck across several floors. Tournament and cash-game schedules should be checked separately.
Why it stands out
The casino preserves the dramatic volume of the former Hippodrome theatre, with Heliot Steak House looking down over the main gaming floor.
