If you love nothing more than a night out with friends, enjoying dinner and a drink or two followed by a flutter at the local casino then you don’t have to board a plane and head to the likes of Macau or Las Vegas to indulge in this thrilling pastime.
The UK is brimming with entertainment options all round, especially if the Blackjack and Poker tables or the Roulette wheels are calling, in fact, you can even stay in the comfort of your own home, if you don’t have time to travel, and partake in the fun of an online casino – with new UK casinos popping up all the time, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
While you’ll find local land-based casinos dotted around, it’s safe to say that there are some cities across the UK that are true entertainment hot spots, offering a complete night out time and time again. Here, we take a look at four of the finest UK cities for high-rollers to visit this year, where will you go first?
Birmingham
The hub of the West Midlands, the former manufacturing powerhouse and home of heavy metal that is Birmingham offers a lot for any visitor, from trendy cafes and bars lining the network of canals, to cultural hot spots like the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, plenty of parks and open spaces and, of course, an abundance of nightlife options to keep guests entertained long into the night.
Anyone in the UK who likes to hit the gaming tables and slots will have no doubt heard of Genting and Grosvenor, two famed casino brands that can be found throughout the UK. Birmingham is home to both as well as a good selection of others, so if you’re looking for a thrilling night of fun with the hope of winning big, then you’re in luck. Genting Casino at Resorts World Birmingham, Grosvenor Casino on Broad Street, Broadway Casino and Grosvenor Casino on Hill Street are all top picks.
London
England’s capital and the hub of entertainment for the south east, London is brimming with great restaurants, bars, nightclubs and, best of all, a great selection of established casinos that attract an affluent crowd.
Leicester Square is an entertainment hub of the city and, here, you’ll find two of the most popular casinos – The London Hippodrome and The Empire Casino. The former opened as a music hall in 1900 before seeing a long and illustrious life as a nightclub until it was launched as a casino in 2012. Visitors will find three casinos across five floors here as well as the Heliot Steak House, a rooftop terrace, all day café, Chop Chop by Four Seasons and more.
The Empire Casino offers 24/7 action whether you like to hit the tables or slots and boasts a sports bar as well as the notable London Poker Room in addition to numerous places to dine on site.
For a more intimate casino experience in the capital, head to the likes of Crockfords, Les Ambassadeurs and Aspinall’s.
Glasgow
The city with the largest economy in Scotland, Glasgow is famed for its cultural highlights such as the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland in addition to a fantastic selection of museums and art galleries (Glasgow Science Centre, Riverside Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, to name a few), its thriving music and food scene and the Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture that is in abundance here.
The city centre holds Grosvenor Casino Merchant City – a top-rated offering with a restaurant, two bars, gaming tables and slots along with big screens to watch any sporting action on – as well as Genting Casino Glasgow on Sauchiehall Street, which is open from 12pm to 4am for Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-card Poker, Roulette, slots and more.
Liverpool
Famed for its music, football, maritime heritage and so much more, the city of Liverpool sits where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea and boasts an iconic skyline with inspiring architecture. Food lovers, culture vultures and those seeking out a buzzing nightlife scene will be well looked after here from day to night and there are a number of top-notch hotels to book a stay in, too, when you’re ready to hit the hay.
When the casinos are calling, expect to find the big names here with Genting Casinos on Queen Square and Renshaw Street, Grosvenor Casino on Chaloner Street along with Admiral Casino: Liverpool on Richmond Street. Grosvenor Casino, also known as the Leo Casino, is open 24 hours a day and offers live gaming from 1pm to 5am every day. Expect a blend of traditional and state-of-the-art gaming alongside a restaurant, two cocktail bars and panoramic river views.
