Listed by character rather than rank. Schedules, stakes and hotel arrangements change, so confirm them with the venue before you set off.
Dusk Till Dawn is known across the country as a poker venue first and a casino second. Players travel from all over Britain for its tournament programme, and the building feels set up for people who intend to stay a while.
“The one that treats poker as the whole point, and the name most Midlands players reach for first.”
The Victoria is often described as one of the capital’s best-known places to play cards. It has built its reputation on a big, active poker offering inside a large casino, so the room rarely feels empty.
“London’s long-standing poker address, busy and varied, with hotels close enough to walk to.”
Aspers Stratford sits within a large retail and leisure complex in east London, which gives it a different feel from the old-school clubs. It is bright, easy to reach and comfortable for people who’d rather not feel they’re walking into a members’ den.
“A big modern casino in a shopping centre, with a poker room that suits a relaxed, social session.”
Luton’s Grosvenor is the kind of casino a lot of regular players actually use: unpretentious, close to transport, and a sensible base for a mid-week game. It doesn’t pretend to be a poker mecca.
“A grounded local poker night within reach of the airport and the train, not a destination crowd.”
Manchester235 is set within the Great Northern complex in the middle of the city, among restaurants and bars. It’s a convenient stop for a mixed evening, with the casino as the main event.
“A city-centre casino that makes a good poker night part of a proper Manchester weekend.”
Napoleons is a long-standing name in Yorkshire gaming, and the Leeds venue is a comfortable, city-centre place to play. It’s smaller than the big London rooms, which many players count as a plus.
“A compact northern casino with a friendly poker night, handy for a Leeds weekend.”