Mayfair has been the home of British gaming for the best part of two centuries, and its casino clubs still set the tone for the rest of the country. Within a few elegant streets you will find hushed private salons, chandeliered rooms and long-established members' clubs where roulette and baccarat are played much as they always have been.
Mayfair has been the home of British gaming for the best part of two centuries, and its casino clubs still set the tone for the rest of the country. Within a few elegant streets you will find hushed private salons, chandeliered rooms and long-established members' clubs where roulette and baccarat are played much as they always have been.
This guide is a considered look at the casino clubs of Mayfair and Knightsbridge — what the gaming feels like, where to stay within walking distance, how the dining measures up and what sort of evening each room offers. Some are private members' clubs; others welcome visitors at the door.
Use it to plan a refined London evening: a five-star hotel on Park Lane or Piccadilly, dinner nearby, and a couple of hours at the tables in one of the capital's most storied gaming rooms.
Along the way you'll find our pick of the best casinos in Mayfair, with a rundown of the casino games at each — from blackjack and roulette to baccarat and slots. And to be clear, this is a guide to real, land-based venues you can visit in person: it is not an online casino.
Hushed, exclusive and steeped in history — the quintessential Mayfair gaming club.
View details →Glamorous and cinematic, drawing a dressed-up international crowd.
View details →Old-world, intimate and quietly grand.
View details →Smart and lively, popular with visitors and Londoners alike.
View details →Easy-going and welcoming — an approachable West London option.
View details →Bright, contemporary and centrally placed for a night out.
View details →The Mayfair clubs reward a little planning. The most exclusive are private members' clubs, so check membership and guest policies before you set your heart on a particular room; others admit visitors with photo ID and free door membership.
Stay within the square: a hotel around Park Lane, Green Park or Knightsbridge puts every venue in this guide within a short walk, so you can pair dinner, a show and the tables without booking a cab.
Dress the part. Mayfair rooms tend to be smart, and a jacket rarely goes amiss. Confirm each venue's dress code and hours directly before you travel, and treat the evening as entertainment first.
Several of the oldest — including the historic Curzon Street clubs — operate as private members' clubs, where you play as a member or a member's guest. Others in the area welcome visitors at the door with photo ID.
Anywhere around Park Lane, Green Park, Piccadilly or Knightsbridge keeps every club in this guide within walking distance of your hotel.
Mayfair rooms lean smart. A jacket is a safe choice; always check the individual venue's dress code before you go.
No. Baize & Bell is an independent guide to real, land-based casino hotels and the best casino venues you can visit in person across Mayfair. It is not an online casino, and not a place to play casino games for real money on the web — we simply help you decide where to go.
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