Hippodrome Casino – A Historic Theatre Reimagined for Gaming, Dining and Shows

At Hippodrome Casino, we bring gaming, dining, live entertainment and late-night hospitality together inside a spectacular former theatre. Our venue is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except Christmas Day, giving guests the freedom to build a visit around their own schedule. Across our gaming areas, we feature roulette, blackjack, baccarat, three-card poker, head’s up hold’em, electronic gaming, slots and a dedicated PokerStars LIVE floor for cash poker. The Grand Casino remains the dramatic heart of the building, while the Baccarat Lounge, Paddy’s Sportsbook and The Gods provide distinct environments for different styles of play. Guests can move naturally from gaming to Heliot Steak House, Chop Chop, Penny Bar, Permission Lounge, The Gods Rooftop, Archive & Myth or Paddy’s Sportsbook without leaving the venue. Heliot Steak House serves dinner from 5pm to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, while Chop Chop is open every day from 6pm to 4am. Entertainment at Hippodrome Casino includes Magic Mike Live, live music, themed brunches, major sports screenings, seasonal rooftop programming and special events. Our lounges and bars are designed to make pre-show drinks, post-show cocktails and late-night socialising part of the same experience. Hippodrome Rewards begins with H-club, including 10% off food and drink, while verified Gold members can earn points on gaming, poker, restaurants and bars. Diamond, Platinum and Black tiers extend the programme, with accounts reviewed every six months according to activity. For guests planning an overnight stay, our Leicester Square location makes it easy to pair a Hippodrome Casino visit with nearby West End accommodation and other central entertainment. We make it possible to start with dinner, continue with a show or gaming session and finish the night with rooftop drinks or another round of play.

Hippodrome Casino Staff, Currency, Payments and Winnings

At Hippodrome Casino, our service model brings together gaming, hospitality, entertainment, compliance and customer experience teams so guests can receive support throughout their visit. English is the principal language used across the venue, and we also maintain a dedicated Chinese-speaking team for guests who prefer Chinese-language assistance. Our dealers, bar and restaurant teams, Welcome Desk staff and gaming managers can help with venue navigation, game information, Hippodrome Rewards registration and practical visit questions. For higher-value or unusual financial activity, we may request additional information as part of customer identification and source-of-funds procedures. This enables us to combine efficient service with the standards expected of a licensed casino.

The primary operating currency at Hippodrome Casino is pound sterling (£). For qualifying food and drink purchases and published hospitality promotions, cash, credit cards, debit cards and Rewards points are recognised payment methods. Gaming transactions are handled through the relevant tables, machines and casino cashier processes, and larger transactions can be subject to additional verification. Where required, we apply ID and Source of Funds checks in line with regulatory and compliance obligations. Guests planning a substantial transaction can speak with our Welcome Desk or cashier team in advance so the appropriate process is clear from the outset. Our currently accessible public information does not publish a detailed up-to-date list of on-site ATMs or a fixed in-house currency-exchange service, so guests who need cash access or foreign-exchange assistance should confirm the available option and applicable rate with the Welcome Desk at the time of their visit. This keeps the information accurate while allowing our team to direct each guest to the most appropriate available solution.

Winnings at Hippodrome Casino are settled according to the rules of the game and the relevant casino payment procedure. Table-game and other gaming wins are verified before settlement, while significant amounts may require photo identification and additional compliance checks. Poker cash games operate with published stakes, buy-in ranges and rake structures, with each player’s final return determined by the result of their session. Promotional Super Odds gaming chips are governed by the terms of the promotion in which they were awarded and should be used in accordance with those conditions. Our team can explain the correct redemption or settlement route for a particular game or promotion before a guest completes the transaction.

For customers, gambling winnings in the UK are tax-free regardless of the amount won. Gambling duties are imposed on operators rather than deducted as a personal tax from a standard customer’s casino win. As a result, a normal gambling win paid by Hippodrome Casino is not reduced by a UK customer gambling-winnings tax. International visitors can still have separate reporting or tax obligations in their country of tax residence, so they should consider the rules that apply to them personally. We process winnings and financial checks in line with the requirements that apply to our licensed operation.

Hippodrome Casino Entry Rules, Dress Code and Getting Here

At Hippodrome Casino, we keep the visit straightforward: general entry is free and standard membership is not required. Casino gaming and adult entertainment areas are for guests aged 18 and over. If you are fortunate enough to look under 25, please bring valid photographic identification. We do not impose a formal dress code, and smart casual is the most common choice, while many guests dress up for celebrations and special nights. Smoking is not permitted inside the building, with outdoor rooftop terrace space available for guests who wish to smoke. Complimentary cloakrooms are available for coats and small bags, with small bags accepted up to approximately 50 × 36 × 20 cm. Guests who appear excessively intoxicated may be refused entry to protect the comfort and safety of everyone in the venue. Gaming areas and event spaces operate under their own rules, and we ask guests to follow staff instructions and behave respectfully. Hippodrome Casino sits directly above Leicester Square Underground station, making the Tube one of the easiest ways to reach us. Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross Underground stations are also nearby, while Charing Cross and Waterloo provide mainline rail connections. Pedestrian access is available from Charing Cross Road, Leicester Square and Little Newport Street, and multiple bus services operate along Charing Cross Road. Step-free level access is available via Little Newport Street, with lifts serving facilities throughout the building.

Entry Conditions

• • Guests must be 18 or over to enter casino gaming and adult entertainment areas.
• • Guests who look under 25 should carry valid photo ID.
• • General entry is free and standard membership is not required.
• • Hippodrome Rewards membership is optional and provides access to points, discounts and member benefits.
• • Guests should follow the rules of each gaming, restaurant, bar, theatre or event area.

Dress Code and Comfort

• • There is no fixed formal dress code.
• • Smart casual is the most popular choice among our guests.
• • Special occasions are a great opportunity to dress up.
• • Complimentary cloakrooms are available for coats and small bags.
• • Larger luggage should be stored separately before arrival.

Venue Rules and Safety

• • Smoking is not permitted inside the building; outdoor rooftop terrace space is available.
• • Guests who appear excessively intoxicated may be refused entry.
• • Collusion, abusive behaviour and deliberate disruption are not permitted in poker or other gaming environments.
• • Individual shows and events can apply their own admission, arrival, food and drink rules.

How to Reach Hippodrome Casino

• • Underground: Leicester Square station is directly below the venue.
• • Nearby Underground stations: Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross.
• • Mainline rail: Charing Cross and Waterloo.
• • Charing Cross Road buses include 24, 29, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41 and N279.
• • Pedestrian access is available from Charing Cross Road, Leicester Square and Little Newport Street.
• • Step-free level access is available from Little Newport Street, with lifts serving the building.

Hippodrome Casino Rewards: Membership Tiers, Points and Benefits

Hippodrome Casino Rewards is designed to add extra value across gaming, dining, bars and repeat visits. Membership begins with H-club: guests download our member app, register their details and receive 10% off food and drink, including Heliot Steak House and Chop Chop. The next step is Gold membership, which requires identity verification through the app or at our Welcome Desk. Once verified at Gold level, members can earn Rewards points on live tables, slots, electronic roulette, poker, restaurant dining and bar purchases. Slots earn 1 point for every £5 played, while electronic roulette earns 1 point for every £20 played. Poker sessions earn 60 points per hour, and qualifying food and drink spend earns 2 points for every £1. Live table points are calculated according to the length of play and the amount wagered. Rewards points can be used towards gaming, Hippodrome Store merchandise, food and drink discounts and other available benefits. The programme includes Gold, Diamond, Platinum and Black tiers, allowing rewards to reflect each member’s activity. We review accounts every six months and can move members to another tier according to their level of play. Rather than using one public fixed threshold table for Diamond, Platinum and Black, tier movement is determined through the periodic account review. To make sure points are recorded, members should insert their card in a slot or electronic terminal, hand it to the dealer at a live table, and present it when paying in participating bars and restaurants.

Registration Conditions

• • H-club: download the Hippodrome Member App and register your personal details.
• • Membership is intended for guests aged 18 and over.
• • Gold: upload ID through the app or verify your identity at the Welcome Desk.
• • Use your physical or digital membership card during qualifying transactions so points can be recorded.
• • Selected communications and offers may depend on consent settings in the member app.

Membership Tiers

• • H-club — entry membership with a confirmed 10% food and drink discount.
• • Gold — verified membership that unlocks full Rewards point earning across gaming, poker and hospitality.
• • Diamond — an elevated tier awarded according to activity and the six-month account review.
• • Platinum — a higher tier for stronger ongoing activity, determined through periodic review.
• • Black — the highest published tier in the programme, assigned according to the member’s activity profile.

How Points Are Earned

• • Slots: 1 point for every £5 played.
• • Electronic roulette: 1 point for every £20 played.
• • Live table games: points are based on length of play and wager size.
• • Poker: 60 points per hour of play.
• • Food and drinks: 2 points for every £1 of qualifying spend.

Core Rewards Benefits

• • 10% off food and drink with H-club, including Heliot Steak House and Chop Chop.
• • Rewards points across qualifying gaming, poker, food and drink activity from Gold membership.
• • Points can be used towards gaming and qualifying hospitality purchases.
• • Points can be redeemed for selected Hippodrome Store merchandise.
• • Tier-based benefits apply across Gold, Diamond, Platinum and Black under the current programme terms.
• • Accounts are reviewed every 6 months, creating a route to a different membership tier.

Beyond Hippodrome Rewards, we run stand-alone offers that connect gaming, food, sport and entertainment. Heliot Steak House features Meat Down Mondays with 50% off steaks on Mondays under the published offer conditions. Our Free Birthday Steak gives guests a birthday-week dining benefit when the qualifying group order conditions are met. Seasonal rooftop programming adds a different reason to visit, with Tiki Terrace bringing tropical décor, a dedicated cocktail menu, weekend DJs and Sunday BBQ sessions during its summer run. Permission Lounge hosts Pop Divas Bingo Brunch on Saturdays at £49.50, including 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails and bubbles, a main with a side, live entertainment, games and DJ energy. Gaming promotions can add large prize pools and draw mechanics to a casino visit. A recent example was the £40,000 Hungry Hippo-drome promotion, where 12 winners could share £40,000 in equivalent betting value Super Odds gaming chips. Rewards members in that campaign could collect 15 free draw tickets on their first promotional-period visit and earn more through play. Our 14th Birthday Wheel promotion included prizes such as £25 food and drink credit at Paddy’s Sportsbook and a £30 Chop Chop dining voucher. Sports-led promotions have also included experiences such as 2 Premier League tickets to a match of the winner’s choice. Every campaign has its own dates, eligibility rules, prize format and redemption conditions. By mixing restaurant offers, entertainment packages, gaming draws and seasonal events, Hippodrome Casino can create different reasons to return even outside the core loyalty programme.

Regular and Seasonal Offers

• • Meat Down Mondays — 50% off steaks at Heliot Steak House on Mondays under the offer terms.
• • Free Birthday Steak — a birthday-week steak benefit when the qualifying dining conditions are met.
• • Pop Divas Bingo Brunch — £49.50 on Saturdays, with 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails and bubbles, food, live entertainment and games.
• • Tiki Terrace — a summer rooftop concept with tropical décor, weekend DJs, entertainment, Sunday BBQ and a seasonal cocktail menu.

Examples of Gaming and Prize Promotions

• • £40,000 Hungry Hippo-drome — a recent £40,000 prize pool for 12 winners, paid in equivalent betting value Super Odds gaming chips.
• • 15 free draw tickets — Rewards members could receive 15 complimentary entries on their first visit during the Hungry Hippo-drome promotional period.
• • 14th Birthday Wheel — one free daily spin during the promotion, with prizes including £25 food and drink credit and a £30 dining voucher.
• • Premier League Ticket Promotion — a prize of 2 Premier League tickets to a match of the winner’s choice during a dedicated sports campaign.

Promotion Conditions to Check

• • Every promotion has its own start and end dates.
• • Some gaming promotions require Hippodrome Rewards membership.
• • Gaming-chip prizes follow the rules of the promotion and are not automatically the same as a cash payout.
• • Selected offers cannot be combined with another discount or promotion.
• • Participation is restricted to guests aged 18 and over.

Popular Games at Hippodrome Casino: Live Tables, Poker, Slots and Electronics

At Hippodrome Casino, our gaming mix brings together live tables, poker, electronic terminals, slots and sports betting. Roulette remains one of our most recognisable games and is available in both live and electronic formats. Blackjack appears across our live gaming areas and gives players a familiar combination of straightforward rules and in-hand decisions. Baccarat has a dedicated presence through our Baccarat Lounge, with both Traditional and Commission-Free versions available. Our live table selection also includes Three Card Poker and Head’s Up Hold’em for guests who want more card-game variety. The PokerStars LIVE floor focuses on cash poker, including No Limit Texas Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha / Round of Each. Cash games run around the clock, with published stakes beginning at £1/£2 and extending to high-limit levels. More than 100 electronic terminals cover roulette, blackjack and baccarat for guests who prefer self-paced play. Our slot offer includes 20 machines featuring more than 80 games, with published bets from 50p to £5. Paddy’s Sportsbook adds self-service betting terminals and major live sports coverage to the casino mix. These different environments make it easy to move from a live dealer table to poker, electronic play, slots or sport within the same visit. We use this variety to give every Hippodrome Casino session a flexible rhythm rather than a single fixed style of play.

Popular Hippodrome Casino Games

• • Roulette — available as live roulette and electronic roulette, with a fast betting cycle and multiple wager types.
• • Blackjack — a classic live table game built around decisions on the player’s hand against the dealer.
• • Baccarat — offered in Traditional and Commission-Free formats, including dedicated Baccarat Lounge play.
• • Three Card Poker — a quick table-card format with a compact hand structure.
• • Head’s Up Hold’em — a table-game format using familiar poker mechanics in a house-game structure.
• • No Limit Texas Hold’em — a core PokerStars LIVE cash-game format with several published stake and buy-in levels.
• • Pot Limit Omaha — a popular cash poker alternative with a different hand structure and more action-heavy play.
• • Electronic Roulette — part of a network of more than 100 electronic gaming terminals.
• • Electronic Blackjack — a self-paced digital version of blackjack.
• • Electronic Baccarat — digital baccarat alongside other electronic table products.
• • Slots — 20 machines featuring more than 80 games, with published bets from 50p to £5.
• • Sports Betting — self-service betting terminals in Paddy’s Sportsbook for available sporting events.

Hippodrome Casino Minimum and Maximum Stakes by Game

At Hippodrome Casino, betting limits depend on the game format, table and current configuration. Published slot bets range from £0.50 to £5, while electronic gaming includes minimum settings starting from 20p and varying by terminal and game. Live roulette, blackjack and baccarat display their applicable minimum and maximum limits at the individual table. PokerStars LIVE cash games provide the most detailed published structure, with clear buy-in ranges for each stake level.

Hippodrome Casino Shows, Nightlife and Live Entertainment

At Hippodrome Casino, we build entertainment around the idea of a complete night out, combining shows, music, sport, food and gaming in one venue. Magic Mike Live is our flagship theatrical production, a 90-minute immersive show created around dance, acrobatics, music and close-up performance in a purpose-built theatre. The current weekly schedule runs from Wednesday to Sunday, with multiple performance times on busier nights, making it easy to combine the show with dinner and late-night plans. Guests can meet in Permission Lounge before the performance and continue afterwards in our bars, rooftop spaces or gaming areas. Because Hippodrome Casino operates 24/7, the experience can continue long after the final curtain.

Our nightlife is spread across several distinctive spaces rather than centred on a single style of venue. Permission Lounge combines hand-crafted cocktails, light bites and live music and works especially well before and after Magic Mike Live. Archive & Myth offers a more intimate cocktail-den atmosphere, with contemporary drinks and a curated selection of vintage spirits. The Gods Rooftop spans multiple outdoor levels and brings together cocktails, food, views and gaming, with seasonal programming such as Tiki Terrace adding weekend DJs, entertainment and Sunday BBQ sessions. Paddy’s Sportsbook adds another late-night dimension with major sport on HD screens, private booths, table service, self-service betting terminals and casino games nearby.

Regular themed events broaden the programme beyond a classic casino evening. Permission Lounge hosts Pop Divas Bingo Brunch with live hosts, a DJ, bingo, games, free-flowing cocktails and bubbles, and a food package. Hippodrome Casino also hosts launches, corporate events, parties, private dining and special occasions, using spaces such as the Magic Mike theatre, private rooms and rooftop areas. Across the calendar, guests can also find gaming draws, birthday celebrations, sports campaigns and seasonal rooftop concepts. This variety makes it possible to plan anything from a high-energy show night to cocktails, live music, sport viewing or gaming.

Entertainment at Hippodrome Casino

• • Magic Mike Live — a 90-minute immersive production combining dance, acrobatics, music and 360-degree performance.
• • Permission Lounge — hand-crafted cocktails, light bites and live music before and after the show.
• • Archive & Myth — an atmospheric cocktail den with contemporary serves and vintage spirits.
• • The Gods Rooftop — multi-level outdoor terraces combining food, drinks, views and gaming.
• • Tiki Terrace — a seasonal summer rooftop programme with tropical décor, weekend DJs, entertainment and Sunday BBQ.
• • Pop Divas Bingo Brunch — a Saturday brunch with bingo, DJs, live hosts, games, 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks and food.
• • Paddy’s Sportsbook — major sports on HD screens, private booths, table service, betting terminals and nearby gaming.
• • Gaming promotions — limited-time draws, prize pools and celebratory gaming-floor activations.
• • Private events — launches, corporate events, parties, private dining and bespoke formats.
• • Rooftop events — outdoor hospitality and event layouts for groups.
• • VIP dining — private rooms for dinners, presentations and small-group events.

Hippodrome Casino Restaurants, Bars, Rooftop Spaces and Relaxation

At Hippodrome Casino, food and drink are built into the overall experience, so guests can move naturally between gaming, shows and hospitality without changing venue. Heliot Steak House sits on the first floor overlooking the Grand Casino, combining a dramatic view with a menu centred on premium steaks, seasonal ingredients and a carefully selected wine list. The restaurant has received multiple casino-restaurant awards and works equally well for a dedicated dinner, a pre-show meal or a celebration. On the lower ground floor, Chop Chop delivers contemporary Chinese dining with dim sum, rice and noodle dishes, Asian-inspired cocktails and signature roast duck. Its daily 6pm to 4am opening hours make it especially useful for post-show dinners and late-night visits.

Our bar and lounge mix is designed for different moods. Penny Bar overlooks the Grand Casino from the first floor and is a natural meeting point before Magic Mike Live or between other activities. Permission Lounge combines hand-crafted cocktails, light bites and live music, shifting easily from daytime coffee and meetings into a lively evening setting. Archive & Myth provides a more intimate lower-ground cocktail-den experience with contemporary serves and vintage spirits. The Gods Rooftop stretches across several outdoor levels, bringing together cocktails, food, heated terraces, views and outdoor gaming.

Paddy’s Sportsbook combines sports-bar energy with a casino environment, using large HD screens, private booths, table service, food, drinks, betting terminals, slots and nearby live tables to create a full matchday destination. Crêpeaffaire at the Hippodrome adds a lighter daytime food option, open daily from 10am to 8pm. VIP dining rooms and flexible event spaces make private dinners, meetings and celebrations easy to integrate into a wider Hippodrome Casino visit. For guests staying overnight, our position above Leicester Square gives convenient access to a broad choice of nearby West End hotels. We treat dining and relaxation as a core part of the Hippodrome Casino experience rather than simply a break between games.

Food, Drink and Relaxation Spaces

• • Heliot Steak House — first floor; premium steaks, seasonal dishes, wine and views over the Grand Casino. Open 5pm–10pm Sun–Thu and 5pm–11pm Fri–Sat.
• • Chop Chop — lower ground floor; contemporary Chinese dining, dim sum, noodles, rice dishes, Asian-inspired cocktails and roast duck. Open daily 6pm–4am.
• • Crêpeaffaire at the Hippodrome — a casual daytime food option, open daily 10am–8pm.
• • Penny Bar — first floor; cocktails, bar food and views over the Grand Casino.
• • Permission Lounge — first floor; hand-crafted cocktails, light bites, live music and pre/post-show atmosphere.
• • Archive & Myth — lower ground floor; an intimate cocktail den with contemporary drinks and vintage spirits.
• • The Gods Rooftop — third, fourth and fifth floors; multi-level rooftop bars, food, cocktails, heated terraces, views and outdoor gaming.
• • Paddy’s Sportsbook — lower ground floor; sports bar, HD screens, private booths, table service, food, drinks, betting terminals, slots and live gaming nearby.
• • VIP Dining Rooms — private spaces for small dinners, meetings, presentations and celebrations.
• • Magic Mike pre/post-show route — an easy combination of Heliot Steak House, Permission Lounge and the theatre within the same venue.
• • Nearby West End accommodation — our Leicester Square location makes it simple to combine Hippodrome Casino with a central hotel stay.