What You Get At Grosvenor Bayswater
Grosvenor Casino Bayswater sits at 79-81 Queensway, London W2 4QH, right beside Bayswater Underground station. You step off the Central or District line, walk a few seconds, and you are basically at the front door. For central London, it is one of the easier venues to reach without thinking too hard about transport.
The casino operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. The gaming floor does not close, and there is no last entry time for play. The restaurant works on a different rhythm: usually from 6 pm through to around 1 am. That gives you an evening window if you want a proper meal, or just something to eat while you play.
This Bayswater venue is one branch of the Grosvenor Casinos chain, which runs over 50 casinos across Great Britain under The Rank Group Plc. The site is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (account number 614, held by Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited) and also has a Westminster City Council premises licence. It is a standard regulated London casino: minimum age 18, and you must show photo ID at the door, no matter how clearly over 18 you look.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 79-81 Queensway, London W2 4QH |
| Nearest Tube | Bayswater Underground Station |
| Casino Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Restaurant Hours | 6 pm - 1 am approx. |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Phone | +44 20 7221 8788 |
| [email protected] | |
| Regulator | UK Gambling Commission |
Games, Poker And Everything Around It
The main gaming floor mixes traditional tables with electronic machines. Roulette and blackjack are always in motion, plus the usual other casino formats, running right through the night. Electronic machines are placed around the floor so you can play at your own pace, with no need to join a table or interact if you prefer it quieter.
The poker room is what a lot of regulars talk about. Under its previous name, Grosvenor Casino Golden Horseshoe, this Bayswater spot built a strong place in the London poker scene. That older name still turns up on some poker lists and directories. Cash games run daily, starting at 6 pm and carrying on until 6 am, seven days a week. If you follow poker on social media, the venue’s account on X, @BayswaterPoker, posts updates on game types and buy-in levels, so you can check what is running before you jump on the tube.
There is also a sports bar area where live matches and events are shown on screen while you are there. Because of that, the casino can work as a full evening out - games, food, drinks, plus sport in the background if you want it.
In short, you will find:
- Table games like roulette, blackjack and others, on offer 24 hours a day.
- Electronic gaming machines available during all casino opening hours.
- A poker room with daily cash games, usually 6 pm to 6 am.
- A restaurant and bar that open from 6 pm each evening.
- A sports bar space showing live sport on screen.
If poker is your main reason for going, it really helps to look at @BayswaterPoker beforehand. Formats and stakes can change, and seeing the buy-in levels in advance saves standing at the desk trying to decide if a game suits your budget.
Your First Visit - How It Usually Goes
If it is your first time at Grosvenor Casino Bayswater, or even your first time in any Grosvenor venue, the process at the door is straightforward but a bit more formal than a typical bar.
You start with the journey. Head to Bayswater Underground station on either the Central or District line. When you come out, the casino entrance is basically next to the station exit, so you are not wandering around Queensway looking for signs.
Before you leave home, put valid photo ID in your pocket or bag. A passport or UK driving licence will cover you. Without photo ID, you will not be let in, even if you clearly look over 18.
At the entrance, door staff check your age and, if you have not visited Grosvenor before, they will set up your details on their system. This registration only takes a few minutes and is a one-time thing for the chain.
Once you are on the system, reception can give you a loyalty or membership card. This card links your play to the Grosvenor rewards scheme, so if you visit other branches later, the same profile follows you around.
After that, you walk onto the gaming floor. If you are unsure about table limits or how busy certain areas are, just ask a dealer or floor supervisor. They can tell you the minimum and maximum stakes at each table before you sit down, which helps you avoid any awkward surprises when you put chips on the layout.
For poker, it is better to go straight to the poker room rather than wandering around the main floor. Cash games start in the evening at 6 pm. The staff at the poker desk can let you know what formats are running, what the buy-ins look like, and whether there is a waiting list.
The bar area is casual - no booking needed, you just walk up. The restaurant can fill up at peak times, especially on busy nights, so arriving a bit earlier in the evening gives you a better chance of getting a table without hanging around.
When you are ready to leave, you cash in any chips or tickets at the cashier desk. Winnings are paid out in GBP at the cage, and that closes the visit.
