The Palm Beach United-Kingdom Casino

Gaming Floor and What to Expect

The Palm Beach is based at 30 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8EH. When guests walk in for the first time, the size of the gaming floor is usually what catches the eye. Live roulette, blackjack and baccarat start from 2 pm, with electronic terminals and slots running alongside those tables. Doors open from 12 pm and the casino typically trades through until around 5 am, so there is plenty of time on both sides of the main table hours.

The property is operated by Genting Casinos UK, so the standards on the floor follow the same pattern as the rest of the Genting estate in this country. You do not need to arrange membership in advance just to come in. For visitors who are new to Mayfair and expect everything to be locked behind private membership, that detail really matters - here, it is not a barrier.

The room is set up so that regular tables sit apart from higher-stakes sections, including private areas and VIP rooms for guests who prefer more intimate play, whether one-on-one or in smaller groups. In practice that means guests can usually find the level they are comfortable with without a lot of back and forth with staff. Minimum bets typically start from around £2 or £5 during daytime hours and move higher into the evening. The feel of the place is smart, polished and very central London, but we work hard to avoid it tipping over into anything stiff or unfriendly.

Poker Room

Our dedicated poker room is among the more active in central London. It runs every evening from 8 pm, seven nights a week. Texas Hold’em cash games at £10/£25 blinds form the core of the schedule, with Omaha also available alongside other formats or structures taking shape depending on the day and the turnout. Listings on World Casino Directory and PokerAtlas reflect that steady calendar, and on the floor we see much the same pattern.

For guests planning to sit in a game, the flow is usually like this:

1. Make your way to 30 Berkeley Street any evening - arriving a little before or after 8 pm is both fine.
2. At reception, mention you are here to play poker so the team can direct you properly.
3. Have valid photo ID ready. UK law requires age checks on casino entry without exception.
4. If there is a list already, register your name with the poker room floor staff.
5. As soon as a suitable seat becomes free, staff will assign you to a table.
6. You can change cash for chips either right at the table or at the cashier counter.
7. Before the first hand, take a moment with the dealer to confirm blind levels and any house rules.
8. At the end of your session, cash out your chips at the cashier desk before you leave the floor.

Guests who come in ahead of the 8 pm poker start time often spend that gap on the main floor. A drink at the bar, a few hands of blackjack or a spin on the roulette wheel tend to make the wait feel very short, and then it is a simple move across once the poker room opens.

Dining and the Bar

Our restaurant, Bar and Grill sit within the same building as the casino rather than operating as separate venues. Dinner service runs into the early hours, usually until around 2 am. For Mayfair that makes The Palm Beach one of the few realistic options if you are looking for a late sitting. The Bar and Grill then continues through the night with food and drinks available on a rolling basis.

Guests are free to move between tables on the gaming floor and the dining area without stepping outside. Some people book their evening around the restaurant first and treat the casino activity as a backdrop. Others come for the tables, then break away for a proper meal before returning to play. Over the years, we have seen both approaches work very comfortably in this space.

Planning Your Visit

You can walk in without arranging membership first, although we do offer membership options for guests who visit often and prefer additional benefits. Once the basics are clear, the visit itself tends to feel quite straightforward.

We always recommend doing one quick check on opening hours before you set out, not just for our casino but for any venue of this type. Around public holidays or for private bookings, times can move slightly. A short call or email takes the uncertainty away and avoids a wasted trip across town.

For a first visit, most guests follow a simple sequence:

1. Contact us on +44 20 7493 6585 or by email at [email protected] to confirm current opening hours.
2. Travel to 30 Berkeley Street in Mayfair. Green Park and Bond Street Underground stations are the closest options on foot.
3. Plan to arrive any time after 12 pm for general access, or from 2 pm onwards if you prefer to see live tables running as you walk in.
4. Bring government-issued photo ID. Under UK casino regulations, guests without valid ID will not be allowed onto the floor.
5. At reception, mention if you are mainly here for gaming, dining or a mix. Our team will point you in the right direction.
6. For live table play, visit the cashier to change your funds into chips. The venue operates primarily in GBP.
7. If you are heading straight to the restaurant or bar, no extra registration is required beyond your initial entry check.
8. Guests interested in membership or any VIP arrangements can raise that at reception, and the reception team will explain what is available.

Dress-wise, Mayfair expects smart casual as a baseline. We always suggest checking the latest house rules with us in advance if you are unsure, as specific dress code points can change over time and we prefer guests to feel prepared.

Background and the Genting Connection

The Palm Beach has been part of the Mayfair landscape for more than 50 years. For any London venue, and particularly a casino, that is a substantial run. We operate as part of Genting Casinos UK, the land-based casino arm of the wider Genting Group, which holds a portfolio of licensed casinos around the United Kingdom. Over the decades this particular site has welcomed a steady mix of local regulars, business travellers and international guests; the Mayfair address tends to draw that blend naturally.

Land-based casinos of this type in the UK fall under the oversight of the UK Gambling Commission. Genting Casinos UK holds the relevant operator licences, and The Palm Beach functions as one of the flagship properties within that group, thanks largely to its central London position and the overall scale of the floor.

Our approach has been consistent over the years. We operate a high-end venue, but not a closed or members-only club. Both members and walk-in guests can access gaming, dining and bar services under the same roof. In Mayfair, where several comparable properties still follow a members-only model, that difference is quite clear and we know visitors value it.

Contact Details

For anything that needs checking or confirming before you travel - from poker times and table availability through to restaurant bookings - our reception team remains the main point of contact.

We should flag one small detail. There is a local Facebook listing under “Palm Beach Casino, Central London” which is not used as an official contact route for the Mayfair property. For accurate information and replies, guests should always use the Genting-branded channels listed above.