The Palm Beach United Kingdom Casino

Gaming Floor at The Palm Beach Mayfair

The Palm Beach Casino is based at 30 Berkeley Street in Mayfair, one of those central London postcodes that basically explains itself. It has operated as a physical casino and poker club for decades, and the gaming floor feels like a place that knows exactly what it is. Classic table games sit at the heart of it: roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker. Electronic machines are on hand as well, but the room is not designed around them.

You do not have to be a member before you turn up. Registration is handled at the door - show a valid photo ID, complete a quick form, and you are set to play. The dress rule is smart casual, the minimum age is 18 in line with UK law, and there is no standard entry fee. New guests and long-time regulars both come through the same entrance.

Live tables usually get going from around 13:00 or 14:00, while the venue itself opens at midday. Play generally continues until 05:00 or 06:00 most nights, with some areas stretching a bit later. Times can move slightly, so if you are planning a very late session it is worth phoning ahead.

History and Ownership

Palm Beach has been part of the Mayfair casino scene for more than half a century. The precise opening year is not openly promoted, but trade sources consistently place it no later than the early 1970s. Keeping a gaming licence and a high-end clientele in central London for that long takes stability - and a steady audience that chooses to come back.

The casino is owned and run by Genting Casinos, itself a part of the wider Genting Group. That connection is easy to spot: reception mail runs through gentingcasinos.co.uk, and the venue has its own section inside the Genting website at gentingcasinos.co.uk/the-palm-beach/. Genting operates several venues across the United Kingdom, with Palm Beach positioned as one of its flagship London properties.

Its role has stayed broadly consistent over the years. It targets an upscale crowd, focused on table play, with a mix of well-off UK players and international visitors. Being set in Mayfair helps fix that identity in place, without much need for branding theatrics. It has never set out to be a high-volume gambling hall, and details like a clear dress code, controlled entry and the overall tone on the floor underline that as soon as you walk in.

The physical layout has grown over time. What began as a casino operation now incorporates a full restaurant, a bar and grill, and a lounge bar alongside the tables and machines. That move toward a full-evening offer mirrors what has been happening across land-based casinos more generally: instead of stand-alone rooms focused only on betting, there is now an emphasis on food, drink and social space to keep people in the building longer.

How to Visit The Palm Beach

Reaching the casino is straightforward for anyone familiar with central London. Green Park Underground station is the nearest Tube stop, served by the Jubilee and Victoria lines. From there it is a short walk along Berkeley Street to number 30. The doorway is staffed and signed, so you are unlikely to miss it.

On arrival, reception will ask for a government-issued photo ID. A passport or UK driving licence is what most visitors use. First-time guests complete a simple registration form; it is a one-off process, so you will not repeat it on each visit. Before you leave home, it helps to think about clothing as well. The smart casual dress code is enforced and sportswear with trainers can mean you are refused entry.

A general rule of thumb applies to any place with a dress policy: if you are debating whether an item counts as smart casual, it often does not. Choosing slightly more formal clothing usually avoids any awkward conversation with the door team.

Once you are checked in, you can confirm with reception which areas are open at that moment. The bar, restaurant, lounge and main gaming floor do not always follow identical schedules or share the same access points. After that, head into the casino floor, speak to a dealer, floor host or cashier, and change cash into chips. When you are ready to leave, bring any remaining chips back to the cashier and keep hold of any receipts until everything is cashed out.

Dining and Bar Facilities

Palm Beach works as more than just a room full of tables. The on-site restaurant, the bar and grill and the lounge bar are treated as genuine parts of the experience, not as afterthoughts. Lifestyle sections that cover Mayfair frequently mention the food and drink offering on its own, separate from the gaming.

The bar and grill starts serving from around midday, which gives early arrivals a place to sit, eat or have a drink while the live tables are setting up. The main restaurant comes into play later, opening in the evening and usually running until about 02:00. The lounge bar tends to stay in step with the gaming floor, pouring drinks into the early hours.

If you want a table in the restaurant, bookings are handled through the main reception number at +44 20 7493 6585. Larger groups, private events or more detailed arrangements are usually easier to organise by email via [email protected].

Games Available at Palm Beach

The game mix on the floor reflects what is typical for a regulated UK casino. Multiple roulette and blackjack tables make up the core, spread across different minimums and limits. Baccarat is available and leans more toward the higher-stakes end of the room. Poker is placed in its own area and contributes a big part of the venue’s identity.

Several independent listings refer to Palm Beach specifically as a casino and poker club, which indicates that poker is not just an occasional extra. Public information does not spell out exactly how the schedule looks - whether that is mainly cash games, tournaments or some blend - so the most direct approach is to ask at the poker desk when you arrive.

Slots and other electronic gaming machines sit alongside the live tables, usually in a section just off the main floor. They offer something to do while you are waiting for a seat at a table, or if you simply favour machine play. Even so, the overall feel of the place remains anchored firmly in live, dealer-led games rather than heavy slot banks.

If you are trying to track down a particular game or limit on the night:

1. Start at the gaming floor entrance and ask a host for the current table layout.
2. From there, look for the game type signposted at each pit - roulette, blackjack, baccarat, or poker.
3. Before you sit, read the minimum and maximum stake signs posted on the table edge.
4. For poker specifically, go to the poker desk for details on which tables are running, waiting lists and buy-in levels.
5. When you prefer machines, follow the signs to the electronic gaming section, usually adjacent to the main tables.

Regulation and Responsible Play

The Palm Beach Casino operates under the rules set by the UK Gambling Commission. As part of the Genting Casinos group, it uses an operating licence issued by the Commission, and that licence can be cross-checked through the public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk for anyone who wants formal confirmation.

ID controls at the entrance enforce the minimum age of 18, while the registration process provides another layer of monitoring over who accesses the floor. Both elements are standard for land-based casino operators working under UK Gambling Commission oversight.

Guests who feel uneasy about their own gambling, or about someone close to them, have access to outside support. GamCare can be reached online at gamcare.org.uk or on 0808 8020 133. The National Gambling Helpline is run through GamCare, operates round the clock, seven days a week, and calls are free from UK mobiles and landlines.

Contact and Location

Drivers will find commercial car parks within walking distance of Berkeley Street, and the wider Mayfair area is covered by several bus routes for those using public transport. Visitors using a black cab or private hire car rarely have trouble: the Berkeley Street address is well known to London drivers and to sat-nav systems, so saying “Palm Beach, Berkeley Street in Mayfair” is usually all that is needed.