What You’ll Find Here
Grosvenor Casino Leicester is on 90 Highcross Street, right in the middle of the city, and it stays open 24 hours a day, every day. The live tables do not really shut down either, so if you walk in at 2am on a Tuesday, roulette and blackjack should still be running. You do not have to reserve a spot on the gaming floor in advance.
This Leicester venue is one part of the national Grosvenor Casinos brand. It is run by Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited and the building itself operates under UK Gambling Commission premises licence 34161. The Rank Group is the company behind the brand overall. In practice, Leicester is expected to follow the same rules as any other Grosvenor casino in Great Britain - age checks, fair play standards, safer gambling tools and so on.
Entry is strictly 18+. You will be asked for valid photo ID - a driving licence or passport are the usual choices. Dress is smart casual: nothing too formal, but sportswear like tracksuits can be an issue.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 90 Highcross Street, Leicester, LE1 4NN |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Operator | Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited |
| Regulator | UK Gambling Commission |
| Licence Reference | 34161 |
| Minimum Age | 18+ with valid ID |
| Phone | 01162 426070 |
The Gaming Floor
The main floor combines traditional tables, electronic gaming and slots in one space. Roulette and blackjack are the core live tables, and these are usually available around the clock. Poker is offered too, but that runs on set schedules rather than constantly, so if your whole trip is about poker, it is safer to check the timetable before you set off.
After the 2024 refurbishment, a sports viewing lounge was added inside the venue. You can sit there and watch live sport without leaving the building. Some independent reviews mention sports betting being linked to that area, but how exactly it works is something you should confirm directly with staff. That same refurbishment, costing around £3 million, created an outdoor gaming terrace with views over the city centre and refreshed the outside of the building. If you remember the casino from years ago, the layout today will not feel identical.
On the floor you can expect:
- Live roulette and blackjack tables available 24/7
- Scheduled poker sessions rather than non-stop cash games
- Slot machines plus electronic gaming terminals
- A sports lounge area for live sport coverage
- An outdoor gaming terrace introduced after the 2024 works
If this is your first time in any casino, it usually helps to take a slow walk around before you sit at a table or choose a machine. Look at how busy each area is, where the lower stakes are, and what feels comfortable. Spending a few minutes like this tends to remove a bit of that first-visit awkwardness.
Planning Your First Visit
Getting to Grosvenor Casino Leicester is fairly straightforward because it sits in the city centre. Nearby parking is available, including options linked to the venue, so you are not stuck searching for a space miles away.
When you arrive, you go straight to reception. Staff there will check your ID and create a simple visitor record, something that is normal for UK casinos. The process is brief and not especially formal.
Once you are signed in, do that quick lap of the floor before you start playing. When you decide to join a live table, you need to visit the cashier to exchange cash for chips. Chips are what go on the table - you do not place notes directly on the layout. Pick a table where the minimum bet fits what you are comfortable risking. Usually there will be lower and higher limit tables running side by side, so you can choose rather than feeling pushed into stakes that are too big.
If you would rather eat or have a drink first, there is a restaurant and a bar inside the same building. The bar keeps late hours, so you can use it before, during or after your time on the floor.
Dining, Events, and the Rest
The on-site restaurant serves an a la carte menu, and you can book a table either through OpenTable or by calling 01162 426070. The bar provides the usual drinks service and stays open late into the night. Both areas are used as stand-alone reasons to visit, not just decorative add-ons to the casino.
There is also space that can be used for private events. If you want to arrange a function, this goes through the events side of the venue instead of the usual gaming desk. You would need to contact venue management to ask about dates, capacity and price.
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | A la carte menu, booking via OpenTable or phone |
| Bar | Full bar service, late-night opening |
| Sports Lounge | Live sport viewing, added in 2024 |
| Outdoor Terrace | Gaming terrace with city centre views |
| Event Space | Available for private hire on request |
