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Operator: Hippodrome Casino Ltd
Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7JH (View on Google Map)
(020) 7769 8888
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Originally the Hippodrome Theatre and in a later incarnation the Talk of the Town, this is now a Grade II listed 75,000 square-foot casino venue with eight bars across six floors, including a bar on the roof! Pedestrian access to the Hippodrome is from Charing Cross Road, Leicester Square and Little Newport Street. At least some of the bars serve draught beers (including Guinness) and lagers, no cask ale of course. For the hungry, there is a steak house on the first floor, and a Chinese restaurant in the basement open to 4am.

Over 18s only and under-25s may have to show photo ID. Also if you wish to gamble more than £1500 you will have to show ID.

The venue is open 24 hours a day except Christmas Day but the various bars, casinos and restaurants have different opening times, see venue website. There is an open door policy, no membership needed. A discount is available if you join the venue's loyalty scheme.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England entry 1066287. Designed by renowned architect Frank Matcham. In 1919 The Dixieland Jazz Band presented the nation's first ever jazz performance and in 1947 Julie Andrews made her professional stage debut here. The Talk of the Town was in this site from 1958 to 1983.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
13/09/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
Hippodrome Casino Ltd
Freehold owner
Morion 1 Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/17240
Asset of Community Value
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Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wheelchair access at Little Newport Street entrance, lifts around the building.
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On-site theatre shows
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
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Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (500m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)
Leicester Square

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