Grosvenor Casino Barracuda - London's Licensed Venue

Gaming Floor and What Is Actually Available

Our casino is based at 1 Baker Street in Marylebone and we are open around the clock, every single day. The gaming floor is not huge, but it is focused on what most guests come for: roulette, blackjack, punto banco and three card poker at live tables, plus electronic roulette terminals and jackpot slots if you prefer something a bit quieter.

Inside the property we also have The Club Room, a reserved area set away from the main action. Corporate groups and higher-stakes players usually choose it when they want sessions in a calmer, more contained space. It feels more like a club than a public floor. Our poker room has been refurbished recently and now supports both scheduled tournaments and private poker for groups.

Entry is strictly for guests aged 18 or over with valid photo ID. We apply a Think 25 policy: anyone who appears under 25 should expect to be asked for identification. Our dress code is smart casual throughout the venue - no sportswear, and denim is strongly discouraged.

Getting Here and Practical Hours

We are in Marylebone in central London. Baker Street, Bond Street and Marble Arch underground stations are all within walking distance, and there are several bus routes that stop nearby. If you are driving, valet parking is available right at the entrance. For central London, this is relatively rare and shows the more club-style position we take.

Casino gaming is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The restaurant opens from 7:00 PM, with last food orders taken at 1:30 AM. The bar opens at midday and continues into the early hours. So if you prefer to have dinner, drinks and gaming in one visit without worrying about closing times, these hours are set up for that.

It is worth keeping in mind one practical point that really applies to any busy venue: if you are planning a late dinner alongside a night of gaming, booking your restaurant table in advance almost always makes the evening smoother and cuts waiting time.

You can get in touch with us by phone on 020 7935 5013 or by email at [email protected]. These contact points handle general queries, table bookings and private event arrangements.

Dining and the Bar

The restaurant at Barracuda operates as a full dining venue in its own right, not only as an add-on to the casino. The menu follows a premium international style. Arabic and Chinese dishes are two of the main specialities that regular guests tend to notice. Menus are available through OpenTable and you can book there, or speak to us directly if that is easier.

Our bar offers a complete cocktail and drinks list from midday. The space is set up more like a lounge and is run separately from the live gaming area. That means you are welcome to come in just for drinks and not play at all. This setup makes the venue accessible for a broader evening and late-night crowd, which is very much the intention.

For restaurant bookings, both OpenTable and a direct call to our team work well. For Club Room use, the standard route is to contact us directly, as there is no automated booking system for that space.

Booking Private Events and Poker Sessions

The Club Room can be reserved for corporate groups, private gaming nights and hosted events. The process is kept simple and is based on direct contact with our team rather than an online form.

1. Get in touch by phone on 020 7935 5013 or email [email protected].
2. Tell us what you have in mind - a corporate gaming evening, a standalone poker night, or another format.
3. Share approximate guest numbers and any food or drinks requirements.
4. Agree the date and time with our events team.
5. We send confirmation, including any specific arrival instructions or dress reminders.
6. On the day, arrive at 1 Baker Street - valet parking can be used if needed.
7. Check in at reception and our staff will show your group through to The Club Room.
8. Catering and bar service can be run during your private session if arranged in advance.

For poker, our updated poker room manages both structured tournaments and private group play. Tournament timings and buy-in details are available directly through our team. Private poker sessions generally follow the same steps as booking The Club Room, with poker rules and format agreed in advance.

Licensing and Regulation

Grosvenor Casino Barracuda appears on the UK Gambling Commission public premises register as “London - The Barracuda Casino” at 1 Baker Street, W1U 8ED. Westminster City Council is the local licensing authority for the property. This combination - national oversight by the UK Gambling Commission and local licensing by the council - is the standard structure for land-based casinos in England.

Our venue sits within the Grosvenor Casinos estate, which is owned by The Rank Group. Grosvenor has been active in the UK since 1970 and now operates roughly 53 casinos across the country. The Rank Group, based in Maidenhead, also runs bingo operations and online gambling brands.

In publicly available records there are no regulatory sanctions or consumer protection warnings listed against the Barracuda premises or against Grosvenor Casinos as a group.

Where Barracuda Sits in the Grosvenor Network

Within the Grosvenor portfolio, Barracuda is one of the key London properties. Our Baker Street casino is positioned towards the higher end of the network in terms of guest profile and facilities - valet parking, private gaming areas and a club-style atmosphere all separate it from a straightforward high-street casino.

In some listings and in our virtual tour material you may see the venue referred to as The Barracuda Club. That description reflects the style and feel of the property rather than a different legal company. All activity on site operates under the Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited licence and the Westminster City Council premises licence.

Rank Group ownership means Barracuda benefits from central compliance systems, structured staff training and consistent responsible gambling processes. Our Think 25 age-verification approach and the GambleAware messaging you will see around the venue form part of those group requirements. We always encourage guests to play within their means, in line with UK Gambling Commission rules.