View From My Seat: Hippodrome Casino London
Ground Floor Roulette Area
- ✓Standing near the central pillar gives
- ✓a clear view of three roulette wheels
- ✓Ground Floor Roulette Area
Standing near the central pillar gives a clear view of three roulette wheels and the main bar. The space can become crowded after 8 p.m., so early evening offers the best photos.
The Hippodrome Casino occupies a historic building in Leicester Square and features multiple gaming floors connected by sweeping staircases. Sightlines vary dramatically depending on the chosen table or slot bank, so new visitors often ask where the best vantage points are.
Mezzanine Blackjack Pit
Tables 5 through 8 sit directly beneath a large skylight, providing natural light during daytime hours. Players report that these tables also receive priority from cocktail servers.
VIP Salon Sightlines
- ✓The elevated balcony overlooking the salon
- ✓privé allows observers to watch high-limit baccarat
- ✓VIP Salon Sightlines
The elevated balcony overlooking the salon privé allows observers to watch high-limit baccarat without entering the private area. Entry requires either membership or an invitation from the casino host.
Photography Tips
Disable flash to avoid reflections on the glass separators. Wide-angle shots from the upper landing capture both the ornate ceiling and the gaming action below.
Accessibility Notes
An elevator connects all floors, and staff can reserve accessible gaming positions if notified in advance.