Empire Casino About – Our Leicester Square heritage, entertainment and hospitality

Empire Casino About begins with our location in the centre of Leicester Square, an area closely associated with entertainment, film, theatre and nightlife. Our venue occupies a landmark building with a history that stretches back to the Empire Theatre, designed by Thomas Verity in the nineteenth century. Over time, the building has also been associated with a cinema, music hall and ballroom before the casino opened in 2007.

Today, we continue that entertainment tradition through a combination of gaming and hospitality. Our casino offers Blackjack, American Roulette, Punto Banco, Slots and Electronic Games, while the Empire Poker Room provides a dedicated setting for cash games and tournament poker. The result is a venue where guests can choose different forms of entertainment rather than following a single fixed itinerary.

Empire Casino About also reflects the role food, drinks and live entertainment play in our identity. 7th Cat Chinese Kitchen brings an Asian dining concept into the casino, Kings Sports Bar combines live sporting action with food and drinks, and Dovetail Bar introduces a balcony setting overlooking Leicester Square. Programme-led events and promotions add further variety at selected times.

Our approach to hospitality includes clear access standards, guest assistance and responsible-gambling measures alongside entertainment. Adults over 18 are welcome subject to our entry and identity procedures, and Metropolitan Rewards provides an optional loyalty framework for eligible guests. We aim to create a lively but managed environment in which gaming, dining and social experiences can be enjoyed with appropriate support from our team.

Empire Casino About our core approach and guest experience