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Live poker in London

j0hns0nsj0hns0ns Member Posts: 46
edited May 2013 in Poker Chat
Hi, 

I'm heading up to London and want to play poker on the Sat and maybe Sunday nights, could anyone tell me which are the best live poker venues in London for up to £1 -£2 cash and weekend tournaments, I'm looking at  £40 - £100 buyin for tourneys.. 

browseing the internet ive looked at these places -

aspers casino stratford
victoria casino edgeware
genting / cromwell mint

any recomendations?

best

john
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  • j0hns0nsj0hns0ns Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2013
    Oh, and it's NLHE I'm lookin at - cheers
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  • nickd49931nickd49931 Member Posts: 124
    edited May 2013
    Only been to aspers but would 100% reccomend it, usually have plenty of action including (£1-£1) and (£1-£2) games over the weekend. 
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  • SlykllistSlykllist Member Posts: 2,888
    edited May 2013
    Aspers is a really nice casino and loads of cash tables
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  • j0hns0nsj0hns0ns Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2013
    Thanks guys... may end up going there.. anyone recommend the Vic?
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  • sighcallsighcall Member Posts: 497
    edited May 2013
    how come u off to london, not to watch bradford at wembley is it?
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  • TPTP123TPTP123 Member Posts: 492
    edited May 2013
    Depnds on what you want to do, if you want to play cash and have fun then prob play at the hippo...
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,976
    edited May 2013
    In Response to Live poker in London:
    Hi,  I'm heading up to London and want to play poker on the Sat and maybe Sunday nights, could anyone tell me which are the best live poker venues in London for up to £1 -£2 cash and weekend tournaments, I'm looking at  £40 - £100 buyin for tourneys..  browseing the internet ive looked at these places - aspers casino stratford victoria casino edgeware genting / cromwell mint any recomendations? best john
    Posted by j0hns0ns
    Hi John,

    In case there is a misunderstanding, the Victoria Casino - aka "The Vic" is is Edgware Road, NOT Edgware.

    The three venues you mention are all fine, & are all fully licenced. I would steer clear of the unlicensed venues, if I were you.

    Good luck.
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  • TommyDTommyD Member Posts: 4,389
    edited May 2013

    If you're looking for fun then either the Empire or The Hippodrome would be the way forward.  You're right in the heart of London and can hit a good pub, club or eatery within seconds/minutes of walking out of the door.  Plus plenty of tourists (at least in the Empire) and tons of people out for a drink and a gamble.

    Aspers Stratford is a fine casino/cardroom, I'm really impressed how much the poker room there has developed from opening day to how it is now, good games too.  And you can always hit the O'Neils in Leytonstone after if you're not fussy.

    Only personal opinion but I would put The Vic at the bottom of my list of where I want to be on a Saturday night.

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  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited May 2013
    Empire runs daily tournaments in the afternoons - nice relaxed place to play
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  • j0hns0nsj0hns0ns Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2013
    In Response to Re: Live poker in London:
    how come u off to london, not to watch bradford at wembley is it?
    Posted by sighcall

    no not to watch the match unfortunately..

    I'm actually up in London to find my wedding suit! fingers crossed...



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  • j0hns0nsj0hns0ns Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2013
    Thanks all... yeh Tikay I'll stick to licensed for sure...

    I guess I'm looking for a fun and friendly atmosphere with good cash games on the go and the option to run in a tournament if possible...

    so perhaps Empire or Hippodrome could be best bet for me...

    although the Sat Aspers £90 freezeout sounds like it could be a one off treat (not quite within my bankroll management but hey, I don't gett he chance that often seeing as i live in cornwall!) hahah

    best

    John
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  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited May 2013
    and......
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  • sighcallsighcall Member Posts: 497
    edited May 2013
    drumroll please
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