Aspers Casino, London, England

Part of what makes Aspers Casino one of the top casinos in London is that it is always open. In fact, it is one of the only venues in East London that is open 24 hours for your enjoyment so whenever you need some entertainment the casino is there for you. A couple of the dining areas in the complex do have operating hours that differ, however. Clary’s Restaurant is open seven days a week – Friday from 5 pm to 3 am, Saturday 12 midday until 3 am, and Sunday till Thursday from 12 midday until 12 midnight. The Sky Bar & Terrace is open on Friday and Saturday from 12 pm until 4 am, and Sunday to Thursday from 12 pm until 3 am. Every other venue at the casino operates 24 hours a day.

The casino aims to keep everything fun and exciting for its customers and this by definition extends to the atmosphere it is trying to create. As such, to keep in the spirit of this it does have a dress code in place, but one that is neither overly strict nor overly restrictive for punters to adhere to. The casino expects guests to follow a smart yet casual dress code to ensure the upmarket nature of the casino and help foster the relaxed vibe. To ensure that guests are in line with this policy there are several things that if worn may result in refusal of entry. These are work clothes, ripped or dirty clothes, vests and sleeveless shirts, clothes with offensive wording, tracksuits, shorts for swimming, jeans that are cut-off, footwear with steel capped toes, clothing with adult images or slogans.

Yes, there is a ton of poker tournaments running at the casino. In fact, they have one or two standard tournaments running every day of the week. They may offer a bigger one of competition every now or then so if that is your thing then make sure to check in at their website to see when these may be coming up. With regards to standard poker tournaments then a typical week looks something like this:

Monday

Afternoon Annihilator which starts at 3 pm with late entries until 4 pm, a £40 entry fee, 8k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs. Fantastic Forty which starts at 7 pm with late entries until 9 pm, a £40 entry fee, 10k stack, and £1500 prize up for grabs.

Tuesday

Afternoon Annihilator which starts at 3 pm with late entries until 4 pm, a £40 entry fee, 8k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs. Big Bounty which starts at 7 pm with late entries until 9 pm, a £55 entry fee, 10k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs.

Wednesday

Afternoon Annihilator which starts at 3 pm with late entries until 4 pm, a £40 entry fee, 8k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs. Fantastic Fifty which starts at 7 pm with late entries until 9 pm, a £50 entry fee, 10k stack, and £2000 prize up for grabs.

Thursday

Afternoon Annihilator which starts at 3 pm with late entries until 4 pm, a £40 entry fee, 8k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs. Satellite for future events which starts at 7 pm with late entries until 9 pm, a £30 entry fee, 4k stack, and entry to a further tournament up for grabs.

Friday

Afternoon Annihilator which starts at 3 pm with late entries until 4 pm, a £40 entry fee, 8k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs. Weekly £10K which starts at 7 pm with late entries until 9 pm, a £60 entry fee, 30k stack, and £10000 prize up for grabs.

Saturday

Afternoon Annihilator which starts at 3 pm with late entries until 4 pm, a £40 entry fee, 8k stack, and £1000 prize up for grabs. Super 888 which starts at 6 pm with late entries until 9 pm, a £100 entry fee, 60k stack, and £8880 prize up for grabs.

Sunday

Second Chance Satellite which starts at 1 pm with late entries until 2.30 pm, a £30 entry fee, 4k stack, and entry for future tournaments.

For those needing to fuel up between gaming sessions, a top up on a night out, or a full meal then there is a delicious option for all scenarios. Clary’s Restaurant offers a fine dining experience for parties, families, and individuals, regardless of group size. The style of cooking is modern with an East London influence and ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible. This is an a la carte restaurant with something for everyone with seafood, poultry, red meat, and vegan options available. The opening times for Clary’s is Friday from 5 pm to 3 am, Saturday from 12 noon until 3 am, and Sunday 12 noon until midnight. Next up is the Sky Bar which is tucked away on the top floor and is decorated in an interesting modern style and is perfect for both chilling out or for partying. This stylish cocktail bar offers a range of drinks from beers to champagne to cocktails which can be enjoyed indoors on the sofas or out on the roof terrace. The opening times for the Sky Bar are Sunday to Thursday from 12 pm until 3 am, and Friday and Saturday from 12 pm until 4 am. Lastly is Tanzibar, which offers a fantastic sports bar vibe showing a range of sports on large screen TV’s. The bar is open 24 hours a day and offers sports like Football, Rugby, Cricket and a number of American sports to name just a few. Dotted around the casino are snack bars that offer provide snacks like hot dogs, burgers, and chicken wings 24 hours a day.

No there is no hotel at the casino but there are two hotels literally a minutes walk away in the Westfield Stratford complex for those that wish to stay nearby. Alternatively there a plenty of accommodation options in the Stratford area, or just a short train journey away, Central London has literally thousands of accommodation options from budget conscious guesthouses to some of the finest hotels available in the world.

There are a number of good entertainment options in the immediate area of the casino in the Westfield Stratford complex. The closest is The Bat and Ball pub which offers beer and cocktails, and bar games are available to keep you entertained. Wahaca Stratford is a short walk away and is a Mexican chain restaurant that serves tapas style dishes with cocktails all to a background of lively music. Fans of Greek food are well catered for with The Real Greek which serves up Greek food with a contemporary twist alongside traditional meals all accompanied by ouzo and Hellenic wines. For champagne enthusiasts, be sure to check out Searcys which is a circular bar that provides a chilled out, quiet environment to chat and sip some bubbly. All day dining can also be found at Balans Soho Society which is a lightful brasserie and diner that serves brunch, lunch or dinner with dishes from around the world. For a cheap and quick bite check out Rhythm Kitchen in the food court for some colourful Caribbean food like roti, jerk chicken, ribs, and vegetarian options. There are simply too many options to mention and we have just scratched the surface of what is available in the immediate vicinity. For even greater options take the train into central London where food and clubs of every conceivable style can be found, including the fantastic Empire Casino in Leicester Square.