Park Lane Club

Live Poker in Mayfair

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Park Lane Club offers live poker at its licensed Mayfair venue, not an online platform.

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How the Poker Setup Works

How the Poker Setup Works

The club sits at 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE, and runs under a casino premises licence issued by Westminster City Council, with the UK Gambling Commission holding the public record. Poker at the venue is entirely live - you approach the cash desk for your initial buy-in, and a minimum of four players must be present before a game can start.

The gaming floor also covers American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, and Three Card Poker alongside the main poker offering. The venue is open seven days a week from 2pm through to 6am or 7am, which suits players who prefer late sessions. There is no verified online poker product attached to Park Lane Club, so all play happens in person inside the Mayfair building.

What UK Players Actually Need to Know

Park Lane Club is based at 22 Park Lane in Mayfair, right beside the London Hilton. It operates under the Metropolitan Gaming umbrella via Metropolitan Mayfair Limited, with a casino premises licence issued by Westminster City Council. The UK Gambling Commission maintains the official public record. If you are looking for live poker in central London, this is one of the few fully licensed Mayfair venues with a proper poker table setup.

The casino generally runs from 2pm through to 6am or sometimes 7am, and that is every day of the week. Those hours matter if you tend to play late or only come alive after 10pm. Entry is mainly for members, but on some nights non-members can get in as well, depending on the door policy.

DetailInformation
Address22 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1BE
OperatorMetropolitan Gaming / Metropolitan Mayfair Limited
LicenceUK Gambling Commission - Westminster City Council
Opening Hours2pm - 6am or 7am, seven days a week
Phone+44 (0)20 3759 5050
Minimum Age18

Poker runs alongside American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, and Three Card Poker as part of the main offer on the gaming floor. Before you sit at any poker table, you go to the cash desk and buy in there. That is the route into the game, there is no workaround.

Getting Into a Game

There is no online poker platform attached to Park Lane Club at the moment. Literally none. All poker is dealt live, face to face, inside the Mayfair venue. If you arrived here hoping to find a branded Park Lane Club poker site available from home, that product has not been launched, at least not anywhere that is officially verified.

In practice, this is what happens when you decide to play:

  1. Head to 22 Park Lane any time from 2pm onward.
  2. Show valid photo ID at the entrance. The minimum age is 18 and staff do actually check it.
  3. Once inside, walk over to the cash desk on the main casino floor.
  4. Buy in using GBP. The venue only accepts British pounds for the poker buy-in.
  5. Ask floor staff if a poker table is currently open or if there is a list of players waiting.
  6. The game does not start until there are at least four players ready to sit, and that minimum is enforced.
  7. When the table is confirmed, you take your seat and the game can begin.

If you prefer to check what is running before committing to the journey, call +44 (0)20 3759 5050. Turning up during the busier evening period usually cuts down the waiting time for a table.

One small but useful point, and this applies to any live casino, not just Park Lane Club: if you are going to play poker somewhere new, a quick call ahead can save you the effort of arriving to find no table running at all. It is obvious advice, yet plenty of players forget it.

The Online Question

The phrase “Park Lane Club poker online” keeps popping up in searches from UK players who assume that a high-end London casino must also have a digital poker room. At the time this text was written, it does not. The main domains - parklaneclublondon.com and metropolitancasinos.com - both direct visitors to details of the physical premises and the in-person gaming available there.

Park Lane Club holds a land-based casino premises licence rather than a remote operating licence. That difference is important from a legal and regulatory angle. Under UK Gambling Commission rules, this means poker at Park Lane Club is officially classed as a land-based product only. Any company that wants to run online poker legally for UK users must obtain a separate remote gambling licence, and Park Lane Club is not listed as having one.

Metropolitan Gaming as a group continues to update and promote its collection of UK venues. Whether that eventually leads to an online product using the Park Lane brand is not confirmed. If something like that did ever appear, it would be announced through Metropolitan Gaming’s official channels rather than through random third-party sites.

FeaturePark Lane Club (Current)
Poker FormatLive, in-person only
Online PokerNot available under this brand
Licence TypeCasino premises licence (land-based)
RegulatorUK Gambling Commission
CurrencyGBP
Buy-in MethodCash desk at venue

The Venue Itself

Metropolitan Gaming took over Park Lane Club in 2022 via an asset sale, bringing the Mayfair casino into its broader London network. The club originally opened in 2014 and has been based at the same Park Lane address from the start.

The main gaming floor spreads out several varieties of table game. Alongside poker, you will find American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, and Three Card Poker in operation. Away from the tables, there is a lounge and bar, plus a private gaming room. One distinctive feature stands out: an outdoor gaming terrace with views across Hyde Park. For Mayfair, outdoor gaming space is unusual. It is the sort of detail that people remember once they have been there.

The club generally aims at members and premium guests. Third-party sites often describe it as a private members’ club, although the official material does not clearly show any membership pricing up front. In terms of location, it is close to Hyde Park Corner Underground Station, which makes it manageable to reach from most central London spots without much hassle.

Before You Go

There are a few practical points worth having in mind before your first time at Park Lane Club.

Bring proper photo identification - a passport or UK driving licence is typical. The dress code for venues in Mayfair commonly leans toward smart-casual or smarter, and Park Lane Club follows that type of approach. It is still worth calling +44 (0)20 3759 5050 to check the current dress expectations instead of assuming.

All buy-ins and chip purchases at the cash desk are handled in GBP. No deposits by card at the desk, no e-wallet transfers for chips, just in-person cash transactions. The poker area must reach that four-player minimum before a table opens, so if you turn up alone on a quiet midweek night you might face a wait. Other table games like Blackjack or Roulette do not rely on that same player minimum, so you can still play something else if poker is slow to start.

The gaming terrace and the private room are apart from the main room on the floor. It is easier to ask staff how to access them when you arrive, rather than walking around looking for the right doorway.

Late sessions can run through until 6am or 7am, which puts Park Lane Club among the London casinos with longer operating hours. The bar and lounge area means you can step away from the tables for a break without leaving the property. The venue’s own material highlights signature drinks and cigars, a combination that suits the Park Lane setting quite well.

Key Facts

CategoryDetail
Games AvailablePoker, American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Three Card Poker
Poker Minimum Players4
Buy-in ProcessCash desk at venue
LocationNext to London Hilton, near Hyde Park Corner Tube
Acquired by Metropolitan Gaming2022
Founded2014
Online Poker PlatformNone verified

Park Lane Club functions as a land-based poker and casino venue with a clear and public regulatory status in the UK. Players based in London, or visiting Mayfair and wanting live poker in a licensed room, can call +44 (0)20 3759 5050 or check the latest session details at parklaneclublondon.com before heading over.

FAQ

  • Does Park Lane Club have an online poker room for UK players?

    No, Park Lane Club does not operate an online poker platform. All poker at Park Lane Club is played live at the physical venue located at 22 Park Lane, Mayfair, London. If you are looking for online poker, you will need to use a separate licensed online operator.

  • How do I buy into a poker game at Park Lane Club?

    You buy in at the cash desk inside the venue before taking a seat at the poker table. There is no online pre-registration or digital payment option for poker. A minimum of four players is required before a game can start.

  • What are the opening hours for poker at Park Lane Club in London?

    Park Lane Club is open seven days a week from 2pm through to approximately 6am or 7am. This makes it one of the few central London venues where late-night poker sessions are possible. Hours can vary slightly, so it is worth calling ahead on +44 (0)20 3759 5050.

  • Who regulates Park Lane Club and is it legal to play poker there?

    Park Lane Club holds a casino premises licence issued by Westminster City Council and is listed on the UK Gambling Commission public register, operated by Metropolitan Mayfair Limited. Playing poker there is entirely legal for anyone aged 18 or over. The venue operates under UK gambling law.

  • Is Park Lane Club members only, or can anyone walk in to play poker?

    Park Lane Club is primarily a members club, but non-members may be admitted on certain occasions depending on the door policy at the time. If you are planning a visit specifically to play poker, it is advisable to contact the venue directly at +44 (0)20 3759 5050 to confirm access on your chosen night.