Grosvenor Casino Margate United-Kingdom Gaming Guide

Games and Tables at Grosvenor Casino Thanet

Our casino sits inside Westwood Cross Retail Park on Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2BF. We serve the wider Isle of Thanet, so getting to us from Margate, Ramsgate or Broadstairs usually means a straightforward drive. Parking within the retail park is free for customers, and we open seven days a week, with closing times that run well into the early hours on most nights.

On the main floor you will find a mix of live tables and electronic gaming. American Roulette is offered as both a traditional live table and on electronic terminals. For some visitors, the terminals feel like an easier, more relaxed way to get started. Our Blackjack tables run with side bet options, and the poker-style tables feature Three Card Poker and Crazy Four Card Poker, both linked to progressive jackpots. Slot machines complete the layout in a familiar, walk-up format.

One important point for poker players: our card room schedules tournaments every day of the week. That daily programme is something not every casino in Kent provides. Cash games, however, are not always advertised in advance. If you want to be sure a particular format is running on a given evening, calling us on 01843 579999 is the safest way to check.

Opening Hours and Getting Here

Our opening pattern changes slightly across the week. Current standard hours are:

At weekends we have, in the past, operated almost continuously from Friday lunchtime through to the early hours of Monday. These details can change with trading or licensing requirements, so it is important to double-check. We recommend either phoning 01843 579999 or having a quick look at grosvenorcasinos.com before you set out, especially if you are travelling in just for a late session. Entry is strictly 18 or over.

Reaching us by road is usually simple. The casino is clearly signposted within Westwood Cross, and our position on Margate Road puts us just off the A255 whether you are approaching from Margate or from the Broadstairs side. Free customer parking helps if you are planning to stay for dinner, a tournament, or a longer visit on the gaming floor.

There is one practical thing worth keeping in mind for any first-time visit. Even if you expect not to be asked for it, bring valid photo ID with you. Age checks can take place at the entrance and again at the card room desk, and having ID to hand is a lot easier than having to cut the evening short.

Poker at Grosvenor Casino Thanet

Our poker room is set apart from the main gaming floor as its own space. That separation gives the room a more focused feel and usually keeps the noise level slightly lower than out by the slots and tables. Regular daily tournaments mean we are consistently active for live poker within Kent, though the exact formats are managed locally and can change with seasonal demand or player feedback.

If you want to join a tournament, the process usually looks like this:

1. Call 01843 579999 to confirm the latest schedule and buy-in levels.
2. Make your way to Unit 47, Westwood Cross, Margate Road, Broadstairs CT10 2BF, allowing time to register before the cut-off.
3. Bring valid photo identification, as you will be asked for it when you enter.
4. Register at the card room desk, where the team will take your buy-in.
5. Collect your seat card and starting stack from the dealer or floor supervisor.
6. Keep an eye on the tournament clock and blind structure displayed in the room and at the tables.
7. If you place in the payouts, collect your winnings from the cage or cashier point before you leave.

Cash poker here does not follow a fixed, heavily published timetable. It is important to remember that most of our structured play is tournament-based. If you are only interested in cash tables, it is better to speak to the team in advance rather than assume a game will be running when you arrive.

Restaurant, Bar and Events

In the same building as the casino floor we operate an à la carte restaurant and a late-opening bar. You can book tables for the restaurant through OpenTable by searching for “Grosvenor Casino Thanet” or “Grosvenor Casino Broadstairs”. Feedback on that platform has been consistently positive, and guests use us both for a sit-down meal before gaming and for standalone evenings out that focus just on the food and drink.

The bar keeps hours that broadly match the casino, so you are not left waiting between finishing dinner and joining the tables. On DesignMyNight we are listed as a venue that can host private events and functions. Availability, room set-up and capacity depend on the date and the rest of the schedule, so it is always better to speak directly to the venue team if you are planning something specific.

To reserve a table in the restaurant, most guests will:

1. Visit opentable.com and type in “Grosvenor Casino Thanet”.
2. Choose a date and a time slot that suits their plans.
3. Enter the party size and note any dietary requirements or preferences.
4. Confirm the booking and keep a copy of the reservation reference.
5. Arrive at Unit 47, Westwood Cross, Margate Road at the agreed time.

The restaurant, bar and casino floor all sit within a single internal footprint. Once you are inside you can move between them without going back outside or checking in again at a separate entrance, which tends to make the whole evening run more smoothly.

Brand Background and Regulatory Standing

Grosvenor Casino Margate is part of Grosvenor Casinos, a long-established UK casino brand that opened its first sites in 1970 and now operates around 53 locations. Our parent company is The Rank Group plc, based at TOR, Saint-Cloud Way, Maidenhead, SL6 8BN. The operating licence for the casinos is held by Grosvenor Casinos Limited, which is listed on the UK Gambling Commission public register under account number 614.

Our Thanet venue sits under the jurisdiction of Thanet District Council for its premises licence, which is recorded on the Gambling Commission register. That listing confirms that we operate as a regulated British land-based casino.

As a UKGC-licensed operator, we work within the full UK regulatory framework. That includes clear responsible gambling measures, strict age verification, rules around how we advertise and how we handle customer interactions. It is important to remember that self-exclusion tools and other safer gambling options are available through grosvenorcasinos.com, and the 18-plus entry policy applies across all Grosvenor properties without any exceptions.

The Rank Group also runs bingo and online gambling businesses in the UK, Spain and Belgium. Grosvenor Casinos is the casino-focused brand within that wider group. Being part of a larger, publicly listed company provides a stable operational and regulatory base when compared with smaller stand-alone venues.

Contact and Location

The main contact number for Grosvenor Casino Thanet is 01843 579999. This line can help with almost everything on-site: general venue questions, poker tournament details, restaurant bookings and queries about private hire or events.

Full postal address: Unit 47, Westwood Cross, Margate Road, Westwood Cross Retail Park, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2BF, England.

For details on national promotions, the Grosvenor player card scheme and any updates that apply across the chain, the central site at grosvenorcasinos.com is the place to check. A player card issued at one Grosvenor casino will work here in Thanet as well, because the loyalty programme is national rather than tied to a single property. The exact terms, eligibility rules and benefits for offers and member rewards are set out on the main site rather than managed locally at Margate.