Poker at Cromwell Road
Our venue is located at 43-45 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2EF, in a central part of the city that is straightforward to get to whether you are crossing London or just nearby. Genting Casino Cromwell Road has previously hosted a dedicated poker room under the Cromwell Mint name, and Texas Hold’em is the game you will see here, offered both as cash tables and as scheduled tournaments.
Cash poker typically runs with blinds of £1/£2 and a minimum buy-in of £50. The poker room has usually opened from 7:00 pm each evening, and when tournaments are on the schedule they have been starting at 7:30 pm. Overall it sits in the mid-stakes category - structured enough that the action feels meaningful, but not at the level where you need a huge bankroll before you take a seat.
| Format | Details |
|---|---|
| Game Type | Texas Hold’em |
| Cash Game Blinds | £1/£2 |
| Minimum Buy-In | £50 |
| Poker Room Opens | 7:00 pm daily |
| Tournament Start | 7:30 pm (when scheduled) |
Tournament Structure
For scheduled tournaments, buy-ins have generally been set at £40+£5, which keeps the games approachable while still giving the prize pool some weight. Players receive a starting stack of 20,000 chips, with blinds increasing every 15 minutes. That combination allows time for post-flop play instead of immediately turning into an all-in or fold situation from the very first orbit. On certain Thursdays, events have listed a £1,000 guaranteed prize pool per person, giving you a clear idea of the minimum value in play before you travel in.
Late registration on tournament evenings runs up to 9:00 pm. This is helpful if you are heading over straight after work or dealing with delays on public transport - you still have a realistic window to buy in even if you miss the 7:30 pm start time.
The “Bluff at the Mint” tournament series has been one of the more visible events linked to this address. Bluff Europe maintained schedule pages for it, pointing directly to the casino at 45 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 2EF. That additional coverage helped position Cromwell Road as a regular stop on the London poker scene, rather than just a small side room detached from the main casino area.
| Tournament Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy-In | £40 + £5 |
| Starting Stack | 20,000 chips |
| Blind Levels | 15 minutes |
| Late Registration | Until 9:00 pm |
| Guaranteed Prize | £1,000 per person |
Planning Your Visit
Before heading over, we strongly recommend phoning the venue on +44 (0)20 7589 4041 to confirm that live poker is running on the date you have in mind. Tournament calendars can move around, and cash game demand changes from day to day. A brief call avoids the frustration of travelling across London only to find that the room is quiet. This is simply sensible preparation for any poker visit, and it applies here as well.
On arrival, you will be asked for valid photo identification at the entrance. UK casino rules require that age checks are carried out on every guest, on every visit, even if the team at the door already knows you. The minimum legal age for entry is 18.
Once inside, the poker desk is your main point of contact. Our team there manages cash game waiting lists, tournament registration and chip redemption at the end of your session. For cash games, let the desk know you want a seat in the £1/£2 Hold’em game and have at least the £50 minimum buy-in available. For tournaments, it is better to register before the 7:30 pm start time, although the late registration period up to 9:00 pm remains an option.
A few simple things help your visit go smoother:
- Bring photo ID every single time you come, without exception.
- Call ahead on +44 (0)20 7589 4041 to check that poker is running.
- For tournaments, plan to arrive before 7:30 pm, even if you know late registration is possible.
- Cash out your chips at the poker desk before leaving; all redemptions happen on site there.
- Use postcode SW7 2EF in your navigation app, as it normally finds the venue correctly.
