The Venue on Hill Street
The place you are looking for is 84 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4AH. That specific address matters. Grosvenor runs two venues in Birmingham, and people do turn up at the wrong one if they do not check which branch they actually booked or planned to visit.
Hill Street sits just a short stroll from Birmingham New Street station. Once you come out of the station, you more or less follow Hill Street up and you are there in a few minutes. No maze of side streets, no awkward detours. For anyone travelling in by train from outside the city, that setup is genuinely handy.
This casino runs round the clock - 24 hours a day, every day of the week. That includes the gaming floor and tables. Late arrival, early morning, or if you just prefer avoiding peak evening crowds, the opening hours give you plenty of room to choose your own timing.
Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited holds the premises licence here, and it is registered with the Gambling Commission of Great Britain. Birmingham City Council is the local licensing authority. If you want to double-check anything official before you go, the venue is listed in the public register.
Gaming Floor, Tables, and the Poker Room
The main casino floor covers both traditional tables and electronic machines. Roulette, blackjack, the usual casino titles - the mix is what you would expect from a Grosvenor-branded site. Electronic gaming runs alongside the live tables, so if you prefer playing solo in front of a machine instead of joining a table, you can just sit down and start there.
Poker sits in its own room, separate from the main gaming action. That physical split makes a difference in practice: poker players are not squeezed into the same space as roulette or blackjack tables, and the general noise and flow are a bit more contained. Cash games and tournaments run at set times rather than non-stop, so anyone travelling purely to play poker really needs to check the latest schedule before setting off.
Recent visitor comments mention that parts of the gaming floor have been refreshed, and there is a smoking terrace attached to the venue. The building itself is spread across multiple levels, with gaming areas, bar, and restaurant space divided up over different floors instead of everything sitting in one big hall.
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Gaming Floor | Mix of table games and electronic machines |
| Poker Room | Self-contained poker area away from main floor |
| Restaurant | Full-service dining, reservations via OpenTable |
| Bar | Walk-in bar with sports on screen |
| Smoking Terrace | Outdoor terrace for smokers |
| Event Space | Bookable areas for groups and corporate use |
Planning Your First Visit
Turning up without notice is fine if you are only interested in the gaming floor. Doors are open 24/7, and walk-in entry is the normal way to do it. Food is a slightly different story. The on-site restaurant uses OpenTable for reservations, and during busier nights there is no promise that you will get a table as a walk-in, so booking ahead saves a bit of hassle if you know you want a sit-down meal.
A small but useful point: decide in advance what you actually want to do when you arrive. Hill Street has different levels and areas for the gaming floor, poker room, bar and restaurant. They do not all sit right next to each other, and they may have separate entry points or stair access. Having a rough idea of where you are heading means you are not just pacing around the building on your first visit.
For that first time through the door, bring valid photo ID. That is not a loose suggestion - UK law sets 18 as the minimum age for casino gaming, and door staff will check. At reception, you can pick up a Grosvenor player card if you do not already have one, and if you have registered at another Grosvenor casino, your existing card is fine to use here too.
If you want the short version for a smooth visit:
- Look up grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/birmingham-hill-street for current table times and any listed events.
- Reserve a table through OpenTable if you are planning to eat at the restaurant.
- Head for 84 Hill Street, B5 4AH - from New Street station it is a short direct walk.
- Take photo ID with you so there is no issue at the door.
- Collect a Grosvenor player card at reception, or hand over the one you already use.
- For poker-focused trips, check the poker room schedule beforehand, as tournament start times are not fixed day to day.
- If anything feels unclear, call 0121 643 1777 before travelling and confirm it with the venue.
Parking right next to the building is limited and often awkward. For most visitors, public transport is more realistic - either New Street station for mainline trains or the local tram network for short hops across the city.
