What’s Actually on the Floor
The Colony Club sits on 24 Hertford Street in Mayfair, one of those central London addresses regular casino players recognise immediately. It belongs to the Genting Casinos UK group, operates under a UK Gambling Commission licence, and it runs as a full-scale live casino rather than a token room with a couple of tables pushed to one side.
There are now comfortably more than 20 live tables in play. CasinoCity lists 22, and that figure is about right for what you see on the floor, a decent spread for a venue in this part of town.
On the main floor you will usually find:
- American Roulette, plus electronic terminals that link directly to live wheels
- Blackjack across multiple tables with different limits
- Punto Banco / Baccarat, which is absolutely standard across Mayfair clubs
- Three Card Poker
- Stud Poker and a few Caribbean-style poker variants
Next to the live tables sit the slot machines, including progressive jackpot games. Headline prizes are reported around the £20,000 level. Electronic roulette terminals are run alongside the physical wheels, not in place of them, which matters if you strongly prefer one format over the other.
Getting Membership Sorted
The Colony Club operates as a private members club. You do not just turn up from the pavement and pull up a chair at a blackjack table, membership has to be in place first. The process is not complicated though, and both UK residents and overseas visitors over 18 can go through it.
There is no joining fee to pay at the moment. At one point historically there was a £500 charge, but that has been removed, so the only real hurdle is getting the membership approved.
The usual way to get set up:
- Start your application online at thecolonyclub.co.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7495 5000
- Provide valid photo ID when requested as part of that process
- Be prepared for standard source-of-funds checks under UKGC rules
- Make sure your membership is confirmed before you actually travel in
- Turn up during opening hours, which are 1pm to 6am every day
- Dress smart or smart-casual at the door, as they do pay attention to it 7 . Show your membership when you arrive at 24 Hertford Street
One general point that applies to most private members casinos in London: if you are planning a first visit, it is far easier to get the admin done a few days ahead rather than trying to push everything through an hour before you expect to be at the tables.
Private Gaming and Higher-Stakes Tables
The main gaming floor is only part of the picture. The private rooms sit slightly aside from that.
In Genting’s own description of the venue, “Private Gaming” appears as its own area. These spaces are laid out for higher-stakes play and for players who prefer a quieter, more controlled room away from general traffic. If you are after high-limit baccarat or blackjack without the background hum of the main floor, this is usually where that ends up.
| Area | Games Available | Stakes | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Floor | Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Poker | Standard | Members |
| Private Gaming | All main game types | Higher / VIP | Members, by arrangement |
Entry to these private areas works by prior arrangement rather than on-the-spot requests. To line it up, you contact the venue directly: [email protected] or [email protected]. Doing that in advance gives the team time to set limits and tables to suit what you want.
