I don't exactly frequent casinos here in London - but Lola's may set me down that dark path. Located in the basement level of the Hippodrome Casino in the heart of the West End, Lola's is like the Hippodromes cooler, sexier, more illicit little sister. Lola herself was real - on their site Hippodrome tell the story of the disappearance of the beautiful chorus girl.
Opening at 6pm daily, and running through until the small hours, Lola's features go go dancers in tiger cages (very Vegas), fabulous drinks and an old timey burlesque feeling interior with plenty of lounge seating as well as the to be expected gaming tables. I'm told it's one of few places in London you can play craps. Not sure if that's true. One thing they do have that's a little off the cuff is an old fashioned barber! He says he's fully booked for weeks in advance.
It's a great place to get a classy drink, watch the live entertainment (on the hour every hour) or have a little flutter without worrying about curfew. Drinks are consistently priced throughout the Hippodrome and aren't really too pricey, especially given where you are.
The bathrooms are fabulous - as you'd expect - with sofas, amazing selfie mirrors and free to use GHD hair straighteners. The ATM is annoying - dispensing a minimum of £100 at a time. read more