What You’ll Find at Reading South
Grosvenor Casino Reading South sits on Rose Kiln Lane, Reading RG2 0SN, just off the A33, and the doors stay open all day and all night. The building never closes, but live tables follow their own rhythm, running from midday through to 06:00. That gives a long enough window if you are heading over mainly for roulette or blackjack.
The gaming floor is roughly 1,800 square metres in total. It is big enough to hold a separate poker room, a spread of electronic machines and the main table area without the whole place feeling squeezed or noisy in one corner. You can move around the room without constantly bumping into chairs.
Reading South is not only about the gaming floor. The rest of the building adds a bit more to an evening out: a restaurant, a bar, the Show Bar and a Games Lounge all sit inside the same complex. It is quite easy to drift from dinner to the slots or a cash game, then back to the Show Bar, all without going outside which matters on a cold or wet Reading night.
Entry is for guests aged 18 and over, matching the UK Gambling Act rules. The site is operated by Grosvenor Casinos Limited, and the premises licence is held under the oversight of the UK Gambling Commission, with Reading Borough Council as the local authority.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SN |
| Phone | 0118 402 7800 |
| [email protected] | |
| Venue Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Table Game Hours | 12:00 noon to 06:00 |
| Licensing Authority | Reading Borough Council / UK Gambling Commission |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
The Gaming Floor
On the main casino floor you will find the usual line-up of live tables, with roulette and blackjack as the core games. Bet limits are set per table, so stakes can vary from one layout to the next. Around the tables there is a mix of electronic machines, including both traditional reels and video-style slots, laid out across the room. It feels like a solid regional casino offer rather than a small boutique room.
The poker room is a permanent part of the venue and holds 10 tables as standard. When bigger events roll into town, the Show Bar opens up to handle extra tables and extra players. That is how the casino runs larger tournament series, for example UK Poker League stops and other visiting tours that need more space than the main poker room.
If you track your live poker through third-party sites, you will see the venue listed on PokerAtlas and The Hendon Mob as “Grosvenor G Casino Reading”, still with the Rose Kiln Lane address and the same contact details. It makes checking basic info and flagging upcoming series fairly simple.
One practical point: if you are planning a trip just for a specific tournament, it is always safer to confirm everything with the casino team before you travel. Schedules can move, or formats can be tweaked, and one quick phone call can save a wasted journey.
How to join a poker game at Reading South:
- Start with the current schedule on grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/reading-south and find the poker listings.
- Note down the tournament name, the buy-in, plus the advertised start time so you know what to ask about.
- Call 0118 402 7800 between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, to check if the event is still running as listed and whether you can reserve a seat.
- Aim to arrive well before the first hand is dealt; the venue itself is open 24 hours so getting inside the building is not an issue.
- Bring valid photo ID. A UK passport or driving licence is fine for registration and age verification.
- Once inside, follow staff directions to the poker room or the Show Bar, depending on where your event is being hosted that day.
- Register at the poker desk, pay the buy-in there and you will be given a seat card or table number.
- If you prefer cash games, speak to the poker desk outside the main tournament times and ask what tables and stakes are running.
Restaurant, Bar and Show Bar
Inside the same complex you will find a restaurant that takes bookings through OpenTable. It serves a mix of British and international-style dishes and can be reserved like any other local restaurant. Because it is part of the casino building, you can finish a meal and be at a roulette wheel or in the poker room within minutes.
The Show Bar acts as a second focal point in the venue. It screens live sport and brings in live entertainment, which works for guests who are not focused purely on the tables. For poker, this space can switch into an extended card room when tournament fields grow. The Games Lounge adds something a bit lighter, more geared to groups and casual visitors than serious table players.
If you want to secure a table at the restaurant, you can do it in a couple of ways:
- Go to opentable.com, search for “Grosvenor Casino Reading South” and pick the listing for the venue.
- Choose the date, time and party size that suit, then confirm your booking through the platform.
- Make sure you enter a working email address; your confirmation should land there automatically.
- If you would rather speak to someone, call 0118 402 7800 and ask to be put through to the restaurant team.
- Use the same phone line for larger group bookings or event-style packages during office hours, typically Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.
- When you arrive at the casino, just follow the internal signs or ask staff for directions to the restaurant entrance.
| Area | Function |
|---|---|
| Casino Floor | Live tables, electronic machines, roulette, blackjack |
| Poker Room | 10 permanent tables, tournaments and cash games |
| Show Bar | Live entertainment, sports, overflow poker events |
| Games Lounge | Leisure and group activities |
| Restaurant | Bookable dining, British and international menu |
| Bar | Drinks service across the leisure complex |
