Grosvenor Reading is located in a building that looks more like a retail space or office building than a casino. Unless you know where to look and what to look for you might walk right by this gem of a casino. It is located on Queens Road in a building with more windows than brick façade. Other casinos tend to close off the windows or have few windows so that guests will not know what time of day or night it might be. It makes this casino refreshing because it still has that interior casino feel, but also something different. The hours of operation are unlike other Grosvenor casinos in that it operates 24 hours a day only on Friday and Saturday. Sunday through Thursday hours are 12pm to 5am. The focus of this Reading casino is more on the games and socialising than any club or promotion atmosphere.
Plenty of gaming varieties are present such as slots, electronic roulette, and American Roulette. At this casino Texas Hold’em, 3 card stud and other poker variations are also possible to play. Blackjack can be found on at least one table. Cash games are held almost every day with specific limits such as 15 pounds as an entrance fee.
Grosvenor Reading has a different atmosphere than other Grosvenor casinos, which is what warrants a separate review from the brand itself. Instead of the gaming floor being solely about gaming the tables are intermixed with lounge seating. You can enjoy talking with friends or other guests at a table of four while you watch a game at one of the nearby tables. This way the ambiance allows for socialisation as well as gaming all in the same area. There are separate rooms for private tables which are clearly marked by beading rather than doors. The exterior may be all brick and glass, but the interior is all wood walls, tables, and purple hues in the restaurant.
Dining is possible in three areas of the casino. You have two late night bars and a restaurant. The restaurant offers wood panelling on a portion of the walls with purple carpet to set the casual dining atmosphere. An a la carte menu is present in the restaurant for a variety of local favourites and international choices. The bar will serve a late night snack bar menu along with drinks.
The casino may be on the small side for the gaming floor, but there are plenty of attractions here in terms of the games, 2 bars and the restaurant. As a social gaming casino one can talk around the lounge tables or watch a game. The outside might look more like an office building, but the heart of the casino is all about gaming fun. Cash games are provided although this casino does not have competitions. The hours of operation work best for those who want to play on weekends, but they are also open during the afternoons into the late night during the week.