Weekly programme
“What's on, night by night”
Five nights a week keep the same rhythm: dinner first, tables from seven, the last deal at 10:30 pm. Here's what is different on each night.
Wednesday to Sunday
“Every night has its own game”
WednesdayLamp lit, doors open and dinner served until 9 pm. Pumpkin soup is on from the first minute.5:30 pm
WednesdayA croupier teaches blackjack and roulette at the first table before the floor opens at seven. Beginners are warmly welcome.6:30 pm
ThursdayDoors open and dinner is served until 9 pm. Thursday is the calmest night in the dining room.5:30 pm
ThursdayRoulette evening: the wheel runs at a gentle pace, the croupier explains the layout, and blackjack and poker stay open as usual.7 pm
FridayDoors open and dinner is served until 9 pm. Book early, because Friday is the busiest night in the dining room.5:30 pm
FridayThe Texas Hold'em tournament list is drawn and cards are in the air at eight. Up to 27 players on three tables.7:45 pm
SaturdayDoors open and dinner is served until 9 pm, with the fish of the week written on the slate by the door.5:30 pm
SaturdayThe Omaha tournament list is drawn and cards are in the air at eight. Up to 18 players on two tables, with a Seven Card Stud table beside them.7:45 pm
SundayRoast lamb from half past five, served until 9 pm. Come early and the whole dining room smells of rosemary.5:30 pm
SundayFive Card Draw at the first poker table, a slow wheel, and blackjack for anyone wanting one more hand before the week begins.7 pm
Notes on the week
How the week fits together
- Every night follows the same frame: doors at 5:30 pm, last food orders at 9 pm, tables from 7 pm, last deal at 10:30 pm, and the front door locked at 11 pm.
- Tournament lists close at 7:45 pm on Friday and Saturday, so be at the host's stand by then, even if you're still finishing your dinner.
- This line-up has no dates because it repeats every week. A closed night or a changed game is posted on the front door and mentioned to everybody who has booked.
- On tournament nights the roulette and blackjack tables stay open, and their croupiers aren't part of the tournament. Ask the host for a seat if the long room looks busy.
- Monday and Tuesday are closed to the public. The long room is hired out on those evenings to groups and clubs, as explained on the page about hiring the room.
- Public holidays follow the same pattern as any other night, unless a notice on the front door says something different.
- Wednesday's lesson is open to anyone who has booked, and to walk-ins if there is room at the first table. Please arrive at the front door by a quarter past six.
- On Sundays Lucy carves the roast to order, so the lamb always arrives hot. Booking a roast portion with your table is the surest way to have one waiting.
Good to know
About the week
Which night is best for a beginner?
Wednesday, without a doubt. The lesson starts at 6:30 pm, before the long room fills, and the croupier is happy to repeat anything. Thursday's roulette evening is a close second, because the wheel moves slowly and the room stays quiet.
Do the tournaments run every week?
Yes, every Friday and Saturday, unless a notice on the front door says otherwise. The format stays the same from week to week, so once you have played one you know them all. The only things that change are the game and the faces, and the faces are the best part.
Can I book a seat for a tournament?
Yes. Use the booking form or ring us, and say which night you would like. Seats are given in the order of booking, and the list is drawn at a quarter to eight. If a seat opens on the night, the host offers it to the next name, and nobody jumps the list.