Alea Casino, Glasgow, Scotland

The venue, including the bars, the casino, and the restaurants are open for business seven days a week. For specific opening times for gaming and the casino, it is open from twelve o'clock midday until 8 am the following morning every day except Christmas Day.

Table games are open and operating during the week (Monday to Friday) from 4 pm until the following morning at 6 am. On the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) they open slightly earlier at 2 pm and close the following morning at 6 am.

The opening hours for dining at the restaurant is Monday to Saturday from 5 pm until 11 pm, and on Sunday from 3 pm until 11 pm. The Long Bar is open for refreshments and food from 5 pm until 5.30am every day of the week.

Finally, the Sports Bar is open for business from 12 midday until 8 am and is licensed to sell alcohol from 12 midday until 6 am.

There is a dress code at the casino but nothing too stringent nor are there any complicated requirements that might put someone off or make them feel uncomfortable. The casino wants punters to feel relaxed and comfortable so their recommendation is for smart casual clothing. A jacket is not a requirement though of course, they are perfectly acceptable if that is your personal style. For those who like a more relaxed look, they do allow trainers and jeans as long as they are smart, presentable and neat.

The casino holds a lot of tournaments on a regular basis along with one-off events so it pays to check in with the website to see if there is something coming up that may interest you. With regards to their regular poker tournaments, they have set events almost every single day of the week.

There are several dining options at the casino. First up is the Waterfront Restaurant which offers an excellent selection of modern Scottish cuisine. With excellent wines to go with your meal that can be enjoyed while overlooking the River Clyde and is a destination in itself. Head chef at the Waterfront Restaurant is the award-winning Jamie Walker, who was present when the casino launched ten years ago. He took a break to chef at other premier kitchens before returning recently to head the kitchen.

No there is no hotel at the casino but it is centrally located so there are plenty of accommodation options nearby. This includes hotels for all budget requirements and expectations from cheap and cheerful three star up to five-star luxury so you will easily be able to find the right hotel for your needs.

As you'd expect from the location of the casino there is a wealth of bars, clubs, and restaurants within walking distance to enjoy. If you are feeling adventurous then a short trip across the river towards the city centre will turn up an endless amount of entertainment such as the Grosvenor Casino Riverboat Glasgow.