What You’re Actually Getting Here
Genting Casino Birmingham Chinatown sits at 16/18 Hurst Street, right in the Southside area. The Chinatown tag matches the neighbourhood, not some marketing quirk. The place is operated by Genting Casinos UK Limited, one of the longer-running casino brands in Great Britain, and it trades under UK Gambling Commission licences issued under both the Casino 1968 Act and the Casino 2005 Act. Non-remote activity runs under licence reference 000537-N-103203-037. On the local side, Birmingham City Council deals with the premises licence.
On the gaming floor you get the usual UK-regulated setup. Electronic machines and slots are switched on from 11am. Live table games - roulette and blackjack - start at 1pm and carry on through the night. Doors close at 6am, so it works as a genuine late-night stop if you are in central Birmingham and not quite ready to head home.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 16/18 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4BN |
| Phone | +44 (0)121 622 3313 |
| Opening Hours | Daily 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Live Gaming From | 13:00 daily |
| Licensing Authority | UK Gambling Commission + Birmingham City Council |
| Operator | Genting Casinos UK Limited |
There is also Genting Casino Edgbaston at 1 Norfolk Road, B15 3PS. Same operator, different part of Birmingham. Worth keeping in mind if Hurst Street is awkward to reach from where you are staying.
Gaming, Sports Bar, and the Hou Mei Question
Once the clock hits 1pm, the focus shifts to the live tables. Roulette and blackjack are the core offer on that front. If you turn up at 11am, you are basically coming for the slots and electronic jackpot machines. That is fine if you like machine play, but if live tables are your main aim, there is no real benefit in arriving that early.
The venue also holds a General Betting Standard Non-Remote licence, so sports betting is officially part of the mix. Inside, there is a designated sports bar space with Sky and TNT Sports on the screens. It works if you want somewhere to watch a match and dip back and forth between the bar and the gaming area during breaks in play. This casino-plus-sport layout is something Genting leans on across its UK properties, not just here on Hurst Street.
Hou Mei, the Chinese restaurant inside the same building, fits naturally with the Chinatown setting. You can just come in, eat and leave without playing at all, or you can treat it as a mid-session reset between gaming. Both approaches are normal for this place.
A small practical point that genuinely helps at any casino, including this one: if you are coming as a group and care about specific tables or formats, call ahead. Staff can tell you what is open that night and whether any promotions or special games are on. The direct number is +44 (0)121 622 3313.
Planning the Visit - What Actually Matters
Reaching the casino is pretty simple. Hurst Street is close enough to Birmingham New Street station to walk, so you avoid most of the usual transport faff. Driving in is possible, but parking around Southside can swing between manageable and awkward. It is a busy central patch, so bus, train or a taxi usually ends up being the smoother option, especially if you are thinking of staying until late or right up to 6am.
At the door you will need valid government-issued photo ID. UK casinos operate on strict proof-of-age and identity rules, and this venue is no exception. First-time visitors are asked to register as members at reception; this is standard across UK land-based casinos. It is not a long process, but it is worth allowing a few minutes for it.
A rough order of how a first visit tends to go:
- Check the official Genting Casinos UK site before you set off; opening times, live events or fixtures can change.
- Head to 16/18 Hurst Street and go straight to reception with your ID ready in hand.
- If it is your first time, complete the membership registration - it only takes a short while.
- Arriving before 1pm sends you towards the electronic gaming area, bar, or sports screens.
- From 1pm, live tables kick in: roulette, blackjack, plus linked jackpot formats.
- Use the sports bar space when there are matches on Sky or TNT Sports you want to follow.
- Hou Mei is on the premises if you want a proper sit-down meal without leaving the building.
- With closing time at 6am, it is realistic to drop in late or stay on after midnight.
One thing that pays off: if you care mainly about live roulette or blackjack, timing your arrival for after 1pm avoids a two-hour wait with only machines and the bar for company.
