Grosvenor Casino Brighton Completes £2.7m Overhaul with New Poker Room, Restaurant and 30 Jobs

_{The newly refurbished Grosvenor Casino in Brighton. (Image: Grosvenor Casino)}

Grosvenor Casino Brighton has completed a £2.7 million refurbishment of its Brighton seafront venue, unveiled on Wednesday 22 April 2026. The six-month project, which began in October 2025, represents the most substantial investment in the building’s 96-year history and positions the casino as a significantly upgraded entertainment destination on the South Coast.

What the Refurbishment Covers

The overhaul spans gaming, dining, and hospitality across the three-floor venue. On the gaming floor, 28 additional slot machines and 26 electronic roulette tables have been added, expanding capacity for casual and regular players. A new bespoke Poker Room has been built, complete with a dedicated bar and cash desk. The casino says the setup is unmatched by any other venue on the South Coast.

A private high-stakes gaming room has also been introduced, available to hire for exclusive VIP events and tailored experiences.

Jobseekers Could Benefit from the Renovation

The changes are immediately relevant to Brighton's gaming public, tourists visiting the Palace Pier seafront area, and serious poker players who previously had no dedicated room facility at the venue. The investment also directly benefits jobseekers: 30 new positions have been created across multiple departments, and two new gaming academies have been launched to train aspiring croupiers and support career progression within the industry.

Investment in Long-Term Future and Employment

The scale of investment signals confidence in the bricks-and-mortar casino sector at a time when UK venues continue to face competition from online gambling. For Brighton specifically, a £2.7m refurbishment of one of the seafront's most prominent landmarks, now in its 96th year of operation, is a meaningful commitment to the venue's long-term future and to local employment.

Daren Brain, General Manager at Grosvenor Casino Brighton, said: 

"The scale of this investment is a huge milestone for us and reflects our commitment to delivering a truly premium player experience. There's no better way to celebrate this beautiful building's anniversary than with a fitting transformation that sustains it for the future. We can't wait to welcome both our regular players and new visitors to enjoy everything the refreshed casino has to offer."

Open 24 Hours a Day

The fully refurbished venue is now open. Electronic gaming and slot machines operate 24 hours a day. Live table games, including roulette, poker, and blackjack, are available from 11am to 6am. On the top floor, the refurbishment includes a new restaurant specialising in premium steak and fish dishes, alongside Sunday lunches, with panoramic views across Brighton's seafront. Reservations are available via OpenTable. For full information, visit Grosvenor Casino Brighton.

_{The new restaurant. (Image: Grosvenor Casino Brighton)}

Testing Appetite for Land-Based Casinos

Grosvenor Casino Brighton is part of the Rank Group estate, one of the UK's largest land-based casino operators. The Brighton investment follows a broader industry pattern of established casino brands upgrading physical venues to compete on experience, food and beverage, and premium amenities, areas where online operators cannot match them. How the refurbished Brighton site performs will be a useful indicator of appetite for premium land-based gaming on the South Coast.