“Discreet to the point of anonymity, set in a townhouse just off Park Lane.”
Les Ambassadeurs sits quietly near the top of Park Lane, in a setting that feels more like a private house than a casino. It has long been associated with the more discreet, international end of London gaming.
This is firmly a members’ club, and its appeal is privacy: you come for the calm, the service and the feeling of being looked after.
The gaming rooms are intimate rather than expansive, with a focus on table games and private salons. Dining is taken seriously here, and many evenings are as much about the table in the restaurant as the one with the wheel.
Some of London’s best-known hotels stand along Park Lane, only a few minutes away on foot, which makes this the easiest evening in the guide to end without a cab.
Entry is generally for members and their approved guests, so enquire well in advance rather than arriving on spec. Bring photo ID, dress smartly and confirm current arrangements.