The most populous city in Southwest England, Bristol is famous for its film and music industries and was named the 2008 European Capital of Culture; it’s also home to the Mint Casino Bristol, so when you come to game, also be sure to take in one of the many live concerts in the city or party the night away at one of the many nightclubs.
Open daily from 2PM to 6AM, the Mint Casino Bristol is one of those casinos that you won’t want to leave. Play Blackjack, Poker, or Roulette on the casino’s eight tables or try your luck with Mint’s 16 gaming machines – both electronic Roulette and Vegas-style slots. You can also take advantage of the weekly Poker competitions. But note, the Mint Casino Bristol has a “smart casual” dress code, so leave your sneakers and sportswear at the hotel.
Before you really game, you should check into the hotel to allow yourself the focus necessary to beat the odds. Try the Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa Bristol. It’s 275 rooms are sure to please even the most discriminating traveler. Each room offers free parking, a fitness center, wireless Internet access and first-class service. Also nearby is the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, a 226-room hotel with luxury bedding, spacious rooms and coffee/tea services.
To get something to eat, you won’t even have to leave the casino; just grab a table at the Bristol Mint Casino Restaurant, open daily from 2PM to 2AM where you can have your favorite standard dishes along with a surprising number of more exotic fare. Top off the meal with a visit to the casino bar – open daily 2PM to 5:30 AM – for some after-dinner drinks and a soccer match on the large-screen plasma televisions.
Guests of the Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa Bristol will be particularly pleased with the available leisure activities. There’s a full spa and fitness center so you can get a great massage after your vigorous workout. Also nearby Bristol Marriot Royal Hotel are Jet Ski rentals, tennis and squash courts, boat tours and bowling. On the outskirts of town there are a couple of great golf courses for you to work on your game abroad.
Head out into the streets below the amber glow of an English sunset and take in a concert, large or small, highbrow or highly accessible. St. Georges hosts nationally acclaimed jazz, classical and world cultural music as well as opera. The Theatre Royal presents a wide range of regular concerts and the Hippodrome hosts many Westend and Broadway musicals.
To find the Mint Casino Bristol, fly into the Bristol International Airport and take a 20-minute drive to Mint Casino Bristol, 1-2 Portwall Lane, Bristol BS1 6NB, UK.
