My friend Kim bought a whopping good voucher at the Hippodrome Casino. The casino is in a grand historical building which opened recently. Its a welcomed change from the dodgy gaming parlours of Leicester Square.
Our deal was a cocktail on arrival, burlesque show in the Matcham Room, a three course meal and a £5 gaming chip for only £17 each. I was expecting the food to be average at best however for what we paid, it was an absolute steal.
Kim booked us the front row table right next to the stage. I had a strawberry cocktail, mackerel ceviche, a chicken breast dish which was cooked to perfection and a chocolate tart. The quality of the food was amazing.
I would have finished my main but by intermission, feathers, confetti and
the filling of an egg mayo sandwich was sprayed from the stage. (The latter was from a performer's mouth.)
The show however was entertaining and funny with loads of audience interaction. It was much better than the previous burlesque show I'd seen at Proud Camden.
There were lots of cool tricks and even fire was involved (not only from the hands, think of other body parts!)
After the show we hit the gaming floor. They gave us promotional chips which meant you had to play an even bet and can't redeem them for money. Kim played our chips on roulette and managed to win us £5! Whoo hoo.
Best night with a gal pal who I now affectionally call her "Casino Kim".
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