Gala Harbourside Casino (Rainbow), Bristol

Address: Explore Lane, Bristol, BS1 5TY Map »

Phone: 0117 9069970

Opening Hours: 24/7. The Casino was sold by Gala and renamed the Rainbow in 2014.

Introduction

The Gala Casino Bristol was formerly known as 'Harbourside' but has now been taken over and re-named the Rainbow Casino*. I conducted this review just before the change-over so it references the original name although it is essentially the same casino and remains in the same location: a newly re-developed area of the Harbourside region of Bristol.

* Gala sold their UK land-based casinos in 2014 and their focus is now on their online casino which offers live dealers, card games, roulette and plenty of slot machines (desktop and mobile). Click here to play with Gala online

Gala Harbourside Casino (Rainbow): Venue Details

In order to provide secure and ample parking facility to its members, this land based casino offers a multi storey garage located next to the casino with a lift to to the casino lobby. Only players having valid identification as required by casino authorities are allowed to make use of this complimentary parking service. Upon joing, new players receive a free £10 wagering voucher. The dealers are highly attentive, friendly and competent and help the guests to enjoy a high standard of game playing.

The casino is open twenty four hours a day, from Monday to Sunday.

Every month, on the first Wednesday at 7:30, there's a regular £50 game. On last Sunday of every month, there is a 'no limit Texas Hold'em deepstack' freeze out with 7500 beginning stack and thirty minute blind.

For enjoying an ultimate night out, Gala Casino Bristol Harbourside offers many casino games such as Jackpot stud poker, electronic roulette, 3 card poker, blackjack, jackpot slots, big six, punto banco and American Roulette.

Poker Wagering Thresholds

The stakes on no limit texas Hold'em are £20 minimum and £50 maximum while on pot limit; the stakes are £80 minimum and £200 maximum. The players should note that all registrations close fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of a tournament.

Membership

Joining the club is hassle free; you only need to fill out a form that can be obtained easily at reception desk. The casino has a pre defined dress code which includes smart casuals, but no football shirts, shorts or sandals. For ease of access a unique set of amenities is offered such as wheelchairs, ramps and lifts. The car parking facilities are free for those who have been permitted at cash counters, while first time guests might need to pay.

Dining Facilities

A superb restaurant with a contemporary, sophisticated seating arrangement offers an exciting and reasonably priced menu. In the Coral Lounge, players are free to place bets on their preferred sporting events while enjoying a relaxing and deluxe environment of the Gala casino.

Special Events

All members of the club are provided with membership cards providing extra benefits and exclusive offers. At Gala Casino, one can not only earn points, but also spend them on gaming. One point means one penny so when players have five hundred points, they will be able to receive £ 5 worth Fortune chips.

To keep a check on how many Fortunes one has earned, simply put card into any gaming machine or take the assistance of responsive staff.

In addition, the Gala 'Casino Magic' experience makes novices acquainted with techniques on how to play blackjack and roulette in a cosy setting.