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About Hippodrome - London
The Hippodrome, a historic theatre building opened in 1900, now operates as The Hippodrome Casino in London’s vibrant West End. Located on Cranbourn Street in Leicester Square, this iconic venue blends history with modern entertainment, hosting a variety of performances and casino experiences. The space includes the Matcham Room, a cabaret/theatre venue with distinct seating arrangements and a rich lineage of performances from early jazz to contemporary shows.
Whether you’re exploring the cabaret-style seating of the Matcham Room or enjoying a show in the adjacent theatre space, you’ll find a venue built for intimate moments and memorable nights. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit—from parking and transit to nearby hotels and dining options.
Plan ahead and secure your seats with a trusted connection. This page provides clear, non-salesy guidance with official venue details, seating configurations, and convenient access in the heart of London’s West End.
Proximity matters when you’re coordinating a West End night out. The Hippodrome sits near Leicester Square and Covent Garden, with multiple Underground access points (Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross) and mainline rail options at Charing Cross and Waterloo. Parking options nearby include NCP St Martin's Lane, Q-Park WC2H 7PR, and Titan Parking on Whitcomb Street. For a complete experience, consider nearby hotels such as Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, The May Fair, NoMad London, and The Langham London, all within a short stroll or ride from the venue. We feature affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to help you plan a seamless visit.
Note: For events, seating configurations may vary by setup (Matcham Room seating and other configurations). If an event is rescheduled, we’ll reflect RESCHEDULED from original date. Date to be announced (if applicable) will show when finalized. Each date is treated as a standalone event for multi-day offerings.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH (The Hippodrome Casino).
- Venue type: Historic theatre building opened in 1900, now operating as The Hippodrome Casino in London’s West End.
- Capacity: Matcham Room theatre seats 180; official seating plans show around 326 seats in the venue configuration; historically the 1909 London Hippodrome seated 1,340.
- Seating chart: The Matcham Room is a cabaret/theatre space; seating arrangements are primarily cabaret-style on the main floor, with a separate theatre space configuration publicized by SeatPlan (326 seats) and British Theatre (180 seats for the Matcham Room).
- Parking: Nearby options include NCP St Martin's Lane (WC2N 4HX), Q-Park WC2H 7PR, and Titan Parking on Whitcomb Street (as listed for PokerStars LIVE London).
- Transit: Nearest Underground stations are Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Charing Cross; mainline rail at Charing Cross and Waterloo.
- Nearby hotels: Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel (31-36 Leicester Square), The May Fair Hotel (Stratton Street, Mayfair), NoMad London (Bow Street), The Langham, London (Portland Place).
- Notable events hosted: Early jazz performances (Original Dixieland Jazz Band, 1919); Talk of the Town era (1964–1982); Magic Mike Live opened in 2018 in the Matcham Room.