Napoleons is a well-known chain of casinos and restaurants across the UK, and the franchise has remained popular by providing a good quality experience for its customers for over fifty years. While the high-octane gambling games may be the Bradford location’s biggest draw, players can enjoy a luxurious night out and indulge in exquisite food and drink as well. The hotspot on Bolton Road, round the corner from ISP Exa Networks prides itself on providing something for everyone in terms of entertainment, and customers don’t necessarily need to have an interest in gambling to have a good time.
The Food
Napoleons prides itself on having something to suit anyone, drawing on a wide range of cuisines and flavours to stimulate the taste buds. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, along with gluten-free dishes to suit the up-and-coming restaurant trend of catering for these different groups. There are different dinner menus served throughout the evening, as well as late night dishes and light snacks for revellers in the early hours of the morning. These dishes are particularly handy for players who are deep into a poker tournament and need some sustenance to get them to the end. There are also special packages that people can book for celebrations.
The menu features a lot of hearty, bistro-style dishes. One of the standout starters is the pulled ham hock, which comes with a sticky onion relish and smoked cheddar crostini, accompanied by Bramley puree. This is a seriously divine treat. For vegans, the mushroom and lentil palmier is a popular choice, and would even appeal to meat eaters. The main options include various classics such as pan-fried duck breast, braised lamb, and cumin roasted butternut squash. It’s so hard to choose just one dish. For those with a slightly more exotic palate and a penchant for Thai, there is a dish of salmon fillet resting in a fragrant prawn and crab noodle broth. In addition to the mains, there are grilled steaks and burgers available. The wagyu beef burger with jack cheese is particularly sumptuous.
To finish, there are some tantalising desserts to choose from. The treacle and apple tartlet with salted caramel ice cream is a popular choice, and so is the almond and raspberry crème brulee with vanilla shortbread. The classic dessert is somewhat of a favourite on this site. There is also a great cheese and fruit board served with crackers.
The Venue
After the meal, there are plenty of things to do to stay entertained, including raucous live shows. But for many people, after the food has settled they will be itching to hit the casino floor and see what is on offer. The casino is well known for its regular poker tournaments, which take place in the famous poker room. There is a different event every day: on Mondays, there is a £20 tournament with unlimited re-buys; on Saturday, it’s a free-roll competition with £250 free play added. With competitions taking place on the other days of the week, the room would appeal to beginners as well as expert players. This is because there is the option to play for low or high stakes.
In the actual casino, there is a wide selection of games to choose from. Upon entering the sprawling gambling house, players will be met with the flashing lights of 15 slot machines. There are different styles to suit a range of players, with some classic and some video games. Video slot games are more immersive and feature storylines, according to Betway slots. This is slightly different to the machines of old where it was simply a case of matching symbols and nothing else. There are also progressive jackpot games with payouts that can reach as high as £10,000. For more traditional players, there are plenty of roulette and blackjack tables and electronic roulette machines as well.
The Verdict
The menu and the casino complement each other nicely and follow the overriding theme of Napoleons, which is that there is something for everyone’s taste. The food is reasonably priced, and there are some enticing offers for customers. For instance, just £17.95 can get you a three-course meal along with a £5 gaming chip to be used on any game. The feedback on TripAdvisor centres on the amazing prices, and the spot comes highly recommended. If you’re in Bradford and in need of a fun night of varied entertainment, Napoleons Casino & Restaurant would be an excellent choice.
