The New Luton

I visited the new Luton for the first time this week. I suppose the first thing to mention is that it is unfortunately still in Luton, but it is otherwise fairly impressive.

The new tournament starting time of 8pm is generally a good thing (a bit of a traffic issue for me personally), however the restaurant/kitchen opening time remaining at 7pm causes a bit of a problem, and one would assume a resultant lack of dry sales.

I also think they missed an opportunity in not making the whole casino non-smoking from the outset. As of July 1st it will be compulsory, so why not save the need for redecorating and replacing the smoke sore furnishings in four months time.

Also the still room (thats where the waitresses used to prepare sandwiches) seems to have very limited facilities. The waitresses generally work tirelessly, but the new catering arrangements have so far caused the waitresses no end of grief, as they find themselves caught in the middle of disgruntled customers and overworked kitchen staff.

I'll write a bit more when I have formulated more reasoned opinions.