One of London's most famous private members' clubs, The Groucho Club, has shut following claims a "serious crime" had taken place at the premises. Westminster City Council said it had suspended the Soho venue’s licence after a request from the Metropolitan Police.

The famous London art-world hangout, the Groucho Club, has been shuttered immediately as reports of criminal activity swirl.

The Groucho Club, a Soho institution beloved by the media and arts elite, has temporarily closed its doors as the Metropolitan

Groucho - a popular meeting point for London’s famous artists, musicians, writers and media figures - has had its venue licence suspended by Westminster City Council

The Groucho Club, a private members' club in Soho, London owned by the founders of Hauser & Wirth gallery, has temporarily shut as police investigate allegations of a "serious crime" on its premises.

Soho ’s famed Groucho Club has been served with notice of a licence review after allegations that the venue has been associated with “serious crime ”. As a result, the club has now temporarily closed.

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Soho’s Groucho Club has been closed with immediate effect over claims it is associated with ‘serious crime ’. For now the closure is temporary while Westminster City Council reviews its licence, which is currently suspended.

Westminster City Council on Tuesday said it had suspended the Soho venue’s licence after a request by the Metropolitan Police. | ITV News London

One of Soho’s best-known private members’ clubs has been forced to close as police investigate reports of a “serious crime”.