London celeb hang-out the Groucho Membership has closed after claims a “serious crime” happened there.
The swanky Soho joint had its licence suspended by Westminster Metropolis Council on Tuesday after a request by the Metropolitan Police.
It is understood the members-only venue co-operated with the council and acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations.
“This decision follows reports that a serious crime may have taken place at the premises in circumstances linked to a breach in the premises licencing conditions,” a council spokesperson stated.
“The allegations are subject to an ongoing police investigation and we cannot comment further at this stage.”
A full listening to should happen inside 28 days from when the Met Police submitted the overview utility.
The police drive and the Groucho Membership have been approached for remark.
The membership opened in 1985 and was named after comic and actor Groucho Marx, who reportedly as soon as stated he would refuse to affix any membership that will have him as a member.
Populated by A-list celebrities, with others – such because the Spice Women – unceremoniously refused entry, the Groucho Membership has turn out to be a famend assembly place for actors, comedians and media executives.
Such was the venue’s success at attracting members {that a} rival Soho membership was stated to have been launched purely to cater for rejected Groucho candidates.
