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.

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

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

London’s Groucho Club closes after allegations of ‘serious crime’ on premises - Westminster City Council said it had suspended the Soho venue’s licence.

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.

The Groucho Club, a London celebrity haunt, has closed following claims that a "serious crime" took place at the 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.

The Groucho Club, the well-known media haunt in the heart of London’s Soho, has been forced to close its doors for members after its licence was suspended following reports of a “serious crime” on the premises.