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

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

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.

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.

The Groucho Club in London’s Soho has had its licence suspended with “immediate effect” after it was reported “a serious crime may have taken place” at the venue.

The club opened in 1985 and was named after comedian and actor Groucho Marx, who reportedly once said he would refuse to join any club that would have him as a member. Read more:

Soho’s legendary Groucho Club, which has counted some of the UK’s biggest stars among its membership down the years, has been temporarily shut down due to a reported “serious crime” taking place on the premises.