The swanky Soho joint has closed after claims a "serious crime" took place there, with its licence suspended by Westminster City Council after a request by the Metropolitan Police.

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 popular Soho members’ club has hosted everyone from Princess Diana to Harry Styles, but this temple of excess may have gone too far

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

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.

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

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

The Groucho Club, a London celebrity haunt, has closed following claims that a “serious crime” took place at the premises.Westminster City Council on Tuesday said it had suspended the Soho venue’s licence after a request by the Metropolitan Police.