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 Soho club has had its licence suspended at the request of police, following allegations that "a serious crime may have taken place at the premises in circumstances linked to a breach in the premises licencing conditions".

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 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.A notice seen by the London Standard outside the club reveals that an application has been served on Westminster City Council by the Met “on the grounds that the premises have failed to uphold the prevention of crime and disorder.

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.