Mayfair club Maison Estelle licence suspended after public safety incident
Westminster City Council suspended the premises licence following a Metropolitan Police application.
Maison Estelle, a private members club located on Grafton Street in Mayfair, has had its premises licence suspended by Westminster City Council. The decision, made on September 24, follows an application by the Metropolitan Police Service.
Concerns over public safety
The Metropolitan Police applied to review the club's licence on the basis that the premises is allegedly associated with serious crime, or serious disorder, or both. A private hearing was held on September 24 where the venue's alcohol licence was suspended with immediate effect. The hearing was conducted privately due to an ongoing criminal investigation.
A spokesperson for Westminster City Council stated that on September 23, the Metropolitan Police initiated a summary review of Maison Estelle. At an interim steps hearing on September 24, the police requested the council suspend the licence due to concerns around public safety and allegations of significant breaches of the premises licence. Maison Estelle was represented at the hearing and did not oppose the application.
The council's sub-committee considered the application and representations, deciding to suspend the licence in the interest of public safety. A full hearing to consider the application will take place within the next 28 days.
Club cooperating with authorities
The exact nature of the incident that prompted the review has not been revealed, but it is understood to have occurred outside the venue. A spokesperson for Maison Estelle confirmed the club has closed for a few weeks to conduct investigations following information received from the Metropolitan Police and the public safety matter. The spokesperson added that the safety of staff, members, and guests is paramount and that the club is cooperating with Westminster City Council and the police as it reviews its licence conditions and procedures.
Maison Estelle is an exclusive club situated in a Georgian Grade I-listed townhouse. The venue has been frequented by royals and socialites, with Kim Kardashian having attended the venue recently for the launch of the Skims flagship London store.
Questions this report answers
01Why has Maison Estelle's licence been suspended?
Westminster City Council suspended the licence on September 24 due to concerns about public safety. This followed an application by the Metropolitan Police Service alleging the venue is associated with serious crime or disorder and significant breaches of its licence.
02What happens next for Maison Estelle?
The club has temporarily closed for investigations. Westminster City Council will hold a full hearing to consider the licence review application within the next 28 days. Maison Estelle is cooperating with the council and police.
03What was the incident that led to the suspension?
The exact nature of the incident has not been revealed, but it is understood to have occurred outside the venue. The Metropolitan Police applied for the licence review citing alleged associations with serious crime or disorder and significant breaches of licence conditions.
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