The Metropolitan Police have secured the temporary closure of Maison Estelle, an exclusive Mayfair members' club frequented by celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton and members of the royal family, over fears of serious crime and disorder.
The Met requested Westminster City Council suspend the club's licence, and Maison Estelle closed its doors on Tuesday. Officers cited reports of "serious crime, or serious disorder, or both" at the establishment, triggering a closure that will last for a minimum of 28 days.
Club informs members of safety matter
The venue told members it would close "for a few weeks" due to a "serious public safety matter outside the premises," according to the Telegraph.
Maison Estelle was established in 2021 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha and his wife Eisha Mittal, daughter of Indian telecoms billionaire Sunil Mittal, as reported by City AM. Annual membership costs nearly £6,000, and the club features four restaurants, 11 bars and two nightclubs across the seven floors of its Grade-1-listed Georgian townhouse.
Club's history and celebrity patrons
The establishment was "born out of a desire to create one-of-a-kind spaces and a community that brings people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove," its owners said. The townhouse dates back to 1772 and underwent a "meticulous restoration and reinvention," showcasing 13 original fireplaces.
The club enforces a strict no-photography policy, with patrons required to place stickers over phone cameras, but has no dress code, telling guests: "We trust you to know how to dress depending on the occasion. All we ask is that you make an effort."
Membership to the Estelle group includes access to another private members' club in Notting Hill and Estelle Manor, an 85-acre estate and rural retreat in Oxfordshire. Celebrity patrons have included Angelina Jolie, Lewis Hamilton, and Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, daughters of Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Council and club respond
A spokesperson for Maison Estelle said: "We have closed Maison Estelle for a few weeks while we carry out investigations after receiving information from the Metropolitan Police and following a serious public safety matter outside the premises. The safety of our staff, our members and their guests will always come first. We are continuing to work closely with Westminster city council and the police as we review our licence conditions and procedures."
A Westminster city council spokesperson said: "On September 23, the Metropolitan Police initiated a summary review of Maison Estelle, a licensed premises. At an interim steps hearing on Sept 24, the Metropolitan Police Service asked that the council suspend the license as a result of concerns around public safety and allegations of significant breaches of the premises license. Maison Estelle were represented at the hearing and did not oppose the application. The sub-committee, on consideration of the application and the relevant representations, have suspended the license in the interest of public safety and will consider the application in full within the next 28 days."
