Historic Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia where diners included the Beatles faces being stripped of licence

"At this point specific details have not been made public as is common with premises licence reviews."

"The Met said it wants the council to withdraw the premises licence in its entirety in light of the restaurant's recent history and a lack of confidence from the police that adding more restrictions would be enough to promote public safety and prevent crime and disorder."

"This premises has previously been subject to a review following a serious incident involving staff from the venue, at which time the Licensing Sub-Committee made clear that continued operation would depend on strict adherence to the conditions imposed."

"Police arrested two men on suspicion of rape in September 2022, but no charges were brought and the investigation was closed."

Elysee, a 90-year-old Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia, faces a new premises licence review after the Metropolitan Police asked Camden Council to revoke its licence due to multiple breaches of public safety rules. Specific details of the alleged breaches remain undisclosed under normal licence-review procedures. The Met seeks full withdrawal of the licence citing the restaurant's recent history and a lack of confidence that additional restrictions would ensure public safety and prevent crime and disorder. The venue previously had its licence suspended and late-night hours reduced in 2022 after reports of alleged rape and illicit drug use; two arrests were made but no charges followed.

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