London’s private members’ club Maison Estelle in Mayfair is currently closed as police investigate an incident involving alleged threatening behaviour outside the venue. Reports indicate that a weapon may have been brandished near the Georgian townhouse that houses the club, though no injuries have been reported. High-profile members, including Kim Kardashian and Princess Beatrice, were not present at the time of the incident.

Maison Estelle, which opened in 2021, has garnered attention as a luxury social space offering members access to seven floors featuring four restaurants and eleven bars. Designed to blend socialising with work-friendly environments, the club allows laptop use in designated areas such as its library. However, mobile phone photography is prohibited, with members’ phone cameras covered upon entry to preserve privacy.

Membership fees have notably risen since the club’s inception; an annual membership initially cost £3,500 and has increased to £5,950. The club permits members to bring a limited number of guests, with reception staff managing access to maintain exclusivity. Daytime visits typically involve quiet movement between sitting rooms, while evenings see vibrant activity, including music events in the club’s subterranean levels.

Despite its reputation for luxury, Maison Estelle has faced critiques regarding its atmosphere. Though the club markets itself as a place “bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove,” some members have described it as marked by social competition. The venue is also known for its aesthetic appeal, including an indoor-outdoor bar located in the attic, which has become a favourite spot among visitors.

Following the police inquiry, the club’s sushi bar remains temporarily closed. In anticipation of reopening, Maison Estelle has posted a job listing seeking a new security guard, suggesting efforts to strengthen safety measures ahead of future events such as the upcoming Frieze art fair, which attracts a discerning international crowd.

The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding security at high-profile private venues in central London, though club officials have yet to release detailed statements. Local authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the threatening behaviour reported outside the club.