London’s Iconic Heaven Nightclub Reopens Under Strict New Conditions

The LGBTQIA+ venue resumes operations after a suspension following an alleged rape by a security guard, with enhanced safety measures in place.

Heaven nightclub in Charing Cross, London, had its license suspended after an alleged rape involving a bouncer on November 1, 2024.
Westminster City Council approved the club's reopening with new conditions, including a 3am last entry, a ban on queue drinking, and improved security measures.
The alleged victim, an intoxicated 18-year-old, was reportedly removed from the club's queue and assaulted in a car by the bouncer, who is now in custody and charged with rape.
The club has cooperated with police, implemented management changes, and pledged to prevent similar incidents in the future, emphasizing its commitment to safety.
Authorities acknowledged Heaven's cultural importance to the LGBTQIA+ community and its efforts to address safeguarding concerns, which contributed to the decision to allow its reopening.