G-A-Y Late: Iconic Soho nightclub to close amid safety fears

Evening Standard

The much-loved Soho nightclub G-A-Y Late will close indefinitely on December 10, owner Jeremy Joseph has announced.Joseph said he made the decision with “great sadness,” acknowledging the news will come as a “shock” to many.

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00:00 The much-loved Soho nightclub, GAY Late, will close indefinitely on 10th December amid safety fears.

00:06 The owner, Jeremy Joseph, said he made the decision with great sadness, but reasons for

00:12 the closure include a rise in attacks on customers and staff, as well as an increase in building and

00:17 development works in the area. The venue is one of the relatively few in London to hold a license

00:22 until 4am, but this late closure has come with a price. Joseph explains, as a result of sometimes

00:28 being the only venue open late in the surrounding area, it has led to an increase in crime against

00:33 its staff and customers. Joseph assured customers he had done everything he could to try to keep

00:39 GAY Late going, but it was taking a toll on his mental health. In its replacement, the LGBT

00:46 venue, GAY Bar, will remain open until 1am, and there are plans for

00:58 Heaven's Capacity to increase. Joseph added, "I want to thank all the customers who have supported

01:04 GAY Late, and to all the staff who have made it one of the most successful LGBT venues in the UK."

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