Kensington Roof Gardens Closure

The owners virgin limited edition a division of richard branson s virgin empire cited concerns over profitability in the face of an unpredictable market.

Kensington roof gardens closure.

Getty images london iconic party venue kensington roof gardens announced on tuesday it will close suddenly because it is struggling to remain profitable. A host of stars have been snapped at the venue. Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit. Since virgin took over the lease in 1981 kensington roof gardens has played host to weddings and concerts but it s also gained notoriety as one of london s most famous party venues often featuring the rich and famous.

The glamorous rooftop nightclub and restaurant which is located above kensington high street has been run by sir richard branson s virgin group for 37 years but will close imminently. The grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store. The gardens are on the 6th floor while the. The roof gardens in kensington a well known nightclub space which is also home to the restaurant babylon has announced it will close after a 37 year tenancy.

Kensington roof gardens the garden which is grade ii listed by english heritage has been used as a restaurant and club since the early 1980s. In what is proving to be an increasingly hostile climate for nightlife in the capital the iconic kensington roof gardens has announced its imminent closure after 37 years in business.