The Roof Gardens Closing

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.

The roof gardens closing.

These stunning rooftop gardens are a leafy oasis in one of london s busiest districts. In the 19th century trading ships from around the world would dock in this area and the planting reflects. Kensington roof gardens owned by virgin group for 37 years is well known for hosting celeb parties and glitzy soirées. The owners virgin limited edition a division of richard branson s virgin empire cited concerns over profitability in the face of an unpredictable market.

For more than. 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 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. For more than 37 years one of the best known places in london owned by kensington roof gardens virginia said is a challenging market that has struggled much to profit.

But sadly film stars and royalty aren t enough to keep it open or keep. Brixton rooftop lambeth s party palace in the sky is shutting up shop later this month. Getty images london iconic party venue kensington roof gardens announced on tuesday it will close suddenly because it is struggling to remain profitable. It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon.

Kensington roof gardens closing next post. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. Finally the party s over. The roof gardens has now closed.

The kensington roof gardens are closing here s a look back at the glamorous west london venue. Fans of rooftop bars better brace themselves for more bad news. The roof garden was formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens since it was on the roof of. Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london.