GSN has approached Stonegate for further comment.Īccording to the Land Registry, the building is owned by JPP One LLP. GSN has been unable to contact JPP One for comment or to find out what its plans are for the building. In real estate terms, the Queen’s Head lies in one of London’s most expensive neighborhoods. London has experienced a spate of closures of LGBT venues in recent years, including the George & Dragon, Bar Code in Soho and Vauxhall, Madame Jo Jo’s, Escape, the Richmond Arms, the Joiners Arms and Black Cap. The Yard in Soho has been battling potential redevelopment, but this week won the backing of the government planning inspectorate and Westminster Council to block the redevelopment plans. There have been fears over the future of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in Vauxhall, which was bought by an Austrian property redevelopment company in 2014. LGBTI campaigners have successfully lobbied for that venue to be awarded Grade-II listed status, and are continuing to lobby for further protections to ensure it remains a LGBT cabaret space.
