Tabu Club London Is Now Rumour: What Has Changed

By Liam Foster, Niche Reviewer

Last updated: 7 October 2026

Tabu London is now Rumour. Rumour is a new club in the same room at 1 Dover Street, with its own identity, door and music policy, so treat what you read about Tabu as history unless it is confirmed for Rumour. This page used to be a review of Tabu Club London; it now explains what has changed and what Rumour offers today.

What Has Changed

The name, the identity and the music policy. Tabu's Tokyo theme was its calling card; Rumour is its own club, with an open-format sound that moves between hip-hop, R&B and house depending on the crowd. The address is the same, and it is still a club we book.

Rumour at a Glance

From the site's own venue details, as of October 2026:

• Address: 1 Dover St, London W1S 4LD, in Mayfair, a short walk from Green Park station.
• Nights: Wednesday to Saturday, 11pm to 4am.
• Music: open format, from hip-hop and R&B to house, read to the crowd rather than fixed to one genre.
• Tables: from £1,000 minimum spend.
• Guestlist: ladies only, with the entry terms confirmed when you enquire. Mixed groups and groups of men need a table.
• Dress code: smart and elegant. Heels are mandatory for women, with a dress or an elegant outfit; men need a chic shirt, smart trousers and smart shoes or elegant trainers.
• Age: 18+, with physical ID.

Tabu Club London, as It Was

As Tabu London, the venue was known for a Tokyo-inspired design: neon street signs, manga walls, and props such as a life-size Pikachu and Transformers that came out with the bottle shows. Upstairs, Yuki by Tabu ran as a lounge with house music and sushi, while downstairs played hip-hop and R&B. Before Tabu, 1 Dover Street was home to Mahiki.

Tabu ran a ladies-only guestlist and tables from £1,000, with VIP tables from £2,000. Its crowd was a mix of socialites, influencers and international guests. Those details describe Tabu; Rumour sets its own door and prices, and the figures above are the ones to plan with.

Who Rumour Suits

Rumour suits a group that wants an intimate Mayfair room with music that follows the crowd rather than a single genre. It is a short walk from Green Park and from the hotel bars on Albemarle Street and Piccadilly, which makes it easy to pair with drinks or dinner.

How to Book

A table is the reliable way in for any group and the only way in for mixed groups and groups of men. Tables start from £1,000 minimum spend, as of October 2026. Ladies can join the guestlist, with the entry terms confirmed when you enquire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tabu Club London closed?

The venue is open as Rumour. The Tabu name is no longer used.

Is the Pikachu still there?

The props were part of Tabu's theme. Rumour has its own identity, so do not expect Tabu's decor or shows.

Is Yuki by Tabu still open?

Yuki by Tabu was part of Tabu. Ask us about the Rumour layout when you book.

If Rumour is full on your night, Reign on Piccadilly, Tape on Hanover Square and 99 Regent Street, formerly the Cuckoo Club, are all a short taxi ride away.

To book a table or a guestlist place at Rumour, use the Rumour reservations page or get in touch with your date and group size.