LONDON nightclub Dstrkt denied claims that it operates a bigoted door policy yesterday following allegations that it had barred black and “overweight” women from its premises.

The West End establishment released the statement after texts emerged, allegedly from a promoter at the club, saying party-goers who were “too dark,” “too overweight” and who “can’t dress” would be kept out.

Zalika Miller and three of her friends were refused entry on Saturday night and were initially told Dstrkt was full.

But Ms Miller saw white women let in after them, she said in The Voice newspaper — and later received messages saying she and friend Lin Mei would be welcomed if they ditched their friends, who have darker complexions.

Texts from the promoter read: “A lot of the chocolate women who come Dstrkt ain’t got enough, to be honest.

“A lot of them think it’s racism but it’s really not lol.

“It’s just the door people being real … it is the black crowd that is a concern.”

The club — which offers a £700 deposit “VIP special events table” — claims “a thorough investigation” found no evidence of staff discriminating over skin colour or size.

“Comments made by an external promoter to the women had nothing to do with Dstrkt,” it added.

A peaceful protest assembled outside the club on Tuesday night.

Demonstrators, some in dressy clubbing outfits, held banners and chanted: “Racist scum” and “Shame on you.”

Westminster City Council said that it was “concerned to hear allegations of racist behaviour at any nightclubs within Westminster.”

Complaints can be made under the Equality Act to the Equality and Human Rights Commission, it added.

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month.

A second protest will take place at 10pm tomorrow outside the club’s 9 Rupert St premises.