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Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Address
372 Kennington Lane
London, SE11 5HY United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 020 7820 1222
Website https://www.vauxhalltavern.com

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT) is a venue with many stories. Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana went there once, with Di in total man drag. Lily Savage used to skitter across the stage. She lacerated both punters and homophobic police officers alike with her barbed tongue. They’ve been “serving confirmed bachelors and friends long before Kylie was born”. The Royal Vauxhall Tavern also prides itself in serving some of the city’s best alternative entertainment, from pop party mashups to world-class queer theatre and cabaret. The RVT is a must for any queer tourist in London.

One of the highlights of the London queer calendar is at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern: The RVT Sports Day. It is on the August bank holiday, and since 2007, the queer community has been flocking to the RVT Sports Day at the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens behind the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to help raise money for LGBT HERO. Events are hugely camp and include 50m mince, Sack Race, Tug of War, Drag race relay, Three-legged race, Handbag toss and Rhythmic gymnastics. You’ve got to join in once in your life, as it’s so much fun.

Most events at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern are a mix of either standing or seated. The limited seating is allocated on a first come first served basis. The RVT is accessible, but they do not have a disabled toilet.

RVT Opening times: Wed 7 pm – 12 am, Thu 7 pm – 12 am, Fri 6 pm – 9 pm/10 pm – 4 am, Sat 10 pm – 4 am, Sun 4 pm – 11 pm, Mon 7 pm – 12 am, Tue 7 pm – 12 am

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  • Push The Button Gay Club at Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Push The Button

    Push The Button

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    The RVT’s premier pop party is playing all the hits and putting on a show.

    £10.46
  • DANDY alt LGBTQ+ club night at Royal Vauxhall tavern on Saturday 29th November 2025 in South London.
    Featured Dandy at The RVT

    Dandy at The RVT

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Every other month, Dandy descends from Manchester right onto the nation’s capital. Their mission: throwing inclusive queer discos with ONLY the VERY BEST in alternative dance, indie bangers, disco favourites, hyperpop, nu rave throwbacks, gay icons, queer noise, and anything else they want.

    £8
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, often resident Myra Dubois, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

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    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, often resident Myra Dubois, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, often resident Myra Dubois, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Turkey Mince is the BEEFMINCE Christmas Party at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Featured BEEFMINCE

    BEEFMINCE presents TURKEYMINCE Christmas Party

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    This attitude free monthly party attracts hundreds of bears, cubs and everything in between, all year round at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

    £10
  • Honcho is a gay men's cruise party at LGBT+ club The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London.
    Featured Honcho at the RVT

    Honcho at the RVT

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    First birthday party, so expect lots and lots of sweat, skin, buns and bulges on stage to get the party started.

    £10
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Featured Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret Christmas Party

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    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    A fabulous Christmas cabaret at The RVT with Lola Lasagne and Woe Adams.

    £12
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
  • Growled Panto

    Growled Panto

    Tags:

    • SE11
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Growled – Beauty and the Beast continues. Lucy Penrose as Belle, Matthew Ferry as The Prince, Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One, Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout, Ada […]

    £20
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