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

Events at this venue

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  • The Cheek Of It at LGBTQ bar The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in South London.

    The Cheek Of It

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    The Cheek of It! is the leading school of Burlesque and Cabaret in the UK.

    £15
  • RVT cabaret showtime at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern gay bar in London

    Atomic

    Atomic

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    Playing 80s classics and forgotten gems.

    £9
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

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    Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12
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    Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12

  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

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    Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.

    £12