Royal Vauxhall Tavern
London, SE11 5HY United Kingdom Get Directions
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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Showtime at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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RUH-ROH SHE BETTER DOO! A Scooby-Doo Cabaret on stage at 7.
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Bar Wotever
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Bar Wotever offers a vibrant presentation of both up-and-coming and well-established LGBT and queer performers, spoken-word artists and musicians.
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Myra Dubois Extended Show
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Her concert presentations of laughter and song at The RVT are the stuff of legends. Show starts 5.45. Advertised price is for advance tickets with more on the […]
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Sunday Cabaret
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday Cabaret at The RVT is a unique mix of world-class drag shows, cabaret performers, and fantastic DJs.
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Sunday Cabaret
Featured Sunday CabaretRoyal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.
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Sunday Cabaret
Featured Sunday CabaretRoyal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.
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Rogue at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Neil Prince and DJ Dallyn continue Saturday nights at the RVT with a dirty and flirty POP party.
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Sunday Cabaret
Featured Sunday CabaretRoyal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.
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Showtime at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
- SE11
During the week this iconic gay cabaret bar hosts numerous shows to keep you entertained. Expect high jinks and huge laughs at a much loved venue that has […]
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RiffRaff Kabarett
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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A totally disreputable den of decadence and debauchery (that won’t break the bank!). Inspired by the Weimar Republic, RiffRaff Kabarett is serving you a dark slice of 1920s […]
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Sunday Cabaret
Featured Sunday CabaretRoyal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.
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Rogue at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
- SE11
Neil Prince and DJ Dallyn continue Saturday nights at the RVT with a dirty and flirty POP party.
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Cabaret Roulette
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Drag Kings, Queens and Things with cabaret, burlesque and circus.
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Magic Dyke
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Magic Dyke is an unforgettably sexy night of sizzling entertainment. It’s hot. It’s hilarious. It’s Magic Mike for the dykes.
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Bar Wotever
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
- SE11
Bar Wotever offers a vibrant presentation of both up-and-coming and well-established LGBT and queer performers, spoken-word artists and musicians.
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Showtime at the RVT Blue Monday
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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They say that misery loves company so they’re putting together an entire show of the most sad and depressing performances around.
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Sunday Cabaret
Featured Sunday CabaretRoyal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.
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Carabiner
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Big Queer Picnic presents a brand new dyke night for London’s lesbians, queer women, trans and non-binary people. No fuss, just good music and a room full of […]
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Deliberately Steve at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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A regular fundraiser for Terrence Higgins Trust. Songs, games and innuendo – Deliberately Steve gives a take on everything from backrooms to Proust. All proceeds to THT.
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I’m In My Regen-slay Era at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Performances from Beau Jangles, CURLY, Nat Funni, Pip Dream, T33n_Angst, Vanilla Parker Balls and XO. Show starts at 8.
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Mind Your Head at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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No Tall Men are back to bring you a one night only spectacular of Short Kings, Lanky Queens, and Average Peasants. A great lineup. Fundraiser for Beat – an eating disorder charity.
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Sunday Cabaret
Featured Sunday CabaretRoyal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
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Sunday afternoon cabaret at The RVT features a cabaret performer, and live DJs. Check their website for performance times.
£12 -
Rogue at the RVT
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, London, United KingdomTags:
- SE11
Neil Prince and DJ Dallyn continue Saturday nights at the RVT with a dirty and flirty POP party.
£8