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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    Cheer Up

    Cheer Up Christmas

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    Tonight is Beer Up’s Kylie and Madonna Party

    £7
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    Showtime at the RVT

    Deliberately Steve at the RVT

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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.

    £20

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    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT is a unique mix of world-class drag shows, cabaret performers, and fantastic DJs.

    £11
  • Sunday Cabaret Drag at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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

    £12
  • Dandy is a gay club night at LGBTQ bar The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in South London.
    Dandy Does London

    Dandy

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    Bi-monthly club night Dandy with resident DJs playing alt. dance, indie bangers, hyperpop, disco favourites, and nu rave throwbacks. Tickets OTD.

    £10
  • Flash Back LGBTQ party at RVT club in Vauxhall.
    Flashback at the RVT

    Flashback at the RVT

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    Taking you back to the vibrant funky house club scene of London of the early 21st century – Crash, The End, Turnmills, Fire, The Colosseum and Fabric were […]

    £10
  • Sunday Cabaret at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT is a unique mix of world-class drag shows, cabaret performers, and fantastic DJs.

    £11
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    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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

    £12
  • Beefmince is a gay party at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in South London
    BeefMince

    BeefMince

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    Gay disco and social for men

    £10
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    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT is a unique mix of world-class drag shows, cabaret performers, and fantastic DJs.

    £11
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    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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

    £12
  • Gay School Disco is a gay club night at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London.

    Gay School Disco at The RVT

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    A throwback to teenage realness. Playing pop, rock and disco classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s and upwards. Tickets on the door.

    £10
  • Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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    Sunday Cabaret at The RVT is a unique mix of world-class drag shows, cabaret performers, and fantastic DJs.

    £11
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    Sunday Cabaret

    Sunday Cabaret

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

    £12