The Royal Vauxhall Tavern (aka the RVT)
Indestructible Victorian pub with a singular gay history — including drag performances since the middle of the last century — and a relentless party spirit, known to its own as the RVT and now registered with the local council (Lambeth) as an Asset of Community Value. Themed nights showcase comedy and alternative cabaret, most famously former Saturday-regular Duckie [see entry], which moved out after its swansong do on 2 July 2022. From late Sunday afternoons expect stimulated shirtl...
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Hours
Mon to Thu 7pm—midnight
Fri 6pm–9pm (club night), 10pm—4am
Sat 9pm—4am
Sun 4pm—11pm
Hours
Mon to Thu 7pm—midnight
Fri 6pm–9pm (club night), 10pm—4am
Sat 9pm—4am
Sun 4pm—11pm
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The Vauxhall tavern is an awesome bar, a bit on the small side, but plenty of atmosphere and some great cabaret.
A Vauxhall institution
It popularity endures down through the decades... every Sunday, like church! Most people who visit will only have soft focus memories
This place rocks
Heard loads from friends about the RVT and it didn't disappoint. Sunday afternoons go off, great crowd, great shows and a good time had by all !
Sunday Sunday Sunday!
Lots of punters start with an early stop by (2-3p) to get a wrist band and avoid the line later. If it's a nice day, grab a pint and enjoy the outdoor area. If not come back in time for S.L.A.G.S and the Dame Edna Experience. The show is great and the live choir (you'll be part of it) inspriing. Stay later when the lights go low and the music gets pumping. Awesome.
Fantastic atmosphete. Freindly attitude free gay venue