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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I love it amazing please on earth nice gay bar
Especially Duckie!
Sunday nights with Charlie Hides are the best! Show starts at 5.30p (ish)
Iconic place in Vauxhall
This is one of the most famous gay bars in the entire world. The RVT is one of the oldest gay bars in all of London and with its extensive history it’s constantly hosting a variety of different events including comedy performances, party nights, drag shows and more. The most popular times are usually on Sunday afternoons because there are a variety of great shows on at these times.
Cool Pub
I love this place. Fun crowd, great music and some nice looking sleek older dudes.A definite must for 20 somethings - 50 somethings.