The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern Built in 1863, this iconic and eclectic Grade II listed London venue offers a range of events.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE VAUXHALL TAVERN

The Vauxhall Tavern is recognised as providing a unique and welcoming environment to an eclectic crowd. The Vauxhall Tavern team are committed to ensuring that your visit is both enjoyable and fun, providing you with unsurpassed levels of hospitality and a diverse variety of entertainment, seven days a week. The Vauxhall Tavern’s history is well know, and has

always aimed to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment, offering a reasonable priced bar with a diverse programme of entertainment and to be recognised as a preferred destination of choice in London serving the LGBTQ community.

20/08/2023
🏳️‍🌈 Today from 4pm!
20/08/2023

🏳️‍🌈 Today from 4pm!

19/08/2023

🏳️‍🌈 Happy birthday Madonna!

🥳 We had a brilliant afternoon celebrating a pop icon like no other!

💚 Thanks to everyone at Inside The Groove, RVT owners James & John, events manager Dave Cross, Liam Chaplin DJ on tech, Gareth on the door, our ever wonderful bar and security team, and everyone who came along and struck and pose!

💃 Tonight from 9pm
19/08/2023

💃 Tonight from 9pm

SATURDAYS AT THE RVT - 19TH AUGUST HOSTED BY ME THE DRAG QUEEN WITH CABARET FROM THAT GIRL AND VIC DIAMENTE PLUS DJS MYNXIE AND MIKE MENACE The most fun you can have on a Saturday night, great music, plus a gorgeous dash of drag, burlesque and cabaret. Each week our DJs, Mike Menace, Mynxie, Phil Ma...

19/08/2023

The Wonderful Cleo Rocos on the BBC recently recounting the now infamous night in 1988 when Cleo, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Everett and Princess Diana partied here at The RVT.

▶️ Full episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4x7j

🥳 It’s an RVT fave tonight! 🔥 BEEFMINCE is from 10!
18/08/2023

🥳 It’s an RVT fave tonight!

🔥 BEEFMINCE is from 10!

💚 Well done boys and everyone who took part in tonight’s Big Shave Off for Terrence Higgins Trust. 🏆 Over £7,000 raised....
17/08/2023

💚 Well done boys and everyone who took part in tonight’s Big Shave Off for Terrence Higgins Trust.

🏆 Over £7,000 raised. A wonderful fundraiser!

😎 It’s set to be a GORGE weekend! 🥳 So come and party with us on Saturday night! 🔥 Fabulous cabaret hosted by queen supr...
17/08/2023

😎 It’s set to be a GORGE weekend!

🥳 So come and party with us on Saturday night!

🔥 Fabulous cabaret hosted by queen supreme Me, plus great pop music courtesy of Mynxie and Mike Menace.

SATURDAYS AT THE RVT - 19TH AUGUST HOSTED BY ME THE DRAG QUEEN WITH CABARET FROM THAT GIRL AND VIC DIAMENTE PLUS DJS MYNXIE AND MIKE MENACE The most fun you can have on a Saturday night, great music, plus a gorgeous dash of drag, burlesque and cabaret. Each week our DJs, Mike Menace, Mynxie, Phil Ma...

16/08/2023

🚨 Launching Sept 2nd 🚨

Get ready to SWEAT 🥵 with us every Saturday, as SWEAT RVT serves up house beats & disco treats from the scene’s hottest DJs + red-hot gogos!

Launch night 🔥 DJs Princess Julia hrh, Mike Menace & Wes Baggaley.

🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/15472/sweat

📸 Sunday Cabaret (13/8/23)💚 Many thanks to our superstar turns Trevor Ashley and Miss Penny - Live cabaret artiste, RVT...
15/08/2023

📸 Sunday Cabaret (13/8/23)

💚 Many thanks to our superstar turns Trevor Ashley and Miss Penny - Live cabaret artiste, RVT owners James and John, DJ , our Pippa Dee on the door, ents manager Dave Cross, RVT bar and security team, and everyone who came long!

c: YesZebra

🎉 KINGS OF CLUBS - 6TH BIRTHDAY 🎉🎤 Hosted by one of the legendary Rebel D***s, King Frankie Sinatra.🎟 https://www.outsav...
15/08/2023

🎉 KINGS OF CLUBS - 6TH BIRTHDAY 🎉

🎤 Hosted by one of the legendary Rebel D***s, King Frankie Sinatra.

🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/14962/kings-of-clubs-6th-birthday

⭐️ Starring… Sean the Cheap, Crusty, Oedipussi Rex, open mIcs from Full Time Purpose and Silver Tongue.

🌟 Headline will be long time resident clown with a crown himself Richard Melanin the Third.

15/08/2023

😍 Join us tonight for an abundance of Q***R JOY courtesy of Bar Wotever and a roster of top-notch artists and DJs, hosted by Shakona Fire.

⏰ From 7pm!

14/08/2023

Tomorrow, we're back at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern! Drag, dance, burlesque, music, spoken word, comedy and the very best in performance and ***rjoy. Don't miss out, make sure to get your tickets via link or cash only tickets on the door. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️https://www.outsavvy.com/event/15410/bar-wotever-august-15th

🪒 The Big Shave Off in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust is THIS THURSDAY! 👀 Danny and Ollie from BBC Three’s I Kissed A Boy...
14/08/2023

🪒 The Big Shave Off in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust is THIS THURSDAY!

👀 Danny and Ollie from BBC Three’s I Kissed A Boy have signed up for a ‘mystery shave’ on the night, but you’ll have to come along to see what they’re having shaved!

⭐️ On hosting duties will be acclaimed drag artist, activist and all round gorge queen, Son Of a Tutu, plus there’ll be a very special performance from Pride’s Got Talent winner Alexa Vox.

😍 Eastenders’ very own Jonny Labey who is a trained barber (phew!) will be doing the shearing.

🎟 This is set to be a really fun night for a brilliant cause: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/15236/terrence-higgins-trust-big-shave-off-at-the-royal-vauxhall-tavern

🥳 zig a zig ah!
14/08/2023

🥳 zig a zig ah!

Wannabe FACTS:

Wannabe was the biggest selling single of the 1990s (beginning with the letter ‘W’); the music video features a bus at the end because Ubers didn’t exist yet.

Join us at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern on Friday 25 August for PTB: Spice Up Yer Life!

🎟: https://spice_girls.eventbrite.co.uk

14/08/2023

Ending the weekend with camp classics from an international drag diva, is quintessentially RVT.

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us this weekend. It’s always appreciated.

😍 And we can always rely on you guys to be in fine voice!

You can pay on the door from 4pm!
13/08/2023

You can pay on the door from 4pm!

🎉 TODAY, we are thrilled to welcome for their first full length show at The RVT, the incredible international drag diva ...
13/08/2023

🎉 TODAY, we are thrilled to welcome for their first full length show at The RVT, the incredible international drag diva Trevor Ashley, PLUS the always gorgeous and hilarious Miss Penny - Live cabaret artiste.

🎶 With DJ Simon Le Vans.

🎟 vauxhalltavern.com or pay on door from 4 .

⬇️ This coming Thursday!
12/08/2023

⬇️ This coming Thursday!

🥳 Tonight from 9, hosted by Herr!
12/08/2023

🥳 Tonight from 9, hosted by Herr!

🥳 Drag darling Herr will be hosting and performing this Saturday Night + guest turns Jamie Fuxx and Tiana Biscuit, AND DJs Mynxie and Liam Chaplin playing all your fave pop bops!

12/08/2023

😍 Fabulous night and great atmosphere for The Final Anthem - Old Skool Reunion last night. If you were here, we hope you had a blast!

For those asking, tonight is £10 OTD.
11/08/2023

For those asking, tonight is £10 OTD.

😍 Okay weekend, let’s be having ya!

🥳 Tonight: The Final Anthem - Old Skool Reunion **Sold Out** tix available on the door.

🥳 Sat: Cabaret from Herr, Jamie Foxx, Tiana Biscuit + DJs Mynxie and Liam Chaplin.

🥳 Sun: Cabaret from Trevor Ashley, Miss Penny + DJ Simon Le Vans.

🎟 vauxhalltavern.com

😍 Okay weekend, let’s be having ya!🥳 Tonight: The Final Anthem - Old Skool Reunion **Sold Out** tix available on the doo...
11/08/2023

😍 Okay weekend, let’s be having ya!

🥳 Tonight: The Final Anthem - Old Skool Reunion **Sold Out** tix available on the door.

🥳 Sat: Cabaret from Herr, Jamie Foxx, Tiana Biscuit + DJs Mynxie and Liam Chaplin.

🥳 Sun: Cabaret from Trevor Ashley, Miss Penny + DJ Simon Le Vans.

🎟 vauxhalltavern.com

Last night was a 🔥 start to David Hoyle’s new season of shows exclusive to RVT.Thx to the indomitable David Hoyle, RVT o...
11/08/2023

Last night was a 🔥 start to David Hoyle’s new season of shows exclusive to RVT.

Thx to the indomitable David Hoyle, RVT owners James & John, ents mgr Dave Cross, Mynxie on tech, Pippa Dee on the door, our brilliant bar/security team, and everyone who came along.

🥳 Drag darling Herr will be hosting and performing this Saturday Night + guest turns Jamie Fuxx and Tiana Biscuit, AND D...
10/08/2023

🥳 Drag darling Herr will be hosting and performing this Saturday Night + guest turns Jamie Fuxx and Tiana Biscuit, AND DJs Mynxie and Liam Chaplin playing all your fave pop bops!

💚 David Hoyle comes home TONIGHT! 🎟 tinyurl.com/468drpua or pay on the door from 7pm!
10/08/2023

💚 David Hoyle comes home TONIGHT!

🎟 tinyurl.com/468drpua or pay on the door from 7pm!

📸 Last night: Life Finds A Slay.💚 Thanks and congrats to host and producer Reece Connolly, RVT owners James and John, al...
10/08/2023

📸 Last night: Life Finds A Slay.

💚 Thanks and congrats to host and producer Reece Connolly, RVT owners James and John, all of the glorious guest artists, events manager Dave, Mynxie on tech, Richard Energy on the door, our marvellous bar and security team, and everyone who came along!

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372 Kennington Lane
London
SE115HY

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 12am
Tuesday 7pm - 12am
Wednesday 7pm - 12am
Thursday 7pm - 12am
Friday 10pm - 4am
Saturday 9pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 11pm

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02078201222

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🕵️‍♀️ This Thursday: Cult hit event Solve Along A Murder She Wrote returns with an encore screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Jessica Behind Bars” — hosted by the utterly marvellous Tim Benzie. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/10958/solve-along-a-murder-she-wrote-encore-screening-jessica-behind-bars

📆 Ava Laugh is this Friday, hosted by Ava Vidal with standup sets from Kemal Bob, Jenny Ives and Nabil who’s appeared on Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/10794/ava-laugh-the-ava-vidal-comedy-club

🥳 TONIGHT AT THE RVT! Party like it’s 1989 with Cheer Up - The Ultimate Parties and The Hit factory of Stock Aitken Waterman, celebrating nearly 40 years of Hits, Tricks and Anthems including favourites from Mel and Kim and many more!

🚨NEXT FRIDAY: Cheer Up - The Ultimate Parties goes back to its Stock Aitken Waterman roots with a night celebrating the legendary trio. ⏰ 10pm till late! 🎟 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerup/768830/

🥳 On Friday 14th Cheer Up - The Ultimate Parties is going back to its Stock Aitken Waterman roots with a night celebrating the legendary trio and their continued “Hit Factories”. 🎟 TICKETS: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerup/768830/

🎷 The sensational saxophone-playing Snow White Trash will be making her Sunday Cabaret debut next week, 9th October. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/10417/sunday-cabaret-with-miss-penny-and-snow-white-trash 🎶 Here’s a taster of what to expect, SWT performing at this year’s Brighton Pride with Jake Shears…

This is just a snippet of what happened at Tutu’s Soul Search last year 😍 Much more than just a singing competition: Tutu and Leee John duetting, Angie Brown and Leee jamming from the judges table — a joyous night of entertainment. 🧐 Who knows what will happen this year? The only way to find out is by booking tickets: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/10199/tutus-soul-search-2022#anchor

Ginny Lemon does Kate Bush. Just a regular Wednesday night at The RVT.

🚨 THIS FRIDAY: Barbara Brownskirt - The Return. 🧅 There will be free pickled onions. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9223/barbara-brownskirt-the-return

Posted @withregram • @lgbthero.org.uk 🚨🚨🚨7 DAY COUNTDOWN SIREN TILL RVT Sports Day 2022! 🚨🚨🚨 Our contenders are ready. Our handbags are ready. All we need is our glorious Sports Day audience (that means YOU!). Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (behind @rvtofficial) August 29 1pm Don't miss it!

💚 What. A. Night 💚 Belinda Carlisle Animal People Alliance

Posted @withregram • @lgbthero.org.uk Did we mention that it's RVT Sports Day in less than TWO WEEKS? 🥳🏅💅 Don't miss out on a day of fun, frolicks and sporting nonsense: August 29 from 1PM in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, right behind @rvtofficial. All proceeds support our vital work in the community. #LGBTQ #Fundraiser #Wellbeing

🚨 JOIN US this Thursday for Hear the People Sing - A Night Of Musical Theatre - in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust starring Jill Nalder, WestEnders, and special guest Miss Lola Lasagne. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9960/hear-the-people-sing-tht-fundraiser

🥳 Coming up next week… 🎶 Hear the People Sing - Terrence Higgins Trust Fundraiser. 💚 Starring Jill Nalder, the inspiration for the character of Jill Baxter in It’s a Sin, and her group The Westenders + special guest Miss Lola Lasagne. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9960/hear-the-people-sing-tht-fundraiser

🚨 Coming up next week… 🥳 It's Summer '85 - its time for the PopHorror Prom! Everyone is busy getting dates for the night, picking the perfect dress and wondering if they'll get past first base up at The Point. What they don't know is that the school is built on an ancient burial ground, a Dead Prom Queen has just been reincarnated and there is a serial killer stalking the halls. But the Prom must go on! 🎤 Hosted by Adam All and Elly Apple Derrieres; starring Evelyn Carnate, Felix Le Freak, Mynxie & Oedipussi Rex. 😈 Expect a corsage of '80s High School Horror treats including: Punchbowl of Doom! ‘80s Prom Makeovers! Prom King & Queen Crowning! Gore! Killer Queens! 80s Hair! Cheerleaders! Dumb Jocks! Vengeful Nerds! Indifferent Teachers! 🎟 TICKETS: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9582/80s-horror-prom-night-at-the-rvt

Not been to our new Saturday nights yet? You. Are. Missing. Out. 🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9944/saturdays-at-the-rvt-6th-august

📸 Last night: #SaturdaysAtTheRVT Launch Party. 💚 A sensational start to our brand new resident night. DJs David Robson and TeTe Bang had the venue popping all night long, and host Me entertained a packed house, with three roof-raising turns from Vic Diamente, Demi Noire & LoUis CYfer. Our thanks to them all. 👏 Huge thanks also to those behind the scenes who worked tirelessly to make #SaturdaysAtTheRVT happen: owners James and John, Jason Reid on promotion and socials, events manager Dave Cross, and David Windmill who does an amazing job on RVT website. 👏 Last but never least, thanks to our amazing and friendly bar staff (we always receive such great feedback about RVT bar team), and icon Pippa Dee on the door, with the wonderful Estelle as security. 🎟 There’s more #SaturdaysAtTheRVT next week, tickets here: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9573/saturdays-at-the-rvt-july#anchor

👑 Miss Jill Tyrell 2022 is TWO WEEKS tonight! 🎟 Tickets are selling fast, don’t miss out: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9405/miss-jill-tyrell-2022-at-the-rvt

👑 Miss Jill Tyrell 2022 is three weeks tonight! 🎟 Book your tickets here: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9405/miss-jill-tyrell-2022-at-the-rvt

🚨 Next helping of Myra DuBois is on June 9th: A Problem Shared with special guest, Sooz Kempner. 🎟 TICKES: wegottickets.com/event/545230

💃 Saturday afternoon dedicated to Madonna 👏 Thanks to Inside the Grove Podcast, Tom Aspaul, Dave Cross and everyone involved.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE ROYAL VAUXHALL TAVERN The Royal Vauxhall Tavern is recognised as providing a unique and welcoming environment to an eclectic crowd. The RVT team are committed to ensure your visit is both enjoyable and fun, providing you with unsurpassed levels of hospitality and a diverse variety of entertainment, seven days a week.

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s history is well know, which has always aimed to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment, offering a reasonable priced bar with a diverse programme of entertainment and to be recognised as a preferred destination of choice in London serving the LGBTQ Community.

We were the proud winners of the 2016 Outstanding Business Achievement Industry Award. On 22 February 2018 we again are the proud winners to receive industry recognition with the prestigious Gold Award for Best Cabaret, Silver Award for Best Panto and Bronze Award for Best Staff.

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😈 Recon Fe**sh Cabaret returns for its first outing of 2023 on Thursday 16th February.

🎤 Hosted by the divine BABY LAME.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recon-fetish-cabaret-16-february-2023-tickets-504404737147
Simon Dunn’s legacy will live on.
Returning this week in its new monthly slot, is the always brilliant Kings Of Club - hosted by our very own King Frankie Sinatra.

🎟 TICKETS: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/11256/kings-of-clubs-january
📸 Yesterday: Sunday Cabaret.

👏 Many thanks to our star turns Just May and Sooz Kempner, RVT owners James and John, our brilliant DJs Simon Le Vans and Mike Menace, Pippa Dee on the door, events mgr Dave Cross, our wonderful bar and security team, and everyone who came along!

🚨 Next Sunday we are joined by global icon and Tavern favourite, Myra DuBois.
📸 Pics from New Year New Butch.

🚨The next Butch, Please is this Thursday, 26th January.

c: Kaleido Shoots
Pay on the door, or free entry with membership card.
👑 The kings are BACK this Wednesday!
🥳 TODAY: Sunday Cabaret with the brilliant Just May and Sooz Kempner!

🚨 FREE ENTRY FOR RVT MEMBERS!*

🎟 Non-members tickets: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/11428/sunday-cabaret-with-just-may-and-sooz-kempner

🎶 TOP DJs Simon Le Vans and Mike Menace.

*Please bring your membership card with you.
Bar Wotever is back this coming Tuesday with another sensational lineup of q***r cabaret.

🎟 Book your advance tickets here: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/11794/bar-wotever-january-24th
🤓 Back to the Geek Quiz is on Wednesday 8th Feb.

🎉 There's questions for everyone, on every level, from Padawan to Jedi Master, from first to 14th regeneration, from Captain America to She Hulk, from Bag End to Mordor and back again.

🎟 https://www.outsavvy.com/event/11734/back-to-the-big-geek-quiz
🎶 Oh my god it’s the weekend, hands up for the weekend!

🚨 Saturday night party tonight with drag megastar Me + top cabaret turns + DJs playing banger after banger. From 9pm!
😍 Join Blu La Loux, Donna Poderosa and Deeva D for an evening of sultry burlesque, sumptuous strip tease, and seductive sensations you’ve always dreamed of!

https://www.outsavvy.com/event/11601/the-boudoir
🥳 This weekend at The RVT 🥳

Saturday: Party with the queen of Saturdays Me + top cabaret and DJs Mynxie & Mike Menace.

Sunday: RVT MEMBERS GO FREE! Two stellar cabaret shows from Just May and Sooz Kempner + DJs Simon Le Vans & Mike Menace.

🎟 TICKETS: vauxhalltavern.com
🥳 BEEFMINCE is TONIGHT from 10!

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