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The RVT

The RVT review

If you're seeking a very London gay experience, this is where to start. This pub-turned-legendary gay venue operates an anything-goes booking policy. Gloriously faded, a bit louche and with a colourful past (the gay Kray used to drink here, and Lily Savage got her start behind the bar), RVT just keeps surviving. The most famous fixture is Saturday's queer performance night Duckie with Amy Lamé hosting turns that range from strip cabaret to porn puppets; though recently the programme has expanded to include straight comedy events and variety nights. The aim is to please the crowd of regulars, who are reliably vocal in their feedback, and entice a broad range of newcomers.

Events at The RVT

    • Kimono Krush

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Fri Jul 10
    • Art and fun, with a musical cocktail from the Sugarlow Boys. Plus tonight: performance from Jonny Woo.
    • Recommended

    • S.L.A.G.S / Chillout

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sun Jul 12
    • Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
    • Recommended

    • Bingo Pub Night

    • Alternative Nightlife : Poker & bingo

    • Mon Jul 13
    • What it says on the tin, people - a bingo night in a pub for only £1 a time. Hostess with the mostest (and some...
    • Recommended

    • Bingo Pub Night

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Mon Jul 13
    • Bingo night with Timberlina. DJs Hey Baylen and 50 Pence.
    • Recommended
    • FREE

    • Tenor Ladies

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Tue Jul 14
    • Scottee and Sami Knight put on a night of big hair and big voices from big fat girly boys.
    • New
    • Recommended

    • Tenor Ladies

    • Cabaret

    • Tue Jul 14
    • Leading London alternative performers Scottee and Sami Knight present a show of big band, big hair and big voices...
    • Recommended

    • Splosh-A-Rama!

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Fri Jul 17
    • New night with Boogaloo Stu, Le Gateau Chocolat and Princess Knickers celebrating the pie-fight as an art form.

    • S.L.A.G.S / Chillout

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sun Jul 19
    • Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
    • Recommended
    • Recommended

    • Bingo Pub Night

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Mon Jul 20
    • Bingo night with Timberlina. DJs Hey Baylen and 50 Pence.
    • Recommended
    • FREE
    • New
    • Recommended

    • Tenor Ladies

    • Cabaret

    • Tue Jul 21
    • Leading London alternative performers Scottee and Sami Knight present a show of big band, big hair and big voices...
    • Recommended

    • S.L.A.G.S / Chillout

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sun Jul 26
    • Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
    • Recommended
    • Recommended
    • New
    • Recommended

    • Bingo Pub Night

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Mon Jul 27
    • Bingo night with Timberlina. DJs Hey Baylen and 50 Pence.
    • Recommended
    • FREE

    • S.L.A.G.S / Chillout

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sun Aug 2
    • Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
    • Recommended
    • Recommended

    • S.L.A.G.S / Chillout

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sun Aug 9
    • Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
    • Recommended
    • Recommended
    • Recommended

    • Splosh-A-Rama!

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Fri Aug 21
    • New night with Boogaloo Stu, Le Gateau Chocolat and Princess Knickers celebrating the pie-fight as an art form.
    • Recommended

    • RVT/GMFA Sports Day

    • Gay & Lesbian : Events & meetings

    • Mon Aug 31
    • Toss a handbag and raise funds for GMFA at the RVT Sports Day. There'll also be a drag relay race and an egg and...
    • Recommended
    • FREE
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Details

  • Address:
    The RVT
    372 Kennington Lane, London,
    SE11 5HY
    Travel:
    Vauxhall

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