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Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Royal Vauxhall Tavern 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 Royal Vauxhall Tavern

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Jul 11
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • BrouHaHa Comedy

    • Comedy

    • Wed Jul 15
    • Gorgeous comedy at the comfy, candlelit RVT. This week it's an Edinburgh preview from Piff the Magic Dragon and Ava...
    • Critics' Choice

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Jul 18
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • BrouHaHa Comedy

    • Comedy

    • Wed Jul 22
    • Gorgeous comedy at the comfy, candlelit RVT. This week it's an Edinburgh preview from Zoe Lyons and Barry and Stuart.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Jul 25
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Aug 1
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Aug 8
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Aug 15
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Aug 22
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Aug 29
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Sep 5
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Sep 12
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Sep 19
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Sep 26
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Oct 3
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Oct 10
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Oct 17
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Oct 24
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Oct 31
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Nov 7
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended

    • Duckie

    • Gay & Lesbian : Bars & clubs

    • Sat Nov 14
    • Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes.
    • Recommended
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  1. Posted by cc on 25 Jan 2009 21:05

    whats this i hear about a trip 2 hastings thankyou

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  • Address:
    Royal Vauxhall Tavern
    372 Kennington Lane,
    SE11 5HY
    Phone:
    020 7840 0596
    Travel:
    Vauxhall

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