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The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Gay Bar and Pub££££

London, London

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Ranked #1 for gay bars in London
"Fabulous cabaret venue!"(7 Tips)
"Duckies on Saturdays and Big Bingo Show on Mondays"(3 Tips)
"2015 panto and regularly go to the Big Bingo Show on Monday nights"(2 Tips)
"Sunday nights with Charlie Hides are the best!"(2 Tips)

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Greg KempNovember 7, 2012
I love this place. Duckie on a Saturday, Edna and slags on a Sunday. Great crowd and it's part of a community. More so than most other places in Vauxhall. Alternative and fun. Good honest fun. LOVE IT
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Chris HainesDecember 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of the best bars in Vauxhall, definitely a good night out! Bingo on Monday is fab, and PTB is definitely worth going to on the last Friday of the month!
Emily-janeDecember 12, 2019
Such a great venue! Something for everyone any night of the week. Amazing crowd, always! If you've not been before the Sunday social is a great place to start! There's visiting ticketed shows too!
Dave MarshallOctober 28, 2015
Vauxhall's premier LGBT venue with live cabaret. Great value bar, and excellent range of events and performers. Now also a listed building.
5t3vi3 WhiteheadAugust 28, 2016
A super friendly, no-attitude, mixed crowd, who all come here to enjoy the great music mélange and legendary cabaret! It's the kind of place you can still go to, to make new friends!
Matt OLSeptember 19, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Best "disco" in the world. Love this place! The finest cabaret and DJ talent to be found anywhere.
Gerard HyltonMarch 26, 2015
Saw the 2015 panto and regularly go to the Big Bingo Show on Monday nights, always a great laugh and time to be had
StuartAugust 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
S.L.A.G.S on Sunday for the amazing DE Experience is a must! Duckies on Saturdays and Big Bingo Show on Mondays are well worth it too.
AntonyAugust 23, 2016
The bingo is fun. But if you're time sensitive be warned 8.30pm "eyes down" is anywhere between 9.15pm and 9.45pm.
Chris R (thechristophe)October 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Brilliant pub, some excellent nights including hilarious bingo on a Monday night
Time Out LondonMarch 28, 2012
This legendary queer performance pub has a star-studded past (the gay Kray used to drink here, Regina Fong held court and Lily Savage got her start behind the bar) and insistently eclectic line-up. Read more
Weird WolfNovember 12, 2018
Been here 10+ times
place is really cozy. cabaret show is definitively funny and enjoyable
Carl W. JonesAugust 20, 2022
Historical lgbtq etc pub and different acts/events each night
BarChickNovember 7, 2012
RVT is the scene's (in fact London's) most eclectic and innovative venue....http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/royal-vauxhall-tavern
Oliver ShreeveAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It calls itself a working class cabaret. Not sure what that means, so I'll nod and agree.
Kevin McCulleyNovember 2, 2014
Push The Button on the last Friday of the month is a fun pop-fest.
Tim EganAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sunday show starts at 5.30 (ish). Laquisha is worth the wait.
Doug MortonOctober 2, 2014
I had a fun time here. Get drunk and enjoy yourself.
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011
This old Victorian pub has been at the centre of London’s gay scene since the Second World War. It became famous for its performances by drag queens, and is where Lily Savage’s career took off.
Tony McMahonAugust 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Duckie's on Saturday is legendary - retro music and cabaret
James GoochJuly 13, 2017
Alternative, fun, no attitude. Love this place.
GayTravel.comMarch 30, 2012
Make sure to check out RVT on the second Friday of every month for Kimono Krush
LogoTVSeptember 9, 2010
Royal Vauxhall Tavern has been nominated 4 the 2010 Trip Out Gay Travel Awards for “Best Gay Bar”. If you’d like to vote, or check out the other nominees visit http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/awards/
Tim EganApril 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Sunday nights with Charlie Hides are the best! Show starts at 5.30p (ish)
David SmithSeptember 7, 2015
Absolutely LEGENDARY Gay venue! Famous people like Princess Di and Freddy Mecury have been. Great for nights out!
Ale TraveDecember 28, 2015
Funny drag show, don't miss it
Abraham TorresMay 23, 2011
Congratulations to the staff! I had a great time! I love the music btw
ᴡᴡᴡ.David.ibzd.ru ReynvoetApril 8, 2016
Duckies on Saturday is the Bomb!
Christopher HorswellOctober 6, 2014
Monday Bingo Show! #64
Oliver ShreeveJanuary 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
No tip would be good enough to show how awesome this place is
Chad HartAugust 30, 2010
The Dame Edna Experience on Sunday night is brilliant.
toby mulleeApril 5, 2010
check this bar out! They always work really hard to bring you entertainment and acts every evening!
Tom DalyOctober 17, 2016
The good old days are BACK.
Sara Feldmann BrummerAugust 2, 2013
Fabulous cabaret venue!
Russell BDecember 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Perfect Sunday hangover cure!
Nuno LopesSeptember 16, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Loads of fun!
Dave MassApril 21, 2013
Charlie hides is brilliant on a sunday. chtv
Brendan McLeayApril 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try Tranny Bingo on a Monday night
DaveMarch 18, 2016
Mental stage shows
Julien FitzGeraldMarch 10, 2013
Floors a bit sticky
Tony McMahonMay 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Go to Duckie on Saturday night!
Tony McMahonAugust 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Dance to ABBA !
David SJune 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Not the same without Edna :-(

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