The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
South London's oldest surviving queer venue, a Grade II-listed 1860s tavern with a long run of drag, cabaret and themed club nights. It was the first UK building listed for its LGBTQ+ history.
- Nightlife
- Price: £ · Budget
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Did you know
Paul O'Grady's drag persona Lily Savage was a regular performer for eight years, and in 2015 it became the UK's first building listed for its LGBTQ+ history.
Local tip
Sunday cabaret is the classic RVT night. Check the listings page for that week's line-up before you go.
Finding it
- Address
- 372 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall, London SE11 5HY
- Nearest station
- Vauxhall (National Rail), 133 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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