Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Indestructible Victorian pub with a singular gay history — including drag performances since the middle of the last century — and a relentless party spirit. Themed nights showcase comedy, drag, burlesque, and alternative cabaret. Among the pub's other claims to fame is the joint visit in 1988 by singer Freddie Mercury (a former Coleherne regular), comic star and broadcaster Kenny Everett, and, incognito as a man, Diana, Princess of Wales.
- 30+
- 40+
- 50+
- dancing
- drag
- outdoor seating
- bears
- mixed LGBTQ+
- pub
- $$
- British
- historical site
- live entertainment
- cabaret
- themed
- casual
- good for groups
- locals
- lively
Hours
Mon to Thu 7pm—midnight
Fri 6pm—9pm, 10pm—4pm
Sat 10pm—4am
Sun 4pm—11pm
Nominee for Best of GayCities '23
Hours
Mon to Thu 7pm—midnight
Fri 6pm—9pm, 10pm—4pm
Sat 10pm—4am
Sun 4pm—11pm
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Feels like the real London
At first I was put off, the music was loud and I wasn't sure if this was my crowd: a mix of hipsters, bearish types and regular guys. But as the evening wore on it was clear that everyone was there to have a great time. A fun mix of electropop, 80s music (they even played El Debarge's Rythym of the Night) kept the crowd bopping. An inspired performance by local gender bender Johnny Woo made the night even more fun (if a bit surreal). This is a must do when in Vauxhall (and worth a trip here regardless).