The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT) was built in 1865 and has been known as an LGBTQ+ cabaret venue since the 1980s.

RVT is an iconic cabaret, performance and club night venue and one of London’s most successful independently owned companies. Culturally, historically and reputationally established as an industry leader and a preferred venue of choice for many leading artists, promoters and the LGBTQ community.

RVT business has been transformed at year end 30 June 2022 generating in excess of £2m annual turnover, reporting 32% profit after taxation and in September 2022 placed a company valuation/individual shareholding at £2.645M with an EBITDA margin at 38%

RVT has created certainty and enriched brand and reputational status as an award winning venue to the London entertainment industry

RVT has raised over £700,000 through fundraising, supporting LGBTQ+ charitable causes

RVT is a major contributor to London night-time economy and a preferred venue of choice by leading international artists including Belinda Carlisle, Mutya Buena, Gabrielle, Bucks Fizz, Liberty X, The Three Degrees, Sonia, Mica Paris, Toyah, T’Pau, and many more

RVT are the current Media and Entertainment Industry Award Winner – Voted by the public:

  • Best Cabaret Venue
  • Best LGBTQ+ Cabaret Venue
  • Best Cabaret Performance
  • Best Club Night
  • Best Panto/Christmas Show
  • Time Out – 50 Most Iconic Places in London
  • 111 London Best Pubs & Bars
  • Industry Award – Outstanding Business Achievement

 

Open 7 nights a week we are recognised globally for providing an intimate venue in a theatre setting, with a fantastic centre stage, sound system and lighting system said to be one of the best in London. Artists say the setting perfects their performance.

No visit to vibrant Vauxhall or visitors to London could be complete without at least one drink at the famous Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

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Opening times:

Mondays: 7pm – midnight
Tuesdays: 7pm – midnight
Wednesdays: 7pm – midnight
Thursdays: 7pm – midnight
Fridays: Early show 6pm – 9pm. Club nights 10pm – 4am
Saturdays: 9pm – 4am
Sundays: 4pm – 11pm

Dancing on the RVT stage is at your own risk.

ROYAL VAUXHALL TAVERN HOLDS A 24 HR OPERATING LICENSE. EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING CAN BE PROVIDED OUTSIDE THE LISTED OPENING TIMES TO SUIT ARTIST AND PROMOTER REQUIREMENTS.

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern