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Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
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Royal Vauxhall Tavern

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372 Kennington Ln, London SE11 5HY
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About this place Royal Vauxhall Tavern

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern is the oldest surviving gay venue in London and probably in Britain. The building dates from 1863 and earned Grade II listed status in 2015 — the first gay venue in the country to get that recognition. Princess Diana came in disguise in the 1980s. Duckie has run here for decades. The cabaret nights that made this room famous still run, alongside drag, comedy, and late-night dancing on Fridays and Saturdays until 4am. In 2025 the owner put it on the market after running it since 2014. Annual turnover sits around £1.7 million. Christie & Co are handling the search for a new tenant. For now, the venue is operating as normal with a full programme through 2026.

Opening Hours

Monday 19:00-00:00
Tuesday 19:00-00:00
Wednesday 19:00-00:00
Thursday 19:00-00:00
Friday 21:00-04:00
Saturday 21:00-04:00
Sunday 16:00-22:30

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