Royal Vauxhall Tavern

This place isn't a bar , this is my 5th time over the last few years trying to visit the rvt never got in , its always events more like a theatre , can't pop in for a couple of drinks , wouldn't bother making the effort , I wont be again

Turned up on a Thursday at 9.30 and was turned away rather abruptly as it was apparently closed for a private party. No apologies. Won’t bother travelling far to try there again.

After consistent 12 years of visiting/supporting/promoting it happened that my batt was low and they refused to charge it! 🔥🔮NEVER EVER

Can you please invest in a gazebo outside so you can go out and smoke or if you are a non smoker chill especially if you are neurodivergent if it rains it’s overwhelming in bad weather to be in non stop

ALL BAGS AND COATS MUST BE CHECKED IN TO CLOAKROOM.???????? Hmmmpphh bet it’s one you have to pay for!!!!!! Why??? …..So staff can have a free for all???? If you’re worried about dangerous things inside venue install a metal detector!!! In this day and age expecting people to leave their valuables with strangers?!!! Theft at its best!!!!!…Avoid!!!!!

Expensive bar, staff “kindness” depends on your background. Not buying all that butterflies and rainbows none sense

Iconic LGBTQ venue. A bit shabby around the edges but that’s part of its charm. So many good nights so check out their website and socials for more info.

Mmmmm Habibi some nice boys here to dance with thank you my darlings I had a glass of wine or maybe 2 ;)

this is for Esther @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern I wanted to take a moment to talk on the exceptional service and support I received from Esther, the security personel on duty at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern last night on halloween. During a distressing encounter with an individual who was not only homophobic but also disruptive, Esther’s response was nothing short of remarkable. From the moment I spoke with her, Esther showed genuine empathy and understanding. She didn’t need any extra explanation to grasp the severity of the situation. She immediately took control, ensuring our safety and making us feel protected and valued. It’s clear that Esther’s dedication and professionalism made a significant difference for us in that moment. This experience truly underscores the importance of having queer individuals in security roles. Esther’s presence and support not only helped us feel safe but also empowered us. It’s a testament to her exceptional character and the positive impact she has on a community she isn’t even emotionally incentivised to protect due to the behaviour of way too many of our own, towards her and others like her. Esther absolutely deserves recognition, not only for being an all together consistently and continuously awesome person to look after us at the RVT but also for her outstanding service to a community (gay men) that way too often put queer presenting women at the butt of their joke, and I hope her management knows just how valuable she is to queer people like us, and just how crucially important the help she provides us with when we need someone to step is. xoxo “mouthy Bad Dog”

Great crowd, inclusive vibe, lovely staff and fun shows. A must-go in Vauxhall.

Amazing gay venue for late nights on the weekends

We attended the Belinda Carlisle fundraising event tonight that we paid £99 per person for. Belinda was fantastic, as was Sophie Ellis Bextor and Kathy Valentine. The event was a success with lots of money raised for the Animal People Alliance. However. The event was dangerously oversold and the venue WAY over capacity. To the point where you could not move to get to any available exit in an emergency. It’s a shame because I’ve previously had wicked nights out at the RVT, but tonight was too much. At one point people were even stood outside dancing and cheering Belinda on, because there just wasn’t enough space in the venue. For £99 per head it wasn’t worth being pushed and shoved continuously and honestly I didn’t feel safe. Sorry RVT, historic LGBT venue or not, I shan’t be back.