Historic houses · London
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
In or near City of Westminster.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Vauxhall · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern is located at postcode SW8 1SS and is accessible via Vauxhall railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Royal Vauxhall Tavern is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern is a historic queer venue in London known for its vibrant nightlife and diverse events. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, including cabaret shows and themed parties, making it a popular spot for entertainment and socializing.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern is a Grade II listed Gay entertainment venue in Vauxhall, London. It is also known as the RVT. It is South London's oldest surviving queer venue.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The RVT was built between 1860 and 1862 at Spring Gardens, Kennington Lane, on land which was originally part of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. Although sometimes reported to have started life as a music hall, the venue was in fact constructed as a public house and has always served that function. After the Second World War, returning servicemen and local gay men were reportedly attracted to the venue, which held shows by female impersonators (drag shows). The RVT survived local redevelopment throughout the 1970s and 1980s and maintained its independence as a gay venue. Many of London's top drag artists performed there, including Hinge and Bracket and Regina Fong. Diana Dors also appeared…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4864, -0.1219
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW8 1SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- Vauxhall — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.vauxhalltavern.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7374962 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Vauxhall Tavern (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Vauxhall Tavern?
- Royal Vauxhall Tavern is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW8 1SS), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Royal Vauxhall Tavern?
- Royal Vauxhall Tavern — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Vauxhall Tavern?
- The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW8 1SS.
- When was Royal Vauxhall Tavern built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Who owns Royal Vauxhall Tavern?
- Royal Vauxhall Tavern is owned by | opened_date = {{start date and age|1863|df=yes}}.
- Is Royal Vauxhall Tavern a listed building?
- Royal Vauxhall Tavern is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Royal Vauxhall Tavern?
- The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW8 1SS.