THE ROYAL VAUXHALL TAVERN, LONDON’S WORLD FAMOUS ALTERNATIVE MUSIC, CABARET & CLUB VENUE CAN BE HIRED FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.
The RVT is London’s best kept secret. It’s an immensely popular venue that has entertained Royalty and Rogues since 1867. What makes Royal Vauxhall Tavern so special is the spine tingling atmosphere created inside. It is an intimate venue that can fit 350 standing, with everybody having a perfect view of the raised stage. The RVT benefits from a 24hr noise and alcohol license so your event could take place any time you like (outside opening hours).
HIRE USES
With excellent transport links, parking and top of the range sound / lighting equipment the Royal Vauxhall Tavern is perfect for:
- ARTIST SHOWCASES
- ALBUM LAUNCHES
- MUSIC VIDEOS
- REHEARSAL SPACE
- GIGS
- PHOTO / DRAMA SHOOTS
- PRIVATE PARTIES
THE VENUE
- Raised stage
- Horse-shoe shape with raised
viewing balcony
- Either 160 seated capacity
or 375 standing capacity
( Less tables and stools = increased capacity )
- DJ Booth
- Outdoor Space
- Main / side entrance
- 24hr noise / alcohol licence
- Parking
1 mile from the Houses of Parliament
TUBE - Vauxhall Tube Station
Victoria Line (1 min)
Northern line (5 min walk to Oval tube)
BUS
2 (N2), 36, 77, 87 (N87), 88, N136, 156, 185, 196, 344, 360, 436
Vauxhall Overground Train Station
Easy access to Waterloo, Richmond,
Woking, Epsom, Chessington, Windsor
RVT available during these times or by special arrangements otherwise.
Monday 2am - 6pm
Tuesday 2am - 6pm
Wednesday 2am - 6pm
Thursday 2am - 4pm
Friday 2am - 7pm
Saturday 3am - 7pm
Sunday 3am - 1pm
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE AT ROYAL VAUXHALL TAVERN
- Bar Staff
- Outdoor Sound System
- Security
- Catering
- Performers
- DJs
- PR / Marketing
- Event Photography
- Hosts
- Performers and live acts
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions or would like to make an enquiry, please contact:
Paul Oxley - paul@rvt.org.uk
A BRIEF HISTORY:
Between 1661 and 1859, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens was the biggest outdoor entertainment space in the UK, offering live concerts, opera, hot air balloons, tightrope walkers, bearded ladies, acrobats, wandering minstrels and massive firework
Amongst the thronging crowds you could find Royalty, rogues, prostitutes and pickpockets. Luminaries such as Pepys, Dickens and Hogarth immortalised the place in writings and paintings but after their 18th century heyday the gardens fell into disrepair when the new railway line carved them in two and cut most of the Gardens off from the Thames.
In 1863, 4 years after the whole site had been sold for a measly £800 the Royal Vauxhall Tavern was built. The RVT immediately became the focal point of the local working class community and music hall and variety acts from all over the country came to perform on it’s stage.
The RVT became the home of camp, bawdy humour and unrivalled cabaret.
During the 80s the RVT launched the careers of Julian Clary and Paul O’Grady as Lily Savage who will often be heard to refer to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern as ‘that little Bijou Wine Bar just south of the Thames.
In recent years the RVT has twice been threatened by developers wanting to turn it into a central London shopping complex. On both occasions the RVT’s loyal customers have fought for it s survival, this included protests outside Lambeth town hall and extensive press campaigns, culminating in 2005 with two local businessmen outbidding developers and ensuring the survival of this landmark venue.
Major reinvestment has built on the legacy of this landmark building which is packed to capacity every weekend, showcasing the best cabaret, performance art and stand-up comedy in London.
