The good news Sui Generis classification granted by Lambeth Council, confirming the Tavern as a combination of pub, nightclub and performance space. First and second floors defined as ancillary to the business needs of the pub – and thus protected against development into private accommodation. The bad news Christie & Co are currently marketing […]
There’s exciting news on the horizon about our sui generis application, and our bid to buy the Tavern… but for now, we’re hosting an evening of discussion, cabaret, drinking and dancing. Come down, pose your questions and enjoy the show! This year the LGBTQ+ community celebrates half a century since the decriminalisation of male homosexuality […]
In its Christmas issue, The Economist ran a story about LGBTQ venues that mentioned the RVT. As it contains many inaccuracies and dubious statements, RVT Future sent the following response to the magazine. In your article ‘Gay bars are under threat but not from the obvious attackers’ in the Economist Christmas special issue, you write […]
RVT Future chair and Duckie co-founder Amy Lamé has today been announced as London’s first dedicated Night Czar. Working with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Amy will shape the future of our city’s nightlife. At RVT Future, we are beyond proud to see a key member of the campaign win such an important role. Though, […]
This is a unique opportunity to be part of LGBTQ+ history. With the Royal Vauxhall Tavern now an Asset of Community Value and a Grade II listed building (with sui generis status pending), RVT Future are almost ready to put in a bid to purchase the venue. To give us the best possible chance of […]
RVT Future’s brilliant comic series by Baz rewinds to the 19th century and the construction of our beloved pub. You can read the comic here, but if you’re curious about the real-life history behind it, then read on… The RVT’s heritage grows directly out of the social and cultural transgression and innovation associated with the […]
RVT Future’s brilliant comic series by Baz continues with a glimpse of a scenario no one who loves the Tavern wants to see. You can read the comic here, but if you’re curious about the real-life history behind it, then read on… She’s a survivor. The Royal Vauxhall Tavern was built around 1861. She was […]
The public consultation for the application of sui generis status for the Royal Vauxhall Tavern is now closed. Thank you to everybody who’s raided their inboxes and shoeboxes for the sake of the Tavern – we promise to thank you individually after we’ve waded through the immense amount of evidence. We cannot be sure of […]
URGENT CALL FOR HELP: Please share this page and pester your friends! Those of you supporting our campaign will know that we need to provide evidence for each month since February 2006 to demonstrate that the Royal Vauxhall Tavern has been an LGBTQ+ pub and performance space for at least the last ten years. This is […]
