Royal by name royal by nature, this London institution has welcomed gay men since the 1950s. It’s now the city’s most inclusive spot for alternative theatre, cabaret and drag, as well as iconic club nights like Duckie.

No list of lesbian bars in London could be complete without the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Its beautiful structure was built in 1865 and has been revered as an LGBTQ+ cabaret venue since the 1980s. Their lesbian-friendly events make them stand out from the rest. With a range of variety shows, queer entertainment is endless at RVT. Check out the monthly Butch, Please!, where butch women are encouraged to come party all night long.

One of London’s esteemed gay pubs, Royal Vauxhall Tavern is the home of the annual Pride’s Got Talent show, a place for the best LGBTQ talent to come out. Industry-recognized judges are at the show, so it’s a great place to show your talent to those who can make things happen.