The Rising is a queer pub on Harper Road near Elephant & Castle. It says a pub has served the neighbourhood from this building since 1936, and that it set out to be a queer safe space to make up for the LGBTQ+ venues the area has lost.
The front is dark brick with palm trees in planters, string lights and rainbow flags on the facade. The programme fills most nights: a drag competition called The Rising Star, a sapphic pool social, a quiz, RuPaul's Drag Race watch parties, comedy and live music, with drag shows at the weekend.
The kitchen is plant-based and nut-free, dogs are welcome, and there is seating outside.
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