{"id":13576,"date":"2026-07-31T10:23:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=event&#038;p=13576"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:23:18","slug":"blackaning-the-cock-tavern-london","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/event\/blackaning-the-cock-tavern-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join <strong>Blackening<\/strong>, a welcoming community gathering created for <strong>queer Black men<\/strong> to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful friendships in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Taking place on <strong>Thursday 27th<\/strong> from <strong>7:00 PM<\/strong>, this social event offers a supportive space where guests can enjoy great conversation, strengthen community ties, and meet like-minded people in the heart of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to foster genuine connection, <strong>Blackening<\/strong> provides an opportunity to step away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy an evening centred around community, belonging, and mutual support. Whether you&#8217;re attending for the first time or returning to catch up with familiar faces, everyone is welcomed into a friendly atmosphere that encourages authentic conversations and lasting connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is hosted at <strong>The Cock Tavern<\/strong>, located at <strong>340 Kennington Road, London SE11 4LD<\/strong>. One of South London&#8217;s best-known LGBTQ+ venues, The Cock Tavern combines the charm of a traditional pub with a modern, inclusive atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks, quality food, and comfortable social spaces, while the venue&#8217;s regular programme of LGBTQ+ events has made it a popular meeting place for diverse communities across London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re looking to expand your social circle, engage with your local community, or simply enjoy an evening in a welcoming setting, <strong>Blackening<\/strong> offers the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences in a supportive and inclusive space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Blackening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> The Cock Tavern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 340 Kennington Road, London, SE11 4LD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday 27th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> From 7:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Queer Black men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entertainment:<\/strong> Relaxed community social, networking, and meaningful conversations in a welcoming LGBTQ+ venue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blackening at The Cock Tavern in London. A welcoming community event for queer Black men to connect, socialise and build meaningful friendships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":13577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"eventcat":[],"organizer":[],"event_tags":[],"location":[80],"class_list":["post-13576","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-london"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/13576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13576"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/13576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13578,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/13576\/revisions\/13578"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"eventcat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eventcat?post=13576"},{"taxonomy":"organizer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/organizer?post=13576"},{"taxonomy":"event_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_tags?post=13576"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=13576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}