The long-running Banana Cabaret event showcases the best in stand-up at this Balham institution.
77 Bedford Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9HD
Another pub that has a function room for stellar comedy events, The Camden Head hosts regular events from the likes of Blah Blah Comedy Club, the Camden Comedy Bolt-Hole and more.
100 Camden High Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 0LU
Canal Cafe TheatreThe Newsrevue comedy show, of which the Canal Cafe Theatre is its spiritual home, has helped to launch many an unknown onto the celebrity circuit including Rory Bremner, Michelle Collins, Josie Lawrence and Bill Bailey.
Bridge House, The,
Delamere Terrace,
Little Venice,
London,
W2 6ND
Comedy Cafe EC2(British)One of the few purpose built comedy clubs in East London, Comedy Cafe is located close to Cargo off Shoreditch High Street and plays host to stand-up shows throughout the week.
66-68 Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3AY
Comedy CarnivalThe Comedy Carnival presents a diverse range of stand-ups with such luminaries as Russell Brand and Ed Byrne treading the boards here.
The Grand,
21-25 St John's Hill,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1TT
The Comedy StoreNestling in the heart of London’s West End, the world-famous Comedy Store is the city’s busiest comedy venue with over 3500 people passing through its doors every week.
Haymarket House,
1a Oxenden Street,
Leicester Square,
London,
SW1Y 4EE
George IV(British)Follow the queues to the rear of this lovely pub in Chiswick on a Friday and Saturday night and you will find the Headliners Comedy Club. Taking place in its own private room, it attracts huge names like Milton Jones and Justin Moorhouse who perform in intimate surroundings for lucky attendees.
185 Chiswick High Road,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 2DR
The George(Pub Food)The upstairs room at The George is home to the Funny Side of...Covent Garden. With shows on Friday and Saturday evenings, you can catch up and coming acts alongside established acts like Craig Murray and Otiz Canneloni. Doors open at 7pm and shows start at 8pm.
213 Strand,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R 1AP
The Good ShipSome of the most prominent names on the London comedy circuit appear at the Good Ship's Porthole Comedy Club every Monday.
289 Kilburn High Road,
London,
NW6 7JR
HeavenThe Covent Garden Comedy Club takes place at Heaven on Friday and Saturday nights, an event that showcases hilarious comedy talents such as Roger Monkhouse and Dave Whitney.
The Arches,
Villiers Street,
Charing Cross,
London,
WC2N 6NG
highlightThe Camden comedy club scene is live and kicking and highlight (formerly Jongleurs) attracts a loyal following for its comedy nights followed by late night drinking and dancing.
11 East Yard, Camden Lock,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AB
Kings Head(Pub Food)The Kings Head's comedy night is widely considered one of the best in the country. New talent try out their material on Thursdays and, at weekends, it's absolutely rammed as locals squeeze into the basement for a night of laughs.
2 Crouch End Hill,
Crouch End,
London,
N8 8AA
Native TongueA breeding ground for new talent many of the names will be fresh to you, but the Crack Comedy nights also feature relatively big names like Scott Capurro, Will Smith and Otiz Canneloni.
13-17 Long Lane,
Smithfield,
London,
EC1A 9PN
The award-winning 99 Club takes place at Storm Leicester Square. Attracting some of the biggest names on the circuit, including surprise sets from the likes of Lee Mack and Russell Howard, it's no wonder it's one of the most highly rated comedy events in town.
28a Leicester Square,
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H 7LE
If you like your stand-up you'll love the Llaugh event. Past line-ups have included Perrier Award winners and big names such as Russell Brand, Flight of the Conchords, Simon Amstell, Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter.
1 St John's Hill,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 1TN