Comedy Nights In Covent Garden

• Address: 170 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, WC2B 5PD
• Price: tickets start from as little as £1 
• What to expect: a mix of established comics and rising - ideal to catch those testing new material 

What started as a dodgy little gig in a forgotten basement, with beers from Tesco and flyers promising £1.50 drinks, has exploded into London's highest-rated comedy club: Top Secret Comedy Club Covent Garden. From humble roots to hosting global icons like Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, Michael McIntyre, Trevor Noah, Romesh Ranganathan, and Katherine Ryan, this is the place comedians come to test fire their freshest material, and audiences get front-row seats to comedy history in the making.

With multiple shows every night of the week, from early evening warm-ups to late-night madness, this venue offers a wild mix of polished pros and brilliant new talent. Mondays and Wednesdays are perfect for catching raw, fresh-from-the-brain gags. Fridays and Saturdays? Buckle up, as these sell-out nights are a high-octane showcase of the best comics on the circuit. 

• Address: 29 Catherine Street, WC2B 5JS
• Price: from £5 per person
• What to expect: cheap tickets, a cosy pub atmosphere and quality comedians, as seen on TV

Wrap up your weekend with a proper laugh at Sunday Night Stand-Up at The Nell of Old Drury, Covent Garden's cosiest comedy hangout and part of the JK Comedy Club. Tucked behind the Theatre Royal, this historic West End pub hosts a weekly dose of top-quality stand-up for just £5, featuring comedians seen on Netflix, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Live at the Apollo.

With doors opening at 6.30pm and the show kicking off at 7pm, it's the perfect low-key, high-laughs night out. Expect a rotating line-up of some of the UK's finest comedic talent in an intimate, old-school pub setting with no bad seats (though arriving early gets you the best ones). 

• Address: The Prince of Wales, 150, Drury Lane, Covent Garden, WC2B 5TD
• Price: around £15 per person 
• What to expect: comedians, TV stars and laugh-out-loud cabaret performances 

Covent Garden Cabaret Club is London's premier venue for cabaret, comedy, drag, burlesque, and all-round dazzling entertainment. Brought to you by the team behind the renowned Camden Cabaret, the club is a joyful celebration of variety performance, showcasing some of the UK's most exciting talent alongside international stars.

Each show is a thrilling mix of sophisticated cabaret and outrageous fun. Lineups have been known to include the likes of Supergirly, a multi-award-winning cabaret sensation from Australia who has toured with Elton John and performed for icons like Madonna and the Spice Girls, as well as Sarah Callaghan, a bold, working-class voice with serious stage presence.

• Address: The Bull and Egret Pub, 81-82 Long Acre, Covent Garden, WC2E 9NG
• Price: from £19.80 per person 
• What to expect: a show of four iconic comedians, with a regularly rotating lineup

It's all laughs at the capital's longest-running and most loved comedy institutions, Covent Garden Comedy Club, which has been running since 2002 and is now proudly bringing the funny to The Bull and Egret Pub on Long Acre.

With a reputation built on quality and consistency, this club is serious about stand-up. Each show features around three or four top-tier comedians from the international circuit - many of who you'll recognise from TV - plus a razor-sharp compère. The lineup is always fresh, with acts rotating regularly so no two nights are the same. Grab your tickets now, from £19.80 per person, and revel in a night that'll have you howling in all the right ways. 

• Address: Seven Dials Club, 42 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LA
• Price: from £10 per person 
• What to expect: a wide range of comedians, from famous to faces to locals, and the option of booking a delicious dinner package

Get ready for a night of bold, unfiltered laughs at Comedy Carnival Covent Garden, where award-winning comedians from around the globe light up the stage every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Located at the Seven Dials Club in the heart of Central London, this unapologetically funny night out has been serving up razor-sharp stand-up since 2004, with past performers including Stephen Merchant, Sara Pascoe, Jim Jefferies, and Flight of the Conchords.

Expect a high-energy mix of international headliners and local legends, all delivering laugh-out-loud sets in a slick, intimate setting. Whether you're after a straight-up comedy night or a full show and dinner package (think French, Italian, or Peruvian cuisine before the fun begins), Comedy Carnival is the perfect pick for birthdays, date nights, or a Friday with friends. 

• Address: Inamo, 11-14 Hanover Place, Covent Garden, WC2E 9JP
• Price: £29.95 per person 
• What to expect: three Asian tapas dishes in the restaurant, followed by live comedy from around four top comedians downstairs in the Onyx Bar

Craving something a little different for your next night out? How about a fusion of punchlines and pan-Asian perfection? At Inamo Covent Garden, your evening kicks off with three dishes of mouthwatering Asian tapas, sushi, dumplings, and more from a set menu.

Once you've dined in style, head downstairs to the Onyx Bar, where the stage is set for a stellar lineup of live comedy, curated by the legendary Mirth Control Comedy. Expect belly laughs from top-tier talent, plus a rotating cast of sharp-witted stand-ups and charismatic comperes. With at least four acts per show, you're in for a night of non-stop giggles. Held weekly on Thursdays, with bonus dates on select Sundays and Tuesdays, this is your ticket to the ultimate comedy-and-cuisine combo.

• Address: Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, WC2R 0JJ
• Price: from £9 per person 
• What to expect: around three comedians per show from the likes of Mock the Week, Would I Lie To You? and more

Located in the West End, the 99 Comedy Club at the Strand Palace Hotel offers a great night of laughter and entertainment. Renowned for its intimate setting and top-tier performances, this club has been recognised as one of the best in London, earning accolades such as the 'Best London Comedy Club' at the Chortle Awards.

The venue's intimate layout ensures that every seat offers a close-up view of the stage, allowing you to catch some great laughs. The club's lineup features a mix of established stars and emerging talents, many of who have graced popular television shows. Past performers include the likes of Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble and Hal Cruttenden.