London's Best Comedy Clubs

With a 38-year-long residency at The Bedford under its belt, Banana Cabaret comedy club has become something of a local legend. Showcasing some of the best live stand-up in the biz over at this Balham boozer, this show never fails to tickle your pickle with incredible performances.

If you're looking for some top-notch jokes, then head along to The Richmond Club on Kew Road for its awesome comedy nights. Expect to enjoy some first-class performances from comedians including Mike Gunn, alongside a bar filled with lip-smacking bevvies.

Nerd Nite is a London Comedy club at Backyard, bringing you a mix of humour and interesting talks this January. Expect to be wowed by everything from science to food and even a history of laundry, with all proceeds going to charity.

Not only is Skylight London's largest outdoor venue, it's also host to side-splittingly brilliant shows. The Comedy Store is bringing top quality UK talent, which you can watch while tucking into street food and sipping on cocktails.

Taking place on the first and third Wednesday of the month, Comedy Under Siege is a unique night at The Castle in East London where you can enjoy the brand-spanking-new material of five fantastic comedians for 15 minutes each. 

Home to the likes of Natural Born Storytellers and a monthly Comedy Borsch, The Camden Head is a top choice for comedy in London. Expect events every night of the week, as well as great beers and food from Smoke 'n' Buns.

If you're on the hunt for comedy nights in South London, then a trip to Catastrophe Cabaret at The Junction near Brixton is just the thing for you. Siblings Luke and Olivia Nixon host their favourite comedians alongside a lineup of live jazz musicians. 

Sometimes heading along for a little bit of comedy is enough to clear the blues. So be sure to check to Instant Laughs Comedy Club across London venues for some non-stop laughter from some of the best comedians in the biz, along with some fabulous drinks.

Taking place at Cappuccino Arts Cafe, this cracking comedy event is perfect for first dates and catch-ups with friends. For £5, enjoy listening to the stylings of new comedians on the scene, or add on an extra £10, and you can munch on a burger and sip on beer while you watch.

Fuller's are playing host to some of the best comedy nights in London. Pick your pub of choice and head over for an evening of witty anecdotes and hilarious one-liners from a number of fresh comics and cicuit pros.

Something of a well-oiled machine, Laugh Train Home has been providing London with some of the best comedy events for a long time, and they show no signs of slowing down. This summer, join them for a season of hilarious shows at their Battersea abode or go online for a virtual set.

Hoxton Cabin is an absolute barrel of laughs, hosting hilarious, knee-slapping shows most nights of the week. The East London venue hosts both raw, up-and-coming talent, as well as top names in the game. Whatever evening you'll go down, you'll have a hoot,

If you're on the hunt for a club in the heart of South London, then check out Comedy Stuffing at the Sun of Camberwell. This Coldharbour Lane joint will be home to an epic lineup of acts, from emerging talent to TV legends, every Wednesday night across its cool space.

A cool take on a traditional evening of comedy, The Camden Eye is bound to get you giggling with its night of fun. So, what's the twist? This popular boozer will be choosing the topics, and if the comedians can't come up with anything... they will face a hilarious forfeit.

Looking for a comedy club in a London pub? Comedy Downstairs at The Shakespeare is providing plenty of varied nights of entertainment for their punters, with affordable drinks and different styles to enjoy.

Head over to The Regent every Monday night where they're bringing you one of the best comedy nights in Islington. Hosted by the hilarious Nice'n'Spiky team, the evening welcomes some of the freshest acts on the scene, and have been a launchpad for some big name stand-ups.

After London's best free comedy clubs? Look no further than Sunday and Monday nights at Poster, Hackney. Expect a variety of the city's comedians to take to the stage, alongside the chance to nab cocktails, craft beers and Argentinian food too.

Hailed as one of the best comedy clubs in the world by Russel Howard, Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green should be next on your list. Most nights of the week, the venue holds shows from exciting names in the business, with lots of food and drink available throughout the evening.

Looking for fun comedy clubs in London? Head over to the West End where the Covent Garden social club is bringing you an epic lineup of standup talent week after week. And with tickets from just £12? There's no excuse not to check it out.

This one is, quite literally, bringing you a boatload of giggles from onboard its floating comedy club. Head over to the Westminster haunt on a Tuesday or Friday to catch a range of fresh faces testing out new material and well-known comics that'll ave you in stitches from start to finish.

Fancy a good ol' laugh with pals? Top and Bottom Comedy at The Book Club in Shoreditch has got you covered. This top-notch venue will be home to a range of popular or up-and-coming artists who will be sharing some of their best jokes. Sign us up.

If you're after a spot in the capital for hilarious entertainment, The Covent Garden Comedy Club at the Freemasons Arms is sure to impress. Not only will there be a range of top-notch acts who are set to grace the stage with their jokes, but there's also a crackin' bar.

Taking over venues in Leicester Square and Covent Garden, this hilarious night is one of the best comedy clubs in London. Catch some of the stars of the scene as they take to the stage to keep you laughing until late into the evening.