The best comedy clubs in the UK
We British are known for many things. Swearing? Yep. Drinking? Yep. Eating chicken out of a bucket whilst wearing a bucket hat at 1am on the literal street? Yep (I’m looking at you, Rob Beckett).
Something else that we can take great pride in as a nation, is our sense of humour. It’s world-renowned, we’re a funny bunch, and never afraid to laugh at ourselves. That’s why, in honour of this great island nation we call home, we’ve compiled a list of the greatest comedy clubs across this fair isle, where you can catch all your favourites off the tele trying out their new material – plus, some unknown faces that might just become the next big thing.
After all, we shouldn’t just be proud of our incredible Euros run, amirite?!
1. The Comedy Store, London.
Where? 1A Oxenden St, London SW1Y 4EE
Why is it so great? Now, The Comedy Store is probably one of the most famous comedy club’s in the country, after becoming synonymous in the early 80s with alternative comedy; comedians who didn’t necessarily conform to the typical “Footlights” sketch comedian that was popular at the time. Over the years, everyone from Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, French and Saunders, Mayall and Edmundson, Eddie Izzard and Steve Coogan – to name but a few – have walked through these hallowed halls!
When? In this post-COVID world, The Comedy Store is sadly only open on Tuesdays for the time being. You can find out more here.
