Came here for our LBS performance! Was a fun time!! :) The students of the comedy class showcased…read moretheir talents in 10-15 performances, one person at a time. I was really impressed with how good they were! There were two breaks in the middle of the performances where people could chat in the bar area and get some drinks or food. We got ciders, beer and nachos there (nachos took a while to prepare so watch out for that!). The MC who announced all the performances was funny as well! We stayed until the very end and the bar closing.

We bought tickets online, as you do. Show started at 8, so we came a bit early to get some drinks,…read moreand then headed to the seating area at 7:45. To our dismay, we were charged an extra 3 pounds each as a "late fee"(??) because apparently we were supposed to arrive 45 mins early. Even though we had tickets. So our choice was to lose our tickets or pay the 3 pound charge. Clearly, they knew we didn't have a choice. Gross.

Good place for a good laugh. Although I can only say a few words about the free Wednesdays, when…read morethe emerging comedians try out their material. The audience is the judge and pick up the winner, who then is invited following week to show a little bit more. The level of funniness between the performers may differ vastly, but then on some other nights all of them are pretty good, so you never know, what you gonna get. The problem is you have to come at least 1 hour before the show starts and you have to buy at least 3 drinks per head. Recently they've changed the policy and when you book table, you have to give them the exact number of your guest. They will charge you £5 for anyone that doesn't turn up. They serve the typical pub food, chips and burgers and the choice isn't great, but the portions are decent. I have to agree with BlackDahlia, the nachos portions are gigantic and verrry cheesy:P I've encountered a problem with their tap beer though. I had to change my pints (on 2 occasion, 2 different beers) as they tasted awfully, as if they were weren't very fresh or something. If I can give you a tip: don't sit by the tables nearest to the stage as you'd be picked on and every single comedian will be making fun of you throughout the night:)

I went for the first time to suss out the crowd for the Wednesday night open mic show as I've got a…read moregig coming up the following month. It's a little confusing because you find Comedy Cafe but you enter through the bedroom bar. If you're planning to eat, get there a little early and order at the ground floor bar. You can bring the food up but will need to pick it up downstairs. The spicy chicken sandwich was actually pretty good. No wonder it's so difficult to book in for a spot here - the place is really nice! Now I've done a handful of gigs around London in basements and 1st floors of pubs and this has the nicest and spacious space. The acts are varied but usually ends with a good penultimate and heading lining act which should be more experienced testing out new material. Can't complain too much because the show is free! But I highly recommend booking on the website in advanced because it does sell out.

We came here while in London, looking for a good time, and we definitely found it! This was one of…read morethe most fun things we could have found here. The show is hilarious, full stop. The bar staff is great and the drinks are seriously cheap. The place is exactly as you expect and hope for a comedy club. A great vibe, a great sound system, a great lighting system and a great crowd. The cost to get in is minimal, but if you enjoy the show, they will ask you to donate what you think it is worth. And, seriously, if you don;t donate way more than the cost of your $1 ticket, then you just suck. The show is worth way more than the cost, by a long shot. Pony up $20 you cheap bastard! It's so worth it. I'm so glad we found this place, and we had a phenomenal time. Go here!!

Top Secret isn't a secret. The house was packed. We arrived 15 mins late to the show and had to…read morestand so don't be like me. We bought our tickets for 1£ online. Plan ahead. The drinks were inexpensive. The laughs were free. Donations are encouraged. A great way to spend an evening.

Just stopped in to try it out! Ending up loving it! The first floor is a cozy little pub called…read more"Camden" where as upstairs in the pub is the free comedy show. We went on a Sunday and got in around 7:20 and got a little stamp on our hand and they started letting people in at 7:45 pm. The room was smaller than expected and could fit about 40 max, so if you have a large party, get there early!!! Also, the comedy is going to be a hit or miss since it's just people trying out new jokes. Be prepared to laugh your butt off but also be prepared to sit there in awkward silence... grab a pint downstairs and that will help through that!!

I had a right chuckle here this evening with Emma L, little gem of a comedy club in the middle of…read moreAngel. The stage is set up in an upstairs room that got stuffy really quickly with all the bodies in there! We chuckled throughout the evening and even though everyone has different views on what's funny, there was defiantly something for everyone. I personally wants a fan of the toilet humour, but to each his own, others seemed to find it hilarious! The acts stared at 8pm and we were treated to 10 acts with a 10 minute interval In the middle. The only downfall of the evening was when we all piled out to replenish our beverages in the bar down stairs, we almost missed the start of the second half because there were only 3 members of staff to serve the 100 of us that flooded downstairs! Plus the punters that were just there in the pub. Bad planning!

I completely agree with BethCust!…read more The Funny Side run another club in Covent Garden which I have visited a few times and absolutely love! The City venue is slightly larger although the room doesn't lose it's 'intimate underground comedy' feel. I would suggest it is more appropriate for groups! I hope these guys open more clubs soon as it seems wherever they go they put on the best comedy shows!!

Great space, multiple levels, amazing rooftop, good drinks, and more…read more Will definitely be back. Staff was welcoming and inviting. Don't miss this gem.

Drinks: 4/5 Service: 3/5…read moreCleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 Always nice to have a rooftop patio to chill at that is easy to get in when you're in a big city. Great/different type of scenery and fairly good beer/mixed drinks as well. It is slightly small so a little cramped right after the work hours. Service can be slightly slow. We didn't try the food or go downstairs so my rating is purely about the rooftop only. See the pics!

I'm really not a fan of Hackney at all. In my 6/7 years in London town I've visited Hackney three…read moretimes and unless there is a good reason, I'm not interested in visiting this borough at all. However, there is a shining beacon of light in this grubby little place - the Hackney Empire. This place features a variety of music and comedy performances. The venue itself is really beautiful. It's draped in red and gold and the stage and sound are absolutely superb. I really love this venue, shame it's in Hackney but, still, a great place for comedy and music...

By far the most exciting building in Hackney Central. It would be hard to miss it as the 'Hackney…read moreEmpire' sign is erected on the side of the building, standing out like Hackney's saw thumb. Hosting a variety of events from such fields as music, dance, comedy and family entertainment, it is sure to have something for everyone. I went to see a band there a while ago, and the interior of the theatre blew me away. I always thought it would be nice to go, and it is great to know such a culturally rich theatre exists in Hackney. I obtained 'Orthello' tickets for a young persons rate of 5 pounds. I suggest trying to get your hands on some, as seeing the Royal Shakespeare Company perform at Hackney Empire will be magical.

What a fantastic venue! We went to see "A Christmas Carol" play at this theater and the production…read morewas just perfect. The stage was located in the middle with the audience sitting all around it. It felt like we were part of the play. It was nothing like the theaters in the US. We loved it. Can't wait to be back in London and see another play at the Old Vic!

Love The Old Vic! It oozes history and class. The interior decor is stunning and the exterior looks…read morepretty swell too especially when lit up at night. I was so excited to be there for one of the previews of 'Other Desert Cities' and curious as to how that would work with the theatre having just been reconfigured to 'in the round'. It actually worked very well, and while we in the upper level, I can imagine it would be particularly interesting to be in the seats that were vitrually part of the set. I think I spied Melvin Bragg Down there. Who-ever it was he seemed to enjoy the show as much as us. OK perhaps it wasn't what I would call must-see theatre but it had a little something for everyone, and despite its dark nature in places, we had plenty of knowing belly laughs too. Since press night its been garnering a solid four stars. Perhaps because the show was in preview we were able to bag reasonably priced tickets at the box office direct. The staff were very friendly and helpful when we popped in the day before to check on availability. If there was a down-side it was that the seats were uncomfortable and the leg room very cramped, and thats coming from someone who is just 5ft & 2 inches! My companion had another foot on me and found the cramped seating a distraction from the show. Perhaps the more expensive seats are more comfortable. Wish everywhere had seats as cosy and roomy as The National Theatre! Conveniently located just along the road from Waterloo station for tube, rail and taxis.

Hoopla has their own improv comedy club at the Miller. They organise a lot of nights and even do…read moreclasses if you want to try your hand at some comedy. I've been to a couple of their nights which are always full of surprises and laughter (of course) but have also attended a couple of their classes for improv. They're simply amazing! Steve is an amazing teacher, making sure everyone follows and has a great time. He also has a knack to making everyone feel at ease and like he's learning just as much from us as we are from him. I can't recommend these courses highly enough as I think that everyone should have a bit of improv in their life, just to spice things up! Plus it teaches us some great life skills in listening, teamwork and being confident. Can't wait to start another course with them and get my friends improvising too!

There were two acts when we showed up for a Saturday night show. (Just £5 for two hours' worth of…read moreimprov!) A more amateur act in the beginning, and a truly professional, mind-blowing, knee-slapping-kind-of-hilarious improv musical as the second act. I've been to improv shows before, and there is always a scene or two that just simply doesn't work. But the second act was truly amazing - every single scene was absolutely hilarious, and every single performer was insanely talented. My favorite (everyone's favorite, really) moment was probably when the Discount Dentist discovered his true calling as the Penis Whisperer after being disowned by his mother, Ursula the Sea Witch. Would recommend!