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Comedy in Bristol
Bristol does comedy in the back rooms of its pubs as much as in proper venues. The Robin Hood puts on stand-up three nights a week alongside its Wednesday quiz and Vietnamese street food, and The Alma Tavern & Theatre has touring shows upstairs above the boozer, with free music sessions downstairs on Sundays. For something with more of a club feel, SouthBank Club mixes open-mic nights in with its film screenings and dance classes, tickets from around £3.50. If you want a family-friendly matinee, a drive out to Bath brings you to Komedia, where the family brunch show is built around singalongs and joining in, tickets from £21. Teens after something a bit different could try the grown-up classes at Basement 45. And To The Moon is worth knowing about if you're 18 or over and fancy comedy alongside free DJ nights, though it doesn't list its prices or times upfront.
10 places 2 upcoming events From £3
What's on: comedy
Places for comedy
from £44Alcotraz Bristol: Cell Block Two-Two-Six
Bristol · adults only (18+)
A prison-themed cocktail night where you smuggle in your own booze and actors run the whole show around you.
Booking required
Basement 45
Bristol
A Bristol club space that runs dance classes, DJ lessons, life drawing and cocktail making for older kids and teens keen to try something grown-up.
Birthday partiesLockersWheelchair accessible
from £21Komedia
Bath
A city centre comedy and cabaret room in Bath with a family brunch show that leans on singalongs and audience joining in.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingDog friendlyGroup bookings+3 more
Old Market Assembly
Bristol
Live music, fringe theatre and a proper restaurant menu under one roof in Old Market, open from early afternoon most days.
Accessible toiletDog friendlyRestaurantStep-free access+1 more
from £3SouthBank Club
Bristol
A Bristol venue mixing film screenings, live music, dance classes and open-mic nights, with tickets from around £3.50.
Accessible toiletBaby changeFood on siteWheelchair accessible
The Alma Tavern & Theatre
Bristol
A pub theatre above a proper Bristol boozer, with touring shows upstairs and free Sunday music sessions downstairs.
Dog friendlyToiletsWi-Fi
The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer
Bristol
A Bristol pub doing classic British food and Sunday roasts, with vegan and gluten-free options on the menu.
Allergy awareFood on siteVegetarian options
The Robin Hood
Bristol
A Bristol pub with stand-up comedy three nights a week and a Wednesday quiz, plus Vietnamese street food.
Party roomsRestaurant
To The Moon
Bristol
A late-teens-and-up bar with free DJ nights, comedy and live music, though prices and running times aren't given upfront.
Toilets
Tobacco Factory Cafe Bar
Bristol
A café bar with a proper vegetarian menu, a Sunday market on the doorstep, and free family activity sheets to keep kids busy at the table.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféHigh chairs+2 more
Good to know: comedy in Bristol
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £3 at SouthBank Club. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find comedy in Bristol and Bath. Every place we list is in or around Bristol, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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