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The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill Road, Balham, SW12 9HD, Tel: 020 8682 8940,
Website: www.bananacabaret.co.uk and www.thebedford.co.uk,
Tube: Balham,
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Undoubtedly one of the best comedy venues in London, Banana Cabaret is a simple no-nonsense affair
which features consistently good acts, a lively (albeit smoky) roundhouse setting and the tried and
tested stamp on your skin entry system! Recommended.
Houghton Street (London School of Economics), Holborn, WC2A 2AE, Tel: 020 7476
1672, Website: www.chuckleclub.com,
Tube: Covent Garden/Holborn,
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Cheap entry, cheap beer and top-quality acts have made the LSE's Chuckle Club into a much loved
comedy institution. With Eddy Izzard and Al Murray among the famous names to have graced the stage
here, it's no surprise that Saturday nights often produce some truly memorable entertainment.
Recommended.
66/68 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3AY, Tel: 020 7739 5706, Website: www.comedycafe.co.uk,
Tube: Old Street/Liverpool Street
Purpose built comedy club located in the heart of Shoreditch which has established an enviable
reputation as one of the best venues in London. Along with some top comedic talent there's a disco
at weekends (with extended licensed bar) and Tex-Mex food at reasonable prices.
Haymarket House, 1A Oxendon Street, St. James's, SW1Y 4EE,
Ticketmaster 24hr Booking: 0844 847 1728, Tel: 020 7930 2949 (Admin Office),
Website: www.thecomedystore.co.uk,
Tube: Leicester Square,
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Having outgrown its original location in Soho, the Comedy Store has gone on to become the most
famous venue of its kind in London. Routinely attracting big name British acts such as Paul Merton,
Lee Hurst, Tony Slattery and John Moloney, tickets start from £13. With
well-priced drinks and a small Tex-Mex menu to boot, it adds up to a reasonably inexpensive and enjoyable
foray into Leicester Square.
Jongleurs
Battersea: 49 Lavender Gardens, Battersea, SW11 1DJ, Nearest railway station:
Clapham Junction,
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Camden: 11 East Yard, Camden Lock, NW1 8AB,
Tube: Camden Town,
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Bow: Bow Wharf, 221 Grove Road, E3 1AA,
Tube: Mile End,
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Tel: 0870 78 70 707, Website: www.jongleurs.com
With three venues in London (and another in Watford) Jongleurs has proved to be a reliable and
popular draw for top-notch comedy in the capital. Although tickets are slightly more expensive than
some other comedy clubs, each location offers decent food, plus an after-show disco (either on
Friday or Saturday evening). Booking in advance (especially for large groups) is recommended.
Up the Creek
302 Creek Road, Greenwich, SE10 9SW, Tel: 020 8858 4581, Website: www.up-the-creek.com, Nearest railway
station: Greenwich DLR,
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With shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Up the Creek is a custom-built venue which has built
a solid reputation for fine comedy in a friendly (albeit unforgiving) atmosphere. With a separate
bar, decent food menu and the talents of Malcom Hardee (who not only runs the club but comperes
shows too) you have all the right ingredients for a highly entertaining night out.
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