Best Comedy Clubs in Liverpool

Looking for the best comedy clubs in Liverpool? Sound. The city’s packed with places where you can catch everything from big-name stand-ups and touring comics to local legends trying out brand-new material. Whether you fancy a rowdy night at Hot Water Comedy Club, a theatre-style laugh at Liverpool’s Royal Court or a bargain stand-up night at one of the city’s late-night favourites, Liverpool comedy clubs have got you covered. Grab your mates, sort the group chat and prepare to laugh until your face hurts.

Hot Water Comedy Club

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When: Wednesday – Sunday: Shows start from 6pm-7pm

Where: Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market, 15-17 Blackstock St, Liverpool L3 6ER

You’ve seen the Instagram reels where the compere absolutely roasts the crowd, right? That’s at Hot Water Comedy Club. The heavyweights of the Liverpool comedy scene have gone from strength to strength over the past ten years, with all their events hosted in a three-room-strong comedy metropolis at Blackstock Market. At Hot Water, you’ll find established names, up-and-comers and, most importantly, belly laughs from beginning to end.

Find tickets for events at Hot Water Comedy Club - HERE

Liverpool’s Royal Court

When: Box Office: Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm, 10am-8pm on show nights. Times and dates of performances vary. 

Where: 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 1HL

Liverpool’s Royal Court has been making Scousers laugh for decades. Standing since 1938, its studio space is an intimate, dimly-lit venue tailor-made for a night of laughter. You’ll regularly find touring comics and award-winning stand-ups pass through the Royal Court’s doors, so grab your mates, book your tickets and prepare to leave thoroughly entertained.

Find tickets for events at Liverpool’s Royal Court - HERE

The Bierkeller

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When: Monday – Thursday: 11am-1am, Friday: 11am-2am, Saturday: 10am-2am, Sunday: 10am-1am

Where: 6-8 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool L1 8LW

No, seeing your mates trip up after a couple of steins isn’t the only comedy on at The Bierkeller. You can find Cheerkeller here every month, hosted by the legendary brand Liverpool Comedy. Expect four top comics, a lively atmosphere and plenty of laughs. We think it’d be spot on for a birthday, work night out or outing with your best mates.

Find tickets for events at The Bierkeller - HERE

Shenanigans

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When: Monday – Thursday: 8am-12am, Friday: 8am-2am, Saturday: 10am-2am, Sunday: 10am-12am

Where: 77 Tithebarn St, Liverpool L2 2EN 

When Shenanigans does comedy, the craic is very much alive. It’s known as one of Liverpool’s best Irish bars, and its comedy events have become a cracking shout for a cheap and cheerful laugh in the city, often featuring stand-ups testing new material. Tickets are often free, but if you feel like supporting the event, you can buy a £3 ticket. It’s more than worth it in our eyes.

Find tickets for events at Shenanigans - HERE

Liverpool Empire Theatre

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When: Doors open 90 minutes before performances start, time varies by event

Where: Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE

Comedy is great, but comedy at the Liverpool Empire Theatre is even better. For one, it’s got a scale, spectacle and design that only the most classic buildings can give you. And two, it regularly hosts some of the biggest comedians the country has to offer. We’re talking TV stars, Taskmaster winners and the circuit’s brightest performers. If you’re after a big night out, it’s a no-brainer.

Find tickets for events at Liverpool Empire Theatre - HERE

Heebie Jeebies

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When: Tuesday – Wednesday: 5pm-3am, Thursday: 5pm – 4am, Friday: 3pm – 4am, Saurdayt: 1pm – 4am, Sunday: 3pm – 3am

Where: 80-82 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BH

Sure, Heebie Jeebies is known for hosting gigs and club nights, but the Liverpool venue also hosts stand-up nights alongside its usual offerings. Catch a mix of local, national and new comics at the Seel Street favourite, with tickets often going for as cheap as £6. An absolute bargain, we reckon.

Find tickets for events at Heebie Jeebies - HERE

So there you have it: some of the best spots for comedy in Liverpool, from massive theatre shows to intimate stand-up nights and proper lively rooms where the punchlines fly thick and fast. Whether you’re after a big night out, a cheap midweek laugh or somewhere to take your mates when “just one drink” turns into a full event, these Liverpool comedy clubs are well worth a look. Check out what’s on, grab your tickets and let the good times roll.

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