The Poets Ale And Smoke House Hove reviews by real event-goers

Review of Comedy At The Poets

This was the first time we’d been. Intimate venue, bar downstairs, good atmosphere and some cracking local comedy. All enjoyed it very much and will be back :)

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Mike Mooney is an awesomely, friendly host, who creates a warm intimate atmoshere and fuses the evening together like a glaswegian master weaver. All the acts last night were excellent, a mixture of local and national comics . To have someone as brilliant as Steven Carlin as the headliner for the money meant it was an outstanding evening. I can honestly say he is one of the best and most original comedians I have ever seen. Excellent support from Vlad Ilich , Julie jepson and Katherine Atkinson -all accomplished acts. The pub is good and welcoming (if rather busy) and the audience was composed of a complete mixture of ages , personalities and backgrounds. Book early as there are only around 40 seats.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Fabulous

Review of Comedy At The Poets

A good night of comedy 😂

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Michael Mooney hosts a comedy night there and it is a fun night out in a laidback atmosphere
Recommend.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Great evening as usual with great comedians and great MC Michael Mooney !
All great !!!

Review of Comedy At The Poets

A great night of comedy. A good mix of acts and a great compare.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Was better than expected. Mooney tried the best to get everyone laughing except for one person who seemed not happy to be there🤣🤣. overall great acts. Definitely be there for the next one. Signing off, The Tena Ladies

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Disappointed. Nobody checked my tickets. I just walked in. Which probably meant that anyone could have walked in. I paid £8 per ticket which was not justified I felt. The comedy acts struggled with remembering their lines and delivery and seemed to fill the gaps with bad language (unnecessary) and asking the audience questions. The last act was verging on a political stage and an opportunity to rant. This is not what I expected. I went along with an expectation to laugh. I didn't unfortunately. Sorry.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

A very good night.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Nice local pub
Really liked the whole feel

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Super wee night!! Great standard of comedians in a really intimate venue for much less than the main local comedy club! Michael hosted it with a real comic warmth - working the audience in a non intimidating manner & getting everyone giggling & keen to engage with him & the other acts! Will definitely be back & highly recommend going:)

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Amazing evening as usual. Michael Mooney is a great and excellent host and all the comedians were excellent.
The place to be !

Review of Comedy At The Poets

A+

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Great evening, as usual.
Nice atmosphere and funny evening!
Michael Mooney is an excellent host and the comedians were great too.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Great place, excellent comedy ! I recommend it and I will be back.

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Lighting could be better; more ambient

Review of Comedy At The Poets

Good fun night out!