The cheap-and-cheerful paintwork on the exterior disguises a venue that has ben very carefully thought through. It's a far less slick-seeming outfit than Jongleurs or Comedy Store, but the Comedy Cafe has a reputation as the venue most favoured by performers. Purpose-built with a laid back, intimate air, rafts of small tables have been crammed into a dimly lit space with a small, unobtrusive stage for the comic. Finger food, pies and good value pints are the main items on the menu. On Wednesday nights they welcome new talent and let lucky Londoners in for free. The quality can be a little patchy so if you want guaranteed laughs aim for a Friday or Saturday night when the big acts churn out the jokes.
Comedy Cafe
66 Rivington Street, EC2A3AY
Every Wednesday night the renowned Comedy Cafe stage is given over to the city's aspiring comedians and everyone is let in... More
Comedy Cafe New Year's Eve
Comedy Cafe, EC2A 3AY
New Year's Eve, 31st December 2007
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Comedy Cafe
66 Rivington Street, EC2A3AY
The cheap-and-cheerful paintwork on the exterior disgiuses a venue that has ben very carefully thought through. It's a far less slick-seeming... More
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The cheap-and-cheerful paintwork on the exterior disguises a venue that has ben very carefully thought through. It's a far less slick-seeming outfit than 
