Downstairs at the King's Head

 
 
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2 Crouch End Hill, corner of the Broadway, N8 8AA 
 
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This basement venue underneath Crouch End's King's Head pub runs a popular stand-up comedy club with performances most nights. "In my view, the best comedy club ever" - according to comedian Sean Lock. For full listings please consult www.downstairsatthekingshead.com. The Kalamazooo Klub also hosts acoustic music sets at the venue every second Friday of the month. Check www.kalamazooklub.co.uk for full listings.

 

Downstairs at the King's Head events

 
Comedy CabaretComedy CabaretContemporary stand-up and improvisations from Luisa Omielan. Also featuring Howard Smith as Keith Platt, Duncan Edwards, Gareth Richards and MC John Mann.25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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Comedy Cabaret
event  Saturday 25th May 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Contemporary stand-up and improvisations from Luisa Omielan. Also featuring Howard Smith as Keith Platt, Duncan Edwards, Gareth Richards and MC John Mann.
Comedy Variety CabaretComedy Variety CabaretSharp observations, witty satire and energetic, intelligent improvisations from Australian stand-up Yianni Agisilaou. Also featuring David Whitney, James Redmond and Jim Grant.26th May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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Comedy Variety Cabaret
event  Sunday 26th May 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Sharp observations, witty satire and energetic, intelligent improvisations from Australian stand-up Yianni Agisilaou. Also featuring David Whitney, James Redmond and Jim Grant.
Sketch Club: So You Think You're FunnySketch Club: So You Think You're FunnyCompetition heat with MC Doug Faulkner.28th May 2013Tuesday 28th May 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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Sketch Club: So You Think You're Funny
event  Tuesday 28th May 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Competition heat with MC Doug Faulkner.
The Legendary Comedy Try Out NightThe Legendary Comedy Try Out NightGags and banter from Ali Hussein, Andy Onions, Paul Osborne, John E Wood, Sonia Aste, Rowena Haley, Michael Ayers, Fiona Goodwin, Brennan Reece, Joe K, Johnny Armstrong and Jay Quinn.30th May 2013Thursday 30th May 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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The Legendary Comedy Try Out Night
event  Thursday 30th May 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Gags and banter from Ali Hussein, Andy Onions, Paul Osborne, John E Wood, Sonia Aste, Rowena Haley, Michael Ayers, Fiona Goodwin, Brennan Reece, Joe K, Johnny Armstrong and Jay Quinn.
Comedy CabaretComedy CabaretGags and banter from John Whale, Sunna Jarman, Del Strain, John Ryan and MC Dave Thompson.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
Category: event
On Soon
Comedy Cabaret
event  Saturday 1st June 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Gags and banter from John Whale, Sunna Jarman, Del Strain, John Ryan and MC Dave Thompson.
Comedy Variety CabaretComedy Variety CabaretGags and banter from John Hastings, Jade Adams, John Whale, Lloyd Griffith and Del Strain.2nd June 2013Sunday 2nd June 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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On Soon
Comedy Variety Cabaret
event  Sunday 2nd June 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Gags and banter from John Hastings, Jade Adams, John Whale, Lloyd Griffith and Del Strain.
Fortnight ClubFortnight ClubIntelligent and dry wit from Dublin-born and Buckinghamshire-based stand-up and writer Mary Bourke. Also featuring Simon Clayton, Mark Maier, Hal Cruttenden, Liam Mullone, Abi Roberts and James Mullinger.3rd June 2013Monday 3rd June 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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Fortnight Club
event  Monday 3rd June 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Intelligent and dry wit from Dublin-born and Buckinghamshire-based stand-up and writer Mary Bourke. Also featuring Simon Clayton, Mark Maier, Hal Cruttenden, Liam Mullone, Abi Roberts and James Mullinger.
The Legendary Comedy Try Out NightThe Legendary Comedy Try Out NightGags and banter from Russ Gregory, Ian Luckhurst, Sunil Patel, Walter D, Gatis Kandis, Sam Carrington, Sophie Richardson, Mark Cooper Jones, Patrick Lee, Amadeus Martin, Katie Lane, Peter Dooley and Christie Kim.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
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The Legendary Comedy Try Out Night
event  Thursday 6th June 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Gags and banter from Russ Gregory, Ian Luckhurst, Sunil Patel, Walter D, Gatis Kandis, Sam Carrington, Sophie Richardson, Mark Cooper Jones, Patrick Lee, Amadeus Martin, Katie Lane, Peter Dooley and Christie Kim.
Comedy CabaretComedy CabaretSharp observational wit from former teacher and co-founder of Barnstormers Comedy, Kevin Precious. Also featuring Tez Ilyas, Stewart Lee, Toby Adams and MC Dominic Frisby.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
Category: event
On Soon
Comedy Cabaret
event  Saturday 8th June 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Sharp observational wit from former teacher and co-founder of Barnstormers Comedy, Kevin Precious. Also featuring Tez Ilyas, Stewart Lee, Toby Adams and MC Dominic Frisby.
Comedy Variety CabaretComedy Variety CabaretContemporary stand-up and improvisations from Luisa Omielan. Also featuring Anthony Miller, Paul T Eyres, Tobias Persson, Stewart Lee and MC Will Mars.9th June 2013Sunday 9th June 2013 Where:
Downstairs at the King's Head, 2  Crouch End Hill  corner of the Broadway    N8 8AA
Category: event
On Soon
Comedy Variety Cabaret
event  Sunday 9th June 2013
VENUE  Downstairs at the King's Head 
Contemporary stand-up and improvisations from Luisa Omielan. Also featuring Anthony Miller, Paul T Eyres, Tobias Persson, Stewart Lee and MC Will Mars.
Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Highgate Tube Station
 
18 minutes walk
 
Archway Tube Station
 
19 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
Hornsey Railway Station
 
16 minutes walk
 
Harringay Railway Station
 
16 minutes walk
 
 

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The Raglan Hotel London
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8 12 Queens Avenue Muswell Hil, N10 | 24 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Comedy Cafe
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66-68 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 4.1 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
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The Wheatsheaf
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
25 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4.2 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
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213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 4.5 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Jacksons Lane Theatre London
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 18 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
This multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including plays, circus and cabaret. Jacksons Lane's 163-seat theatre is ...More
 
 
 
Park Theatre London
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Park Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4 | 21 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Alexandra Palace London
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, N22 | 23 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Hornsey Vale Community Centre, 62 Mayfield Road, N8 | 10 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Healing Art Through Self Expression: Workshop
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Saturday 18th and Saturday 25th May 2013 - 12.30pm-2pm
Hornsey Vale Community Centre, 62 Mayfield Road, N8 | 10 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Bounce N Boogie Dance Classes Ages (5-7)
London > Events > Kids Events  Dates: Wednesday 22nd and Wednesday 29th May 2013 - 5pm-6pm
Hornsey Vale Community Centre, 62 Mayfield Road, N8 | 10 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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London International Gallery of Children's Art London
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London International Gallery of Children's Art
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 19 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Highgate Cemetery London
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Highgate Cemetery
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 23 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Alexandra Palace Ice Rink London
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Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
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Alexandra Palace Way, N22 | 23 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Walter Purkis & Sons London
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Walter Purkis & Sons
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 | 2 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The century-old smokehouse at the rear of Walter Purkis provides excellent, and reasonably priced, smoked salmon to both branches (the other is in (Muswell Hill) of ...More
 
 
 
Soup Dragon London
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Soup Dragon
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
27 Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, N8 | 5 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Wine of Course London
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Wine of Course
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
216 Archway Road, N6 | 15 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Tootoomoo London
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Tootoomoo
London > Restaurants > Pan-Asian restaurants
12 Crouch End Hill, N8 | Same location as Downstairs at the King's Head
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Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
66-68 Crouch End Hill, N8 | 1 minute from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Devonshire House
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
2-4 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 | 1 minute from Downstairs at the King's Head
Offering a globe-spanning bar stock and a menu of British and international dishes, Devonshire House is a member of the celebrated fleet of pubs from JD ...More
 
 
 
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The Make Lounge London
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The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 2.7 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
 
 
 
Out of the Bloom London
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Out of the Bloom
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.8 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ...More
 
 
 
Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique London
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Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 16 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Waterlow Park London
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Waterlow Park
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Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 19 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood London
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Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 22 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Rowans Tenpin Bowl
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10 Stroud Green Road, N4 | 24 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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The Queen's Pub and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
26 Broadway Parade, N8 | 4 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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The Noble London
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The Noble
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
29 Crouch Hill, N4 | 11 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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The Old Dairy London
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The Old Dairy
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
1-3 Crouch Hill, N4 | 12 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Located in an area popular with actors and musicians – David Gray bought Dave Stewart's nearby recording studio - The Old Dairy stands on the site ...More
 
 
 
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The Champagne Bar London
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The Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ...More
 
 
 
The Flowerpot London
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The Flowerpot
London > Nightlife > Bars
147 Kentish Town Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
The trendification of every last corner of North London continues apace with the opening of this smart bar on a site that was once home to ...More
 
 
 
The Boogaloo London
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The Boogaloo
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 16 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ...More
 
 
 
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Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 2.6 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Roundhouse London
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Roundhouse
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.7 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Kenwood House London
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Kenwood House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hampstead Lane, NW3 | 37 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by ...More
 
 
 
 

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