12 London Comedy and Cabaret Shows Worth Booking

1.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,084 reviews · 1 hour · from $37Our pick

Meet near Trafalgar Square for a one-hour English-language show on London's vintage Necrobus. A creepy conductor such as Cedric, Stan, or Oliver leads you past Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, the Tower of London, and London Bridge with jokes, dark stories, actors, and special effects.

“I must say I did go in with low expectations. But i was stunned by this beautiful old bus, renovated with so much love. Ben, our guid, was so funny and made his job with all his heart. Thank you so much for this great experience.👻”

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2.The Best in Stand Up Comedy – Comedy Shows every night of the week

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $16

Head to Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club at London’s Southbank for 2 to 4 hours of live stand-up. Monday to Thursday brings new material from London comics, while Friday and Saturday feature established UK circuit and TV acts. Weeknight shows include a complimentary shot.

“We didn’t know what to expect. The comedians were very funny but if easily offended you may want to give it a miss. We rarely stopped laughing.”

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3.London Vintage Bus Tour: Live Comedy Sightseeing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 217 reviews · from $48

Join Lord Larksford and Cheeksworth for a 75-minute open-top ride on a 1960s Routemaster. From Trafalgar Square, you’ll see major London sights while live guides deliver historical facts, improv, dark comedy, and theatrical banter. It ends back near the starting point.

“The tour guide was funny without realising it which made the whole tour very worthwhile. He knew his knowledge and engaged with everyone. Great value for money”

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4.Comedy Night on The River Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $13

Spend about three hours at The Tattershall Castle, a floating Thames venue with skyline views, allocated seating, drinks, and live stand-up. The bill mixes TV faces, circuit regulars, and newer acts. Friday and Saturday shows include nightclub entry until 2am, while Tuesday and Sunday shows do not.

“English humor that is super enjoyable and understandable to Americans! Our second year attending the Boat Comedy Show, and looking forward to another return visit.”

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5.Burlesque Cabaret Show in the West End

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend an early evening with Miss Tempest Rose and The House of Burlesque at QT in Covent Garden. Expect a two-hour cabaret with burlesque divas, queer performance, glamour, comedy, and a show staged in the round. Dress smartly, bring photo ID, and plan dinner afterward.

“uno schifo ci hanno cacciato via e in modo maleducato perche mia nipote non aveva con sé la carta d identità maleducati fino alla fine”

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6.International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours at Comedy Carnival Covent Garden, where international comedians, TV performers, award winners, and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees share the bill. Shows run Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm, with doors and happy hour from 7:30pm, plus a late bar until 11pm.

“Note: the show starts at 20h30 and not 19h30. I guess the show is rather for local people than international public.”

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7.Dark Comedy on Iconic Battersea Barge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Best value

Spend 150 minutes at the Rum Monkey Comedy Club on the Battersea Barge, where three professional comics deliver dark jokes and friendly roasts. You can buy drinks at the Captain’s Bar, visit the upper deck for Battersea Power Station views, and expect an English-language show for ages 18 and over.

“Very good standup comedy, organization and venue. Great owner who is also a performer.”

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8.Bottomless Brunch Comedy – The Ding Dong Gong Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Meet at Big Belly Bar on London’s Southbank for pizza and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, followed by the Ding Dong Gong Show. New comics get five minutes to win the room before the audience decides their fate. Expect strong language, sexual references, and rough humor.

“funny comedians , host was great. food and drinks were nice. would Deffo go back”

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9.A Night of Theatrics! Cabaret Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $39

You’ll spend an evening at The Phoenix Arts Club in London’s West End, watching a changing mix of cabaret, comedy, musical theatre, burlesque, and aerial acts. Friday and Sunday shows open at 8:00pm and begin at 8:30pm. Smart casual dress and valid ID are required.

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10.Boat Show Comedy Club New Material Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $12

Head to the Boat Show Comedy Club for a mixed bill of rising UK comedians and familiar TV faces. Arrive from 7pm for city views from the floating beer garden, watch the 8pm show from your allocated seat, then stay aboard to dance until 2am.

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11.Boat Show Comedy Club Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $24

Spend 3.5 hours aboard Tattersall Castle for a rotating bill of UK comedy, from circuit newcomers to established names. Arrive for city views from the floating beer garden, take your allocated seat for the 8pm show, then stay for the covered-deck nightclub until 2am.

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12.Friday Night at The Backyard Comedy Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Top rated

Head to Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green for a Friday night of UK comedy, rising talent, and visiting acts. Arrive from 6pm for food and drinks, collect your wristband by 7:15pm, then settle in for an 8pm show that finishes around 10:30pm.

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