Comedy in Camden

Camden has been London's rowdiest comedy postcode for decades. Between the pubs on the High Street and the basements off Parkway, you can find a stand-up show almost any night of the week — from open mics to touring acts working up their next hour.

Where to see stand-up in Camden

The best rooms in Camden are small. A packed 80-seat basement beats a half-empty theatre every time, because the laughs feed off each other. Hot Comedy runs at Hot Toddy’s on Camden High Street, an intimate room with a late bar, where headliners try new material next to acts you'll be seeing on TV in two years.

Ticket prices and booking

Expect £8–£15 for a Camden comedy night with a full line-up. Weekend shows sell out fastest, so book ahead rather than turning up on the door. All Hot Comedy tickets are sold through Dice — no booking-fee surprises, and tickets sit in your phone.

Getting there

Hot Toddy’s is at 48–50 Camden High Street, NW1 0LT. Mornington Crescent is the closest tube (two minutes' walk); Camden Town is five. Buses 24, 27, 29, 88, 134 and 253 all stop within a block, and night buses run back into town after the show.

Getting the best out of the night

Arrive when doors open for the good seats, sit closer than feels comfortable, and stay for the late acts — the last twenty minutes of a Camden comedy night is usually where the unplanned stuff happens. Have a look at the comedians we book before you pick a date.