Frequently Asked Questions

Eight different nights, each with its own vibe: the £1 chaos of our Open Mic, brand-new material at Pint & A Laugh, polished pre-weekend sets on Thursday, our Friday and Saturday showcases, a free comedy writers' drop-in, and touring headliners fresh off national tours or Edinburgh Fringe. Head to our Shows page to see what's on each night.

Doors close once the show starts and stay closed until the interval, so if you arrive late you'll need to wait in the bar until the break, which means missing the first act or two. We'd always recommend arriving for doors to catch the whole show.

Yes, it's called Jest The Fans. Earn points every time you buy a ticket, sign up to the site, or RSVP to a show, then redeem them for discounts and free tickets. You can join at My Rewards.

We're open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Doors and the bar typically open 30 minutes before the show starts, unless stated otherwise on the event.

Head to the What's On section at the top of our website. You'll find all of our upcoming shows there. Pick your show, select your tickets, and you're good to go.

If there are tickets left, absolutely. Though booking ahead means you won't have that awkward moment of turning up to find we're full.

We're a cozy little venue and experience has taught us that one massive group can sometimes overwhelm the room. If you've got a larger party, drop us an email at hello@thejesterscomedyclub.com and we'll sort something out.

We've got a stocked bar downstairs, plus you can grab drinks from The Assembly Inn upstairs. Whatever takes your fancy.

We keep it simple with bar snacks: think bacon fries and scampi fries (aka British tapas). For proper food, there are loads of great spots nearby.

Dos Dedos just around the corner does amazing Mexican food and cocktails. Milsom Street's also packed with options, so you definitely won't go hungry.

Afraid not! We need to keep the lights on (and the comedians paid). If you're watching the pennies, why not grab something to eat or drink before you arrive.

We're at 17 Alfred Street, BA1 2QU. Look for The Assembly Inn, we're the basement bar underneath. Coming from town? Head up Bartlett Street. Coming from The Royal Crescent? Walk towards The Circus, down Bennett Street, and along Saville Row.

We wish it was! Unfortunately, being in a cellar means we've got stairs to contend with. If you have any access requirements, email us at hello@thejesterscomedyclub.com and we'll do our best to help.

Drop us an email at hello@thejesterscomedyclub.com and we'll send you our sign-up link. We use Confirmed for bookings, it's quick and easy to set up.

Wednesday's Open Mic and Monday's Pint & A Laugh are both built for new material: Open Mic for anyone testing five-minute sets, Pint & A Laugh for slightly longer new sets in a lower-key room. There's also 'Big Squash Comedy' at The Saracens Head on Wednesdays if you're keen for more stage time.

Yes, our Writers Room runs every other Wednesday: a free, informal drop-in to work on new material and get feedback from fellow comics. Find out more on our Writers Room page.

Email hello@thejesterscomedyclub.com. It's a small space, so if you've left something behind, chances are we've found it.

While we don't do private hire (we're too busy with shows!), we're happy to chat about creating a special show for your event. Drop us an email at hello@thejesterscomedyclub.com and we'll see what we can do.

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