Comedy clubWaterloo Street

The Secret Comedy Club

Tiny, intimate stand-up nights hidden in the Lanes

6.9/10

Local score

No. 7 of 19 nights out on r/brighton, from 15 locals across 18 threads.

94% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

Consistently rated as one of Brighton's best comedy nights - small, intimate and full of laughs, with a Tuesday open mic and weeknight tickets around £5. Redditors recommend it repeatedly for dates, solo nights out and birthdays, often alongside Komedia.

Go for
An intimate night of stand-up comedy

What locals say

I’ve been to a couple of comedy night gigs solo in Brighton! It’s lovely, just get a nice drink and enjoy the laughs, I’ve met some cool people through them too! There’s The Secret Comedy Club and Komedia, lots to choose from and pretty affordable too :)
u/Material_Error985, 20229 upvotes“What to do in Brighton alone?”
…have a lot of options. The Xmas Market is on by St Peter's church. There quite a few walking tours available. The Artists open houses are always fascinating. Ice skating at the pavilion. There will always be something lively happening at the Komedia from comedy to clubs. The secret comedy club is always fun.
u/SenseWitFolly, 20247 upvotes“Reclaiming Brighton : Solo Activities For A Post Break-Up Weekend?”
…if the secret comedy club has anything going on. haven’t been in a while but it’s a super small and intimate venue with a lot of laughs :)
u/DifferenceAny8797, 20224 upvotes“Comedy night on Fridays”
I'd avoid Komedia, standard of everything isn't great..... Maybe try the new place, the Forge or elsewhere, the secret comedy club for something very intimate!
u/eewar, 20221 upvotes“Things to do in Brighton this week?”

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