London: River Thames Comedy Night & After-Show Club

Summary

Floating laughs and late-night beats by London Eye

You’ll board a floating comedy club on London’s Thames for an evening of live stand-up, city views from the deck, reserved seating inside, and a lively after-show nightclub—all with locals who know how to keep things fun. Expect laughter echoing over the river and moments you’ll want to retell long after.

What’s the experience like?

I almost missed the boat—literally. The Tattershall Castle looked smaller from the Embankment than I expected, and I got turned around by a group of tourists taking selfies with Big Ben. By the time I found the gangplank, the sun was dropping behind the London Eye, painting everything this weird gold that made even my pint look fancy. The staff just waved me in like they’d seen it all before (they probably have). I could smell fried chips drifting up from somewhere below deck, mixing with that river air—kind of metallic, kind of nostalgic if you grew up near water.

We squeezed onto the top deck first—me and my mate Jamie—just to catch our breath and those city views before the show. There’s something about seeing Parliament from a boat that makes it feel less serious, you know? Our tickets had seats reserved inside (thank god, because people were piling in), so we wandered down when we heard someone shout “doors!” The room was smaller than I thought but felt right for comedy—dim lights, close tables, everyone sort of buzzing. Our host cracked a joke about British weather straight away (“I promise it won’t rain indoors tonight”) and honestly, it broke whatever awkwardness was left.

The acts were better than I expected—one guy did this bit about riding the night bus after too many pints that had half the room nearly spitting their drinks. You could tell some comics were regulars here; they joked with staff by name between sets. At one point, a woman at our table tried to order another round mid-set and got gently roasted by the MC—she took it well. After two hours of laughing until my face hurt (and maybe one too many ciders), they cleared out some chairs and suddenly it was a nightclub. Music thumping through old wooden floors, people dancing with strangers like nobody cared if their moves were any good. We stuck around way longer than planned—I think I left with more stories than photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Comedy night on the River Thames

• Arrive before 7:30pm
• Enjoy drinks in floating beer garden
• Get seated for the show
• Watch comedy show starting at 8pm
• Attend nightclub after show (Fri & Sat only)

Top questions

What time does the comedy show start on The Tattershall Castle?

The comedy show starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm for seating and drinks.

Is entry to the nightclub included with my comedy ticket?

Yes, entry to the nightclub after the show is included on Friday and Saturday nights.

Where is The Tattershall Castle located?

The Tattershall Castle is moored on the River Thames near Embankment in central London.

Are seats reserved or first come first served?

Your ticket includes allocated seating for the comedy show.

Is there food available at the venue?

Yes, there’s a restaurant onboard serving food before or during your visit.

What is the age limit for attending?

The shows are suitable for ages 18 years and older only.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed at The Tattershall Castle venue.

Does public transport go nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to The Tattershall Castle on Embankment.

What’s included

Your evening includes a seated ticket for London’s floating comedy club from 8pm until 10:30pm plus entry to an after-show nightclub until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays—all set aboard The Tattershall Castle right by Big Ben and London Eye.