Edinburgh Comedy Attic: Late-Night Stand-Up & Drinks Above Pub
Stand-Up in a Room So Small You Can See the Punchline Land
You get admission to an intimate, rotating stand-up show hosted by Rick Molland with three acts pulled from the UK circuit each night. The room is small enough that comedians can see you react, heckling is fair game, and the late-night slot means no early finish. Book ahead—seats fill fast.
1h 45m
Step-by-step itinerary
Attend Edinburgh's late-night comedy show
- Arrive at The Comedy Attic above pub
- Enjoy MC Rick Molland's performance
- Watch three rotating comedy acts
- Laugh and drink throughout the show
- Experience intimate, interactive comedy
The Experience
Most comedy clubs feel like you're watching from a theater seat. The Comedy Attic is the opposite—you're in someone's living room, except the someone is a working pub and the living room has a rotating cast of UK circuit comedians who've just come off the Fringe or a club headlining run. Rick Molland runs the room as MC, and the formula is simple: him, three acts, two hours, and whatever drinks the bar downstairs can send up. The line-up changes every night, so there's no "greatest hits" version—you get what's on the circuit that week.
The space itself is the whole point. Intimate doesn't mean cramped; it means you're close enough that a comedian can actually see your face when a joke lands or doesn't, and the energy moves between the stage and the room like it's one conversation instead of a broadcast. Heckling is not just allowed—it's encouraged, though the acts who work this room are good enough that they'll turn it back on you. The late-night timing (no early finish) means the energy stays high and the crowd stays loose. Tickets move fast because word gets around, so booking ahead isn't optional if you want in.
The Comedy Attic sits above a working pub in Edinburgh, so you can grab a drink downstairs before you head up, or stay after and keep the night going. Public transportation is nearby if you're not walking. What happens in the Attic stays in the Attic—that's the house rule, and it's part of why people come back.
What’s included
Your ticket includes admission to the Comedy Attic show, hosted by Rick Molland with a rotating bill of three acts from the UK circuit. The venue is above a working pub where you can order drinks before, during, or after the performance.
Operated by The Comedy Attic
Is this one for you?Book this if you want stand-up comedy without the theater-seat distance—the room is small enough that the show feels like a conversation, and the rotating line-up means no two nights are the same. The late-night slot and pub setting keep the energy high without an early finish.
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Top questions
What time does the show start?
The show runs late-night. Exact start times are confirmed when you book your ticket.
Is the Comedy Attic wheelchair accessible?
No, the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are not permitted, though service animals are allowed.
Do the same comedians perform every night?
No. The line-up rotates nightly with acts from the UK circuit—Fringe regulars, club headliners, and occasional TV names.
Is heckling really encouraged?
Yes. The room invites audience interaction, though the acts are experienced enough to handle it.
How far in advance should I book?
Tickets move fast, so booking ahead is recommended to secure your spot.
Can I get to the venue by public transport?
Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.
What's included in the ticket?
Admission to the show. Drinks are available for purchase at the pub bar.
Edinburgh Comedy Attic: Late-Night Stand-Up & Drinks Above Pub
1h 45m
from £ 15 per person
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