The Stand

10Best Says

The Stand is dedicated to live comedy. Local hopefuls fill up the open mic nights and young comedians cut their teeth on the diminutive stage. On other nights the Stand is host to some of the biggest names in comedy. During the Edinburgh Festival, the venue is awash with comedy gold and stays open extra late to accommodate festival goer's apparently insatiable thirst for laughs. As well as an eclectic mix of acts (on a standard night you will see four sets) the Stand also serves reasonably priced drinks and pretty decent pub grub.

Address:

5 York Place
Edinburgh, EH1 3EB

Phone:

0131 558 7272

Website:

thestand.co.uk

EXPERT TIPS BY: Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert

Best Nightlife: "Smart punters arrive early and secure one of the small number of tables, they guard them with their lives."

Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: Whether you're taking a punt on an unknown act or going to see a big name comic, the atmosphere at The Stand is always great.