Underground Comedy Club

The Underground Comedy Club is exactly what its name suggests – a basement venue tucked away on West Hastings Street in Gastown. You’ll find it underneath a restaurant, which serves as a meeting point and waiting area before you head down into the club itself. The space is cozy and intimate, with seats packed close together to create a personal feel for the show. Every spot has a small table for food and drinks, with a full menu available from the dedicated bar on the comedy floor. This is a proper showcase club, featuring a lineup of local and touring professional comedians, many with credits from Netflix, HBO, Canada's Got Talent, and Just for Laughs. The schedule runs most nights of the week and is built around curated formats. Wednesdays are for comedy based on true stories, while the Sunday show is dedicated entirely to new material and audience interaction. The weekend showcases on Friday and Saturday nights are the main event, often featuring established headliners. There’s also an open mic competition, Comedy Gems, for new talent trying to break into the scene. Seating is strictly first-come, first-served, so it’s a good idea to arrive about 30 minutes before showtime to grab a drink and pick your seats. A bartender often circulates mid-show to take more orders directly from the tables. The comedy itself can be vulgar and is definitely not a safe space for anyone easily offended; it’s a mature room not suitable for children. Given the tight quarters, the likelihood of being included in a comedian’s crowd work is high, so you're always close to the action.