Manchester’s Comedy Store stages comedy shows featuring the top names in the business and upcoming acts. It opened at Deansgate Locks in 2000 and is the sister venue of the famous Comedy Store in London.
Stand Up Thursday feature three comedians while the Best In Stand Up on Friday and Saturday evenings offer shorter sets by five comedians. King Gong, held on the first Sunday of the month, offers members of the public the chance to try their hand act comedy.
Shows usually start at 8 pm. On Saturday evenings there are two shows, one at 7 pm and one at 9.30 pm.
Tickets can also be booked by telephoning the Comedy Store box office on 0161 839 9595, or by calling at the box office in person. Tickets purchased at the box office are not subject to a booking fee. Cheaper tickets are available for students, teachers, NHS workers, and members of the services.
The Comedy Store offers a bar and restaurant. Further eating and drinking options can found around Deansgate Locks.
Deansgate Locks is situated on Whitworth Street West in Manchester city centre (postcode M1 5LH).
Deansgate Train Station is just across the road while Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Station is actually above the venue.
Car parks near the Comedy Store include the NCP Bridgewater Hall (postcode M15 4PS) and NCP Manchester Central (M2 3GX).
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- Deansgate Locks (0.0 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants
- Hacienda (0.1 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
- Great Northern (0.2 miles) - Entertainment and retail complex with cinema, bowling centre, casino, restaurants, and shops.
- Bridgewater Hall (0.2 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
- MOSI – Museum of Science and Industry (0.2 miles) - The city's largest museum
- Opera House Manchester (0.3 miles) - Theatre in Manchester hosting West End shows and musicals.
- Palace Theatre Manchester (0.4 miles) - One of the most popular theatres outside London.
- Manchester Art Gallery (0.5 miles) - Features numerous collections and galleries
- People’s History Museum (0.5 miles) - Tells the story of working people in the UK
Nearby Cinemas
Cinemas near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- Odeon Manchester Great Northern (0.2 miles) - 16-screen cinema at the Great Northern complex.
Nearby Shoppping
Places to shop near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- The Avenue (0.4 miles) - Shopping centre in Spinningfields
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- Don Marco (0.1 miles)
- Dimitri's (0.1 miles)
- Platzki (0.1 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
- Evuna Deansgate (0.1 miles)
- Indian Tiffin Room (0.1 miles)
- James Martin (0.2 miles)
- Dukes 92 (0.2 miles)
- Almost Famous (0.2 miles)
- Albert's Shed (0.2 miles)
- Rump N Ribs (0.2 miles)
- Sapporo Teppanyaki (0.3 miles)
- Albert's Schloss (0.3 miles)
- Revolucion de Cuba (0.3 miles)
- Adam Reid at The French (0.3 miles)
- The Wharf (0.3 miles)
- Asha's (0.3 miles)
- Manahatta (0.3 miles) - New York inspired restaurant and bar on Deansgate. Great interior. Close to Manchester Opera House and Odeon Manchester.
- Hawksmoor (0.3 miles)
- 20 Stories (0.3 miles)
- Gorilla (0.3 miles)
- Don Giovanni (0.3 miles)
- Gusto (0.3 miles)
- The Ivy Spinningfields (0.3 miles)
- Red's True Barbeque (0.3 miles)
- Tutle Bay (0.3 miles)
- Tampopo (0.3 miles) - Pan-Asian restaurant offering dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and more.
- The Albert Square Shop House (0.4 miles)
- Rajdoot Tandoori (0.4 miles)
- Giorgio (0.4 miles)
- Bill's (0.4 miles)
- Tattu (0.4 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.4 miles)
- Thaikhun (0.4 miles)
- Fazenda (0.4 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
- Iberica (0.4 miles)
- Australasia (0.4 miles)
- The Refuge (0.4 miles)
- Veeno (0.4 miles)
- The Oast House (0.4 miles)
- Sangam (0.4 miles)
- Rozafa (0.4 miles)
- Restaurant MCR (0.4 miles) - Fabulous high-end British restaurant at Spinningfields. Tasting menus.
- Piccolino (0.4 miles)
- La Vina (0.5 miles)
- La Bandera (0.5 miles) - Family-run Spanish tapas restaurant in Manchester city centre. Bright, modern decor.
- Croma (0.5 miles)
- Try Thai (0.5 miles)
- Bem Brasil (0.5 miles)
- San Carlo Cicchetti (0.5 miles)
- El Gato Negro (0.5 miles)
- One Plus (0.5 miles) - Multi-level Chinese restaurant near the Palace Theatre. Offers Chinese hot pots, noodles and rice, and Chinese BBQ.
- Wah Ji Wah (0.5 miles) - Upmarket Indian restaurant in Manchester city centre. Contemporary interior.
- Teppanyaki Chinatown (0.5 miles)
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- The Oxnoble (0.2 miles)
- Innside by Melia Manchester (0.2 miles)
- The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel (0.3 miles)
- Castlefield Hotel (0.3 miles)
- Great John Street Hotel (0.3 miles)
- Novotel Manchester Centre (0.4 miles)
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre (0.4 miles)
- Princess St. Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Manchester Hall (0.4 miles)
- The Townhouse Manchester (0.5 miles)
Nearby Train Stations
Train stations near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- Deansgate Train Station (0.0 miles) - Train station near Manchester Central.
- Manchester Oxford Road Train Station (0.3 miles) - Train station on Oxford Road. Close to the Palace Theatre.
Nearby Metrolink Stations
Metrolink stations near Comedy Store Manchester include:
- Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Tram Stop (0.0 miles) - Interchange stop in Manchester city centre.
- St Peter’s Square Metrolink Tram Stop (0.4 miles) - Metrolink stop on St Peter's Square in Manchester city centre.
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Map showing location of Comedy Store Manchester.
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Comedy Store Manchester
Address and postcode
Deansgate Locks
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M1 5LH
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