Venue 80

Monkey Barrel Comedy (Niddry Street)

51 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG

Venue website: monkeybarrelcomedy.com — for directions, access and food & drink. Fringe tickets are booked from each show’s page.

What’s playing nearby

Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and described as 'a year-round Edinburgh institution' (List), the club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. 'Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!' (Sam Campbell) 'What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!' (Kevin Bridges).

Accessibility

Limited access to some parts of venue site, No wheelchair accessible toilet, No reserved accessible parking, No on street blue badge parking, Assistance dogs welcome in all areas. There are three steps leading up to the ground floor where the venue is

Eat & drink nearby

The World's End4 min walk · ££ · pub food Deacon Brodie's Tavern5 min walk · ££ · pub food Greyfriars Bobby's Bar6 min walk · ££ · pub food Clarinda's Tea Room6 min walk · ££ · tea room / caféMust-try: Homemade scones

What’s on at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Niddry Street) — Fringe 2026

Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian · Comedy · £8–£13
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.
Jenny Gorelick: SORRY · Comedy · £9–£13
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.
Sean Morley: Backchannel · Comedy · £7–£12
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.
Ryan Cullen: Cullen Me Softly · Comedy · £6–£13
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.
Paul Hilleard: Grogg · Comedy · £7–£12
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.
That's Clown · Comedy · £10
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.
Phil O'Shea: Something About Dogs · Comedy · £7
No upcoming performances — the run here has finished.