In Dublin’s stand-up comedy venues, the punchlines hit as fast as the pints. From late-night banter echoing across Temple Bar to intimate gigs tucked behind Grafton Street, this city knows how to work a crowd. Think basement rooms with proper atmosphere, upstairs pub spaces primed for laughter, and venues with sound systems sharp enough to catch every comeback. Need late licences or space for a lively audience? Filter by capacity, tech, and budget in seconds, then line up your next night of pure craic.
Booking costs of stand-up comedy venues average €19 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Dublin, based on Tagvenue data:
| From €18 | to €32 | per person |
| From €398 | to €750 | hire fee per event |
| From €1500 | to €4000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Bar One at Buskers On The Ball
in Temple Bar - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The staff was really nice and helpful, the venue is great.’
Piano Bar at The Black Door
in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was brillant and everyone was very nice and helpful...’
The Whiskey Bar at Lennan's Yard
in Dublin City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Everyone loved the food & the room & space had a lovely flow for the amount of people we had.’
You'll find stand-up comedy venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Dublin, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average €75 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 140 guests | prices average €4000 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 200 guests | prices average €750 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 800 m from central Dublin, available to book on Tagvenue:
Cheap stand-up comedy venues in Dublin start from €200 hire fee per day or €150 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Hangout at BrewDog Outpost Dublin, from €200 hire fee per day
(up to 50 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Loved everything about the night was amazing...’
The Terrace at The Sound House, from €150 hire fee per event
(up to 45 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The staff, the venue and the food...’
Stand-Up and Comedy Space at In Stitches Comedy Club, from €18 per person
(up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: In Stitches Comedy Club is in the basement of Peadar Kearney's Pub on Dame Street. The Room holds up to 100 people, with a bar downstairs that can be open for a sold-out event.
Page last updated in September 2026
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