Backyard Comedy Club - Saturday Night

Backyard in Bethnal Green books strong acts from across the world and lets you eat and drink while you're there. Saturday nights are 18-plus and built for people who want to actually watch comedy.

What works is the setup. Bar and kitchen give you pacing: arrive early to eat, stay for the show, drink after, step outside between sets if you need air.

Bethnal Green has plenty round it, so you're building a full evening.