The Stand
- Food served: Thu 7.30–8.45pm; Fri/Sat 7–8.45pm; Sun 12.30–2.30pm. [No food Mon–Wed]. [Extended in Festival].
- Bar open: Sun–Thu 7.30pm–midnight; Fri/Sat 7pm–1am
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 9
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Live music
- Music on stereo: Eclectic mix of tunes
- Capacity: 100 seated (plus 60 standing)
- Largest group: Contact venue for information
- Open since: 1995
- Average price:
£7 (one course)
£7 (one course) - House wine: £12.95 per bottle
Send us more details about this venue.
The 2011/12 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
The Stand has been at the forefront of Edinburgh’s comedy scene for over 15 years, showcasing up-and-coming talent as well as staging well known acts from the UK and worldwide comedy circuit. It comes into its own during the Fringe, expanding upwards and outwards to become a four-venue comedy powerhouse, but this atmospheric basement is buzzing throughout the year thanks to its cheery staff, affordable prices and genuine commitment to independent comedy. In the low-lit room tables are packed closely together – with, unusually, room for standing at the back – creating a cosy space that allows you to get up close and personal with the acts. Shy folks beware: don’t sit at the front if you’re not keen to get involved. A popular range of bar food is served before the regular shows Thursday to Sunday: staples like beef or veggie chilli, burgers, nachos and haggis as well as a weekly special like meatballs with pasta. It’s not fancy, but it’s all made fresh to order and provides the sustenance necessary to laugh like a hyena for the rest of the night.
- High point: Hearty food, well priced beer and eclectic comedy line-ups
- Low point: If you don’t get there shortly after opening time, you probably won’t get a table
Spotlight on open mic nights
6 Sep 2007
Events at The Stand (5 York Place, Edinburgh)
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| A monthly showcase of the finest comedy talent from north of the border, flying the flag of Scottish talent without looking like a hooligan. View full details |
||
| The Stand | 29 Feb 8.30pm | 0131 558 7272 £6 (£5; Members £3) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Kick your shoes off, put some nicer ones on and head to The Stand where the weekend's line-up are ready to go. View full details |
||
| The Stand |
17 Feb
9pm
Hilarious, offensive barbs in a Bill Hicks/Jerry Sadowtiz vein from Ian Cognito, with Chris Lynam, Ed… |
0131 558 7272 £10 (£9; Members £5) |
| The Stand |
24 Feb
9pm
Roger Monkhouse veers between laconically charming and ever-so-slightly menacing in an entirely… |
0131 558 7272 £10 (£9; Members £5) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Friday night sparkles with the promise of comedy in a basement, courtesy of those good folk at The Stand. View full details |
||
| The Stand |
2 Mar
9pm
The Stand Players Stu & Gary show off their improv talents by turning anything the audience throws at… |
0131 558 7272 £10 (£9; Members £5) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Germany's sort of Comedy Ambassador (we think he made up that title) dispelling the myth that his countryfolk have no sense of humour. View full details |
||
| The Stand | 22 Feb 8.30pm | 0131 558 7272 £10 (£8) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly showcase for new comics, some of whom are stepping out for the very first time, so keep your eyes peeled for the next big thing. (Maybe). Also features the occasional old-timer nipping by to test out new material. View full details |
||
| The Stand |
20 Feb
8.30pm
With Ray Bradshaw. |
0131 558 7272 £2 |
| The Stand |
27 Feb
8.30pm
With Chris Kent and Rick Molland. |
0131 558 7272 £2 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Munnery's newest show claims to be a one-man punk musical about the R101 airship disaster of 1930, so that'll be a jolly, extravagant mess of laughs. View full details |
||
| The Stand | 28 Feb 8.30pm | 0131 558 7272 £10 (£8) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Hard-hitting topical humour from the Australian stand-up and death metal fan. View full details |
||
| The Stand | 25 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 558 7272 £12 (£10) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Finish the week with some terribly laid-back comedy and charge your batteries in preparation for the week ahead. View full details |
||
| The Stand |
19 Feb
8.30pm
There's surreal clowning around from the magnificent Chris Lynam, also Lucy Oldham and host Stu Murphy. |
0131 558 7272 £6 (£5; Members £1) |
| The Stand |
26 Feb
8.30pm
Hairy evangelical preacher gone-bad, Rev Obadiah III bring a touch of bad taste to the Sunday night… |
0131 558 7272 £6 (£5; Members £1) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| The weekend will be a glittering array of talent from around the country. Promise. View full details |
||
| The Stand |
16 Feb
9pm
Hilarious, offensive barbs in a Bill Hicks/Jerry Sadowtiz vein from Ian Cognito, with Chris Lynam, Ed… |
0131 558 7272 £8 (£7; Members £4) |
| The Stand |
23 Feb
9pm
Roger Monkhouse veers between laconically charming and ever-so-slightly menacing in an entirely… |
0131 558 7272 £8 (£7; Members £4) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Regular freestyle comedy wizards Paul Graham and Stuart Murphy fire up the imagination with another slice of improv action. View full details |
||
| The Stand |
12 Feb–26 Feb
Sun 1.30pm 4 Mar 1.30pm |
Free |
Reviews of The Stand (5 York Place, Edinburgh)
- 2. Mick. MBE, Derby UK – 26 January 2010, 6:57pm
The StandReport -
Allthough late on stage a great afternoons entertaiment was delivered by Stu and Gary, fantastic use of the audience and superb ad lib skills.
Many Thanks
- 1. the stand comedy club, york place,edinburgh – 1 December 2008, 3:01amThe StandReport
-
We arrived at the stand comedy edinburgh,first in the queue looking forward to a great night out. Had prebooked tickets for my brother in laws 30th birthday who had travelled from down south. Gave my name upon arrival they said i wasnt on the booking list. I had called the booking line days previous left my name,number,how many tickets and date of the show. I have been going to this club for 8yrs so know the process. They went on to say do you have a reference number(you do not recieve a ref no booking via the phone!). The staff were unhelpful and extremely rude to us. Although i have had great nights there I will not be returning. I will be taking my custom to the jongeleurs club from now on.
To post a review you'll first need to log in: Forgotten your password?
Not registered? Sign up – it only takes a minute.
RSS feed of these reviews
