Alex Ward

Live in Brunswick and don’t want to leave your special area? Good; they’ve brought the comics to you! This is the best comedy room more than a few kilometres out of the city, offering the Brunswick neighbouring suburbs a local option. This early Sunday show is held in one of Melbourne’s coolest newest live music venues. Stay Gold Comedy takes over the front bar every week and offers $5 tinnies with the restaurant serving up modern souvas and charcoal chicken. End your week right, with even more beers and a look at the best new and experienced comedians from Melbourne.

This is one of Melbourne's most prestigious comedy nights and yes, you’ve seen them on TV. Every Thursday night, the European Bier Cafe has some of Melbourne and Australia's most experienced or best new comics. They also have an awesome headliner every week, who will be the main feature of the night. It’s an incredible night of top-shelf comedy. You’ll notice this room has an entry price; that’s because the room books acts that you would normally be paying $35 a pop to see so you better believe you are getting value for money. The other big plus for this venue is the incredible European beer range on tap. Come one and try them all!

This is one of the best free comedy rooms in Australia. The Facebook page states, “Crab Lab is a great comedy room which you will like. Each Wednesday you will get to see good comedians performing comedy.” That’s really all they have to say because once you hit up Crab the room speaks for itself. It’s always packed so get in before show time to grab a seat. If you can’t see a free seat straight away keep looking, there are nooks and booths built into the wall that you can always squeeze into. If not, there’s nothing wrong with standing. The night consists of two brackets of Australia’s newcomers and pro comics jumping up to try some of their newer gear. There is always a beer special, so make sure you check the board at the bar. Lastly, Crab Lab is in the heart of Chinatown, so there is no shortage of post-show, late-night food options.