The Stand Comedy Club

Great night the atmosphere in the club was warm a friendly. The comedy was very good and the prices at the bar good value and prompt service. I thought £20 a ticket was great value will be back again. Also point of note there are some great restaurants around the ckub to choose from thanks guys for a great night of laughs 👍

BBC RADIO 4 COMEDY SHOW. GREAT STAND-UP VENUE. NOT TOO BIG, NOT TO SMALL. PLENTY OF FRIENDLY STAFF. BAR PRICES & SELECTION NOT TOO BAD.

Staff always super friendly and helpful. Seats comfy. Good choice of beers. Haven't ever had a night where I haven't laughed HARD! Excited to see the new venue when it's open.

Nice venue but it's small, easy to access via public transport bus or train, has toilets and a small bar

Loved it. Really well run by the team at the club. £20 to see four acts in total on a Saturday night, which is bang for your buck. LOVED MC Hammersmith who headlined our Saturday night. So much so I left the Stand and booked tickets for his gig up here in Aberdeen!

Enjoyed night overall. Out of four comedians 2 were great, 1 was ok and 1 not so good. But it depends on your taste in comedy. But for £20 well worth going.

Incredible value for money at The Stand. Arrive early to have a choice of seating. Bar is well staffed and moves quickly. Seating is compact but not overdone. It’s a great night out and handy for local pre and post drink options.

Went for Red Raw on Tuesday and it was a great laugh. Great crowd and stand up comedians, highly recommend if you’re looking for something to do on a Tuesday evening. Beers were good too! Come early unless you’re up for front row seats.

The stand has been consistantly great on my multiple visits. This time was on a whim at the end of a long subclawl we decided to bail out and enjoy some last minute humour. The show was great service at the bar is always timely. Prices tend to be great but if you want to catch a big name be sure to book early. Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and Dylan Moran will often be seen testing out materials here and you are in for a treat if you get in to one of these shows.

The stand has a great mix of comedians every night. The prize draw they do is fantastic! Pints are pretty standard price, especially for a Saturday. I was lucky enough to get a seat in the second row which meant not only was I able to rest my legs, but I also avoided sitting in the dreaded front row! However, if I had turned up at 8pm I wouldn't have been so lucky, if you want a seat show up at half seven for the doors opening, otherwise you'll have to stand for the entirety of the night! Otherwise, fantastic venue and great acts.

The Stand has always been a good choice for an evening's entertainment in my experience. Having witnessed a fair few shows here I'm always eager to return! Great range of acts on offer, some boasting ridiculously cheap tickets which is ALWAYS a big bonus. The small nature of the venue gives it that super intimate feeling which is perfect for comedy, and the Glasgow crowd are always up for a good laugh. The bar is pretty well priced too, which is obviously very important. They stock a good range of beer and wine so you'll more than likely find something to suit your taste without breaking the bank. They apparently serve food also, which is music to my ears! I've never had too much interaction with the staff aside from when arriving and being served at the bar, but they're all pleasant enough and seem happy to assist. Well worth visiting, always a good night!

Saturday night at The Stand: As the compère surveys the room for all the nationalities... Compère: Are there any Americans in the crowd?! Me: Woohoo! And that was the lone hooting of the only proud American sitting in the far back corner of the The Stand Comedy Club. After bringing attention to myself, for a split-second I asked myself, "What the hell was that?! You know they're going to pick on you now!" But I took the ensuing jokes with a G&T induced smile. Note to self: stop being a masochist! Susan Morrison was the compère of the evening, and she. was. hilarious! Foul-mouthed and energetic... I like her style. The Saturday Show is the Stand's flagship weekly event, and most expensive. However, it's totally worth the £13. Apparently it's been sold out every week for the last 5 years, and I can most definitely see why! The Saturday Show was hilarious with 4 acts, and 2 intervals for toilets and drinks (not both at the same time!). With most comedy venues, you're an automatic victim if you sit close to stage... or in my case, respond to a question from the stage. The Stand is a fine basement gem in the West End; serving up laughs and booze for 10 years now. It's easy to book tickets online, even on the day of the show. There are gigs every night of the week. For a great deal, you could go for Red Raw Tuesdays for 2 quid. Even better is you can use your Red Raw email confirmation for an awesome deal at the Big Blue (just a quick walk away) for 2-4-1 pizzas/pastas. Bottom line: great night out in Glasgow filled with banter, and the potential of pissing your pants as you laugh. Arrive early before the show starts to ensure you have a seat, and not close to the stage if you don't want to be verbally assaulted.

I've only ever been here on "Raw" Tuesdays, which at £2 on the door is among the best bargains in the city. For your two notes you get ten amateur acts who each get a short stint on the microphone, and whilst some are funny others are utterly hopeless, but watching the cringing and awkwardness as the tumbleweed rolls past is all part of the fun. On the nights I've been, the compere has actually been the funniest of the lot, and spends a lot of time on stage which is often welcome especially if the previous comic's effort has resulted in five minutes of stony silence, or worse, tears. You also get a set from a professional comic at the end which is where I think your two pound goes. On my first visit this was a brilliant Glaswegian comedian who's name I forgot but I've since seen him on TV a few times, but on the second it was an "improv" duo who were about as funny as an insurance document. Still, the hit and miss side of things is an unavoidable part of watching live comedy, and even if you spend most of the night cringing in embarrassment, it's still a memorable experience.

A Glasgow institution, The Stand is a great little comedy club that is far superior to its big name competitors. Hidden away at the end of Woodland's Road, it's a great place to go for an evening of lager and laughs, with greats such as Frankie Boyle being a particular favourite here. I first visited The Stand on my first date with my fellow; the perfect combination of drinks in a dimly lit cavern, with conversation coaxing comedy thrown in to make a thoroughly enjoyable evening. At only a couple of quid entry fee, The Stand is a great place for an evening out in the west end, to enjoy some of the best comedy around from some of the funniest underground talent Glasgow has to offer.

I have been to the stand many many times but have never been on the tuesday £2 red raw nights. Having never experienced much a queue any time ive been i was a bit nieve when my friends said we would have to get in line early. Its basically first come first served! Wow .. the queue was right around the block. There is not much seating in the stand and i was worried we actually wouldnt get a seat but thankfully we did. Red raw has around 10 acts on ... some are totally brand new to comedy and others a bit more seasoned who want to try out new material. Its a risk but then again for £2 its worth taking! On street parking but be aware restrictions in force till 10pm.

A brilliant night out! A night at The Stand is guaranteed to pick you up, especially on these cold dark nights, where a beer with friends and a good laugh is what's needed. Last night we saw Chris Ramsey's "All Growed Up" show - one of the funniest comedians I've seen in a while. And at The Stand the acts are always good, be it new comedians stepping onto the ladder, or established acts playing to a loyal crowd. And it's used by some Scottish big names in comedy to test new material; so unless it's an advertised act, you never know who you might see - I love this! The decor has a home-done feel to it - a little rough around the edges - but this adds to it's laid back feel. Get there with plenty of time to spare, as it's a cozy and intimate venue, so seats are limited and not allocated. Doors normally open at 7.30 with show's at 9 - but varies depending on the act. The bar is stocked with generic wine and draught beer - not a good selection in my opinion. But we're here for the laffs, not the lager.

The Stand is one of Glasgow's most popular venues. Due to its cheap entry fee, buzzing atmosphere and the promise of seeing many a talented comedian in one evening, this intimate comedy venue is great for a night out. Costing between 2 and ten quid to get in depending on what night you visit, it's great. They run nights such as Red Raw, nights for women comedians, improv, pub quizzes and this month, the compere's Pick of the Fringe which is sure to be good. Locally renowned comedian Raymond Mearns is a great compere, getting the crowd going while always being respectful to the acts. The audience, however, better look out since this guy has a sharp wit. As is the case with most comedy nights, I feel constantly nervous and usually try to hide at the back. So far this has worked but all audience interaction should be taken with good humour, since that is after all the intention! The pub quiz here was funny, but my God it's difficult! I'm not sure if it's going over the summer but it will crop up by-monthly no doubt. The Stand has become most famous for its impromptu appearances from well known comedians. If you're really lucky, you might buy a ticket completely unaware that household names Frankie Boyle or Michael McIntyre may appear in lights in front of you. One day, I hope for this to happen, but am usually satisfied with my lucky bag of comedians at any rate because most I have seen have been quite talented. Cosy and in the style of New York comedy clubs, a night at The Stand will stick in your memory for the foreseeable future.

Been going to The Stand for a good 10+ years now and I always find it a great alternative night out to the usual cinema/pub/gig/club thang. It's handy for the Subway (Kelvinbridge is the nearest) and the ticket prices are usually pretty good - most expensive nights are Fridays & Saturdays and depending on who's performing it can cost anything from £6 (for a member) to £15. Other nights mid-week & Sunday are much cheaper - starting from a measly £1 (again for a Stand Club member) to £10. The membership deal is something I have always meant to do & one day I will! It's £15 for a years membership & you get money off all ticket prices with the exception of a Saturday plus you get priority booking & other such goodies too. It is a pretty cracking deal. Doors open at 7:30pm and most shows go on until about 11pm, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. So it's a long night - you certainly get your moneys worth! On a Saturday the 1st act doesn't actually come on until 9pm so if you've arrived at 7:30pm (which we always try to) then you've been sat drinking/eating (they sell toasties & paninis as well as the usual pub salty snackage) for one & a half hours before the first act even comes on! Ooft. I am guessing there is a clever reason for this - not only does the bar take more money but also the more 'merry' the crowd the more likely they are to laugh & have a good time; cynical but true! The Stand is not a big place at all & some friends I have taken have been surprised at how wee it actually is but I think it's just the right size. Seats & tables are packed in quite tight so you can fit a fair amount of giggle addicts in at the one time. Obviously unless you ENJOY being the centre of attention or being made fun of then try to avoid sitting right at the front! Through no choice of my own I did once and yes, I was picked on and called a 'mad goth' or something (eh?!) but it wasn't THAT bad...I've seen people getting it MUCH worse! The comedy is usually a mix of local people or new-ish comedians mixed with one or two more seasoned comedians from possibly much further afield plus the nights host. They occasionally put on a few 'big' names here too (Phil Nicol,Tom Stade) also during the Comedy Festival (in March) they have been known to sneak in some BIG big names too - we saw (by surprise because its usually listed as a 'special guest') Lee Mack, Michael McIntyre & Richard Herring all performing as 'special guests' which was great. I really like that you don't know who it will be and you always hear people in the queue/room trying to guess just who it might be. Drinks are pretty cheap - I was drinking the Three Hop lager last time and a pint was about £3.80 and that was the dearest pint in the bar. As I said they do snacks & some light bites too which have been a godsend at times! *Nom* Toilets are always fine & staff pleasant enough. Always had a great wee night here & it's fun going along not really knowing who you're going to see or what new comedians you might discover. Please remember though during the show - mobile phone aff & nae constant chit-chatting otherwise you may very well get asked to leave! Also it's worth noting that if you intend on coming here with a large group of people you will get asked to leave a deposit & sign a waiver stating that should anyone in your party cause any trouble you will lose your deposit - for a comedy club they don't stand (geddit!) for any funny business here! Which as a honest, well-behaved & law-abiding (mostly...) punter this is good to know.

I have spent many an enjoyable evening in the Stand. I was first introduced to it at the young age of 17, when my sister and her boyfriend took me for a 'night out'. Oh how we laughed, cried, and then laughed some more, curtesy of the act 'Dance, Monkey Boy, Dance!' They were amazingly funny, and are still regulars on a Monday evening. 3/4 guys, one amazing routine, and always a clips sketch (my favourite being the ned olympics - chappie, kerbie, and other fun games performed by them whilst wearing ned attire. fantastic). Tuesday night's are hit or miss though - RAW comedy, basically those who are as yet undiscovered. I have been a few times - quite a few of the acts are brilliant, some are passable, and then there's the down right awful - we were witness to a man who opened with a horrific joke about Madeleine McCann, and then decided to go down the 'racist joke' route. Luckily he was booed off after about 3 minutes. Anyway, The Stand is home to many a fine comedian, so if you fancy a laugh, or fancy seeing someone who may make it big next week, I'd head along. They mostly know what they're doing.

The Stand is a Glasgow institution. A proper, underground comedy club, it's the perfect venue for standup. Unlike comedy super-clubs, here you feel a connection with the acts, whether you like it or not! The compact size, small stage, and seating right up to the stage's edge make it an intimate experience, and probably quite intimidating to some rookie performers too I guess! Get there in good time to snag yourself a seat and table in the cabaret-style setup. For bigger shows, the curtain is opened to the higher rear of the room with further tables and stool seating. Typical nights feature a compere + 3 acts, but bigger name touring performers may appear solo, or with their own support. Regardless, you'll be there for a couple of hours. If you're brave, take a front row seat! The bar features your typical draft beers, nothing special with the exception of Innes and Gun lager... meh. Get a decent draft IPA in please! Full bar of wines and spirits too, plus bottled beers. Apparently they sell hot toasted sandwiches too, but I've never seen anyone eating here. Probably best to eat prior to getting here, you really don't want to be munching a cheese toastie when the comedians take to the stage! A great night is usually a given at The Stand, sometimes you might even get lucky and catch big names dropping by to try our new material.

I've been to a few nights here over the summer, after a lifetime of living in Glasgow and never coming near the place. It's an intimate basement venue that wouldn't look out of place amongst the basement bars on Bath St. Overall, it looks kinda run down and in need of a refurb. The bar is always well staffed and just carries a limited range of fairly generic beers, wines & spirits. At the weekends it gets really busy. And (with the semi functioning air conditioniing) really, really hot! You can book your tickets online - they dont allocate seats at all so get there early to choose. If you happen to end up in the front couple of rows, steel yourself for being a target for the whole night. The nights I've been to have involved a compere, and 4 acts - the compere usually being the strongest in terms of confidence & crowd control. It's a fun placee to go with friends - comedy things on every night; prices range from about £6 - £15 - and all well worth it. I'm looking forward to heading back in a few months to see Chris Ramsey - until then, I might just grab another night there.

This place has got that intangible ju-ju that guarantees a good time. Something about the feng shui makes it easy to slip to and from the bar unnoticed during performances, keeping your buzz up and your laughs boisterous. Between acts the music is not too loud, so you can have fun conversations re-hashing what you liked or didn't about the last stand-up. The acts coming through here are seasoned but the energy of the place and the up close and personal low stage makes it easy for them to riff off the audience. That vibe of anything goes is electric and infectious.

Veering off Woodlands Road and trudging down the steps into The Stand stand-up comedy club is like finding a cosy sanctuary on a soggy Glasgow evening. "I have a very particular set of rules within my contract," one comedian quips, "I'll only do gigs at clubs in front of a mural of a boy wearing a cowboy hat who's about to commit suicide with a pistol." Okay, so not a precise quotation, but the wonderful things about the Stand include its unique decor and relaxed atmosphere. You're not some faceless crowd, but rather a group of people looking to have a good time and they are hell-bent on providing it. Their preferred currency is laughter. The intimacy may intimidate some, but it makes for a great rapport between performer and crowd; a bit of your typical Glasgow banter. Irish night is my personal favourite, with a host of hilarious individuals, our bone-tickling neighbours to the west. Believe me, I love to prove a stereotype wrong, but with these guys it's nigh on impossible! If that wasn't enough, the night is often hosted by one particular chap who you may recognise as the master of overstayed welcomes: Father Stone from the unforgettable Father Ted series (can you believe it only ran for 25 episodes?!). Drinks are served at the bar before and after the show, as well as between acts. Prices are reasonable and although there isn't a full bar, all of your soft drink, beer, wine and popular mixers are available. Prices vary night-to-night but are usually £10-15, and student tickets will save you a couple of quid. All in all The Stand is amazing value for money and guaranteed to entertain.

My boyfriend and I decided on a random night out and chose a night out at The Stand. What a great place this is! I'd never been, and what made this night out special is the fact that it was for Amnesty International. A basement venue, there is plenty of table seating if you get there well in advance of the show starting. We managed to get there just in time to get the last available (non-front row seating) table. We sat down, ordered drinks and waited for the show to start. Note: if you're not one to be heckled by a comedian, I would recommend not sitting at the front tables. They literally talk to everyone up there. HA! The Stand is perfectly decorated with hand painted murals and notes from the staff regarding keeping mobiles off while the acts are on. The toilets were actually really clean, which was pretty impressive. All in all, it was an amazing experience and I came out with my loudest most sincere laugh at some of the acts. We had a great time and plan on coming back in the future!!

* Not enough seats * Made to stand at the back where there is ample room for stools however they choose not to invest in any * Bar is totally over priced * Certain nights are over priced Very disappointed!

The Stand is Glasgow's most famous comedy club: it attracts big names, but also keeps a steady turnover of local acts. Set near the University, it tends to draw a student crowd and anyone remotely famous on the circuit will get a packed house. It is tucked away and can be difficult to find: it is in a basement and by the time the crowd gets in, it is fairly claustrophobic. Despite the non-heckling posters, the rapport between stage and stalls is close: Stephen K Amos had a bit too much fun at the expensive of the front row, while John Heggley got the audience up onto the stage with him for an impromptu improvised dance. The entrance fee stays low, even for the touring celebrities. They might make jokes about the dressing rooms, but it provides a chance to see some close up comedy, with the traditionally tough Glasgow audience letting the comedians do their thing. Sometimes it all feels a bit polite: certainly, some of the aspiring comics could do with a little more audience participation. Best to stay at the back for open mic nights, though: the worst sort of comedians tend to take advantage of the respect and abuse the audience. Or maybe it was just my haircut that he didn't like.

I hadn't been for a few months but nothing about the place had changed. (apart from the comedians and the jokes that is ). It was a quiet Thursday night and as it was just after the Glasgow comedy festival, the crowds were probably chuckled-out. The curtain was drawn between the bar and the stage to keep the cosy feeling and there were enough victims, soryy, punters in to get a good atmosphere. I always arrive at about eight and get the same seats, three back from the stage, out of range, and still with a good view. The first three comedians were Glasgow boys and therefore easy to understand, accent and culture. The fourth guy, from Newcastle wasn't really headline stuff. He was funny, but not any funnier than the rest, probably got the status for being in the game longer. I saw him walk past the noodle bar later with his carry-out curry in hand. I always like going here on a night off and would recommend it to everyone. You don't always see someone famous or well known but they do occasionally appear on telly later.

The Stand is a great comedy venue. It's really intimate though, so if you dont want to get embarassed by being singled out, dont sit down front. I made that mistake when I first went wearing a bright red Screamadelica tee. I did however get the biggest laugh of the night when a comedian stuck his mic in my face and asked what music I listen to when I make love, to which I replied 'I dont get laid, mate'. That was a Tues when they showcase raw new talent which ranges from awful to awfully good in a usually graded upwards trajectory towards laughter inducing material as more experienced comedians are on towards the end. £2. Can't argue. The comperes are usually really good, which makes a difference and keeps the pace up. A guaranteed good night and a great alternative a midweek chuckle at the cinema or a weekend guffaw at drunk people arguing over who was first in the queue to get chips.

The Stand Comedy Club is one of the UK's great comedy establishments and it regularly plays host to some of the industry's biggest side splitters. This is an institution of Scottish comedy for a very good reason - quality. Tuesday night is Red Raw, a great night of comedy highs and lows. Experienced comedians run through their new material while those new to the scene sweat it out as they try to impress the expectant crowd. It only costs £2 to get in, the drink offers are usually quite good and you can indulge the human desire to watch others fail from the comfort of your seat. Frankie Boyle has also been known to pop by and try out some new 'shock-com' material so you might even see him shout down some local women or hear how he tried to have sex with a [insert object] in front of [insert person] while [insert celebrity] watched, lucky you. The Best of Irish nights and Friday shows are usually worth stopping by for though if there is a big act then book in advance and get their early if you want a table that is not in the dreaded front row. On a Sunday you will be treated to Michael Redmond's Sunday Service, though this is one of the week's weaker nights as Redmond consistently fails to impress as the host. However he brings in a crowd each week so quite a few people think he is doing something right. If you are in the city in March then this is a must as it is the focal point of Glasgow's international comedy festival.

"One half of you is like "yas", the other half half is like, where the **** is Frankie Boyle?" Opening his recent mystery guest headliner slot with this quip, Scotland's most promising stand-up comedian, Kevin Bridges, summed up the atmosphere of the comedy club that night in one line. You see it may be small and inconspicuously located but such is the respect the Stand demands thoughout the UK the biggest in the business continue to make appearances. Indeed this particular show came just a month after Clydebank's very own Bridges had sold out the SECC. Like any comedy club, acts can be hit and miss and, contrary to other reviews, I would say a Friday or Saturday night out here can be a little on the steep side; you can expect to pay 13 quid for entry regardless of who is playing. However what cannot be argued is the ambience created by the owners. This is intimacy done well, a little slice of New York underground style in Woodlands. Tables surround the miniscule stage, while those who don't arrive early enough hover around the bar or in the standing area to the right of the performers. It's darkly lit with low ceilings, missing only the cigarette smoke to appear as if it was straight out of an episode of Mad Men. Despite initial fears the comedy scene in Glasgow would fail to take off, the Stand's near-monopoly of the market has ensured it's now in with the bricks of the city. Sure, there's Jongleurs, but while that's a place most commonly frequented by hen and stag parties, the Stand is more a venue to celebrate your subsequent divorce. Sit at the front and reveal your story to the performer. It's cathartic. Really.

As previous reviewers have already mentioned The Stand has an awesome bargain night on a Tuesday called "Red Raw" where you can see various different acts for a mere £2 so even if they're all rubbish at least you haven't broken the bank. I've found it to be a bit hit or miss but there's usually at least a couple of people who I find funny and I often find that the compère is often the funniest act of all. I must have one of those faces but nearly every single time I've been here I get picked on, I guess it's all part of the fun though. The Stand has a nice cosy atmosphere but you need to arrive early to get good dibs on the seats as they usually disappear pretty fast and you find yourself propping up against the wall at the back. As well as unknown comedians trying to get their big break they also have more well known funny men and a few years ago I went to see Russell Howard here who was pretty good if ever so slightly crazy. Overall a great venue with heaps of character, great for birthday night out or if you just want to do something a little bit different than heading to the cinema.

This is an excellent wee club that is pretty well known on the comedy circuit despite its rather humble location and abode. Ass many of the reviews have stated before, the best value you can get in this place is the Red Raw event held on Tuesdays which costs £2 for around 10 acts. Most of these will be first timers or guys out to

Was a Stand first-timer this week and went to see Josie Long, yes her off the panel shows. Its a nice little venue, intimate and cosy with multicoloured chairs with matching tables and tea lights. Drinks aren't too dear, not for a venue anyway. Its a little hard to find, and if you get there late you might be relegated to the stools at the back so get there early and dont get lost!

Great little comedy club in Glasgow with comedians on 7 days a week. Always a great laugh and has a great intimate feel to it. Has local and visiting talent on offer with the occasional big name and you get a good few acts a night for your money. Well worth a visit and always a great night out.

If your looking for something different to do I would highly reccommend The Stand! Hit and miss with the comedians that are placed in front of you but it's a laugh either way to be honest! Drinks prices are standard (can't remember..but I don't remember being annoyed at them so must've been ok!) The atmosphere's great just the right size of room with seating right at the front up to the little stage and a little raised platform seating at the back where you can hide if you don't want to get picked on by the comedians! Perfect if you don't want to go 'out out' but don't want to 'just go for a drink' :) K x

Used to come here fairly regularly, but hadn't been in ages until yesterday. Got a last minute ticket to see Kevin Bridges + friends, his warm up gig for a tour abroad. It started at 4pm so I wondered if the atmosphere might be a little flat, but I needn't have worried. Drinks are really reasonably priced and there is a good selection of both wines and beers. Kevin Bridges was fantastic and it was great to see him in such an intimate venue. I didn't have huge expectations of the +friends part of the show, so imagine my delight when the 'friends' turned out to be Dylan Moran and Fred McAuley! All for a tenner- unbelievable! Possibly the best way to start the weekend! It has definitely renewed my enthusiasm for The Stand and I suspect it won't be long before I'm back...

What a terrible comedy venue!!! There was a group of 12 of us we were told on numerous occasions to keep the volume of our laughter down!!! What kind of comedy club doesn't allow laughter!? There was a group shouting and heckling the comedians and yet the staff never uttered a word to any of them. All we were doing was laughing and we got grief till the point we got up and left! Don't waste money on this so called comedy club and to be honest the only funny comedian was the host!

This is my kinda place. It's small, cosy, unpretentious, and there's booze a plenty. We were here seeing the legend that is Tony Law. No doubt a lot of how you're gonna enjoy this place is down to the comedian that's there that night. They always seem to keep you waiting that wee bit longer before they open the doors, but as long as it's not raining or freezing that's no biggie. We more or less came here right from work so we had a quick bite to eat at the squid and whale round the corner ( recommended by the lovely Briony ). That place is great by the way. After our lovely grub, we took the short walk round to The Stand. I've only one wee gripe about this place. Because we were in a bit of a rush to get there in time, I was absolutely dying for a coffee to pep me up a bit so I was so glad when I noticed a coffee machine at the bar. So along with a pint of beer for the hubby, I asked the guy if I could just have a strong coffee but unfortunately I was quite grumpily told that they don't serve hot drinks!! Not, "sorry, we don't serve hot drinks after whatever time" nope, it was a gruff and clear "No, we don't do hot drinks" Okayyyyy, sorry I asked :( Never mind, the night was still good due to a sterling performance from the tone zone. The seating is well arranged and there's plenty room at the back if you prefer to stand.

The stand. Just got back from the stand. Okay weak opening type gag comin line and it just fell off a cliff. Anywho. If you've been here you'll know same as the regulars it needs a refurb I don't by into the well all the worn out looky thingy bits are its charm. Huh. Well once the worn out looky things wear off and you think hmm its just kinda tired lookin basement and u are the one that ends up standing for a few hours then you'll see what I mean. It is what it is and your night will win lose on draw mostly on whom your there to seeee. You see. That said. Now get the paint out !!

I used to come here when l was a student many years ago and the talent then was 10 x better, for new acts a lot of the material was not very imaginative and was an utter bore with the exception of the last guy. Only one act did not mention paedophilia and that one act was the only one who did not mention Jimmy savile. Very poor overall and would not be in a hurry to come back. If this is what they call raw talent then they need to have a good rethink.

Atmosphere was great, drinks were cold. Fun way to spend a Sunday night. Unfortunately, the final comedian, Silky, was incredibly cruel to one of the audience members, harassing her until she left. There was a clear discomfort from the remaining audience. Rather than letting it go, Silky continued to harp on it for the remainder of the evening. The bar was a nice place, but I cannot give a good rating to a place that will continue to invite someone with that little class to perform. If I learn he will not be back, I will happily update my review

What better way to experience TRUE Glasgow culture than to hear it from the professionals: Glasgow's very own stand-up comedians. Established in 1995, it is home to the kick-off career of Glasgow's famous funny man - Frankie Boyle. The Glaswegian comedians extend a hand with some occasional help from our beloved close neighbours. The Stand hold nights designated for a slice of hilarious Irish comedy too, along with worldwide comedians. The Stand is located in the West End of the city of Glasgow. The quickest and easiest route to the venue is by hopping on the local subway from the centre of town to Kelvinbridge. Then it is a hop, skip and a jump to a night of laughter as The Stand is two minutes from the subway stop. It is a relatively small venue, so for the best seats be an early bird! Without a doubt, the place is jammed-packed HOT every weekend, so leave your thick thermals at home. The Stand is not for the faint-hearted. Be poised for whipped crude one-liners, culturally degrading quips and one-to-one audience interaction. Susan Morrison, the weekend host, personifies bolshy and brassy. Susan's non-scripted quick-fire wit will leave you in stitches. This is a woman with a no-nonsense approach: a Glasgow Gem. A sense of humour is required. A rowdy and roaring atmosphere equals a couple of quid well spent! Friday and Saturday nights are in high demand, so why not order your tickets in advance online? The Stand's online site allows doing so with ease. Then all you have to do is pick up your tickets at the door: easy, peasy. Be warned though, the chancers will be left disappointed on a weekend night without pre-ordering. Members and students are eligible for a discount. The weekend nights are the most expensive ranging from £10-£15. For your money, you will encounter hilarious sketches from four different comedians. During the week, The Stand plays host to amateur comedians. A seriously good cheap night for £3! Of course, no Scottish establishment would be complete without a fully stocked buzzing bar. Have no fear, located inside the venue is a small bar with fast and friendly staff. Every night has essential intervals for a quick trip to the bar for a wee tipple. Not to mention, delicious cheese toasties are available for a appetising snack. It is home to a mixed crowd of all ages and types. If you are looking for a night of guaranteed hysterical laughter and good Glaswegian banter from start to finish: The Stand is the place to be.

How can there be so many favourable reviews here? Perhaps because they were written a while ago. The Stand is trading in on established goodwill and past reputation, but beware - it is a cynical money-spinning pit now. Saturday particularly is Rip-Off Night. No concession tickets, and for £15 each, you still have to arrive 1.5 hours in advance of start time to secure a seat, but one obscenely crushed up to maximise profit and your minimise your mobility. If you're in the middle of the throng, then the bar, the loo etc is impossible to access without rugby tackles. Air circulation is inadequate, so it's stuffy and sweaty. Add blaring PA music for those hours so you can't converse, and you're in a rotten mood for the start of the show. Then the host's set - and if you're unlucky, you've seen them before, telling the same, tired gags. Then one comic. Then - no! - an 'intermission'. After 1.5 hours' wait, this is not what you want to hear. They say it will be 15 minutes. It's 30; best for bar profit. Two more comics later, and it's intermission time again. We just left. Another 30 minutes' wait for one final comic? Nope. £15 is a lot, and Glasgow has a lot of entertainment to spend it on, so vote with your feet until The Stand gets the message. If it used to be a good night out, they can do it again. Otherwise, expect your mood to be soured through Sunday.

I went along to the stand a few weeks ago, with my wife and a couple of friends. I was given mixed reports by other friends that had been along in the past. I totally disagree with any of the negative comments that I heard. This was one of the best nights I have had this year! The alcohol was reasonably priced, the comedians were funny, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. The only reason this is 4 and not a 5, is unfortunately a girl fell down the stairs which is a little bit of a hazard after 1 too many drinks!! Other than that, it was a fantastic night, and I would thoroughly recommend it.

A little underground gem of a club, which has been a complete pleasure to be in the both times I have visited. Luckily for me, both times I have been were secret Frankie Boyle gigs and they were absolutely great. The venue is located in Glasgow's West End, and is pretty well hidden away round the corner from The Primary, down some steps. Once inside, it's quite small and cosy, with chairs and small tables dotted around the floor, and a raised level with seating too. We got there early enough to get a seat, but loads of folk were left standing, which would have been awful. Do not sit at the front! You will undoubtedly get picked on! I was too scared to get up and go to the loo when the acts were on incase the comedians picked on me, which made me quite uncomfortable, especially after a few pints. The bar is small and well stocked, although the beer and lager selection is limited. The prices are very reasonable for a club as popular as this though. Fantastic venue which I would love to visit more. There really is no excuse since the comedy nights are so cheap, and you never know who might pop in to do a wee slot of an evening, which keeps the excitement going.

we went and the bouncer stood behind us to keep us quiet a crowd went up i was`nt impressed, a few years later the club im in organised a trip they cancelled us said we caused to much bother last time we had`nt been, i thought back to the last time me and the pals went one tried to laugh and tell us how funny she was the woman was one who must be obeyed what an atmosphere thought we were back in school the womans been on tele jane i think but if frankie and kevins on it would be a great night their great comedians,

A great night out, definately something a little different!

this is an excellent venue, and the unofficial heart of the glasgow comedy scene. a fantastic range of acts, from the well known to the absolute beginner, every night of the week. i heartily recommend red raw on tuesdays - about 10 novice acts and a seasoned headliner and compere, for only £2 - a great night out.