The room · ByWard Market

Downstairs at 61 York.

One room, one stage, a brick wall washed in red and a lamp on every table. Small on purpose, so the back row can still see the comic think.

See what’s on Look around

Doors open one hour before showtime · 19+ · 4.7 on Google

★★★★★

“Came here for the first time, such a good vibe!! Cozy basement, friendly service, good drinks menu.”

Natalia V. · Google

The room

The night, in order

The posters change every week. This part doesn’t.

An hour before

Doors

Come down the stairs at 61 York St. Seating is first come, first served, so early gets the pick of the room.

Friends at a booth under the woven lamps

Sit down

Tap the lamp

Every table has one. Turn it on and a server appears.

A table mid-show, drinks on the table, stage light behind

Before the lights drop

Dinner lands

Full kitchen and bar, served at your seat. It keeps coming all show.

Showtime

Lights down

One room, one stage and a brick wall washed in red. It’s small on purpose.

A comedian mid-set on the Laugh Lounge stage

Then

The headliner

National names at close range. The back row can still see the comic think.

Look around

Tap a photo to see it big.

A comedian reaching out to the front row under the red brick wall — The stage

The front row laughing under the red brick wall — The front row

A table mid-show with drinks, blue stage light behind — Your table

Tables filling up before a show — Before the show

A table of friends laughing at the show — Mid-set

Friends smiling at their table during the show — The crowd

The room from the back, house lights down — From the back

Good to know before you come down

Find the door61 York St, in the ByWard Market. The room is downstairs: stairs, no elevator.

When to arriveDoors open an hour before showtime. Seating is first come, first served.

Eat and drinkFull kitchen and bar, served at your seat all show. See the menu.

The fine print19+ with valid photo ID unless the show says otherwise. Free on-site parking after 5:30pm.

People who’ve sat in it

4.7 on Google

★★★★★

Awesome place, saw a sign for stand-up comedy and walked in to check it out. Comedians were funny, had some good jokes and worked the crowd of tourists. Everyone gets a table light to flick on when you need a new drink. Happy we checked it out.

Jackson R. · Google · Local Guide

★★★★★

Out of all of the comedy clubs in Ottawa. Laugh Lounge brings in the best comics & has great service with quality drinks & food. Awesome atmosphere & aesthetic inside!

Richard C. · Google

Questions people ask

How big is the room?

Small on purpose. It’s one room with one stage, and every seat is close to it.

Where do we sit?

Seating is first come, first served, so come when doors open for the pick of the room. Groups of 8 or more can book seats together.

How does the lamp work?

Every table has one. Turn it on and a server comes to you. That’s the whole system.

Is there an elevator?

No. The room is downstairs and there are stairs only.

Can we come just for a drink?

The room is for the show: your ticket is your seat. Food and drinks are there if you want them.

Where are you?

Downstairs at 61 York St, in the ByWard Market, Ottawa. Get directions.