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The bar at Comedy Republic, busy on a show night Open from 5pm

No ticket needed

Walk in, sit down, order at the bar.

Bar & Food

A bar that happens to have a comedy theatre above it.

Perched above the hustle of Bourke and Swanston, our bar is the perfect hideaway in the heart of the CBD. Whether you're seeing a show or not, enjoy drinks with friends from our alcoholic and non-alcoholic menus, all heroing local winemakers, brewers and distilleries.

Opening hours

MondayToday
5pm til closefor interactive shows in the bar
Tuesday
5pm til closefor Bar Show
Wednesday
5pm til latefor Wax Quizzical and Main Stage
Thursday
5pm til latefor solo shows and Main Stage
Friday
5pm til latefor solo shows and Main Stage
Saturday
5pm til latefor solo shows and Main Stage
Sunday
3pm til closefor Sunday Laughternoons

You do not need a ticket to a show to drop in for a drink.

On the taps and on the shelf

The list changes often. Three taps (one brewed for us by Stomping Ground), six Victorian wines by the glass, local spirits, cocktails, a non-alcoholic range that isn't an afterthought and Piper.

Stomping Ground

Our house tap beer, brewed just for us

House Negroni

The most ordered drink in the building

Most ordered
Most ordered

Wine partner

Six by the glass, all Victorian

Local Distillery

Gin and whisky, poured neat or long

Food

No need to pre-book. Head straight to the bar when you arrive.

Toasties

Hot toasties at the bar, any night of the week (until 9pm)

Snacks

Chocolate, lollies and crisps

Finding us

Where
231 Bourke St - opposite Kmart
Access
Stairs only - 47 steps in total. We are not wheelchair accessible.

Grab a drink, then catch a show.

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