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About Manchester Comedy Store
Welcome to The Manchester Comedy Store, now based in The Bierkeller at The Printworks, Manchester M4 2BS. This iconic stand-up venue has a long history, originally operating from Deansgate Locks (Arches 3-4) since 2000, but the active Comedy Store site now sits within The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex. The main room at The Bierkeller seats around 240 with up to 400 standing, and additional spaces exist within the broader complex. We’ve got you covered with seating info, parking, transport options, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan an easy night out in Manchester.
Popular events include The Best in Stand-Up (weekly), King Gong (first Sunday of each month), and regular Stand Up Wednesdays/Thursdays. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, secure your seats with confidence through our easy ticket process. If you’re visiting from out of town, we’ve highlighted convenient transit links and nearby lodging to ensure a smooth experience from arrival to curtain call.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current venue: The Comedy Store Manchester is now based in The Bierkeller at The Printworks, Manchester M4 2BS.
- Original location: Deansgate Locks (Arches 3-4), Manchester M1 5LH, opened 2000; the premises there is no longer the active Comedy Store site.
- Capacity: The Bierkeller main room seats around 240 with up to 400 standing; additional spaces exist within The Bierkeller complex.
- Venue type: Live stand-up comedy venue housed within The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex (Printworks), a multi-room venue with bars and a stage.
- Seating/chart: Public seating plans aren’t published; The Bierkeller features bench-style seating common to Bavarian-style halls.
- Parking: Printworks car park operated by APCOA; roughly 777 spaces, located at 77 Shudehill, with 24/7 access; nearby lots also listed (ParkMe/Parkopedia).
- Transit: The Printworks is near major transit links, including Victoria Station and Shudehill Interchange; nearest Metrolink stops and rail connections are within walking distance.
- Nearby hotels: Within a short walk are hotels such as Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station; other nearby options include Holiday Inn Express Oxford Road and Innside by Melia Manchester.
- Notable events hosted: The venue hosts The Best in Stand-Up (weekly), King Gong (first Sunday of each month), and Stand Up Wednesdays/Thursdays; historically the Manchester site showcased many top acts and new talent.
- Renamed/demolished: The Deansgate Locks site is not the active Comedy Store venue; current shows are at The Printworks Bierkeller venue.