The Royal Standard
30 seater upstairs function room in a Victorian curved pub on the banks of the river Derwent.
The unique Victorian curved building dates back to 1862, and sits on the bank of the river Derwent. Changed hands in 2024 and the subject of a major renovation. Featuring a courtyard and roof terrace overlooking the river, perfect for those fleeting summer months.
Pub reopened on 13th June by the Pub People after a major renovation.
Upcoming Shows
May 2026
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A Comedy Tapas - £8
The Royal Standard
12 comedians, 55 minutes, lots of laughter... will that do? Legendary festival taster show. Have fun & find comics you want to see more of. The hit format returns with local acts and folks with…
Fri, May 29, 2026, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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Friz Frizzle's Funny Turn - £6
The Royal Standard
Friz has been crafting parody songs for over two decades. Friz has also been pretty ill. A 2022 diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy almost made them retire from comedy. That is, until they got a big…
Fri, May 29, 2026, 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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The Blue O'd Night - £8
The Royal Standard
This show is pure FILTH. Do Not attend if you can be offended. In any doubt ... don't attend. A late night compilation show where comedians let loose their filthiest jokes and stories. PS.... Filth!!!!
Fri, May 29, 2026, 09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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A Political Brunch - £10
The Royal Standard
A Political Brunch is a comedy panel show with a lighthearted take on politics. It has some serious points but mainly satire. A hit at comedy festivals across the UK and an Edinburgh Fringe institution…
Sat, May 30, 2026, 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
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It Just So Happened - An Alternative History Show - £8
The Royal Standard
Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford hosts this show for history fans. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based ‘on this day’ in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Derby…
Sat, May 30, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
The Royal Standard
55 minutes of adequately amusing jokes and stories from an Irishman who has recently turned 67 An old Irishman.. walks on stage... talks causing laughter.. leaves. The end! Work in Progress show from Chris O'Neill,…
Sat, May 30, 2026, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
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Richard Pulsford: Gold Fashioned Jokes - £8
The Royal Standard
Quality one-liners and award-winning jokes from the UK Pun Championships Winner 2022 and Scottish Comedian of the Year Runner-up 2021. As seen on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch in February 2022. Nominated best stand-up Buxton…
Sat, May 30, 2026, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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A Comedy Tapas - £8
The Royal Standard
12 comedians, 55 minutes, lots of laughter... will that do? Legendary festival taster show. Have fun & find comics you want to see more of. The hit format returns with local acts and folks with…
Sat, May 30, 2026, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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Telling Tinder Tales - £8
The Royal Standard
Telling Tinder Tales - Dating Panel Show with Audience Interaction Telling Tinder Tales is a show about dating, relationships and hook ups with some stories from comics and more importantly, and interestingly, from audience members.…
Sat, May 30, 2026, 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
June 2026
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Live Improv from Chewy - PWYL
The Royal Standard
This Ram Comedy festival, pop along to the Royal Standard and meet some of Derby’s talented, improv denizens performing hilarious improv, all made up on the spot from audience suggestions. Feeling brave? Put your name…
Tue, June 2, 2026, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM