The Royal Standard Derby

10/06/2026

OPEN MIC TONIGHT

Happy one year anniversary to our open mic night, hosted by the wonderful Ding!

We've seen lots of great talent and lovely audiences over the last year, and we're looking forward to many more.

7:30pm start!

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09/06/2026

What a wonderful Ram Comedy Festival Derby, with so much comedy going on across the city, including 23 shows at The Royal Standard Derby.

Thank you so much to Katie and the Royal Standard bar staff for hosting us and supplying us with drinks.

Thanks also to James Beckett, Alex Leam and George Coppen for organising a brilliant festival.

And of course thanks to all our comedians and performers who entertained us.

But the biggest thanks of all have to go to you, our lovely audiences, who filled the Royal Standard with laughter day after day, and living up to the tag line.
Small Room, Big Laughs.

We'll be back with the festival next year. In the meantime the Tuesday comedy night: Lamb Comedy Club will be carrying on; bringing New Jokes, Big Laughs - the next gig is Tuesday 16th June, 8pm.

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08/06/2026

And the Ram Comedy Festival is over for 2026!

What an absolute blast we've had Derby, 11 days of bumper comedy, it's going to take some time to digest! We hope you enjoyed our shows this year.

We at the Ram Comedy Fest team are comedians ourselves, we care so passionately about live comedy. We understand that life is absolutely rollercoaster of things, and to take a few hours to unplug yourself, sit down and just laugh at something is such a powerful tool. To be a catalyst to enable that for Derby is such a humbling position, and all the jokes aside we take that very aspect of what we do very seriously.

Thank You Derby & the comedy industry, for putting your faith in us our supporting our wee growing festival! We're forever grateful.

Much Love
The Ram Comedy Festival Team (Alex, James & George)

08/06/2026

This Wednesday, June 10th, is Open Mic at The Royal Standard Derby.
Ding will be hosting as always!

Musicians:

Yamaha PA to sound your best. 🔊
Loan guitar available 🎸
Good quality Shure mics 🎤
Free drink for all performers 🍻

All ability levels welcome and encouraged!

Not a performer? Why not come out for an evening of free entertainment in a relaxed environment with a wealth of great real ales, craft beers and ciders on tap!

06/06/2026

BEER & MORE!

Are you attending 50:50 celebrations, cricket, one of our comedy shows, or simply enjoying a Saturday out and about in Derby? We're the place to be when you're ready for a drink!

Plenty to choose from, including vegan, gluten free and alcohol free options.

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05/06/2026

OSSETT TAP TAKEOVER

Join us next Thursday (11th June) from 6pm for loads of great beer and fun times. Try your luck at Splat The Rat and win yourself pints and other prizes!

We've got all of these fabulous cask and keg beers coming on to join our regular King of the rodents, White Rat.

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01/06/2026

Fancy a funny Tuesday?
We’ve got two completely different free comedy shows on at The Royal Standard Derby for Ram Comedy Festival Derby

7pm: Live Improv with Chewy
8:15pm Lamb Comedy Club (finishes 10:15pm)

Start the night with improvised comedy games and sketches, before our live standup show featuring new jokes and big laughs.

See comments to get your free seats

31/05/2026

28/05/2026

WHAT A YEAR!

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to each and every one of you for making me feel so welcome right from the beginning. I've had the best year in this beautiful pub and the best part of it has been getting to know all of you beautiful people. Here's to many more!

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27/05/2026

OPEN MIC TONIGHT

Don't fancy a White Rat? Try a Blue Monkey! BG Sips is now pouring.

Join us from 7:30pm for an evening of free live music.

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