Had a bad day? Pressured by deadlines? Need to loosen up?

Metro Manila doesn’t feel like a stress-free environment at first glance, but you don’t need a beach getaway for some stress relief. You don’t need to travel at all. Quezon City is home to many popular comedy clubs where celebrities and emerging stand-up comedians provide people with a good laugh. And these bars are open all week long.

Your family doctor might have said that laughter is the best medicine, and your dentist maybe pumped some into you. And there is some truth to that. It decreases stress levels and triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good hormones. We found the best comedy clubs in Quezon City to get jacked up on endorphin.

Laffline Comedy Bar

Just six minutes away from Red Planet Quezon Timog, Laffline Comedy Bar is so close you could become a regular. Entrance fees are 300 pesos on weekdays and 350 pesos on weekends. On any day of the week, you could see performers like Pooh, Chokoleit, and Anton Diva. But we’re just guessing, should you need the daily schedule, please call +63 2 372 2675.

We heard that their nachos are great. No, we actually tried them, and they are delicious.

Klownz Comedy Bar

Clowns. You think about the tragicomic stock characters. But not here — and no slapstick either. It’s owned by the noontime talk show host and famous comedian, Allan K. Standing on the Sunshine Boulevard Plaza on Scout Santiago cor Quezon Avenue, it’s just about 10 minutes from Red Planet Quezon Timog by foot. The tickets are 300 pesos on weekdays and 400 pesos during weekends. Regular Performers are Allan K himself, Jose Manalo, Ate Gay, Boobay, and Wally Bayola.

Zirkoh Comedy and Music Bar

A sister bar of Klownz, and with as little connection to actual clowns. It comes with the same set of house comedians and performers: Allan K, Jose Manalo, Ate Gay, Boobay, and Wally Bayola. And the club is just four minutes away from Red Planet Quezon Timog. Entrance costs you the same as at Klownz, 300 pesos on weekdays and 400 pesos on weekends. But remember, this place is usually packed with people, especially during weekends. Valet service is available if you need to arrive in style or can’t find a parking space.

Punchline Comedy Bar

Laugh yourself silly with Punchline’s top trumps like Negi, Anton Diva, and Wacky Kiray. On a good day, you might spot Vice Ganda in the audience or on an even better day, on stage. It’s located on one of Quezon City’s main roads, Quezon Avenue, and it’s impossible to miss. Entrance fee may vary depending on the performers, but usually, the tickets go for 300 pesos on working days and 350 to 400 pesos on weekends.

So go ahead, live a little. Or should we say, laugh a little?