Where does Pirates of Tokyo Bay perform? Every month, we take the stage at What the Dickens! An authentic British pub on the 4th floor of Roob 6 Building in Ebisu, Tokyo. Just one stop from Shibuya on the Yamanote Line, it is one of the most unique things to do in Tokyo on any given night, and on show nights it becomes the city's most unpredictable comedy club experience.
If you are searching for comedy shows in Tokyo, a proper British pub with great food, or simply a night out that is genuinely different from a standard bar or restaurant, this is the place.
What the Dickens! - A Slice of Britain in Ebisu
What the Dickens! has been running since 1995, making it one of the longest-standing foreign-owned venues in Tokyo. It is not a theme bar. It is not a tourist trap. It is a real pub, warm, welcoming, slightly chaotic in the best possible way, with draught pints, live music most nights of the week, and a full kitchen serving British classics.
On Pirates of Tokyo Bay show nights, the 4th floor transforms. The pub fills up. The lights go down. And then nothing is scripted for the rest of the evening.
Venue Quick Facts
Full name: What the Dickens!
Address: 4F Roob 6 Bldg, 1-13-3 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021
Nearest station: Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) 3 minutes on foot from the West Exit
Distance from Shibuya: 1 stop on the Yamanote Line
Floor: 4th floor. Take the elevator
Opening hours: Tuesday–Thursday 5:00pm–midnight / Friday–Saturday 5:00pm–1:00am / Sunday 3:00pm–11:00pm / Monday closed
Food style: Authentic British pub food
Draft beer: Guinness, Fuller's London Pride, Asahi, Aspall Cider, Belhaven IPA and more
Reservations: Not required for the pub; advance tickets strongly recommended for comedy shows
Does What the Dickens! Serve Food During Comedy Shows?
Yes! This is one of the things that makes it stand out as a comedy club experience in Tokyo. The full menu is available before and during the show. You are not limited to drinks. You can sit down with a pint of Guinness and a plate of fish and chips, watch unscripted comedy unfold around your table, and make a proper night of it.
Food highlights worth ordering:
Fish & Chips with Tartare Sauce ¥1,400 - the classic, done properly
Chicken Pie, Chips & Veg ¥1,400 - genuinely good comfort food
Steak Pie, Chips & Veg ¥1,400 - rich, warming, very British
Spicy Chicken Wings ¥600 - great for sharing at the table
Nachos with Melted Cheese ¥800 - crowd favourite on show nights
For drinks, the draft selection runs from Guinness and Fuller's London Pride to Japanese craft options including Nest Beer White Ale and Sumidagawa Pale Ale. Non-alcoholic options are available too.
📍会場 / VENUE:
WHAT THE DICKENS!
EBISU / 恵比寿
How to Get There
From Ebisu Station (West Exit / 西口):
Exit through the West Gate (西口)
Head northeast toward 駒沢通り/都道416号
Turn left onto 駒沢通り/都道416号
Turn right before KFC
Turn left. What the Dickens! will be on your left
Take the elevator to the 4th floor
Total walking time: approximately 3 minutes (200 metres)
By train from Shibuya: One stop on the JR Yamanote Line to Ebisu Station. The whole journey is under 5 minutes door to door.
Why This Venue Works for Comedy
Most comedy clubs in Tokyo are either underground bars with low ceilings or formal theatre spaces with rows of seats facing a distant stage. What the Dickens! is neither. It is a proper pub with tables, booths, a bar you can lean on, and a stage that puts the performers close to the audience. That proximity matters for improv comedy, when the cast asks for suggestions, they are right in front of you, not across a theatre.
The atmosphere on show nights is warm, international, and relaxed. Regulars know each other. First-timers get settled quickly. The staff are friendly. The beer is cold. It has been the home of Pirates of Tokyo Bay for years, and there is a reason we keep coming back.
🎟️ Coming to a Show?
Pirates of Tokyo Bay performs monthly at What the Dickens!
Tickets are ¥2,500 and include your first drink free.
Doors open at 7:00pm.
Show starts at 7:30pm.
Check upcoming dates and reserve your seat: www.piratesoftokyobay.com/tickets
Seats fill up. Book in advance.
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