Baltimore’s comedy brunch
Funny Side-Up!
A little brunch. A lot of laughs. Poe’s Comedy Cabaret brings live stand-up to LB Tavern inside the Lord Baltimore Hotel, with host Walter Gottlieb and a fresh mix of guest comedians.
Find your next show$18 admission. Food & drinks purchased separately.
A downtown Baltimore comedy outing
Make your next Baltimore brunch a live comedy show. Our intimate, 50-seat cabaret pairs stand-up comedy with food, mimosas, and a close-up magician who visits while you order. It’s an afternoon out for friends, a date, or anyone who likes their brunch with a punchline.
Find us in Charles Center, near the Inner Harbor, Baltimore Convention Center, and CFG Bank Arena. Pick a show, check the guest lineup, and make a little room for laughter.
Find your kind of Baltimore comedyUpcoming Baltimore comedy shows
Bring your people.
We’ll bring the punchlines.
Your next comedy brunch
Settle in for stand-up, something delicious, and a little close-up magic while you order.
Guest lineups coming soon. Check our social media for updates.
Ages 18+ · 50 seats per show
One food item and one drink minimum per guest, purchased separately.
Walter’s hosting. The guest lineup changes.
Future lineups coming soon. Check our social media for updates.
A proper Sunday pick-me-up
Good food. Real comedians.
A few surprises up close.
Pull up a chair at LB Tavern, browse the menu, and order your brunch and a drink. A mimosa sounds like a good place to start.
A close-up magician gets things going while you place your food and drink orders, before the main comedy show begins.
Walter takes the mic and welcomes a rotating lineup of guest comedians. Different voices. Fresh material. Plenty to laugh about.
THE MAN WITH THE MICYour host, every show
Every good brunch needs good company. Walter Gottlieb brings the comedy.
A stand-up comedian and host working around Baltimore and Washington, Walter welcomes a changing lineup of guest comedians to Poe’s Comedy Cabaret. You bring your appetite. He’ll get the room laughing.
On the mic
Each show brings a new mix of comedians.
Meet us in downtown Baltimore
Inside the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel in Charles Center, a short walk from the Inner Harbor and Baltimore Convention Center.
Come hungry. Leave happy.
Before you pull up a chair
Your admission covers the comedy show, with close-up magic during ordering before the main show. Brunch, mimosas, and other drinks are purchased separately from LB Tavern.
Yes. Each guest must order at least one food item and one drink. These purchases are separate from your show admission.
Poe’s Comedy Cabaret is for guests ages 18 and over.
Walter Gottlieb is our regular host. Guest comedians change from show to show. Check your chosen performance on Poe’s Magic Theatre for the confirmed lineup.
The comedy brunch is a hosted stand-up show with rotating guest comedians. Improv is a different format, built around scenes created on the spot. See our stand-up and improv guide to choose your kind of comedy, and check each show’s listing for its announced format.
Poe’s Comedy Cabaret is a monthly comedy brunch at LB Tavern. It runs every second Sunday, from noon to 2 PM. Use the comedy show calendar to choose your performance.
Funny Side-Up!
Every second Sunday · Noon to 2 PM · LB Tavern