London’s Southbank does strange things well.

This 4-hour setup is a smart mash-up: you start with bottomless drinks and wood-fired pizza, then slide into a wild comedy format at 3pm. I especially liked the friendly staff vibe and the fact that the venue is on the Southbank—easy for locals and visitors to fold into a day out. The main drawback is also the biggest selling point: the show is 18+ only and leans hard on strong language and sexual/gutter humor, so it’s not for everyone.

Arrive around the 1pm start to grab food and drinks, then settle in for The Ding Dong Gong Show. The format is part talent show, part chaotic experiment, with fresh comic hopefuls doing 5-minute sets and the audience having the power to decide what happens next. One extra thing to consider: if you don’t like brash heckling energy, this “good natured but brutal” crowd style may feel like a lot.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Southbank location: centrally placed between Upper Ground and Stamford Street.
• Real bottomless time: 90 minutes of bottomless drinks paired with pizza.
• Wood-fired pizza from Mr. Pizza Baby: a proper food anchor before the show.
• Comedy starts at 3pm: plan your afternoon with that timing in mind.
• Audience-led, unpredictable format: 5-minute comic attempts judged by the crowd.
• 18+ content: strong language, sexual references, and gutter humour are part of the package.

Bottomless Brunch on the Southbank: Why This Afternoon Works

This is one of those London combos that makes the day feel efficient. You’re not rushing between totally different experiences—you’re stacking them. It starts with food and drinks, then turns into an adult comedy event where the energy ramps up quickly.

I like the location because the Southbank is walkable and easy to build around. You’re meeting between Upper Ground and Stamford Street, which means you can typically get there without planning a whole transport strategy. And once you’re there, the day’s structure is simple: 1pm for brunch, 3pm for comedy, then you ride it out.

The key for me is the pacing. The 90 minutes of bottomless drinks gives you time to get settled, eat, and loosen up. Then the show starts at 3pm, with a format that keeps moving so you don’t get stuck waiting for long stretches.

The 1pm Start: Pizza Plus 90 Minutes of Bottomless Drinks

The experience kicks off at 1pm with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks and a pizza. That “bottomless” piece matters for value because it changes the math. You’re paying for a block of time where drinks keep coming, not just for a ticket to watch comedy.

The included drink lineup is nicely varied:

• Big Belly Lager
• Cider
• Prosecco
• Aperol Spritz
• Soft drinks
• Lucky Saint

That range is practical. It means you’re not stuck with one type of alcohol if your mood changes. And the presence of Lucky Saint (a non-alcoholic beer option) helps if you want the social vibe without going fully hard on alcohol.

The Pizza Situation (and what it means for dietary needs)

Food is from Mr. Pizza Baby, and it’s described as wood-fired. That’s the part you’ll want to prioritize early, because the show is adult and can get loud and chaotic.

Here’s the dietary reality: if you’re vegan or gluten free, you need to let them know at checkout. Vegan or gluten-free pizza is not bottomless, and you’ll get one pizza per person. It’s still included, but the bottomless timing applies to the drinks, not the pizza.

So if you have dietary restrictions, plan to eat steadily at the start rather than assuming you’ll be able to “keep ordering pizza” during the 90 minutes.

Sliding into the Show: What The Ding Dong Gong Show Actually Feels Like

At 3pm, the comedy show begins. The concept is simple but the execution is anything but mild. Fresh comic hopefuls try to get laughs in 5-minute attempts, and the audience decides their fate.

That means you’re not just watching a scripted set. You’re participating in the outcome. Expect a “good natured but brutal” vibe—fun, but not soft. The show is described as wild and unpredictable, with a bear pit atmosphere.

The humor is adult, with no polite edging

This is explicitly not for the fainthearted. The comedy leans on strong language, sexual references, and gutter humour. In other words, it’s built for people who enjoy edgy British club comedy and don’t mind crude jokes being part of the mix.

If you’re the type who prefers clean laughs, you’ll want to skip this. If you’re okay with adult content and want something more chaotic than standard stand-up, this format can be great fun.

Crowd Judging: Where the Fun Can Turn (and How to Handle It)

One of the most interesting parts is the audience role. The show isn’t a passive movie-style experience. The crowd’s reactions shape the energy, and the judges’ and performers’ responses can make it feel like a living event.

I also think this is where you’ll see the biggest split in people’s opinions. One review noted that the concept was good and the staff were lovely, but the judges felt obnoxious and didn’t land. That tells me the judging element isn’t subtle—it’s part of the entertainment, and not everyone will love that tone.

Practical tip: decide what kind of comedy you want

Ask yourself a quick question before you book: do you want to watch jokes, or do you want to be in the middle of a comedy event that can get rough around the edges? If you want polished, carefully paced stand-up, you might find the format too chaotic. If you want club-style audience energy, this is the point.

Either way, it helps to go in with the right mindset: this is unpredictable, and quality can vary from comic to comic because they’re hopefuls doing shorter attempts.

Value Check: Is $74 a Good Deal for This 4-Hour Combo?

At $74 per person, this isn’t a bargain in the ultra-cheap sense. But it can be strong value because it bundles real things together.

You get:

• 90 minutes of bottomless drinks
• Pizza included at the start
• A comedy show session on top of that

That’s the core value story. In many London nightlife plans, you’ll pay for comedy tickets and then separately pay for drinks. Here, the drink time is part of the ticket package, which can make the overall cost feel fair—especially if you’ll actually drink during the 90-minute window.

The “wild card” isn’t the food or drink. It’s the comedy quality since the performers are fresh comic hopefuls and sets are only 5 minutes. If you’re mainly after a guaranteed lineup of top-tier comics, you may feel less satisfied. If you enjoy the surprise and the crowd energy, you may think the price matches the experience.

Food and Staff: The Parts You’ll Notice First

The best early signal is how the staff run the place. A review praised the staff as lovely and another said the host was great, with food and drinks also described as nice. That matters because bottomless setups can be hit-or-miss in service speed, and you don’t want long waits when the show is about to start.

You’re also getting the pizza during the brunch window, which makes the event feel built for people arriving hungry rather than just drinking on an empty stomach. I like that the wood-fired pizza sits there as your anchor before the show gets rougher.

Who This Experience Suits Best (and Who Should Skip It)

This is a good fit if you:

• Want an adult comedy event with a crowd-driven, chaotic energy
• Like club-style humour with strong language and crude jokes
• Will take advantage of the 90-minute bottomless drinks
• Are looking for a Southbank plan that doesn’t require changing venues mid-day

It’s a bad fit if you:

• Need family-friendly entertainment (it’s 18+ only, and not suitable for children under 18)
• Prefer clean comedy
• Don’t enjoy brash crowd dynamics or judging-style interruptions

A quick “best match” note

If your idea of fun is polished theatre, this may feel too unpredictable. If you like comedic mischief and don’t mind the heat, you’ll likely have a better time.

Timing and Getting the Most Out of Your Afternoon

The schedule is tight in a good way:

• 1pm start: 90 minutes of bottomless drinks plus pizza
• 3pm: comedy show begins
• Total duration: about 4 hours

So you should arrive with enough buffer to settle in before the brunch window runs. Don’t treat the 1pm start like a suggestion. Once the show starts, you’ll be in a different mode, and it’s not the moment to be scrambling for your first drink.

Also, pace yourself. Bottomless drinks can feel like a fast track to being too tipsy before the comedy begins. If the jokes are adult and the crowd is active, clarity helps you catch the best lines.

Should You Book The Ding Dong Gong Show Bottomless Brunch?

Book it if you want an adult Southbank afternoon that mixes wood-fired pizza, bottomless drinks, and an unpredictable 18+ comedy format. I’d especially recommend it to groups who enjoy nightlife energy and don’t mind that comedic quality can vary with the “new hopefuls” approach.

Skip it if you’re easily put off by strong language, sexual references, or crude humour. Also skip it if you’re looking for a smooth, controlled show where the judging and crowd chaos stay politely in the background.

If you’re okay with an unpredictable, slightly rough comedy vibe—and you’ll actually use the 90-minute drinks window—this one can feel like a solid London value.

FAQ

Is The Ding Dong Gong Show suitable for children?

No. It’s 18+ only and not suitable for children under 18.

How long is the experience?

The total duration is about 4 hours.

When do the brunch and comedy parts start?

Bottomless drinks and pizza start at 1pm. The comedy show starts at 3pm.

What food and drinks are included?

You get a wood-fired pizza from Mr. Pizza Baby and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, including Big Belly Lager, Cider, Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, Soft Drinks, and Lucky Saint.

Are vegan or gluten-free pizzas bottomless?

No. For vegan or gluten-free needs, you need to let them know at checkout, and vegan or gluten-free pizza is not bottomless. You’ll get 1 pizza per person.

Where is the meeting point?

It’s between Upper Ground and Stamford Street, on the Southbank.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.