I am defiantly starting to loveeee stand up comedy... It is defiantly something to do when u want to have a few giggles here and there, date night or even girls night...the atmosphor is nice... But it get really cramped.... Meaning its limited of space, tables ...chairs are too close to each other which makes it even harder to get to the bathroom... Other then that its the only thing that was bothering me all night... Had two piña ...didn't really get me drunk just a little tipsy ...had an appetizer as well to go with the drinks...the appetizer was eggplant hummus with pita bread ... Didn't like the fact a few pita was burnt... Don't like paying good money for brunt food... This place is good with there entertainment not for the food... So I suggest you eat before you come...since the seatings are all cramped together ...how are u going to enjoy the food in front of the table?? I will defiantly come back!!! I had a good time just seating there laughing and drinking its like going to the movies but funnier lol Tickets are 14 bucks on weekend ...weekdays are 10 ...and nasty show is 12 ...prices are deffenty reasonable...each person has to order two items such as drinks and food when you get in ....it is required !!! Hope u guys enjoy it as much as I did :) read more

Sooooo fun!! First time here and Aziz Ansari stopped by for a special appearance. Made my night. All the comedians were awesome. Make a reservation! Will be back next time I'm in NYC. read more

This place is practically a historic landmark, so I was stoked to finally got a chance to catch a show here after multiple NYC trips. If you can only do 1 comedy club while you're in town, this would be it. They sat us in the front row which was both good and bad. Great because we were front/center, but then also high value targets for the comics. As expected. All 6 of us in the front were heckled a little bit by the host and one of the comics, but it was lighthearted and made it interactive. All the comics were great, a couple unknowns and a couple we recognized like Michael Che who has had stints as a "correspondent" on the Daily Show. Highlight of the night? When LOUIE MF'ING C.K. came out as a surprise at the end. It was awesome to see him from 5ft away, as opposed to a football field distance when we last caught him during the Oddball Festival Tour. We were a little disappointed that he did at least 2 bits we heard during that tour, but it makes sense since he's probably working on material right now, either to be used on future seasons of his show and/or a future special. Either way, we had a great time and definitely want to go back again! read more

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NYC comedy was everything I wanted it to be. Great line of comics, dope sangria, and a great start to the night. If you dont have tickets and are willcall, get there an hour+ early or you wont get a seat. read more

The Comedy Cellar attracts some of the funniest people on the planet. I've only been here once but really, the talent was incredible and I thought the comedians I'd never heard of were even better than the ones I recognized . It attracts an interesting and diverse crowd, too: lots of international flavor, locals, tourists, people from Jersey. There was also a couple here celebrating their "seven-month anniversary", which is not something you want to admit at a Comedy Club because people are going to make fun of you for that ish. Let's see...I made a reservation for two a week in advance and had no problems. Since there were just two of us, we were seated rather awkwardly at what was essentially one table for four- with another couple. But the room is pretty small, so if you're a small party you should just accept that this might happen and try not to care about it. Oh, and don't expect an extravagant bathroom experience, either. It could possibly set a Guinness for smallest bathroom in the world. Let's see...what else. There is a two-item minimum. Don't listen to the reviews that say there isn't one, because there definitely is. read more

I like the "new" space on West Third in the Village Underground basement--much more comfortable than the original locay with the tight-as-briefs seating arrangements. The comics on our last visit were solid--not great and not terrible--but I knew what I was getting going to the early show on a weeknight. There were no surprise pop-ins, so if you want to maximize your chance of seeing them, go to a later show, where you might see Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, or John Mayer (yes, I saw all three; and yes, I'm not kidding about John Mayer). Even with the 2-item minimum (you can get food instead of booze), it's a decent deal for the quality you're getting, especially compared to other clubs that will charge you the same amount for an evening with someone lame. And the energy at Comedy Cellar is always good. The drinks are pretty good. They have plenty of fruity cocktails to get the ladies wasted, and a slightly overpriced Dogfishhead for hop-heads. Food was OK, too, though the selection is limited, so eat beforehand if dinner is important to you. Tip: Make sure you hold on to the receipt or you might end up paying twice. Also, make reservations--it's worth it. And don't sit right next to the stage unless you want to be picked on by Artie Fuqua and Co. all night long. read more

We saw the bouncer in front of us get paid money, by two unvaccinated individuals to enter the establishment. We felt extremely uncomfortable that we were in the same small place as these people. We discussed our concerns with Jose the manager, only for him to say that sorry it's not my problem. This establishment should be reported!!! read more

Yes, there is a two item minimum -- but it's any item. So it could be a drink and some food or all food. Don't be scared away by that!! Also, they do take the "be there five minutes before show time" seriously. Everything was very prompt. But onto the actual comedy show -- I went with some friends on a Saturday night for the midnight show and it was a "Swim at your own risk" show, so we had no idea who we were going to see. I love that style and have never been disappointed by it. Every comedian was hilarious and had our group laughing all night. We weren't up front, but we were pretty close and if you don't want to be picked on, request sitting further back! All the tables up front were relentlessly harassed, and all the comedians were super interactive. It is a larger venue, but I feel like it is set up so you don't feel like you're not a part of the experience. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced. My only advice would be to make sure you get reservations - I reserved our spots on a Tuesday for the Saturday show and the only show available by that time was the midnight show and they had a warning that it was almost sold out. read more

If you want a comedy club in NYC, I think that this is the one to go to. It's located in Greenwich village and it has some great names. On the night I went, Aziz Ansari was supposed to be there, but he didn't show up. It was disappointing, but the entertainers that were present were pretty funny. The vibe of the atmosphere was pretty good. I love that the comedy club is in a cellar....the small quarters give this club some great atmosphere. And if you look at the walls of this place, you'll see the names of the legends that have headlined here. The cover charge for the show was $14 and there was a 2 drink minimum per person. Including drinks, it came out to about $30 per person, which is not shabby at all. Ardie Fuqua was our MC for the night and he was really funny - funnier than most of the comedians. My main recommendation to you is to make a reservation through their website or by phone and show up 30 mins early. For our Sunday night show @ 9pm, the standby line was huge. But, because we had a reservation, we got straight in at 8:40. It worked nicely. read more

I'm hesitant to write a good review because it will just make this place even busier but who cares it's great! We went during the week the Monday night was already sold out. So got tickets for the next night. Here's the steps (since when I tried to call to find out how to pick up tickets no one ever answered). Make a reservation and then say for example you are going to the 10pm show. They ask you to show up between 9:30 and 10 check in at the door (there's a guy with a clip board) you'll get a card with how many and what table he has allocated to you, then just go to the back of the line and wait. IF you turn up after 10 you're reservation is void and they will give away your tickets. No phones, no cameras two drink minimum. The staff are really friendly there it's a fun night out. We got to see 10 comedians trying out some new stuff on us for $12 you can't beat those prices. read more

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Must be vaccinated to enter. Don't waste your time if you don't have the proof. Very strict so those inside without a mask are protected.

It was a really great sunday evening. I had a good time here. The stand up performance was very funny, I laughed a lot. Nice place, good service. I enjoyed it. Do not forget to reserve before coming. The price we payed (17 euros cover per person and 2 items per person) really worth it. I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to have a good time. read more

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Worst place in New York. The bouncers think they are tough guys. They have the most disrespectful staff at a venue I have ever been to. Can't believe humans even act like that. read more

I was denied entry while trying to present proof of vaccination on clear. This is the third time I tried to enter and last times I presented clear, so they are not consistent. read more

I have been to the Comedy Cellar numerous times and it truly is the best comedy club out there. They have great comics, both established and up and coming comedians. They have a 2 item minimum (which can be spent on drinks or food) and their food is actually good! I had the nachos (a little lacking in toppings) and the mediterranean plate which I really enjoyed and their food is fairly inexpensive. The one downside is that if you come more than once or twice per year, you'll likely see the some comics with only slightly modified routines so it can definitely get a but redundant. read more

This place definitely runs a tight ship! But it's worth it! I was pretty satisfied with the caliber of the line-up of performers! I like how they have a 2 item minimum, instead of 2 drink minimum so that you have the option of also ordering food. and the food is pretty good. They have a 3 drink maximum which I thought was interesting. What's also nice is that we didn't pre-order tickets but we were able to put down our names on a list for standby and when we came back at 7, we waited on line for a few minutes and we were able to get in, although the show already started at that point. It's super cramped, luckily I am a small person so fitting in the tight space was OK but I wonder about bigger people and how comfortable they'd be with the seating there. read more

We waited almost an hour in line. Got in and was enjoying the show and being more vocal than I guess was desired (not heckling). The waitress asked us to be quiet and, "only laugh" and we immediately stopped. Minutes later the staff kicks us out. I felt a sense of elitism from the club. read more

Worst experience ever...came at 6:00, told to wait for next show. Waited until 7:20, told to wait for next show. Waited until 9:15. Then called and they said we only had asked for 2 when I had clearly said 3. They didn't believe me and told me we lost our spot and let 5 other people in behind us then told us there were no seats left and that the rest of the nights shows were sold out. Unbelievable... won't be back. Also our friend said he would leave and we could do the reservation for 2 but the woman calling names said "too late, your seats were given away" as we discussed for 30 seconds read more

The line is a thing of pure agony, and you'd definitely better have reserved tickets well ahead of time, otherwise you're with the trashbins at the end of the line far around the corner.... The comedians vary night-to-night - some days we've been lucky and treated to professionals, but others we've had the misfortune to be stuck with second-rate comics all night long. Minimum drink orders here, too, and very crowded spaces that oftentimes offer no room for movement. If there were ever a fire in there, almost all caught in it would be dead. Simply no way to exit fast enough out of there. It's like how they rush you out at the end for the next show of the night - fast, quick, and lots of credit cards whipped back and forth. Still, not a bad place to bring a date if you want some laughs and a very cozy spot to sit in. Incidentally, John Mayer - not as good at being funny as he is singing. Chris Rock, though - mad funny. read more

Frank Sinatra music puts you in the mood for a quality New York comedy experience as you descend the steps down into the Comedy Cellar on MacDougal Street in the West Village. I honestly can't think of a more enjoyable start to a Friday night than watching some good stand up here and laughing with a person you actually like. There are a lot of couples and just watch out because the comedians and host will definitely ask you some questions if you're sitting close to the stage (obviously). TIhe earlier you come, the closer you will sit to the stage and the whole thing is really a very intimate experience. I can't speak for all nights, since I've only been here once, but when I went, I thoroughly enjoyed every comedian who performed. There is a two drink minimum but you'll want to imbibe so what's the problem with that? I saw this fun-loving Australian couple guzzling a pitcher of sangria between the two of them and that definitely looked like the way to go, though I didn't try it. I definitely recommend this place, I can't believe I haven't been there before. I think it's an awesome date option and then there's so much you can do in the neighborhood afterwards, the night can just keep getting better. read more

This is a really small space. Always packed. Be comfortable with sharing your tables and stools because you will have to and MAKE RESERVATIONS! It's definitely on the pricier side - cover and two items minimum. Most comedy clubs I've been to had one or the other: either just a cover or just the two items minimum. But, an out-of-town friend really wanted to go to a comedy club, so we ended up deciding on Comedy Cellar because it was one of the more reputable comedy clubs in the city. So here we are for the 7PM show, really excited to be entertained. First warning sign, the "America's Funniest Home Videos" clips playing on the screen -- uh oh, is this what the brand of humor is going to be like? The waitress comes and takes our orders. I hadn't had dinner yet, so ordered a cocktail and a panini. (The cocktail wasn't blended at all and the panini was only okay. For the prices their charging, you should definitely just order fries or beers.) With cover, my total was $50 for the night. Which isn't bad at all if the comics are funny, but were they...? And the night begins. It started out pretty funny. Lenny Marcus? Hilarious. His porn Ad bit is hysterical. One of the best sets I've ever been too. Greer Barnes? Hilarious. That deep baritone, bass dark chocolate voice of his telling racist ass jokes -- comedy cold. Everyone else? (Sheng Wang - NY jokes, a black woman - motherhood jokes, and a horribly racist old white man who was from Louie) Awful. And that was disappointing... Because I expected better. Overall, okay experience. Probably not worth it unless you've done your research and made sure you like all the comics. Nice perk of getting 50% off drinks at Fat Pussycat after the show! read more

This place is a great comedy club. They have a good variety of comedians each night and most of them are hilarious. As with any stand up comedy club there are going to be a few here and there that would be a miss but the acts are overwhelmingly on the funny side. Some of the comedians that pass by are minor celebrities and some became celebrities afterward later on. One that I saw at the time was a unknown when I saw him there. He was easily the funniest person of the night. A few months later he was doing a comedy act on HBO. The place have a cover charge to to get in but if you get on the net to make reservations on their web site, from Sunday to Thursday, you might be able to get a maximum of up to four free reservations for the night. These free reservations are limited for each show so first come first serve. Be late for any kind of reservation and there is a very likely chance they would have given your seat to any of the people standing in line to get in. No matter if you pay to go in or get in for free, you are required to buy a minimum of two drinks. Doesn't matter if it's there's alcohol in it or not or not as long as it's two drinks. Drink enough and even the comedians that are not funny might become hilarious. There is food served at the place too. Nothing special. Just regular pub food but if you haven't eaten before you get here, at least you won't go hungry. 20% gratuity will be automatically added to your bill. Be aware of that before you pay your tab. Be ready to get real cozy with your neighbors. This place is packed tight with tables very close by to each other. Also there's a very low ceiling at this place. It's a cellar after all. Claustrophobics need not apply. For those that likes to be the butt of many jokes, arrive early and grab the limited seating right by the very front of the the stage. Guarantee that you'll end up being a minor celebrity for the night. read more

Comedy Cellar - Entering the cellar. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

We went to the late night show last weekend, very fun night. Some of the comedians were hilarious, some not so much. Will just depend on the night you go, but it'll be fun regardless. Service was great, good drink menu. I would make a reservation for a table, that really helped us avoid a long line. read more

I'm obsessed with comedy so I'm already biased on this review but this was such a fun place!! I was visiting here from LA where I frequently go to the local spots and I was highly recommended to go to the Comedy Cellar. Make a reservation! Thankfully, we went on a weeknight and were able to wait and get in but I don't think we would have been as lucky on the weekend. We went to the bar next door and when the Comedy Cellar called our name, the bar delivered our food and drinks to us at our table :) There is a two item minimum - food and drinks count! The comedians were hilarious! The venue itself is a cozy atmosphere and has a good vibe. I wish I could come here more! read more

Comedy Cellar - There's always a great lineup! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

How good this place is depends of course on the lineup. You could get Hasan Minhaj like my friend did, or you could get a male comic who makes "self-aware" jokes about how the worst thing about being old is he can't hit on women his daughter's age, and then closes by singing a song about a twenty-something girl he's plucked from the audience that ends with "she wants me". Blech. Toss that in with four more male comics (there was only one female comic) and jokes about showing women their penises and how great it is when women turn 30 and stop having standards, and I felt pretty unamused and I couldn't relate. It was especially weird because the audience was majority female. I ordered a meal and a drink and altogether it ran me up maybe $60. Comedy is hard, and there were a few highlights, but overall I wished there was more diversity among the comedians and the humor. Comedy Cellar needs to get with the times. No wonder there was no line on a Saturday evening. Though the Greek entrees were delicious and my friends liked the cocktails too. read more

While you want to make sure you're seeing a good comedian when you go (some nights you can see the room's energy vanish), this place is pretty good for comedy. There's a 2 item minimum per person (unlike 2 drinks at other places), you don't get pressured into drinking if you don't want to and some nights, you can stay for the second show for free. The prices are also reasonable for their food. I recommend the red velvet cake but you won't be disappointed in chips and salsa or the other desserts. Get online reservations Sun-Thursday & you can avoid paying cover. Ardie Fuqua is a frequent MC and he is hilarious. One of my friends who saw him said he should have his own TV show. read more

Must do in NYC!! I came to the comedy cellar for the first time in November expecting a typical comedy show experience (some good laughs & lots of cringe worthy jokes), but had a blast and laughed the entire show. All comedians were truly hilarious and a well put on show. Coming back to NYC a few months later I had to come back for another show. A couple of the comedians were repeats of the previous show we saw, but their skits were equally as funny the second time. They're pretty strict on their rules which allows for everything to run smoothly. They control the crowd and make it clear that any outbursts will result in being removed from the show altogether. This is appreciated as anyone who's been to a comedy show knows the drunk guy making outburst every 5 minutes really ruins the show. There is a two item minimum but you can choose any two items, not just alcoholic beverages. If you're in NYC make plans to come to a Comedy Cellar show. Make reservations in advanced as they get to full capacity each show and arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you're seated. read more

One of the best places that you will never be disappointed at regardless of how many random times you may come here. Great comedy always seems to be on tap here with great local talent. Even if you happen to get one crappy comedian it always seems they have someone lined up that redeems the entire lineup. Amazing entertainment in a cozy and intimate setting with great house rules set forth so everyone can enjoy themselves. For those that have a few too many drinks and get disruptive with the comedians, you can bet they'll rip you a new one...in their comedic ways of course! read more

One of New York's most famous and best standup spots. Make sure to get reservations for busy nights so you're guaranteed a seat. They usually have a pretty great lineup, but you never know who will unexpectedly stop by. The drinks and food are just ok, so I'd recommend eating elsewhere. read more

We came here for a Thursday night 8pm show and I was so surprised to find that the place was not only sold out but packed. I highly recommend making a reservation online (it's free) before coming. The space is very small; we were packed like sardines and the waiters were constantly bumping into my chair. There is a 2 item minimum and my friend and I shared a large pitcher for a great price to fulfill the minimum. Some of my other friends ordered food and their dishes looked mediocre. Overall, I kept getting bumped into and the space was way too cramped for me to come back. read more

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The comedy show was hilarious! The cover is $24 and then a 2 drink or food minimum. The place is small so it can get crowded. When I was there Wednesday night for the 7p show it was not completely full. We could have sat more comfortably by using 2 tables since no one sat beside us (we had 5 in our group) but the VERY RUDE BITCHY waitress/hostess would not allow us to do so. We scooted over after the show started and made ourselves more comfortable anyway since there was no one sitting beside us. Our waiter, Vee, was nice. The food was descent but a bit pricey. The drinks were also a bit pricey considering we had already paid a $24 cover per person. Overall we had a good time. We went there to have a good laugh and we had several. read more

WARNING...YOU WILL LAUGH OUT LOUD You need reservations if you have at more than 3 people in your group. We arrived with out a reservation and put our name on the guest list. There is a 2 item minimum order and you pay when you leave. The person sitting next to our table almost got kicked out by coming close to heckling the performers. Great staff, funny comedians ( 6-7 comedians) that have the potential to become big stars if they aren't already. read more

I don't even know how to express the joy that I experienced at the Comedy Cellar. Ran into Godfrey, Jim Norton, Tracy Morgan, Sherrie Small and the great Wil Sylvince. All of them were down to earth and awesome. read more

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Men! Are you looking for a great date night activity? Take your lady to comedy cellar. Expect to pay about $60-$80, depending on how much you both drink. Tickets are about $15-$20 depending on the day and time. There is also a 2 item minimum. If your lady drinks a lot, you will end up spending more. You can also order food like onion rings, french fries etc. What you need to know: 1. Get there at least 30 min early. There are 2 locations, the Village Underground is bigger. There is an online reservation system which does not guarantee seating, but just make a reservation. 2. If you are at the Village Underground, you might possibly be seated in a booth- they will cram 6 people into each booth. There are tiny tables at the front near the stage as well. 3. Your waitress will come around for you to place your orders. You don't have to order both items as once, as she will come back. 4. Enjoy. The comedians here are top notch. If you are lucky, you might catch somebody famous. 5. Pay your bill. Make sure the waitress puts a stamp on it. 6. Show your receipt with the stamps to exit. Enjoy laughing your ass off. The comedians are amazing. read more

Have been here a couple of times and have not been disappointed. Some of the folks included Jim Norton, Whitney Cummings, and Aziz Ansari. Btw I ran into Dane Cook outside the Cellar...he tells me he's a regular at the cellar or at least the bar. read more

Comedy Cellar - Met Dane Cook at the cellar!! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Make reservations!!! Go to the 9pm show, you will automatically be there for the 11pm show. Well worth it. The drinks were so-so. The service, eh... But the comedians? Yes! Hilarious! We're talking toilet humor, date jokes, personal experiences, marriage jokes, and of course, sex jokes. Better to go here and get quality comedians than go to the zoo (Times Square) & fight through the throngs of people. Yuck... The downside? There were annyoing broads at the table next to us who would distract the comedians by shouting out random comments throughout the ENTIRE show. It got DAMN annoying and finally one of the waiters told the girls nicely to "Keep it down". They left after that. Good!! Will be my go-to spot for comedy. And the MC? I don't know if I'm allowed to say his name on here but he was hilarious! Met him after the show. Mad cool guy. read more

AMAZING experience. Waiting outside in the rain sucked but once you get downstairs, order your drinks and just have a blast! Every single comedian rocked it and the surprise guest ended up being Jeffrey Ross and John Mayer. I couldn't stop laughing and crying! Make reservations or you won't get in! The bathrooms are tinnyyy but clean. Make sure to tip your waiters! read more

Great time here - lots of laughs. They have really good comedians, a lot of big names. I am always too loaded to remember any specific jokes but I remember laughing a lot. It's a small, cozy, intimate little club. That also means you are in close proximity with other patrons, just fyi, in case you have a phobia of someone brushing your arm or something. You do however feel like you found a secret underground comedy den! It's in a great area too, lots of shops, bars, restaurants. TIPS: 1. They sell out fast so if you really want to go, make reservations ahead of time! 2. If you are sensitive, don't sit in the front row. Get there early so you can choose your seat. Comedians will pick on you if you sit in the front row. Someone said I had a Bret Hart haircut once :( WHATEVER, I am sorry you have to make fun of people in the audience for your material!!!!! It is pretty funny when it happens to other people though ;) Anyway, it's all harmless fun but if you don't want to be scrutinized and picked on, sit in the back. And if you do want to sit in the front row for a more interactive experience, be my guest, but also get there early so you can get the seat you want. 3. If you are a stalker or just a big fan, go to the bar upstairs, a lot of the comedians hang out there before/after the shows. 4. Hit up Artichoke's down the street for a drunk pizza binge after. read more

I came here Saturday night for some drinks and it was cool. It was my first time here and wasn't bad at all. The bartenders were nice, the drinks were good. Unfortunately, we didn't stay for the show but by the looks of it, I'll be back to watch a good comedy show. read more

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I've had many a great fun-filled nights at the Comedy Cellar. The shows are long and the laughs are longer. Great comedians go there just to screw up, and see how well they can do crowd control. I've seen comedians take the bullet and come back to a standing ovation. Obviously not every comedian is good. Some are just blue because they don't know better and will pretty much always suck--but it also depends on your taste in comedy. The worst thing about this place is the booze. I remember going there one night awhile back and ordering a car bomb. They didn't know how to make it, so I ordered the ingredients separately. For 2 car bombs, it cost me about 30 bucks. My ass hurt a little that night, but at least it was funny. read more

Comedy Cellar - Dave Attell at the Comedy Cellar sometime in 2003 - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York