It's my first time coming here, so it's also a first to witness a comedy showing, when you walk in you're greeted nicely with the asking of your ids. Whilst the warm lighting invites you in to see the rustic and relaxing atmosphere of the main bar room. With the slow pace music running through the speakers, welcoming you into take a seat on their leather or velvet love seats. I enjoyed viewing the performance of the comedian of the night. And the bartenders are very friendly, and I hope you enjoy the view from the bar. read more

Solid show, started on time, right to the comedy. A few people brought food in as there is just a bar inside.

We were visiting friends who live in Jacksonville and they took us to this comedy club for a show. They have some great acts that perform there, the venue had a good vibe and the drinks were reasonably priced. I would definitely come back here if we are in the area again. read more

Dead Crow Comedy Room - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Easy to find, great location, good amount of parking close by. The space is well decorated, spacious and clean. Staff were efficient and friendly, drinks came out super fast and were priced well. I was visiting from out if town and saw this place recommended for "to do in wilmington" and was able to catch Mike Mellow and Ben Roy preform. The Show was amazing. If I was local, I would absolutely frequent shows here. read more

Dead Crow Comedy Room - Moscow mule - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We went last night for open mic comedy and it was great. Some comedians were better than others but every one of them had me laughing. There wasn't a food truck last night but they allowed us to bring in outside snacks to enjoy. The bartender made an amazing jalapeño margarita and Paloma. Best part about last night was the show was free! read more

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Good comedy show, other than the MC. Thought I was getting a show from the headliner, but that was only a part of it. Some of the warm up acts were plenty good in their own right. I'll be back for sure. read more

Visited Wilmington and decided to go to the Dead Crow Comedy Room for 2 nights while there. Both time, hosts/hostesses were welcoming. The bartenders were fun. The comedians were down to Earth. There was nothing uptight about the venue, and that's just the way I like it. read more

The Dead Crow was a hoot!! We saw Mike Stanley for the late night show and of course he killed it. The openers had diversified humor that kept the crowd rolling. The intimate setting makes the room feel like family!! Great bar, lounge garden, and food truck outside! I believe the food trucks change regularly in support of local businesses. Overall a fantastic way to start our night on the town, REALLY good nachos. read more

Dead Crow Comedy Room - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We went Thursday night for the open mic at dead crow comedy. The cocktail was great. They have a good open space for events. The open mic started on time and had a mix of comedians. We had a fun night. read more

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We made last-minute reservations to see a performance at the Dead Crow. We got there a little late, and the staff was kind enough to sit us at an empty table right by the stage. I enjoyed all three of the comedians who performed, especially the headliner. Server was efficient and unobtrusive throughout, wine pours were generous. I'm looking forward to going to another show the next time I'm in town. read more

I had another great experience lastnight at the 9:30 showing. That was the first time that I have been to a later showing. It was definitely a lot more crowded. There were three comedians before the headliner and that seemed like a little much. But the headliner was great! I love the bar area so much and the drinks are relatively inexpensive. Something was off with the staff lastnight, though. They weren't as friendly as usual. I take it as a bad night for everyone-hence the 4 stars. This is definitely one of my favorite things to do in Wilmington and I highly suggest going here. read more

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Great venue with friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. They usually have a few solid drink specials, and trivia on Wednesday nights is always a good time. read more

Such a fun place for a chill night out! They have amazing headliners and other comedians. I've been there twice and each time very much.

Located in an obscure location in downtown Wilmington this club is easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. It is only marked with a door but once inside the club is in the basement which kind of adds to the ambiance. My date and I lucked out and got to pick out our own seats since we arrived early. Service was prompt and efficient without interrupting the show. Perfect entertainment for a rainy night! read more

Bar was nice. Love the vibe here. Only giving a 3 because no where that I found online said that the shows were cash only. I wish I knew that beforehand. It actually says "credit card accepted" on Apple Maps, but that's for the bar. They have an ATM, but like many of us I didn't have any bank cards with me. Bummer that we didn't get to see the show. Love the atmosphere. I'm sure it's a beautiful venue inside as well. read more

Dead Crow, Wilmington's comedy club, is located on the main downtown "strip" close to all the bars, restaurants, shops and the riverwalk. They do not serve food (as of Summer 2019) but they do have a variety of cocktails, wine and beers. Every Wednesday is Improv Night, Thursdays are Open Mic and Friday/Saturdays are headliners. Headliners generally have 3-5 opening acts and they're almost better than the main act sometimes, so definitely come on time for those. The club gets really dark when the show starts and it's hard to navigate if you show up late, especially if your seats are not reserved. You can get your tickets online at $15 each. First time I came here I had very low expectations being that it's a small basement comedy club in little ol' Wilmington and tickets are only $15, but I was blown away at how much fun I had. The acts were all so different and my jaw was sore from laughing post show. My favorite act I've seen here so far is without a doubt Steve Byrne. The comics are generally pretty cool and let you come up and chat with them after the show. The staff here know how to balance staying under the radar to not disturb the act while also making sure everyone has full drinks in their hands, if desired. The drinks are average price for Wilmington downtown area, and nothing too fancy but not a total waste of money. I was a little bummed about the minimal wine selection - would love to see a Cab Sav come to the menu. Other than that, cool place and great spot if you're looking for an affordable laugh/nightout with friends. read more

Fantastic night! 3 comedians - ALL provided a hilarious show! Bo Johnson was an awesome headliner- all 6 of us laughed so hard we had headaches when we left. Tickets are reasonable, $18 for general admission and $28 for VIP. The most notable difference is that the VIP seating can be reserved prior to the show. VIP also has small round tables for your drinks and prime locations directly next to the stage. Whereas general admission is divided into three sections of the seating, approximately 10 to 12 rows deep and up to eight seats side-by-side. (This makes it difficult to get up for restroom breaks and catching the waitresses attention or moving around other guests to go to the bar to order your own drinks.) I've sat in both sections and definitely prefer VIP but some folks may not be comfortable being that close to the performers. Can't wait to go again. Parking is as would be expected in a downtown location in a very busy college town - not great but there are pay by the hour options within walking distance. They no longer serve food in the facility but do attempt to have on-site food truck(s) in the VERY small parking area. I appreciate the food option but greatly dislike the loss of parking options on-site because of the food truck(s). read more

Wow this is a great place. Best comedy club and experience I've had. It's more smaller and intimate than other big city clubs. Perfectly run from the door, box office, to the inside wait staff. If you spring for the vip tickets you get a table but the general admission are close to the stage as well. Restrooms were spotless, just saying. The 4 comedians were decent, two of them including the headliner were hilarious. None of them too dirty and raunchy like I've seen in Raleigh recently either. Totally recommend this place. Go to Wilmington, park only once, everything's within walking distance. Next have an early dinner and walk over/catch the early 7 pm show at Dead Crown. We were back in Raleigh for a nightcap by 11:30. Well done Wilmington. read more

This is the best comedy venue in town! Dead Crow brings big city talented comedians to Wilmington. Their comedy shows are very reflective of big city comedy shows too in terms of the structure, length, and ambiance. It's pretty cool that the comedians typically hang out at the bar after the show to chat with audience members. Dead Crow is very well managed too. The employees are very friendly and attentive. Their social media team engages well with the community. They display small business charm by truly caring about their customers' experience. The actual comedy room is quite large. You can get a good view anywhere in the room. The seating is comfortable with ample leg room. Checking out the event lineup of upcoming headliners and buying tickets are easy to do on their website. They set up the venue in a smart way because you can still enjoy the bar even if you don't intend to go to the comedy show. They typically have good drink specials too. I think they should get the word more out there that they're open for just drinks too...perhaps add "& Bar" to the end of their name? This truly is one of my favorite entertainment options in town so I'm really rooting for Dead Crow to continue to succeed and grow. read more

They definitely created a good comedy club feel but unfortunately Wilmington is off the beaten path for any type of consistent high level talent. You will get a couple good laughs in but it's not like you are gasping for air and falling out of your seat the whole time. It appears that they are now charging for VIP seating: Here in Wilmington that means you get a small table to put your drinks on. If not VIP, you are putting your drinks on the floor?? At least they have a true comedian on staff that came up with this idea...I heard at least 2 get kicked over and smashed the last time we were there! read more

Great place to go out and do something a little different plus it's always fun laughing

First time visitor, seating anywhere allowed for great views of the stage. Service was attentive. The chairs were so uncomfortable though, that was the only real downside to the experience. It would be a really nice benefit to the customers if the owners considered upgrading the seating to chairs with more cushion, or even more support like a adirondack or rocking chair. It would make a world of difference. I kept shifting in my seat because it was so uncomfortable. Otherwise, perfectly nice venue. Admission price was reasonable, talent was excellent, and the food truck option outside was tasty. Great option for a date night! read more

The show was good. The guys behind us were loud and were talked to twice but no one did anything about it so it kinda ruined the show. Waitress was no good. We only ordered one drink and it never showed but everyone around us got their drinks. Made me think it was because we were brown and the people around us were white. Needless to say... this is one place we will never return to. 3 stars because the only good thing that came out of it were the comedians. Other wise I would have given it 1 star. read more

we're not sure yet cause it hasn't even started but we're feeling like this isn't it. idk.........maybe we've lost our minds ;( maybe it was the scary people we just ate dinner with idk....... read more

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Went with a few of my friends. We all had such a blast. Our faces hurt from laughing so much

This place is the single best night time attraction in the Wilmington and surrounding area. My family is from the north east, we love comedy and enjoy improv and live shows all around the world. When he stumbled upon this comedy club in downtown we never imagined the high caliber talent the place draws and cultivated! It is a true gem of a find and thankfully our weekend date nights, out of town guests and special occasions are filled with laughter that makes you cry, pee your pants and sometimes ask yourself, "Have I been living under a rock?!" Every talent here is fresh, honest and engaging - we've never been disappointed. Food and beverage options are unlimited and anyone can be satisfied. We prefer the late show only because the crowds tend to be a little less stiff and that makes a better performance all around. The staff - ALL around are friendly, on point, attentive and detailed. We've never had a drink order messed up, or a reservation botched. Aimee makes this place run smooth like clockwork and you can thank her and this establishment for an exceptional entertainment venue in little Wilmington. read more

Well they no longer serve food so that is disappointing. Really hit or miss comedy. Mostly miss. Having been here more than a few times, I would just recommend a pass. You are better off staying home and watching a comedy special on Netflix. read more

I found this spot to be just "meh". Service was a little slow and delayed (took 40 minutes to get chips and guacamole because the "kitchen was backed up"). We also ordered pizza rolls and it was served with a pathetic number and they were burnt! Beer prices are totally reasonable and on the cheap side. Comedy can be hit or miss.. we happened to go on a night where it wasn't laugh out loud funny, just chuckle to yourself every once in a while funny. Would I go back? Maybe if it was raining and I had nothing else to do... read more

Great black box venue. Intimate and lots going on after in the courtyard. Indoor and outdoor bars.

Great basement room without drink minimum or jacked up drink prices. No food, but it doesn't fit the vibe of the room anyway. Comedy Central and FX TV stars come do comedy here quite often. Door price is always reasonable. Cheaper then going to the movies!!! read more

Awesome improv night on Wednesdays with Daredevil Improv and Open Mic on Thursdays! Nationally touring headliners every weekend! Check out the new Dead Crow! Great outdoor bar and patio too!! read more

Dead Crow Comedy Room - Improv Night! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We attended a show last night at the new location and we were not impressed. The comedians where amazing but the set up is awful. There are no tables for you to put your drinks on or your food from the food truck that they have outside. It was very hard to hold our food and try to eat with it on our laps and having to put our drinks on the floor. I don't think you should have to buy a VIP ticket just to get a table. I really miss how the old set up was with tables. I am only giving two stars due to the seating issue. The staff and comedians were amazing. read more

What a hidden GEM! One of the best comedy clubs in the nation! We had a fantastic night in the Dead Crow and will be back for sure. Plus the comedians were hilarious. Such a cool venue. read more

Went last night for the first time. Really loved the place , the comedians were really funny, the place has a great vibe to it. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive always checking on us . We ordered the nachos and I wasn't super impressed......not real cheese, just processed cheese from a can. I've heard great reviews about their food, so I will definitely be back to try something else! A fun place to go in downtown Wilmington! read more

Looking for a great night out in downtown Wilmington that doesn't break the bank? Look no further! I had an absolute blast here with my little sister. Sure, not all the jokes lands and the performers can be hit or miss at times, but during our show there were lots of laughs, delicious drinks and very surprisingly good food! I don't usually come to places like this for a meal but we were pretty starved and my sister raved about the food so I ordered a plate of nachos with my beer. First off, it was huge ( perfect for an hour and a half show). Second it was full of fresh ingredients, none of that canned cheese junk! For less than $10 (with chicken added) it was a great value! I can't wait to go back next time i'm in town! The lineup is always changing so don't miss out on some great laughs! TIP: Definitely don't miss texting the number on your table for your chance to win free food! We didn't luck out but you may! read more

I went last weekend with my daughter and the show was really good. Hot #1 was some amateurs, most were funny, The headliner was great hour#2 and the service was 1st rate .The food is REALLY bad though. The ground beef in the Burrito wrap made Taco Bell seem Gourmet! It puckered my mouth with. Grocery store seasoning. The salsa was str8 outta an old jar. Onion rings, frozen,. Liquor drinks, watered down. Box wine, dreadful! But the shows was awesome! read more

Just went back for our second time and this time we took our son and one of our daughters. The club was just as clean and cozy as before and the staff was still on point. What I noticed this time going to the first show on a Friday night is that it's less crowded which isn't necessarily a good thing for a comedy act. Performers feed off a crowds energy and the more people there are the less judgment a performer might feel with about 15 - 20 people the comedians (even the pro) seemed to be a tad off at times. Also it was strange but because I was there last week I noticed that 2 of the jokes that Alonzo Boden told were said verbatim by Yonis Popis during the show smh. Yonis Popis still did a good set and my family had a good time. We will be back when another good pro comes through. read more

Dead Crow Comedy Room - Me and my wife - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Stop what you are doing now and sign up for the texting contest through Dead Crow. I have won tickets to four shows this year via text including tickets to last nights show with Dan Soder was one of the best shows I have seen at Dead Crow this year. I love this place because the opening acts are always different and the regulars always have new material. Last night was no exception and it was great to see all new acts which were so funny I couldn't stop laughing. Service here is hit or miss and last night was a joke. It got to be so bad that my date just started ordering from the bar. If you have read my previous reviews of this business you will know that I have never been fan of the food however I love love the atmosphere, it's hard not to have a good time at Dead Crow. Props to the owners and staff for continuing to bring great talent to Wilmington! read more

I thought I'd written a review for this venue years ago! What in the hell was i thinking??? Probably to busy laughing!! The shows here are always out of control funny. The nuthouse improve group are always fun to watch. The recent, long awaited, Pauli shore show was outstanding. The best show to date was Basile! He had us bowled over in laughter non-stop. Great atmosphere here. Always a chance to win free tickets to see a show. Easy online purchasing of tickets. Cordial staff. The drinks are good and the food I've had so far is seriously tasty. Love doing date night here. Roll with laughter, grab a couple of cocktails (beer for him) and some apps and our night is started off just right. If you live here or are just in town for a brief visit this spot should be on your to do list. read more

The owner stepped on stage to introduce the first comedian, but not before encouraging everyone to order some drinks and to try the food as it's not a "comedy bar with food" but a "restaurant with comedy". I'll definitely give him that! They have a very creative menu with lots of gluttonous options to choose from. I went with the "As the Crow Fries" (+1 star for clever pun!) and it was so good! The slaw and pork combo on the fries were a great combination and really hit the spot. Plus it's big enough to share. Their drink specials were great too. I had a $6 jalapeno margarita which was great. The perfect blend of sweet, sour and a hint of heat. Then I switched to a $4 bourbon and diet that was also on special. There were two comedians that came on after the owner. Both were pretty hilarious and had the room booming. It's a great place to go with a few friends for a few laughs on a weekend night! read more