So with all due respect, what you see is what you get. I should have taken pictures, but if you've seen one comedy "loft," you've seen them all. This is not to take anything away from the comedy. We saw Leslie Liao on a Thursday night, and she was fantastic! I can't say the same for her openers, but they are starting out and will get better with experience. The loft is small, and people are packed in there pretty intimately. I had a lovely conversation with a guy from Baltimore on my lap (only slight exaggeration). Plus, it was hot...really hot. Like Leslie did an improv set as to how hot she was as the headliner hot. As with any comedy club, it is a two-item minimum per person in the club. They were out of my first three drink orders (which were canned CutWaters), so I got a $13 margarita in a Dixie cup (again, slight exaggeration). We also ordered a brownie sundae, which was a single scoop of ice cream from a spoon and a square brownie they probably microwaved from Duncan Hines. We did learn that a $4 bottle of water counts as an item, so that's where we made up the difference. At the end of the day, we laughed and had a great time with Leslie. Would I go back? Probably not, we were visiting out of town. But I don't regret supporting local comedy houses and comics! read more

Dear reader, The Comedy Loft of DC is one of those places we happily return to again and again, which rather tells the story on its own. We have seen many comedians there over time and always have an awesome time. The space has that intimate, classic comedy club feel that reminds me of a New York club in the best possible way. It feels lively and close enough to the stage that the whole experience is more engaging, but never uncomfortably cramped. The drinks and food are also genuinely good, which is a lovely bonus when a venue could easily rely on the show alone. What really stands out, though, is the staff. They are super nice, impressively quick, and somehow manage to move through the room so quietly that there is very little disruption during the show. You still get your drinks and food without feeling like the performance has been interrupted, which is no small feat. Overall, it is a thoroughly reliable night out with great energy, good service, and a proper comedy club atmosphere. We will absolutely keep coming back. read more

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No joke -- I really like DC Comedy Loft! After a few visits to see both big-name comics and local talent, I can confidently say it's one of my fav spots for a chill night out in DC. Having been to a number of DMV comedy venues (DC Improv, Baltimore Comedy Factory) where the whole 'two item' minimum requirement forces you to pick between a mid, under/over cooked food item and watered down $17 drink, I've been admittely blown away by how good the food/beverage offerings here are. The only caveat is the price, but hey, a comics gotta eat too! It's tucked away in a bit of an obscure corner (my Uber drivers always get confused) but the performance spaces are decently large. Just make sure you get there early to nab a good seat. At a bigger name shows, a 5-minute delay could have you craning to see the onstage talent. Bathrooms here are tiny tiny tinyyyy, and if you're above the BMI for your height, you truly might have a hard time getting in through the doors. When evaluated against the competition, I think Comedy Loft comes out pretty solid. read more

I had the best time at the Comedy Loft this past weekend watching Kam Patterson. We took the train in and walked about 10 minutes before arriving at the bar. The show started at 7 pm (really 8 pm) and we got there a little after 6:30 pm when the doors initially opened. When we got there we had lots of options to sit at since there were only a couple of people there. The staff was very friendly with helping us navigate a spot with a nice view around the reserved tables. I believe you can pay $10 extra to get a closer seat but I think getting there early is just as good. Our server was great at remembering what we needed and also helping the many other people within the space. By the time the show started it had gotten very very crowded but he still did a great job helping everyone and not being in the way. We ordered wings, their fried chicken sandwich and Cutwater's. The wings with lemon pepper were really good for bar food. The fried chicken sandwich I would recommend passing on. The show itself was hilarious. There was a host and 3 comedians before the main act. If you ever get the chance definitely check out a Kam Patterson show. I will be back for another night of laughs at the Comedy Loft. read more

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It was a packed house so I assumed service would be slow. Our waiter let us know what items they had already ran out of prior to taking our orders . The food is your average bar bites with the addition of things like the sweet chilli brussel sprouts which were really good. Food came out quickly & the portions were surprisingly large. The place isn't huge so you'll be getting up close and personal with other patrons. If you don't mind yapping/laughing w/ strangers, you'll love this place. The show was itself started promptly at 6pm. As an avid solo dater, I'm definitely adding this place to my list of solo date gems. read more

This place reminds me of the Punch Line San Francisco. Service is excellent and fast even when the house is packet. Food looked good, and although I didn't try anything I mingled with fellow early arrivals and they all said the garlic wings were outstanding and one of the servers said the fried mozzarella sticks were their most popular item. The location is the previous and legendary Brickskeller, so those of us that have flowed in and out of DC over the last 25 years may find this place familiars. Anyway, your group can reserve sections or you can come alone. There's a place for everyone and all are welcomed. FYI, there's a two "item" minimum required purchase, which can be food or beverage items. Key to know that you must order these in the comedy room that you'll be seeing the show, or it doesn't count towards the two item minimum. Anyway, cool place, comfortable seating, great service, and awesome comedy! read more

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I'm at the Comedy Loft now for the Flex Alexandra Show that supposed to start at 2145hrs. They had people standing in the stairways, jammed packed in the basement and outside. Then they have the nerve to say a two item minimum purchase. After people were buying drinks at the basement bar and you started the show a hour and fifteen minutes late. This is the last time that I will ever come to this place. Management this unsatisfactory and disappointing. Let's do better. read more

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Cancelled the Robby Hoffman show with no notice to ticket holders. We found out when we arrived and they lied about having sent an email notification. We'd gotten a babysitter and planned the night around the event and will be sure not to make the same mistake again. Stuff happens; that's fine. Not notifying people when a show is cancelled and then lying about it is unacceptable. read more

The service and food were good. Parking was a bit of a challenge, however. Comedian was hysterical.

I had such a good laugh here seeing the Felonious Munk and a few other people! I didn't like the fact that the ticket purchase recommends showing up 30 min to an hour early and you won't be guaranteed a seat if you come late but I showed up 10 minutes before and everyone was waiting downstairs in the bar area because the loft wasn't even ready to seat people. They weren't ready to seat people until about 5 minutes late. After everyone was seated there were plenty of left over seats. The place is wheel chair friendly. There is a 2 item purchase requirement and the food comes out pretty quick. I had the chicken sandwich and fries which was pretty good. The chicken sandwich becomes messy as you eat it. I got a rum punch for 9 dollars and it wasn't really strong. Might as well should have got a soda. I would come back for the comedy but they really gotta do better with opening and seating people on time. read more

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Standard comedy club experience. Service was good since we were there 45 minutes before our 7pm show. We were seated immediately and I liked that we were able to get started on food and drinks ahead of a majority of people so there wasn't really a wait. Most people seemed to come in about 20 minutes before the show. We ordered the onion rings which were surprisingly good. A good sharing food for 2 people. We were in the basement room and it was a pretty small intimate show (the room seemed to comfortably seat ~45 people). I enjoyed my experience and would come back! read more

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I really hated my experience here. Other than the show being excellent because Zainab is absolutely hilarious, I would never come back here. GLOWS: -Staff was friendly and tried to helpful. -The food I had wasn't too bad GLOWS: -The venue itself is in need of some serious TLC. It is so outdated, poorly arranged, and too jam packed. - The service was so horrible. It was just chaotic and unorganized -The stage was so small, there were only a few points in the whole place that you could see clearly. -The bathroom! Omg! It felt more like an outhouse and was entirely too small. read more

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Tables are sticky, and it's a little um worn out decor wise, but we still had a great time and a lot of laughs during our visit. We didn't mind the two drink minimum at all, because it was Friday night. Ordered barbecued pork sandwich with fries. It was fine. Nothing amazing. And honestly didn't expect much from a comedy club's menu. Sprucing the place up a bit wouldn't hurt, and changing the lighting. But since all sorts of businesses are still recovering from COVID, I gave them a pass on the atmosphere, since the main thing you want to look at is onstage. read more

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I went here to see a comedian that I've been following for a while. He was the opener for another comedian, and him and the main act were scheduled for two shows on Friday night and one on Saturday night. Unfortunately, only 3 of us showed up for the earlier Friday show, so shortly after the show was scheduled to start, the individual who I believe was managing the comedy acts (I didn't get a name) came over to let us know that the 7:00pm show unfortunately had to be canceled. It was clear that he felt bad, and he gave us a couple options. He first told us we could either go to the show that was currently being held on the upper level for free, go to the later show at 9:30, or receive a refund. I opted for the later show and figured I would find a bar/restaurant to go to in the interim. But he then let me know that I could go to the upstairs comedy show in the interim in addition to also seeing the later show. While I know this may have been a frustrating situation for some, I thought they handled it as well as they could have and I really appreciated that they offered solutions. The comedy show upstairs was great, and when the comedians that I originally went to see did come on, they were great too, despite it being a small crowd! In addition to the managers customer service, I experienced excellent customer service the whole time. The bartender I had in the downstairs area was quick on drinks and offered to help carty my stuff upstairs (though I declined). He also recognized that the sour beer I had been drinking downstairs was not available upstairs, and said that if I wanted it while upstairs, I should just let them know and he would run it up for me. The bartender upstairs also had great customer service. She was super friendly, checked in frequently, and even gave me a heads up that the beer I ordered came in a cool bottle and asked if I wanted to keep the bottle vs her just pouring it in a glass like they typically would. There were other positive interactions throughout the night, and to me, good customer service is paramount. Overall, I really enjoyed the environment, the staff, and the shows I saw, and I plan to come here more often! However, there are a couple things to note. The food and drinks *are* pricey (beers are about $12-$14, food is $12-$20ish), and you must buy 2 items minimum. I saw other reviews from other platforms complain about this, and while I understand why that may be a barrier for some, this is also a fairly small venue and I imagine they make a good chunk of their money from the food and drink sales. I, thankfully, had looked up the venue beforehand and knew what to expect price-wise, but I can see that being shocking for someone who does not look beforehand. The food was also good, but nothing spectacular (though I didn't expect it to be, to be honest). I *will* say that the tickets, website, etc. all clearly state the 2-item policy. Additionally, the bathrooms (or at least the women's stalls in the basement level) *are* incredibly tiny and difficult to maneuver in. These two things were not a huge deal to me, hence why I didn't deduct stars, but they may be a big deal for others. read more

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I came in February and completely forgot to review! I've been several times without checking in and told myself to review this night, I forgot but hey better late then never. I was able to catch New York's funny man Vladimir Caamaño. I would say this place has some pretty good comedians frequent their venue. They do the same thing that other comedy places do, make you buy two items per person. I actually enjoyed my food. Drink was perfect, Tito's and Pineapple for me please! I didn't take any pics because by the time the food came no cameras were allowed. Ambiance is giving "cool hole in the wall." I would definitely come back, the seating is weird so get there on time or pay for the better seats. Who doesn't love a funny! Would definitely return! read more

Great place to see comedy show. The space is a little disjointed, but get in line early.

Great staff from Daryl, Mason at the door to the bartender and servers. The venue is perfect. Katie Boyle the Irish now American Comedian not as perfect. Would not watch here again given comedic talent is diminished by her real life attempt to make abortion an attempt at comedy, NOT. She spends approx. 30 minutes on the topic. Regardless of how one views the topic Katie failed to delivery anything remotely funny. It seems more like her therapy session and the audience could clearly sense it. Better for Katie to stick to the funny stuff and not such a sensitive topic. Thinking she does not have anyone close to her to speak truth which is a shame as has the ability to be funny. Hope she gets the message... read more

Went to see Isabel Hagen at the comedy loft and it was an awesome experience. The wait staff was tremendous and kept the drinks coming seamlessly. Their fried chicken sandwich was amazing! So were their garlic truffle fries. It's a great atmosphere for shows! read more

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The facility definitely needs to be renovated and probably have a few code violations as it's one way in and one way out. For a comedy bar the food isn't horrible actually pretty decent. Staff definitely can work the crowd and have a good system down to get your bill paid. Garlic hummus Brussels sprouts Green salad Truffle fries All were fairly good besides we were hungry. The cocktails were watered down definitely not worth 15 bucks. Great comedy shows are held here so I'd return for another show read more

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I've been coming here for a few years. Never had a problem. Tonight I went with two of my friends. Both Hispanic like me. And even though we had preferred seating, they sat us in the cheap seats. It was hot af, no ac. The black lady with the glasses that sat us, didn't care. There were several spots a lot closer that had at least 3 seats for Jeff Dye show on Friday April 3, 7:30. Throughout the entire night, those seats remained empty. This is such a bad look. I spent good money before, during, after the show. I was repaid by having a pole in front of me blocking my view. And several people bumping into me during the whole show. I normally ignore when I feel like racism or stereotyping is happening. Because I don't want to be that guy. But I felt that way the entire night. Even the bartender downstairs. And we're both Hispanic. I finished my drink way before the white people. And guess who he came to give new drinks to first. I can't prove that it is actual racism, what occurred. But when several things happen throughout the night, it's no longer speculation.. (We were there before the other guests) I will never visit this establishment again read more

1st time, great time, won't be the last time. It's divey & that was perfect for our date night. Waitstaff was very friendly. Mozzarella sticks were good, that will probably be my recurring menu pick in the future. The menu is generally disappointing in variety, I expected more apps considering its a 2 item minimum. Anyway, we were there for comedy & it didn't disappoint. The host Kadeem, ha ha! So fun. All of the acts, up to the headliner Jay Phillips, were funny, we had a great time. read more

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The glitter drink actually has glitter!!! That was the highlight for me lol... other than that, ok location. Pretty good service. Ok drinks that are expensive (dc prices lol). Didn't love the show or the vibe...would only go back off someone I HAD to see a was performing there. read more

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Never been to a comedy club before but this place was alright. It was busy and has that dive bar type look to it. Food was alright - typical bar food. Seems like a popular place though with all the comedians that have visited! read more

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First time at the comedy loft and we saw Kevin Nealon and the show and comedians were great. It is actually held in a bar so the environment doesn't favor a comedian set. We sat at the bar and it was first come and first serve. So unless you aren't in the front you may not be able to sit with your whole party. Also sitting at the bar can be very distracting to trying to listen to the comedians set. The place is also quite old and could use some renovations. Also need to work out some logistical issues as there is only one way in and out and the line can be quite long. They bring in some great comedians so I would go back here but not my first choice to go see a show in DC. Also there is a two item minimum when getting tickets. read more

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Love the dive bar atmosphere! Came here to see Troy Bond (imo the funniest new up and comer). Perfect spot for comedy -- cozy, brick wall, small and underground. Really enjoyed myself here! Food is decent too! read more

This review reflects my experience dining out with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires me to maintain a diet free of gluten (including cross contact). SERVICE: 3.5/5 stars DRINKS: 3/5 stars FOOD: Not applicable AMBIANCE: 4/5 stars VALUE: 3/5 stars OVERALL RATING: 3/5 stars For Valentine's Day, friends and I attended a comedy show at The Comedy Loft. Most of us arrived approximately 30 minutes before the first set began; luckily, a friend located and held seven seats together (seating is general admission) that were not too close to the stage but for which everyone had an unobstructed view. In the future, I would arrive earlier (especially if in a large group) to make sure we find sufficient space to keep our group intact. When attending a show, the Comedy Loft requires patrons to order at least two items from the bar or kitchen. I ordered one Madras cocktail, which was fairly bad (it was carbonated, for some reason). Because my drink was barely palatable, and the waitress was very busy trying to serve a large section, I sipped it slowly throughout the night's three sets. To meet the order minimum, I purchased a bottle of water to take home; unfortunately, I couldn't trust that a second drink would be prepared accurately, and nothing on the menu was safe for those with celiac disease to order. The comedian whom I saw selected by a friend; his jokes were not to my taste. Despite the disappointing performance, the venue itself was a decent place to see a show. Next time, I will vet the primary comedian and openers more thoroughly so I have a better sense of whether their performance will be funny. read more

I went to a show tonight at the Loft. It was a pretty cool spot. We walked in and the host checked us in and walked us in. The bar and comedy area is pretty decent size. We got there about 30 mins before the show and got front row seats. For my drink, I ordered the Lemon drop. Which was good. For dinner, I had the garden salad. It was good but kinda small. I also ordered the chicken nachos. I would definitely come back for a show. It's a great location for comedy. read more

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Visited 2/15 to see Geoffrey Asmus. Comics were great, but were fighting to win back crowd who had been tortured by Comedy Loft. Doors 6:45, show 7:45 (supposedly)... we arrived at 6:45 and were forced to stand at PACKED narrow bar, where it was impossible to not be in the way of servers going to/from kitchen. We were not allowed to go to seats until 8:15... Beers are double the price they should be...charged $5 for club soda. Comedy loft does everything they can to try to put you in a bad mood before the show starts. Didn't order any food, but we waited next to kitchen which looked unsanitary. So many better options for comedy in DC. Hopefully comics realize that comedy loft will torture their fans and stop doing shows here. read more

First off, the comedian that I went to see here described the place as a basement with a porch and I couldn't agree more. It's super small and intimate inside. Even the bathrooms. I would highly suggest for all my ladies with curves to use the bathroom before and don't drink while you're there. The stalls were the smallest I've ever seen but I will say that they were very clean. The food was basic. I would have eaten before and just gotten drinks had I know the quality of the food. However, major kudos on customer service and an intimate comedy experience. Also, go see Darren Fleet if you can there on June 29. Regarding parking, I just did street parking after 6:30 and I was perfectly fine. read more

The staff was attentive and fast when ordering and delivering our food. The vibes felt like a British Pub & Tavern and intimate. It was so cool seeing all the different taps, beer cans, and European beer cups. We came here for the Ryan Kelly show, which his Jokes made us laugh and such a wholesome guy. He got to do meet and greet with everyone. So the food. You have order a minimum of 2 items from the menu. The BBQ chicken wings was alright little messy and the truffle garlic fries, I wish the Parmesan was melted more. In my opinion, the food is little expensive. The wings were $17 and the fries were $15. But overall we had a great time. read more

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The DC Comedy Loft was a disappointment. Our section B, in front of the bar, didn't get any waitstaff service. It was extremely hot, and we weren't served drinks. If we went to the bar to order, we were told service was only for those seated at the bar. Definitely would not recommend this place. read more

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Laid back venue with intelligent acts. Casual food and cocktails - you go there for comedy not cuisine.

We attend "The Liars Club" show and it was GREAT! The show's format is to identify who is telling us the lie out of the four storytellers. The show is very engaging and the comedians interact so well with the audience. The hosts also facilitated the voting very well. Highly recommend this show to anyone needing a night of comedy. The food was also great and the wait staff are lovely- it's easy to meet the 2 item minimum but come hungry! read more

The DC Comedy Loft was easy to find and we found a parking space on the street, within the block. They weren't ready for the 2nd show crowd and wound up seating us about 45 minutes after the expected time. That's a long time to stand around in heels on a rainy night, but we found a corner of the beer bar in their basement to pass the time. Tables and seats are jammed in elbow to elbow and no air was circulating, so I felt more comfortable wearing my mask. We ordered drinks, I ordered hummus with veggies and pita for dipping, and he ordered chicken wings. The food arrived hot and was well-prepared. Our server was very friendly. The comedians were very funny and I was reminded that they were the reason that we were there. Five stars for food/drinks/friendly server/funny comedians; minus one star for crowding/no ventilation; and minus another star for 45 minutes late seating brought me to a (respectable) three-star rating. I would go back, but I would reserve seats (they use "placemats" with your name to mark the seat) so I wouldn't worry about being on-time for seating to begin; and I would bring my mask. read more

This is a very good comedy club. The comics were extremely funny and really excited the crowd. The food at the comedy club was very good. We ordered the sweet thai chili wings and apple pie. The wings were outstanding and the pie was warm and delicious. The only drawbacks were I asked for an additional dressing to dip the wings and never received it, and the pie would've been phenomenal with a scoop of ice cream to make it à la mode. Overall, this was a good experience and I would return. read more

Had a great time seeing TJ Miller perform at the Comedy Loft. The venue is pretty packed, but not impossible to navigate. And while I understand that they make their money off their 2 item minimum, its kind of insulting to have $13 Shock Top beer on the menu. The food ordered was good, but I am hard pressed to pay crazy prices for mediocre beer. read more

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I think the shows are pretty good, but there are better places to go. The show I saw tonight had technical difficulties, which really took away from what we were there for. The whole place needs updating big time. I will say our server was very good though! read more

So this was my first trip to the comedy loft and if I'm being honest, will probably be my last. I don't really like rating any place I go negatively but people need to know what to expect with this place. I parked about 2 blocks away from the spot which in DC is actually considered a good spot. When I came in, the line was pretty long but it moved fairly fast. After getting past the front ticket collector, I was surprised to find that basically this was a bar in a basement that has a stage in the corner. The seating basically forces you to buy the reserved seats to get a clear view of the stage. We did not, so we ended up all the way in the back. The plus side is that we were able to snag a table but there are some seats where you don't get one. The food tasted on but was pricey and took over an hour to come. We had to ask about it several times before it finally showed up. The service was not bad per se but they were really understaffed. I think it may have been like 2 servers for the whole space. Granted it was small but 2 servers just wasn't enough. I didn't get pictures of my food because I follow rules and didn't take flash photography during the show but trust me there wasn't much to see here. The comedian I went to see killed it though. read more

Cool atmosphere with kind and attentive service. Unless they are attempting to disincentivize belligerent drunks during the shows, the drink and food menu really are unacceptably sparse. And don't get me started on the prices... Charge what you need but make it worth it. Don't merely offer Jameson or rail vodka drinks at 66% standard prices. The food portions look generous but it's just freezer-bag to fryer basket... when there's an actual restaurant/beer place downstairs, right??? Given the drink minimum and my desire for this to be a nice evening out (versus simply seeing a show and having paltry amusement park drink/food options), I'd hesitate even if they managed to resurrect Richard Pryor. read more

Visited this place which in within a old hotel. Upon walking up it looks like something from the 80's and boy was I correct. The place is outdated and looks like needs a complete renovation. We had cocktails during the comedy show which was great. However, this place is in need of a renovation. read more

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