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    The Upstairs

    4.5 (32 reviews)
    Open 7:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Ashli A.

    I came here for a comedy show for my friend & comedian Lil Rel. He started a comedy night on Tuesdays, and it was an absolute BALL! I was able to find street parking. There are some stairs to get up, but it was very spacious and had a lively ambiance! The comedians were hilarious, and I could definitely see myself coming on consistent Tuesdays with a lineup like that! It felt more underground than the more mainstream comedy spots, which was refreshing & felt like the comedians were hungrier! The service was great, but my only complaint would be a lack of food options. I believe they only had popcorn and perhaps a pretzel. That definitely wasn't sufficient for me for the time we were there! But food aside, it was a great spot and I definitely see myself returning!

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    The place is a dump, they don't let you in early to at least sit you down and enjoy some food or kick back. The food selection is horrible, they only have hard pretzels that might break a tooth, smelly cheese and some type of plastic sausage that doesn't look healthy at all. The drinks are ok but nothing I would brag about. At least the comedian we came to see was funny otherwise I would have rated even lower. Need new management here

    Tammy W.

    Super sketch area (it is DTLA) BUT there is *free*parking around here or $10 in the lot. I would recommend parking on the street since the guy who came up to us in the lot was not there when we left. He told us that he would watch our car if we parked inside and I said "so if you see someone breaking into the car outside you would just let it happen "? Anyway... Show started around 8 ish and it wasn't a full house but that was good. Felt intimate like an old school comedy show (for those of us old enough to remember what that was like before comedians started doing shows in l a r g e arenas). Drinks were pricy (water=$9, Corona $11, mixed drinks $16+) and there is a 2 drink minimum. Popcorn, candy & pretzels available for $5 in case you have the munchies. If you like a variety of comedy, go check it out.

    Christina G.

    I came here for a secret comedy show for Max Amini (who I've been following for a while) and had such a great experience! I hadn't heard of this place before, but later found out it's a fairly new spot. Comedy clubs are one of my favorite things to check out, so it's always exciting to discover a new location. The venue itself is super clean, spacious, and well laid out--you can see the stage clearly from just about anywhere you sit. The air conditioning works perfectly (huge plus for a packed comedy show), and there's tons of street parking nearby which makes coming here really easy. Currently, they don't serve food, but they do offer a nice variety of drinks. We also noticed they had snacks available, though they weren't listed on the menu so we didn't check them out. Our waitress was AMAZING. Attentive, personable, and just so sweet. I wish I wrote down her name! Overall, the vibe is great, and I'll definitely be back for more shows!

    Fun space for a good night out! 2 drink minimum, but parking was free and our waitress was hilarious!!! Would highly recommend

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    Feras H.

    I've been to this comedy club a couple of times already. The comics they bring are awesome. Jeff Dye is my favorite so far. I also had a couple of cocktails (old fashions I think) the first time and they were great.

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    My new favorite club! A hidden gem everyone should check out! Only place where I've seen DTLA with top notch A list comics

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    I'm so excited for a new comedy club that brings out headliner quality comedians. The parking was easy; and free!

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    Spectacular from start to finish. Service was fantastic and the show was unbelievable. Highly recommend.

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