Came with a friend to watch stand up late last month and this did not disappoint…read more Ambiance: A bit dark inside after going through security. There's a store to purchase some merch at. My friend picked up a cool hoodie, albeit expensive. There are two rooms for the comedy. Service: Very thorough and professional with getting in - security, locked up phones (you take them with you and you get the bag unlocked after before you fully exit), taking you to your seats. Service was friendly by all and responsive. Two drinks minimum for any show. Drinks were well made. Prices are to the times. We had a show in the Little Boy room and it was decently sized, not stuffy. General admission only and I'm not sure if you get to pick and choose where to sit but we were sat at the very front. It seemed like a sold out show. All the comics were great in their own ways. Very funny material and to the times, just don't get offended about anything (some material especially from Brian Holtzman can be harsh).

Second time at the Mothership. The BEST time. From the staff to the comedians. We got to watch Joe…read moreRogan and Friends the second time, and what a show!!! 2 drink minimum, no food options. So eat before. All smart items are bagged up till after the show. Great shirts after the show as well! Must go here and see some shows! You will not be upset!

Loved this experience. This place has definitely been around for awhile and I can see why. Got…read morethere early to scope out the location and upon entering you provide your name and they provide a paper to give upon entering the show room. There was a group on the patio area where you can order tacos, I did not partake. Then the bar area inside. You can take drinks into the showroom as well. Scoped out the venue which was bigger than anticipated and really enjoyed the fish tank TVs. So fun! The show was entertaining and up to date with references all relevant to the current times. Everyone on stage was great and their chemistry can be seen. The audience was laughing 99% of the time and the show went back fast! I'd totally go back for a local Austin night out with good laughs.

Esther Follies is an Austin staple!…read more They've been performing for 50 years, providing amazing entertainment for all guests attending their shows. They do a mix of comedy, magic, music , and just overall great entrainment for their shows. It's mainly themed around local and world politics + the LGBTQ community. Tickets are approximately $40. The show is about 90 minutes, with a 5 min break halfway through. They have a bar on site, and a taqueria that's connected to their building as well. Highly recommend the taqueria, it's authentic and delicious! Absolutely recommend for locals, visitors, and those who just want to enjoy a great show in the best city in the country!

The drinks were expensive but the comedy made up for it. Definitely worth going back.read more

Security decided to single me out…read more Despite empty pockets and arriving in a group, I get pulled aside and patted down MULTIPLE times. Security guard makes a really dumb statement as he touches my leg-- "hmm did you have surgery recently?" WTF? Bro get your fuggin hand off my leg you creep. Not okay. Then we get seated. 2 drink minimum. Wait staff was rude. I had the light on to call the server...no one came. I waved down a server who was helping a group directly in front of me...she snarkily said I have to leave my light on and that MY server would come to take my order. My server never came back except to hand me the closing check. I try to explain to her that I never got my second drink. She said oh well, last call passed (which she never told me). I ask for a receipt and she doesn't give it. I leave no tip. My charge was about 18.50. I look at my card statement the next day and it was rounded up to $20. What's so funny about this...after I told her the situation about the drink and we had no resolution...she literally went to the group on the left of me, and brought the guy a drink that he never received either! I thought the bar was closed??? Where is my drink??? Terrible. As for the comedy. They sucked. From the opener doing some lame "Robert De Niro" impression, to Brian Simpson (a pro). The jokes were not funny in the slightest. The audience didn't really laugh either. Overall, this was my 2nd time here and the negative experience is too much to look over. 2 stars.

We were looking for a fun way to spend the Fourth of July weekend while my brother-in-law was…read morevisiting, so we decided to catch Malik B at Capitol City Comedy Club. It turned out to be a nice evening out. Two comedians warmed up the crowd before Malik B took the stage, and from the moment he started, he had everyone laughing. His observations, relatable humor, and effortless delivery kept the audience fully engaged. His set was packed with laughs, blending everyday experiences with clever storytelling. His comedic timing was outstanding and reminded us of the younger Eddie Murphy. One of the highlights of the show was Malik B's interactions with the audience, including a physical education teacher, a salesperson, and a former stripper. He kept returning to their stories throughout the set, creating hilarious running jokes that had the crowd roaring with laughter. Interestingly, he surprised them by offering to pay their tab at the end of the show (major nice gesture). Capitol City Comedy Club provided the perfect setting for a night of entertainment. The venue was comfortable, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made for a great experience. Please note that there is a two-item minimum purchase per person for food and beverages. Parking was also a breeze, with plenty of free parking available in both the mall lots and parking garages. My brother-in-law thoroughly enjoyed the show, and so did we. It was a fun, memorable evening filled with nonstop laughs.

came in to see lavell crawford, we were excited to him. however this experience was way opposite…read morefrom my last. Staff at the door to get into the showroom was rude - yelling at us trying to grab tickets from people who weren't in our party then mad at us because we stepped to the side to give room for the others to get in the door. they gave us the table closest to the door so there was a lot of shuffling around and light coming in everytime someone opened the door through out the show. They say they have a 2 item minimum but we had to flag a waitress down 30 min after the show started to even get help. we had a moscow mule ($15) and a high brew coffee (6$)bill was about 23$ I tipped 20% but now have a charge for $35- interesting calculations there.... The show was okay as well , I think pre show was better then the main show this go round. Still enjoyed my time but definitely had better experiences.

Fallout Theater is a local gem of a theater that provides comedy relief and education for…read moreAustinites and visitors. The theatre runs shows on a nightly basis, usually after 7 or 8pm in the evening and simultaneously teaches a bunch of different comedy classes, including improv, stand-up, sketch, clown, and other one-off specialty comedy classes. Most of the normal classes run for approximately 8 weeks and are about 2 hours a week. The pricing for almost 16 hours of instruction is usually super reasonable (~$250 classes, or less than $15/hr). Most instructors are local Austin veterans and I've always enjoyed taking classes at the Fallout (at least for improv) and often end up being local community members that you'll see in shows or other comedy-related events. Shows are often affordable and a fun date night option that have different themes catering to anything you'd like. There's a small amount of snacks (candy) and a bar up-front for show attendees. Parking is relatively limited but not impossible to find. You can find street parking usually just one block north of the Fallout on 7th Street, 8th Street, Guadalupe, and Lavaca.

Great spot for a Saturday night. The staff was very kind and the show was funny. It was a little…read morewarm but not too bad.

Black rabbit, underground comedy club is a must visit in Austin, Texas! They have new lineups every…read morenight and their tickets are fairly priced. The comedy club is located in the basement so it is nice and cold. We were greeted immediately at the front door and shown to our seat seats. This facility is BYOB and there is conveniently a liquor store right next-door that you can buy drinks to bring to the show. I really enjoyed the comics that performed last night. There was a good mixture of subjects and types of humor. The crowd is intimate and the comics engaged with the crowd in a fun way. This is definitely a comedy club. I will return to and I wanna make sure everyone is aware it is there so we can support them!

Listen...BYOB with a liquor store next door...what's not to like? $15 for a nights entertainment…read morein ATX can't be beat....

Went to Austin for a concert, came here the day after. The staff were great. The atmosphere was…read morereally nice. The comedians were awesome. Drinks were cool. Recommend stopping by to try them out.

I really wanted to love this place. My bestie is new to Austin, so every time I visit (which is at…read moreleast once a month), we make it a point to try new spots together and comedy is always at the top of our list. Sadly, this one was a big letdown. We splurged on VIP seating (nearly triple the regular ticket price), expecting a fun, full-house experience... only to walk into a nearly empty room with couches set up in the front - which seemed like they were just for us. The staff was kind, but the vibe was awkward from the start. As the night went on, a handful of other people trickled in, but the energy never really took off. Some of the more seasoned comedians seemed a bit disinterested in performing for such a small crowd but had great material, so we wanted more, so it stung when they rushed off since we genuinely love supporting live comedy. Alternatively, some other comedians went on forever, and that was a bit much when the laughter was hard to come by. The audience was funnier than some of the sets. Again, it pains my heart to write this, but I have to be honest - and I genuinely hope this was an off night and my next review will crush this one. This was our first lackluster experience after months of exploring Austin's entertainment scene. Hopefully it was just an off night, but for the price and the potential, it definitely missed the mark.

My husband and I have been trying out a lot of comedy shows lately, including a bunch of free ones,…read moreand honestly... a lot of them were giant turds. East Austin Comedy was the complete opposite. Every single comedian was genuinely funny, the crowd energy was great, and the whole night felt well put together. The show is BYOB, which made it even more fun and affordable, and tickets were only around $20 per person. Totally worth it. We laughed the entire night and actually enjoyed every comic, which almost never happens. If you're looking for a really solid comedy night in Austin, definitely check them out.

I went on a wednesday at 7 showing. There were maybe 15 or less. The show itself was I think less…read morethan 90 minutes and there were new comedian coming up every 10 or so minutes. I thought the show was great. It's tough out there and I can appreciate them trying to work the crowd and get something going. So you want to see something more "real", support this by coming out.