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    Baltimore Comedy Factory

    2.6 (218 reviews)
    ModerateComedy Clubs
    Closed 7:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ieshia T.

    Honestly, I don't really know how to review the Baltimore Comedy Factory regarding to how many stars to give. The food is not the best and definitely probably two stars. Is it wrong to say the french fries are good but it's hilarious that they charge you $8 if you want them for a side lol. They definitely batch cook their food and if you don't mind warm food with absolutely never receiving any kind of steam or juice from meat then you'll be okay. Have really low expectations and you won't be upset. You can choose which comedian you want to see and I have done a few of their premium shows as well as some of their free shows and I have definitely laughed throughout my time there. I do appreciate the presence of security and they're not hard on the eyes either LOL some faces I have recognized for years and summer new. That also goes with the servers. Some have been around for a minute and you'll also see brand new faces. The club does have a two drink minimum policy and offer a small variety of drinks that you can fill that with. I typically always get the unlimited sodas and juices because the alcoholic selections don't tickle my fancy particularly. It's always funny when I order the cranberry juice because I have absolutely no idea which brand they use but it doesn't taste like cranberry at all. I always order a side of club soda to cut all that sugar. It's a good date night option because I'm pretty sure you'll both be laughing at the jokes or lack thereof but it's a combined effort and a connection nonetheless.

    Mariah M.

    Wow. Not going to lie, I'm not really sure why the Comedy Factory is receiving so much heat - I personally loved this location. It's probably twice the size of the DC Comedy Club, and from what I remember (it's been about a year since I've been to the DC location), but Baltimore has better drinks, food, and overall service! When you arrive on time/when the entry-doors opened, you will be greeted by the bouncer at the front who will then take your guest-list name for confirmation. This event in particular, my party of 3 had a time-issue where the person who reserved the tickets could no longer attend, but without conflict, our "new" party of 3 were able to have our tickets validated and we entered the same way to hand-select our own seats. Once you enter the venue and select your seats, your server will be over to greet you. And just as others have said, there is a 2-drink minimum, which averages a walk-out of $15 (for water/soda only). If you want alcoholic drinks to clear your minimum, you're looking at an averaged $25-30. On top of the drink-water combination I got, I also ordered a catfish dinner that I enjoyed. Not sure why again, people say the food is greasy, a waste, etc. I enjoyed it, and at the table already, you are provided with hot sauce, ketchup, etc. just your basic condiments. Overall, I enjoyed myself, the show, the venue, and the server! As other reviews say, once you successfully pay, you will be provided a ticket-stub to exit. Additionally to that, the other side of your ticket is validated entry the lounge under the venue, called Safari. Which means, you're in for a true night OUT when you buy tickets here!

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    Kai M.

    Nice little spot to catch a good comedy show. Our waitress, Cashmoney, was a good time to laugh with and she was on point with getting our orders out. Their drinks were strong and good! Food: I didn't enjoy the wings but the cheesesteak egg rolls were fire! Very delicious and filling. We went to see Donnell Rawlings and honey, he left us in stitches! The restrooms were filthy lol The security check was cool. Crowd was decent and mixed. I'd definitely return but skip the restroom

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    Shanell D.

    The comedians are amazing and the drinks are strong. The staff are really kind & helpful I mean all of the staff I encountered was mad cool. The food is blah . I say eat somewhere else and go for the drinks and comedy. Eddie Griffin is still hilarious

    Tamika D.

    I have been to several shows at the BCF. It's a fairly decent space but the way some of the seating is set up it feels like you are right on top of each other unless you sit at a two seat table. Depending on what show time you attend you can slide next door to Safari to hear some music, have food/drinks, and dance. There is a 2 drink minimum whether you drink alcohol or not. Drinks are a bit pricey....we were charged $20 for two glasses of wine. A virgin Piña Colada was $15. The food is definitely not anything to write home about. I learned that the food on the menu is not made to order and prepared in batches which I am not crazy about. However, I would definitely recommend this place for good entertaining:)

    Queso and chips
    Ed G.

    The venue was great. Plenty of seating and didn't feel like I was packed in. The two drink minimum is fine. Two drinks will be about 25$. I had two of Caramel apple and would recommend it. Mixture of butterscotch schnapps, apple sour and vodka make it perfect. The food really wasn't that good. had the cheese fries and queso and chips. The cheese was really gross and the lights didn't make it anymore appealing. The comic was fire. Hit all the notes. The opener was great. seating is first come first served unless you pay extra but really, get there 30 minutes before door opening and you'll be fine. Not a bad seat in the house unless you show up late.

    Saumya M.

    What a unique comedy club! Baltimore comedy factory is now located INSIDE the Best Western hotel in Canton, near the 95 on ramp. The entrance to the club is through the lobby of the hotel, and the box office is located on the ground level. You then proceed up to the second floor where your ticket is verified by a bouncer. Once inside though, you forget all about the building you are in because the vibes are completely authentic. The tables are well laid out such that you have a decent view of the stage no matter where you are. The seats are first come first served although for some shows there is a "preferred seating" ticket tier that gets you early access and therefore the best tables. The servers do a great job managing the tables (two drink minimum!) it can get tough to hear them during the show and they would benefit from a QR code-based ordering system for that reason. We were able to get our two drinks each early in the night and close out our tab without too much hassle. They do also have a food menu which we didn't try. On exit, they require you to show a ticket pricing you met the two drink minimum. There is only one small elevator going back down to the lobby so if you can't take the stairs be prepared for a bit of wait. Overall, what a fun experience! I'm excited to come back and see more marquee acts.

    See the additional fees towards the bottom.

    This place is ok. We go for the comedy shows. The acts are always great but the venue could be better. First off they charge everything to your check. Example they charged a suggested 18% gratuity, credit card surcharge 1.72%, food tax, liquor tax, non-alcoholic tax. Our drink cost was $15 each for 2 non-alcoholic bottomless drinks. With fees it came up to $37.92. We didn't even get any food or alcohol bit was charged a tax for it. Next time I will pay more attention and bring cash. The ambiance is just like a club. It is a little weird it is inside of a random hotel. Overall I will continue coming just bring cash.

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    DC Improv - Packed seating/ tables

    DC Improv

    3.9(482 reviews)
    37.1 miDowntown
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    I've been here twice and its always great. Local comedians are often showcased with bigger ones…read morethat travel across the country. The two item minimum has never been a problem for me with the DC swiss burger and an angry orchard coming out to about $35 after tip. I just factor that into the cost since the tickets for the show are usually pretty cheap. It can be a little tight in the room but overall great with not a bad seat in the house either time. just dont be late or the last ones in.

    Recently took my husband here to see Aries Spears (great show!), it was both our first time here…read more Audience was a diverse DC crowd. Booked tickets well in advance via Vivid Seats and bought the event protection. The interior was smaller than I expected, definitely a homey feel. We arrived an hour early to pick up our tickets at Will Call, painless quick process. Host led us to our seats and was friendly. We sat close to the front. Average waiting time to get our food for a busy comedy club, the old bay fries and burrito were pretty good! Needed improvement: Our server wasn't smiling at all, did the bare minimum. My husband ordered two items that were featured in one of their combo specials and didn't notice, a great server would've pointed out that it's more cost effective to order the combo, but she didnt. left a low tip as feedback, figured that would get the message across. She then came back to ask if everything was okay with the service when we were trying to pay attention to the show- didn't feel like explaining then, so explaining here. Other servers however appeared friendlier. Pro tip: if you want to get picked on by the comedian, sit towards the front in the center, that's where it's lit and he/she and the camera can actually see you. Or the tables flanking the stage. Parking tip: the garage right next to the theatre is $17, suggest parking there rather than the pricier $25 one around the corner across the street! We realized this after. Would def come back to see another show.

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    Free Range Improv - Post-Show @ Fed House 1/24/2013

    Free Range Improv

    4.3(4 reviews)
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    First time seeing them at Ram's Head in Annapolis on 1/25/2015…read more They were an enthusiastic, energetic team of performers that unfortunately just were mostly unfunny with just a few humorous moments. Their shtick is the standard "Whose Line?" game play with the audience - picking topics and keywords / using crowd interaction to try for comedic effect. Maybe they were having an off night, or maybe I was expecting more based on other reviews here, but they didn't knock my socks off, nor did they really rock the other three people I was with. Tickets were $17.50 each. I'd be interested in seeing them again maybe in an online video to see if they have a better laugh factor than I caught during my live visit. Long story short, I was disappointed, and wouldn't recommend them based on my experience.

    An amazing group of performers. I have been to almost every show they have ever performed and have…read morenever once been disappointed. My husband and I love the fact that going to a Free Range Show is an evening guaranteed to be hilarious and unique. The show is interactive and the performers professionals. They perform at multiple venues at multiple times so it is not difficult to find a show time that fits into a busy schedule. Believe me, it is worth fitting a show in. The tickets are affordable and easily accessible through their website. Once you go, you will want to go over and over just to see what they can come up with. Because the content is based completely on audience suggestions (and sometimes the audience members even go up on stage and become part of the action!) no show is the same as the last. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I need more stars.

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