Wonderful time here with the Santi Espinosa show yesterday. The place is trendy for these type of…read moreshows and the staff tries to keep it organized with effective and efficient service. We loved the show, had some food because I was so hungry, but it was good. The main event was absolutely hilarious. Even when it rained, we still had a great time. When the show ended, they evacuated everyone to make space for the next show, which I understand as it's business, but I would've liked to stay and mingle a little bit. Its hard when places are small and can only accommodate a specific number of people. However, the experience was great and we had a great time. Laughed a lot! It was definitely more the experience than the actual location.

Great comedy venue! I rate the comedian that I saw 5 out of 5 stars in the venue itself 4-4.5. We…read moresaw Lucas Zelnick and sat in the front row, which was amazing for the crowd work. Opener was solid, second opener was as funny as Lucas. The highlights: - Great talent - small, intimate atmosphere. No bad seats. - no drink minimum that I'm aware of - Attentive staff Opportunity for improvements: - kind of typical well drink situation, or at least no true mixology - bathrooms are very divey

Had some family fly in and thought we'd experience the Comedy Mothership together. Overall, it was…read morea fun experience. The staff were nice and the comedians were great. Every party was required a 2 drink minimum per person. It's a pretty pricey experience compared to other comedy clubs in town, but you pay for the name. The only hiccup I had was the line. You're advised to arrive 45mins - 1 hour early, but you just stand on the street most of the time. You can only enter the actual line when it's almost time for your show, so arriving early is not for the purpose of getting good seats. They didn't actually let us get in line until 10mins before our show. All GA seats were actually just fine. The purpose is to make sure you have enough time to get through security, but that took just a couple minutes. Would I come back? Probably not unless there was someone specific in the lineup I had to see. It was definitely something nice to experience at least once.

Disclaimer: I'm not a big fan of stand up comedy…read more Wound up here on a Wednesday night while visiting Austin. I was on high alert & prepared for a slightly scary experience walking to the Mothership location. I'm glad that I was prepared for a rough environment - but my experience was nothing but pleasant. There was a crowd of staff members & security present when we lined up to enter. I never felt unsafe for a moment. Staff members were super friendly, helpful & welcoming. After a short wait outside, we were escorted in & led to our table. Seating was very tight & I was halfway sitting on the lap of the fellow next to me. I could not move & that's saying a lot since I'm quite skinny. Our server arrived & took drink orders. Since my husband & I don't drink, we just ordered seltzers ($4 each-very reasonable). She returned swiftly & without disrupting the show. There is a 2 drink minimum per guest which is clearly disclosed when purchasing tickets. There was a good variety of comics. Three comics I'd never heard of though others seemed familiar with them. Tony Henchcliffe then did a set & he totally played off the audience which was great. Joe Rogan followed Tony & must've done an hour or so which included a 15 minute "ask me anything" set for the audience. This was the highlight of the show to me. The questions were so random & unexpected. I am a big supporter of "no phones" at live shows. I wish there was a clock somewhere in the room. And I wanted to take photos inside the entrance and funny enough- the women's restroom. The wallpaper was epic! Thankfully they post photos on Instagram daily so you can at least have some physical memories from your visit. We found parking directly behind the club ($20). It was only a 2 minute walk back to our car. The audience was fun and relaxed and the club has a very chill atmosphere. I definitely want to return for a "Bottom of the barrel" show one day. Overall, we had a great time. Will be back for sure.

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

What a great club!! Went for the first time last night and had the best freaking night of my life!!…read moreDrinks were great! Highly recommend the Deathsquad! The staff was attentive and friendly!

We came here after Esther's Follies, with the program from Esther's you get in free and just have…read moreto find a seat, we took seats on benches along the wall as most of the tables were taken as the stand up had already started. We caught the last joke or two of one of the openers then the headliner came on, TJ, On twitter as @tjstandup and has a special on Amazon called Weapon of White Destruction and a tour called The Colonizing America tour. Dude was incendiary (to use my wife's term) and funny, My wife and I were laughing for most of his set and the guy at a table in front of us almost never stopped laughing. The place is small and a long time fixture here in Austin, you order drinks from a QR code at the table but no minimums drink limits which is nice. It is a fun stop and you never know who you will see or what style of comedy you will get.

Terrible "comedians" on the show that seemed to be people that just really hated themselves and…read moreeveryone else. Maybe try therapy instead of getting a bunch of audience members to suffer through what you think is funny but is not.

I enjoyed myself here at Cap City which is located in the domain…read more The establishment was clean I liked the table seating and the balcony seating preference as well. I went on Tuesday which is Open Mic night and it was a ton of fun. The comics did their best and I just thoroughly enjoyed myself. The food was less to be desired. The fries had no taste nor did the chips and salsa. The I drink was ok I'd return again I had a great time!

We went to see Cory B tonight for my birthday, and wow--what a great call! I'd only seen his…read morewholesome Facebook skits before, so I wasn't sure what to expect from a live comedy show. Let me tell you, he was absolutely hilarious from start to finish. My wife and I were dying laughing the whole time. He's a genuinely talented comedian and deserves sold-out crowds. If Cory B comes through Austin again, do yourself a favor and go see him--you won't be disappointed. Now, onto the venue and menu: Started with an espresso martini--solid but nothing fancy. Strong pour (bartender was generous!), but the balance could be better. I'd give it a 6.8/10. Tried the Love Potion next--much better, really enjoyable. Solid 7/10. Appetizer: bacon mac and cheese balls--not our favorite. They weren't very hot, had a strange texture, and just felt off overall. Around a 5.5/10 for us. My wife got chicken tenders and fries as a snack--classic frozen bar food, but perfectly fine for munching during the show. A steady 6/10. Service was excellent--our server was super attentive, quick, and on top of everything. We never waited long for drinks or food. The venue itself is great for comedy, the show was fantastic, the drinks were good, and the food was... mid. But honestly, you're not there for the food. My advice: eat a solid meal beforehand if you're picky about eats, then come ready to laugh. Overall, an awesome night and a memorable birthday. We're already looking for our next show at this spot! Highly recommend catching Cory B if you get the chance.

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.

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.

The comics here really sucked. I wish I had read the reviews in more depth before opting to come…read morehere, but we were very disappointed by the caliber of the comics and left early. The seating area is nice though and people seemed to enjoy the bar, but I would not come here again. Notes: if you opt for the couches they are in the first row.

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.

A group of 4 of us bought tickets a week prior to the show. We were looking for unique things to do…read moreon a Saturday night and this was top of the list! Great reviews, great location, and it's BYOB. Tickets were $20 for front row or $15 for GA seating. We bought GA, as we figured people sitting in the front row would probably be used as part of the show and that wasn't the vibe for us. We arrived 10 min before the scheduled start of the show and quickly found seats in the 3rd row. I liked the way they set up all the seats, making it easy for everyone to have a clear view no matter where you sat. The show started a little behind schedule (~10 min) but that was ok. We used the time to use the bathroom one last time and settle into our seats. There were 6 comics and all were funny!! I enjoyed the show they set up a lot. One thing I will say is that 2 of my friends had been to EAC a few months ago and recognized 2-3 of the comics, and they were using the same exact material because my friends new pretty much every joke they were about to say. This is not an issue, but does make me wonder about how often I can come back to EAC, given that it may be the same comics with the same set. Either way, I had a great time!

This is a fantastic venue in downtown Austin…read more The seating is cabaret style, with chairs around small tables and table service. Depending on the size of your group, you may be seated at a table with other people. Seating near the stage is regular chair height. Seating on the main floor, further away from the stage, is barstool height. There is a standing room only balcony with a great view of the stage. The stage is at a good height, so the performers can be seen from anywhere in the venue. This was a fantastic venue for the 2026 Moontower Comedy Fest and will be at the top of our list when coming back to town.

Went to a Secret Disco event here. I'm not sure how much the below factors are up to the event…read moreplanners, or the actual venue. Pros: -Sound was not bad, cool lasers. -Staff were so cool and kind, yet responsible. -Intimate venue. Cons: -SO. INCREDIBLY HOT. Like a Sauna. I don't really know if more can be done for ventilation here? -$40 cover, and then 25$ of a light crown - felt like a crash grab.