We had a great time! I will acknowledge that I am an easy laugh. I love laughing, I love comedy clubs, etc. As others have mentioned the place is a little sketchy, so I wasn't surprised by it. If you encounter someone selling tickets on Broadway with the Comedy Central sign it's worth the money. They are very serious about the two drink minimum, but the drinks were reasonably priced so that was a good deal. We also had an order of hummus and pitas. There were 4 full pitas and a decent amount of hummus - and the pitas were hot! I would have order led more drinks if our server had ever come back but he was really busy. All in all, worth the money! read more

Absolutely the WORST comedy club I've EVER been to. Everyone sitting on top of each other while the waiters fall all over you trying to reach others at your table. I ordered a Pina Colada and there was NO alcohol in it do I sent it back. They brought another and it tasted like windex. My wife's Moscow Mule was straight Sprite; no alcohol and no ginger beer. They came by for the next round and I told them that I would pay for the round but we were not going to drink any more of this slop. Then they add 25% tip to the bill automatically and give you a receipt with an empty space for a tip. The Host kept emphasizing everyone to tip their waiters generously and I'll bet a lot of people fall for this ploy and double tip. Oh, I forgot about the comedians. That's because they all sucked. Most were high too. One stopped mid set and stared off into space for a while. AVOID with all your might! read more

What an amazing place , great staff , the drinks are awesome I have some strawberry daiquiris and it was so good , their nachos are on point and off course the waitresses and the comedians just complete the overall experience . read more

Broadway Comedy Club - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Received 2 complimentary tickets for this Comedy Club by staying at The Westin- Times Square, however we were told we only had to buy 1 drink each and learned once we got here about their STRICT 2 DRINK MINIMUM plus 25% gratuity. Many in the crowd grumbled about that but honestly if it keeps independent businesses open and available to new and established artists then I'm all for it. There was a varied mix of talent, laughs were given for most. Overall I was glad I came, laughter is sometimes all you need to improve your mood, if you're looking for that, stop by the Broadway Comedy Club. read more

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I've been to a lot of comedy shows in the city, and Broadway Comedy Club is the one I keep coming back to. The room is tight, the energy is electric, and the lineup always delivers. What sets this place apart is how well they treat the comics AND the audience -- the staff actually cares about the experience, not just filling seats. I've seen headliners here who could easily be on Netflix, mixed in with newer acts who are genuinely hungry and funny. That combo keeps every show feeling fresh. If you're visiting NYC and want a real comedy night (not a tourist trap), this is it. Grab the 2-drink minimum, sit close, and enjoy. You'll leave wondering why you ever paid $200 for a big theater show. read more

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Our survival instincts are terrible so we decided to buy tickets for the club from a seller on the streets. Yes, we really did. No, we didn't get scammed (worked him down a decent amount and actually got a very good deal on them). After getting 4 tickets for about 50 bucks we decided to hit the comedy club for the 9PM showing. We were told to arrive 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the show so naturally we showed up 35 minutes before show time and were told we couldn't line up to wait yet as they needed to clear things from the previous show. We walked around for a while to pass the time and came back 10 minutes prior to the show and the line was pretty long. It would've been better off waiting the entire time there. After getting past the intro line we walked into a hallway that quite honestly had us a bit worried we'd be on The First 48 but after they scanned our tickets in we figured there was no going back. You walk down a set of stairs to the basement area where the stage and bathrooms are. The area is dimly lit as expected and the seating options are okay although a bit cramped. We got seated right on the stage, which was great. The show started and in total we saw 6 comics and every one of them was solid to fantastic, many of them being former Comedy Central and HBO alum. Well worth the time and money we spent on the show. There of course is the two drink minimum, but unlike a lot of other clubs they actually have appropriately priced drinks and alcohol so it isn't a money pit. They offer a decent selection of wine, seltzers, beer, and others. For drinks we got some pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris, and some pineapple juice. All were good. For cheap comedy in the Midtown area this may be the best bang for your buck in value and is definitely worth a visit if you're nearby. read more

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I've been to comedy clubs across the U.S. and Europe, and unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience. The venue is in a basement and smells like it--musty and damp. Despite it being a Saturday night, the room was barely a quarter full. One comic identified several people in the audience as her friends, and they were the only ones laughing. The comedians struggled across the board. Most seemed underprepared or inexperienced, and the host didn't help set the tone. Some were outright inappropriate, and many begged for audience engagement that simply wasn't earned. A quick breakdown of the lineup: Daniel Saint - 1/5 Noor Gill - 2/5 Michael Strauss - 1/5 (extremely inappropriate) Audrey More - 2/5 Joanne Huang - 1/5 Alexa Springman - 1/5 Chris Yarina - 2/5 Conor O'Brien - 1/5 Malika Sen - 1/5 Another issue: the undisclosed two-drink minimum. It's nowhere obvious before arrival, but once inside, it's plastered everywhere--from signs to server uniforms. Four non-alcoholic sodas cost over $30 after mandatory tax, fees, and gratuity. Then you get a credit card slip that still asks for a tip, without clarifying that one's already included. Overall, this was a disappointing and uncomfortable night out. NYC has too many excellent comedy venues to waste time or money here. read more

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What a fun experience came here on a Saturday night got tickets from a guy on time square she was super fun. There was about eight comedians. Some are not the best but it was still a good time. We'll definitely do this again. Had no food for the service was OK. read more

The service was good, the show was okay. The sitting was so close together it was hard to get in and out to go to the bathroom. I didn't get a chance to eat the food, but it smelled good. read more

I own a few small businesses so I'm not very quick to give negative reviews. However, I don't like being duped. And I don't like when other customers get duped. The comedy was OK. But this is where up-and-coming comedians cut their teeth so I have no problems with that. I encourage him to keep up the hard work! The two drink minimum is expected and standard. However... DO NOT order any drink "with alcohol". Trust me you won't taste anything past the ice. Do not waste your time, money or expectations. And to be clear: I'm not just talking about "weak". I'm talking about, "y'all know damn well you didn't put any alcohol in here." Now to avoid legal action they may put an eighth of a teaspoon of some bottom shelf gas station libation. But just go ahead and get yourself a ginger ale or a juice. That being said... DO NOT get water unless you enjoy tapwater. If you don't like tapwater, the water is gross. Don't let the fact that it comes in a plastic bottle for you. Technically it's bottled water. Specifically it's bottled tap water. And just to make sure my taste buds weren't crazy, I brought water back to my hotel and compared it to the bottled water that I bought from the market. Yep... Disgusting. And believe it or not, the tap water out of the bathroom sink actually tasted better than the bottled water at the comedy club. I can't even imagine what the food taste like. Didn't dare try it. Those are your two fair warnings. If you don't feed them and get got, it's your own fault. read more

Broadway Comedy Club - Bottled tap water - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Sardine style seating after paying for a full ticket to see Sarper perform. 4 drink minimum for the two of us, which I stomached and paid. Food was microwaved trash, but the real star of the show was the EXITING DOORMAN who demanded to see a phantom "red ticket" to prove that we paid. When pointing it that was never furnished, nor a receipt, he became a rude jackass. See me in the back alley for your red ticket next time, buddy. read more

This place is essentially a scam and I recommend everyone interested in an amazing comedy show go to the Stand in Union Square. They don't advertise mandatory gratuity or two drink minimums anywhere and tickets are non refundable. Drinks are insanely overpriced and you're look blindsided by a mandatory 18% gratuity fee you can't opt out of even if you just order water. If there's a comedian you have to see factor in at least $15-60 bucks on top on your tickets depending on what you order. Cheapest is water and soda at $6 each. I wish the greatest inconvenience and discomfort to the owner of this place. read more

We wanted to see a comedy show while in NYC, and we stumbled across this comedy club. Definitely would not be our first choice for a comedy show in the future. It seemed to be a launching point for a lot of comedians to try out, which that alone I won't fault because everyone has to start somewhere. But there was never a big hitter at any point, which is typical at a comedy show. Everyone seemed to be just starting out, and one of the sets didn't even make sense - he seemed to stop what he was doing in the middle and just move on to the next. They do require a two drink minimum here, but there was only 1 server that both took all the orders and made all the food and drinks. You had to order everything before the show started - all drinks and food - and it was a guess when it would come out. We had planned to eat dinner here, and the food don't come out until the show was nearly over - over an hour and a half after we ordered. I don't think I would've rated this comedy club as low if I had known that it was more of an amateur club going in. The show would have been more on par with that expectation. read more

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Had a great time and all of the comedians were great! I enjoyed myself as I started my Solo birthday trip to New York with this show. The drinks were great and the waiter was very nice. I like the smaller setting and enjoyed everything. read more

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This was my second time at Brodway Comedy Club and I had a great time on both occasions. I never laughed so hard at a comedy showcase show before. Some comedians were offensive, which I love. If you're sensitive in your feelings, this may not be the place for you. Also, you may want to get there 20 mins sooner so you can have the pick of seats not offered in the nosebleed section. Oh, trust me you will get picked on. You've been warned. There is a required two-drink minimum, and you won't be disappointed or have to wait a long time for the drinks to come. The food comes to you piping hot, which I love. Simple finger foods that actually taste good. After the show we waited for most of the tourist to leave and finish up taking pictures with some of the comedians from the line-up. The space to come out is pretty tight, so don't be in a hurry. Please add the Broadway Comedy Club to your bucket list. I promise you won't be sorry! read more

We came here to support a friend who was doing a set last minute. The show started at 7pm on a weeknight and it did start close to on time. There was an admission cost and a two drink minimum. The soft drinks were not much cheaper than the alcoholic ones. I got a cocktail and the pour was heavy for sure! We were in the upstairs room. I did not realize there is another room downstairs with a separate show happening until I used the restroom, which was clean and also downstairs. There is not a bad seat and the audio was good. Our show was about 6-7 comedians doing short 5-10 minute sets. All were good except for one. There was a later how and when we left, there was a line outside. read more

Terrible. Required two crappy drink minimum and I kept asking myself. Why am I still here? The bathrooms are awful read more

Comedians are funny and entertaining. We went on a Monday night for the 9pm show. We bought our tickets from a guy named "Papa John " in the middle of Time Square ! He was super friendly and sold us two tickets for $40US . We read a bunch of negative reviews but still went . It's in a basement very not fancy but all the stand up comics were great! Yes you do have to purchase two drinks per person and it does say it on the tickets . It doesn't mention that they charge you gratuities on your bill . We had two beers and two mojitos and the bill came out around $50US . So it's a $100 night out . I would recommend eating before heading there as it does take time to get food . Waiters were excellent considering they have to bring drinks without disturbing the show. We recommend as we had a lot of fun . It's New York people! Everything you do cost money lol ! Have fun with it ! read more

The show was entertaining and hosted some experienced comedians. The venue was super tight in space, they tried to cram in as many chairs and tables as possible. Service was 1 star. The server was super rude to my friend and me off the bat. We hadn't had time to look at the menu and he was rushing us to order and decide our two drink minimum. Just no class or tact. There were others around us that he could have skipped to and the whole room was half empty. He was a dick. We also saved one seat for a friend who was coming late and he informed us in a dick-ish tone that we would have to pay for her two drink minimum if she didn't come. Chill out dude. Then gratuity was included in our bill, of course. This whole encounter was off putting and therefore, will not recommend this place to anyone because of the rude service. read more

Did this spur of the moment and the comedians were hilarious! Including the host. We would definitely do this again.

Hmm well you have to try all the comedy clubs. This one was initially hot and crowded. They try to cram the seating and unless you get there early and you have a clear view, it might not be worth it. 2 drink minimum is really enforced. Even if you are sitting in the middle of the table, the server will find you and make contact. I tried the red dragon and the pina colada. Both were aight. Gratuity is included. Friendly servers. Comedians, 2/7 were good. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

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I've been wanting to see Troy Bond live for a while. He usually plays here a few times a month. I ordered tickets, which were relatively inexpensive. I wound up not being able to make it for that day, so I emailed them to see if I can use those tickets for another night he will be there. They said yes, and I gave them the new date I wanted to have it for. It was simple, and I appreciated that they accommodated me. They don't offer refunds. I wish I had noticed in the fine print that the lineups are subject to change without notifying you. It was my first time coming here, so I had no idea this was a thing. Alas, Troy Bond did not play. So I was stuck going to see people I didn't know. Decent location. The vibe of the whole place is kinda dungeon like and gross. We got there early, so we had to wait for the previous show to empty out. They make you line up going up a flight of stairs. That was so weird and uncomfortable because the staircase was narrow. The place smelled like weed and basement. Two things I'm not a fan of. If you don't want to sit at a table right up front, don't get there early. Although if you get there late, they seat you at a table ON THE STAGE. So weird. Who wants to sit on the stage?! Space does run out quickly. They pack you in, and everyone is seated extremely close. Everything here feels so rushed. They took the drink orders right away. 2 drink minimum, of course. They said if you want a different drink for your second drink, just let them know. I didn't have that chance because they just brought me out 2 Gin and Tonics without asking if I wanted my second to be the same as well. That was super irritating. Mainly because that Gin and Tonic was THE WORST drink that I've ever had in my life. Felt like it had poison in it because I felt so gross afterward. The drinks weren't too expensive, but they weren't worth a dime! They serve food here, but I wouldn't dare try it. The comedians here were just okay. All amateur. The lineup was huge. Saw about 8-9 of them that night. Didn't laugh much. Out of all of them, only 1 guy was any good. There are only 2 single bathrooms here. No matter when you go try to utilize either, before or after the show, the line is just insanity. I've never waited on line for a bathroom for so long. If you're going here to see someone specific, I wouldn't bother because if the lineup changes, you're screwed. Not the best place, in my opinion. read more

Broadway Comedy Club - stage with stools and red curtains - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

I bought a $30 ticket from a tkts vendor at Times Square, as it was a dark night (Monday) on Broadway. I was pretty excited to go, until I read many of the reviews here and began to panic that I got scammed. I decided to check it out since I already paid the ticket. It's true - the club requires a minimum of 2 drinks per person (no mention of this when I bought the tix), with sodas and water priced at $6 each. They add an automatic 22% gratuity to your bill, with an additional empty line for gratuity, and repeatedly remind you to tip your servers at the end of the show. Unlike many of the reviews here, I found the servers to be kind. The club itself was nothing fancy. A hole-in-the-wall with a few tables in an intimate setting along the stage. The show was meant to feature 4 comedians from various tv shows. The actual show had about 7 comedians, some with supposed accolades and some who seemed more novice. Regardless, I found myself laughing and smiling throughout majority of the show. I had planned to leave early but ended up staying because I was enjoying myself. Overall, I'm glad I didn't let the reviews here scare me off & I'm glad I gave this place a shot since I already had the ticket in hand. Next time, I will probably pass on this particular comedy club; but if you find yourself in the same position I was....looking up reviews after you've already purchased the ticket....it's a fine way to spend 90 minutes in the city! read more

Went for afternoon magic show . Geared to families, which is a plus for folks in NYC with children. It was one hour - perfect for the tounger ones. Audience participation was a plus. read more

Good comedy, drinks - eh... Let me start with the drinks. My wife got a glass for her Martini. I got a plastic cup for my Margarita. And I couldn't taste the alcohol. In either of the two drinks. The person sitting across from me took one sip of her non-frozen margarita, and left it. She had a bottle of water for her second round. In terms of comedians, this place rocked. There were highs and lows, but some of them had the crowd roaring, and rightly so. Some stuff to know: Buy tickets in Times Square if you want. Show up at least 30 minutes prior to the show. The run a line until it starts to interfere with another business, and then they run a second line. They bring you in and have you go up the stairs, and when the previous crown empties out, you get to go in. It's DARK once you get the show going, so make sure you hit the restroom on the same floor before the show starts. 2 Rounds are required (but you can buy two bottles of water if you want). Again, great comedy here. Try it out. Drinks? Buy a bottle of water. No pics unfortunately. The comedy was too good, and the room too dark! read more

This is a fun spot for date night or an outing with a small group of friends. I've been a handful of times and always enjoyed myself. You can get tickets for free online, but there is a two drink minimum at the venue. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. They fill the front of the theater first so if you don't want to engage with the comics or be the butt of a joke or two in the front row, I recommend arriving early but not too early. Maybe ten to fifteen minutes before showtime is ideal. Some of the seats are actually on the stage, right up close and personal with the performers and if you are late, you may end up with this awkward seating. The theaters are no frills. They pack a lot of people in so you will be very close to your neighbors. Drinks are actually reasonably priced but they're not the best quality. I ordered a Paloma and tasted zero grapefruit and tons of sugar. However, they do get you a bit of a buzz, which is appreciated. They also serve food but I've never tried the menu. The comics are great. Generally the best acts are towards the end of the set but all of them are professionals and very talented. There are 7-10 acts per performance so there will definitely be someone for everyone. read more

I've had the pleasure of working both downstairs and upstairs. Good acoustics, intimate venue and fast/friendly waitstaff. This is a good NY comedy club. Upstairs: more intimate venue with good seating. Not a bad seat in the house Downstairs: larger venue with good seating and right by the bathrooms, with which my age going up is always a huge plus! TLDR: go for a laugh and say hi if you see me at a show :) read more

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We were visiting NY and our daughter took us here for the show after dinner. The venue is located down very narrow stairs and it does remind me of a dark and and cramped basement. They have a two drink minimum per person, and water is also counted as a drink if you prefer. Though we ordered drinks since it was mandatory, we did not drink them, they were either too sweet or tasteless. All that said, my biggest complaint were the pretty awful comedians and although I know they were not going to be the best, I just wanted to laugh one time. read more

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Like many comedy shows around NYC, BCC offers "free" tickets with a requirement to buy drinks (in this case, two per person). Unlike other comedy shows, BCC treats these as "standby" tickets without any warning, notice, or disclaimer that having these tickets won't guarantee entry. I arrived early and one of the first in line but the other member of my party hadn't yet arrived. Even with two tickets on my phone, I was refused seating. Later, while waiting in line again with my full party, that same manager let a larger group in while waiting for late members of their party. With seats open, we were passed over multiple times for people with "paid tickets." This would be understandable if the tickets we found on eventbrite were advertised as standby, but they were not. Moreover, I've never seen this before at any other show, making it completely unexpected and a huge waste of time and effort going out to Hell's Kitchen for this show read more

Broadway Comedy Club - This is the ticket we received: nowhere on here suggests "standby" - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

If you are smart, do not go here please look at the tickets before you purchase it. It is a total scam. You will be spending over $90 once you are done for no reason they forced you to pay a drink. The waiter is extremely unprofessional and disrespectful the comedy is not that good. The place stinks like shit. read more

This place is a complete joke. We bought tickets to their show, arrive at the time listed on the tickets to be told they're at capacity and turning people away. We stick around for a few and were able to get in, but the show had already started. It was completely packed and the hostess had us sit between two parties who were already close together. The hostess said to let our server know we would have a one drink minimum due to us being let in late, we let the server know, he said it needed to be two. 2 $6 waters and whatever my friend got later, our bill was ridiculous. The "talent" was trash. Don't waste your time. read more

Attended show last night Saturday March 16. Arrived 10 minutes after show started and was still allowed admission. Only seats available for a small tabletop up on the stage which was no biggie. Lineup for the night was diverse and very funny. Jewel in this review lays in what occurred after I left show. When I arrived back to my hotel 30 minutes after show was over I realized I was missing my wallet. Called the club and lady who I assumed was the manager talked to me. While the next show was going on she walked into the room and looked for my wallet. I knew this because I could hear the comic on stage in the middle of her act. Turns out the waiter Eric from Albania had found my wallet and had is secured and safe! I appreciate the honest and going above and beyond to help a guy wandering New York City out! Thanks again and will be visiting again next time I'm in NYC! read more

We almost cancelled based on the reviews, but figured it was cheap and worth a shot. We got tickets online before the show, on the website. The venue was much cleaner than I expected and they sat us right in the front. The comedians were hit or miss but we got some laughs for sure. Two drink minimum but the drinks were huge. Bathroom was clean and the people at our table were friendly. Overall great experience! read more

Broadway Comedy Club - We got there early so I took a photo on stage - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

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DO NOT GO HERE! It wasn't our first time to NY - so we should have known better. Don't buy anything from Times Square and do not go to comedy shows uptown. The good stuff is in the village. But we were dumb and got caught leaving Sweeney Todd and bought tickets. First, the staff are rude as hell. Yeah, NY... but rude even for NY. We got seated and then... well, nothing. We were never even approached by a server. The acts were HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE. The worst comics we've ever seen. Not only were they not funny, the jokes were rip offs of other comics' material. Retold badly. We walked out two comics in. They tried to tell us to close our tab... what tab? No one even came to take our order. We stopped at the corner store, because we were thirsty. Turns out the place is known to just be a tourist trap and a rip off. They directed us instead to THE GRISLEY PEAR in the village. We hopped on the D train and caught a show there. That place was WAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY better. Great staff. Great drinks. Great comedy. I really hope some of us find this review and save your time and money and catch some great comedy in the village. We also got some great food down there. The Broadway Comedy Club was awful. Skip it. read more

Came here to see The Carla Gibson Show and had the time of my life! For those who don't know, Carla is a wonderful singer-songwriter who has a monthly one woman show at Broadway Comedy Club and I've been dying to go for quite some time. Her energy was so wonderful and she made you want to get up and dance - which we did! I can't wait for her next show and for her to get the never ending game and spotlight that her God-given talent deserves. read more

Broadway Comedy Club - The Carla Gibson Show - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Looking for something fun to do while in NYC so headed to the Broadway Comedy Club for some laughs. $30 incl tax and fees each plus two drinks. So, it was more like $55 to $60 with the drinks. We went to the 8:00 pm show. Host was funny and most of the geez IDK most of the 8-10 comics were funny too. A couple just weren't funny at although kudos for putting yourself out there. I'm sure there are clubs with more known talent but for a night out in NYC, they did a great job for basically $50. read more

Broadway Comedy Club - The place was packed! Eight people were even on the stage! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Charge you for tickets and drinks, the jokes were too racist and forgot to be funny The vibe is rundown read more

This was a perfect date night! We saw several different comedians and not a single one disappointed! There is a 2 drink minimum but you can order any two drinks, they don't have to be alcoholic. There is only 1 person serving the room so make sure you put in your entire order when he first comes around! read more

I know ...the have to start somewhere... it's an intimate setting so you can see every single person when they laugh out loud during their 7min of "fame". Luckily, you can also see everyone when you are not only not funny, but offensive to the crowd. Luckily she knew to get her ass off stage before she got the hook or a heckle beat down. Know your audience while the previous comedians are on stage. read more

Great comedians on the night we went which was a Thursday for the 9pm show. They did stick to schedule. Small space so seating is a bit tight. Try to get there early to get better seats. Minimum of two drinks. Cheapest were the non alcoholic ones which started at $6. Cocktails were $9-10. There were other options as well. read more