The comics were great and funny. We had reserved tickets. The tickets were 17pp. They make you put all phones and smart watches in a bag that they close up. It was dark. The bathrooms were clean and there was a good number of them. They require purchase of two items pp in addition to the ticket price. There was a cockroach at one of the tables when I was which created a disturbance during the performance. It is nyc so I expect they are there but I don't want to know. read more

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The worst experience ever. The audience made a comment or two and they were kicked out. Stole my money if you ask me. My show was cut short.

I recently visited the comedy cellar for a date night out with my boyfriend when I experienced the blatant antisemitism directed towards me from both the wait staff and the general manager. I would highly suggest not wasting your money on this hate filled establishment. overall they ruined my night and I still had to pay for the check for coming. I'm honestly astounded at how poorly they treat thier patrons. they should be ashamed of themselves. read more

What a fabulous place! I was laughing all night. The venue is packed to the brim with people and yet spacious! The staff is overall friendly and very helpful. They often walk through the tables to pick up glasses and take orders without interrupting the performances. If you like comedy, you should definitely check this place out! read more

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Went Sunday night and it was easy to get in. At first we didn't have tickets and the bouncers put us on standby, but if you just check online there should be ones to reserve. There's a 2 drink minimum so you're looking to spend around 16$ ish on top of the tickets. The show itself was pretty good, definitely hit or miss some comedians, but way better quality than the other one around the corner that heckles people on the street. They make you put your phones in these bags during the show though. read more

Comedy Cellar - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Best comedy club by miles with consistent high quality comedians line up each night. Going there for many years and always had a good experience. This is also one of those clubs where you can find GOATS like Jerry Sienfeld, Louis CK, and Dave Chappelle drop by un-announced! NOTE: If you are woke or get offended because there are not enough pronouns then this is not the place for you. read more

Wow what a fun night This place is highly organized to get maximum people through the venue fast and painless There was a minimum as you would expect and service was fast and accurate I will be back! read more

I mean If you want to wait for garbage comics go for it. They'll make you wait an hour even if you reserve, so have fun waiting with 300 people snaked down the street. This place used to be amazing, but now it's basically a dump with rude service, terrible management , and comics who still think dick jokes are funny. read more

Always a great time! Of course every night that I have been is a different vibe but all around this is a great comedy club to come to. We like bringing our out of town friends as an excuse to come. The midnight showing is always my favorite. Definitely recommended. Must make reservations in advance. It will make the process easier. This last set they had bags for is to put our phones in. I guess people were recording the sets? Either way it's good to disconnect and enjoy the 2 hour show! read more

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Every single comedian was incredibly talented and hilarious. Other clubs I've been to were hit or miss. Not this one. Top caliber talent.

Visited Sept. 2021 - wanted to see the difference live comedy holds in NYC vs. LA. This place did not disappoint! Wish I had time to see other shows during my trip. Staff sported masks, very hospitable service staff. Cool they seal your cell phones but their bills at the end of the show should have a tax breakdown for tips. Pretty cool they add the cover fee to your bill at the end. LA needs to catch up on this trend tbh. Bathroom available but old school/small. Drinks and menu options were adequate. Standard 2 item minimum. They DO NOT tolerate ANY heckling whatsoever! Loved that! Only once did an audience member speak for a bit, but the comic asked a direct question, still got told by the staff to shh! LA isn't that on top of heckling tbh, the Comedy Store in Hollywood let a table of drunk douches ruin an entire show (like 8 comedians). Comedian lineup is always great, I mean, legendary Comedy spot, hello!! Overall, great comedy spot I will make time for every time I'm in NYC. read more

Awesome place for any night of the week. Very small intimate setting. No cameras or phones allowed. They get sealed up as you walk in which is totally fine. Comedians were so funny and loved my experience here. My friend bought tix about a month ahead of time without any issue. From small name comedians to names you'll recognize, we loved it all. Highly recommend for a night out and won't disappoint! read more

This place always puts on a show! They make you put away your phone in a Ziploc bag before entering. That is because the new comedians are testing out their material. And the food is not bad but the entertainment is incredible! There is a small $15 cover charge and a two item minimum which is not bad at all. Recently I have gone there and gotten lucky with guest celebrity appearances. Highly recommend attending this venue for some great comedy! read more

We have t laughed this hard in a long time, it was such a good time! Try to get a reservation ahead of time if you can. We got lucky and we're able to get in as standby after waiting an hour. Two drink min and a 25 dollar cover per person. Try the passion and heat, it was really good! read more

It has been a lifelong dream of mine to go to the comedy cellar and it was everything I'd hoped it would be! Thanks to the manager Gina and staff, the night was fantastic! All of the comedians were absolutely amazing. To top it all off, Ray Romano made a surprise appearance and did a hilarious 15 minute set. Ray is a funny dude and I appreciate that his jokes are clean. It takes extra skill to be funny while not being crude. Once seated they have a nice selection of beverages, finger foods and deserts. I will definitely go again the next time I visit New York! read more

Honestly awful experience here. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and demeaning. We had never been before and were confused on how to get into the comedy cellar. Waited in line once where someone was supposed to give us a "package" to put our phone in. Nobody did so when we made it to the bouncer he yelled at us and told us to get back in line again, even though we had a reservation and wasn't our fault their staff didn't know how to give everyone their packages. The rest of the night the staff treated us awful. Paid 100 dollars for two diet cokes and two waters. Will never be attending this again, definitely not funny enough for how terrible the experience was. read more

wow, just wow! most cringy comicse ever. all of them bombed, and worse. I wanted to run away, but propriety stopped me. I don't think I know a single person less funny than the headliner. Litterly making a funny face or burp would have been more amusing than her expletive laden tirade against her "white bitch" neighbor. The stereotypes were palpable- I would be suprized if half of these comics survive the winter. They could never make it in the wild, so kudos to he comedy cell for taking pity, and charitably allowing them to skulk around their basement. And yes, like many have pointed out, the staff are overly aggressive a-holes, but that is the management style to keep the cattle from questioning the garbage they are being fed. Many better places all over NYC- This place is for tourists, and NYU kids went in october '22. and twice in the past- why have I gone back? social pressure, but 0 for 3 is strikeout- I gotta write a review just to remind myself never again. fyi $25 cover 2 drink min ($6-14ea) pay on exit- strongly nudged to tip on cover and order. read more

Louis C.K. jumped on stage and did a set of new "blue" material. Fun entertainment while in nyc. We arrived right on time and perhaps paid the price for not coming early. We were seated in the very back booths which are vertical to the stage. This made it a bit difficult to see the stage and the people across from us were completely blocked from viewing the stage. Seating aside, there is a 2 item limit which is pretty standard for comedy clubs. I'm not really sure how they calculate the pitcher sangria over a few people. The comedy - I think we were treated to five comics included Louis C.K. The one take-away was that pretty much every comic has a show on Comedy Central. I've only been to Las Vegas clubs and those can be really funny, though not as many comics performing. The MC usually picks on a few white people in the crowd and becomes a comic theme throughout the night. This location was pretty nice and there are some nice eateries in the area. It's a college vibe here. - Food is typical cheap comedy club food. - Best bang for your buck is the bottled beer. Tip - When the staff starts ignoring your drink orders and begins intently looking for cell phones you know a known comic is about the perform. The staff will not stop walking up and down aisles until the show stops.. read more

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Last minute thought, so we decided to see if they had any availability an hour or so before show time. We had no reservations, but you can walk up and put your name on standby and check back 30 minutes before showtime. We came back 30 minutes prior to showtime, bodyguard/bouncer/human wrecking machine was calling out names of people on the standby list. By this time we had our fingers, toes and everything else crossed. "Marie party of 2, Joey party of 2, Angie party of 3, Frankie party of 2" (we were on pins & needles at this point)...."Willy party of 2"!!!! Yahtzee....we made the list!!! If you dont get in, you can always put your name down for the next show or go somewhere else. Oh wait.....we sitting right in the front row in front of the mic stand? Ummmm......ok fine.....we were up to the challenge to be picked on. So we knew it would be a fun time! Boy was it awesome! I had a great time being made fun of, laughed at others around me, I was happy we got those seats. MC was hilarious, lineup was fantastic with the vulgar Judy Gold in the lineup as well. Couldnt stop laughing, tears in my eyes and a perfect way to start the first night in town. 2 drink minimum, $14 per person for the show. Prices were fine, service was quick, paying your bill at the end was effecient as well. Glad we came through and made the list, definitely a place to come back to, even for a Wednesday night! A friendly reminder: No photos/video allowed inside whatsoever, unless you feel like getting thrown out by Hercules. read more

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We planned a visit to NYC and had to book tickets to the Cellar. My husband and I love comedy shows and he knows the history of the Cellar and we knew we had to check it out. we booked tickets online super easy and turns out it was a smart move. When we got there it was a hectic Friday night. They have a system down which I appreciate. There will be two lines on the side a stand by and reservations, then they check you in (Covid vaccine and ID), the. They give you a pouch and send you to the entrance, at the entrance the bouncer ask you to put ur phone/electronics in the pouch and hand you the pouch, then you go downstairs and see a hostess and you are seated. It is small area but those are the best. We had an overall good time and good laughs! They also have a restaurant upstairs but didn't check it out. Maybe next time. read more

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Holy shit, these comedians are too funny. Tickets are $15/person. Along with a 2 drink minimum per person. We had a problem with some people taking up too much space in our shared booth and the waitress, I didn't catch her name, was so nice. She told them to move over because I was barely on the booth, think a quarter of a buttcheek. Anyways, that was just so nice of her. Emma willmann, who was on the tv show crazy ex-girlfriend was there and I think I was the only me that recognized her. Dave attell, Nathan Macintosh, Sam. They kept me laughing for 3 whole hours. Be a good crowd., don't be offended by anything. There was a really funny guy, he has a Netflix special but I cannot remember his name. read more

I came here last night for the 11:30pm show and it was amazing! Most of the comedians were funny, and I very much enjoyed the show. The establishment is small, and people are squished together, but it's nice in a weird way. It kind of forces you to chat with your table mates. The only downside of this place is the cover charge, you pay towards the end of the night with the two minimum drinks you're required to get. This is so annoying, because when the show is over the waiter/waitress will come around handing out your bills, once you pay you have to get your server to stamp it; only then are you allowed to leave. I ended up getting the angry orchard cider and by the end of the night I was somewhat drunk and ready to go. I was a bit scared to use the bathroom because someone told me it was gross. So I held it in and hoped to survive the night. When a show ends at 2am, all you want to do is go home and sleep... not wait to get a paid bill stamped and then wait online to exit. read more

Such an epic spot to see some of the most talented comics. Learned recently that Comedy Cellar only accepts professional comics-- no amateur hour here! Came here again on Monday and peed my pants, per usual. The insane part is that you never know who you're going to meet! Chris Rock frequents this club often, etc. Absolute favorite comedians that perform here are Judah (last name?) and Chris Distefano! read more

Didn't make reservations but my friend and I were able to get in by arriving only 10 mins before the show started. We went for one of the Comedy Central recordings and it was an amazing experience. Show was great, staff was great, definitely would go again. $17 cover and 2 item minimum per person. read more

Would definitely recommend!! Went in blind as to the lineup, but none of the performers disappointed! Its a small intimate setting which makes for a much more enjoyable experience. The drinks were also great! Overall awesome experience! Would definitely go back!! read more

I've been to comedy cellar multiple times, always a great time! However last night I had a rather terrible experience. I was waiting in line with my 3 friends, we were the second group in line so happy to be there. My 2 friends got their IDs checked and we're all set to enter and then when it was my turn the bouncer said to step aside while she got the manager. The manager came out looked me up and down and said I couldn't come in :( they said I was too drunk but I wasn't. I had one margarita before the show. I asked if they could breathalyze me too prove my sobriety but the refused and said I was not allowed in. What a joke! And not the kinda joke you come to comedy cellar to hear... I will never be back. Guess I have to find a new comedy club! read more

After seeing all the positive reactions it was clear that this is a must-see, when in New York. You have to make reservations in advance, and even then you have to wait in a line. The tickets are $25 each. It also doesn't start exactly on the dot. Since they have so many shows, the entire operation is really well run and the staff are nice and helpful. I think there are two separate stages, the one we were in was pretty small since they pack a lot of people in, but it felt cozy and not too squished. Theres a two menu-item requirement and they do in fact enforce this (and will remind you near the end if you're still missing an order). The host and the surprise appearances seem pretty random, but last night I think we got pretty lucky: we were a part of a live taping (which I believe is for Netflix), with Dave Attell and Jeff Ross. Ken Jeong (from The Hangover) showed up part way and there was also a surprise appearance from Paul Rudd (Antman: Friends)! The host was actually one of the funniest parts of the show (warning: the jokes are funny, but are in no way PC). Overall, a fun place to go for drinks and entertainment. read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. Horrible staff. The waiter was extremely rude and came up to us multiple times asking us to stop talking even though we were being quiet. The people around us were even confused as to why he kept coming up to us. Never coming back. read more

I came back to comedy cellar for opening night. They placed me in the last booth where the only option for me was to face the wall at the back of the olive tree cafe. I tried turning to face the comedian, but my neck couldn't withstand it for 1.5 hour. No one commented, tried to help, or moved us. Despite the waitress coming back numerous times, even noticing that I couldn't watch any of it. In addition, the comics were mediocre. They could not care less about service here, just getting you to buy more drinks. read more

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Comedy Cellar is my favorite comedy club in NYC. All the comedians I've seen so far were funny. The shows are usually sold out, so it's better to make a reservation in advance. You can also try getting on the waitlist at the door and may be able to get in if people with a reservation don't show up. Make sure to bring a photo ID. They don't accept photocopy. read more

I like stand up a normal amount; I listen to it on occasion or watch the sporadic Netflix special, but I don't know tons of comics. But when we were in New York visiting, we ended up staying for two back to back shows--4 full hours of comedy, and they were only $12 per show (plus the two item per person minimum). I particularly liked that it was a mixed bag of comics with each show, so you get a little taste of a lot of different styles. The space itself is super cramped, super dark, and probably the perfect venue to watch some folks tell some jokes. There probably seats like 4 dozen people in there, packed in like sardines. But the waitstaff is super organized and efficient, and it's pretty easy to fall into their routine. I felt perfectly fine about the food and drinks, except for the basket of fries. Those were actually amazing. I know, I was shocked too. But they were so crispy and so potatoey and so perfect to shove into my face between the nonstop laughter. The only issue I had with Comedy Cellar is that it's a little unorganized and confusing outside. There's always a mob of people, so it's hard to know where the line is or where to check on or when to file in; and the fellas at the door weren't super clear about it either. read more

What a horrible experience. Wait in line in the rain for an hour for them to say it was already sold out. Scummy owners. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Can't believe I haven't left a review for this place yet. Every time I'm in NYC I always try to make it to the Comedy Cellar. Purchase tickets online, there is a two drink/snack minimum. Celebrities often pop in at the end of the show, not all the time though so it's a nice surprise. read more

I came here for a birthday celebration! Made reservation earlier by an advance in a week, so we had no problem going in on time. From tips from past yelp reviews, we went here 30 mins earlier to get good seats. We were right! Soon as we lined up lined form quickly on Monday night. But lucky we sat near the front. Quick overviews and tips. I just want to say it was a great show and super funny. Every comedian was funny and had great lines. Tip 1: Make sure you go earlier even though you made a reservation. Tip 2: No cellphone. I saw someone get kicked out...LOL Tip 3**: Homemade pineapple vodka infused martini it's extreme and bad. It's my taste, but I think it's pretty bad...Well just beware. (Just wanted to warn people) Overall, one of the best comedy show I went to in NYC. I highly recommended it read more

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Oh my goodness!!! I'm sooo sooo glad that we made a reservations. Our line up on 10/2/18 were great. So here's the thing yelpers you must get a reservations. We tried getting in last year with out reservations and we didn't get in . There is a 2 item minimum purchase once you're inside, but it's worth it. The place is really small and they squeeze you in a tight space, but I feel like that's how most comedy clubs are even in LA. I love a good comedy and I feel like this was a great place to go. You must come! You must make a reservations! You must laugh! Trust me you will not be forced to laugh it will just come natural! read more

Loved the show however, the security guard with dreadlocks (8:30pm show, May 6th '22) at the toilet made really inappropriate comments to my girlfriend multiple times when she went to the toilet. which were not at all appreciated and made her feel unsafe to go to the toilet, the only way to get there was by going past him. He was also really rude to me when I told him that I wanted to wait for her when she used the toilet, shooing me away like a dog. Loved the show, but because this creepy security guy ruined her night. And we're not visiting again because of him. read more

Great place to come for a fun night of jokes and comedy. I believe the show lasts around 1 to 1.5 hrs, and you must order two dishes per person to cover for food and the comedians. I think this rule is fair. The show starts with the MC giving an intro and then the other comedians come in with their own type of jokes. Each comedian has their own expertise: marriage, techie, black comedy, jewish comedy, etc. I've heard that famous people have come here like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, etc. But unfortunately, it wasn't my night. Anyways, if you are lucky you might bump into them. Good luck! The cons is that they don't allow pics or vids to be taken inside the venue. So, if you bump into any famous people then you won't be able to snap a pic or vid with them... : ( read more

Comedy Cellar - Comedy Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

You're definitely not there for the food and rink you're there to have a fantastic time in an intimate, historic setting. It's incredibly rare to get a bad comedian on stage and you sometimes get really big names in there. The location is surrounded by bars and places to eat so you can make a good night out of visiting Comedy Cellar and surrounds read more

Maybe the only NYC comedy club the legends still come to. Super crowded. Don't miss it

This a New York establishment that is a must-visit, whether you're from here or visiting. The bouncers outside can be gruff, but staff inside are generally very nice. They have a limited number of reservations available for every show, which I recommend getting, so you don't have to line up before the show. Once inside, it feels a bit like you are a sardine in a can. They pack everyone in and most people (if you aren't at a two person table) will be sharing a table with strangers. Two person tables at the front don't share tables but are elbow to elbow with neighbors. There's a two drink minimum per person, but doesn't have to be alcohol. On Tuesdays, I've heard they have some big names come in unannounced. Once you're in, the hard part is over, and you can sit back, and enjoy the show! read more