I went to see Kelsey Cook last night. The Comedy Connection gets some amazing comedians. I planned better this time and arrived earlier to find parking. Much easier and I got better seats next to my friend this time. This is a legit comedy club and has a really cool vibe. I love that you can order drinks and pay with a QR code too. Before the show starts they say limit talking at your table. However, no one enforces it. There was a couple next to us that was SO loud. Everyone kept giving him an evil eye and finally my friend asked him to be quiet. He yelled that he was in fact whispering. A staff member was nearby the whole time and didn't do anything. I love this place but wish they enforced the rules. I'm not paying to hear some random dude talk to his wife. read more

Caught Craig Gass at the venue and had good time. Staff is very attentive and will keep your drinks full for sure. Not a lot on the food menu, but good for some snacks to enjoy during the show. You can order via QR and pay online as well which is convenient with the number of tabs rolling, but staff does come out prior to end of show to quickly process payments as well. Venue is intimate, little more crowded and bright towards the stage, but still able to clearly catch the show if sitting at back tables as well. read more

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Small venue that is well-managed. Some great talent scheduled there. We'll definitely consider going again.

I checked out this venue for the first time to see Atsuko Okatsuka and was decently surprised by how intimate and cozy the space was. The staff were also very attentive and came by frequently before the set to check on your order. Though there were only snacks for food, there were many drinks options. We ordered the Midori sour and the vodka mule. read more

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I love the comedy connection! The talent and shows that get booked here represent a wide and diverse spectrum of comedic prowess. I love how intimate the venue is; it really allows for unique experiences with the performers. There are limited food options but tons of drink choices available. I would say the service is almost too good and quick; last time I was there I was in the middle of looking through the drink menu on my phone after scanning the QR code and the waiter wanted to take my order directly instead. There is ample parking available and a restaurant next door. read more

Loved all of it. Great night out . It's nice how they come around for your drink orders so you don't have to wait in long lines. Great ambiance. Awesome comedians saw Matt Riffe there ! Nice to have a smaller venue !!! Great seats all around! You can't beat this place. read more

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Nice time here seeing Scott Seeis. Friendly staff and cozy inside....they really jam people in there. They have qr codes at the table for you to order and pay but a waitress still comes by to take your order. They only have alcohol and chips/candy, so probably plan on eating before or after tge show. Overall, I'd come back. read more

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One of Rhode Island staples that still seems to be a nice affordable night out. I have seen multiple comedians over the span of a few years. On most occasions Eric is my server, he is always quick, kind and helpful. The mix drinks are fantastic. I love the Love Potion, it even has sparkles in it! SO CUTE. I have never ordered food so I am unable to attest to that. Yes, seating is tight, it always has been and always will be. I am 5'4 have yet to have an issue seeing the stage, I am also intelligent enough to know to go for when the doors open so I can get a favorable seat. Be aware the there is an 18% gratuity added to bill already. Overall it's a fun night be it date night or for a group outing. read more

Seating wasn't too bad. I think I preferred to sit in the back where it was darker and you could still see the stage. Up front was very bright and crowded. The service was alright. Side note to business owner: Was corrected about the price of the drinks and the Heineken was in fact $6.00. I split the drinks and I wasn't aware, instead I thought I paid $30 for 2 drinks . (Thanks Corey for asking). read more

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Comedy Connection is a tight seating venue but offers great line up of comedians. Latest visit was to see Murr from impractical jokers tv show. The line to get in was long, but if you arrive 30 to 45 minutes before show starts seating is too bad. Food is limited to packed snacks, drinks included a full bar. read more

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This place is usually great except one time a drugged out server accused us of stealing and tried to fight us. The manager didn't seem to take it too seriously which was annoying. Other than that, a great place to see comedy. read more

Classic comedy venue. Close to everything in Providence for a good meal beforehand. Drinks are decent! They have solid lineups here for sure. read more

My dad owns this place and it is amazing. There is great food but the staff is nice and the building is great. They are making it nicer right now. read more

It Was the most fun night Ever. Definitely come I recommend bringing friends and finding the perfect comic.

I recently attended a show to see Deray Davis this past weekend. I did not like how cramped and crowded the venue is. I literally could not see anything majority of the show due to how close we were all sitting. The person I was sitting next to was very tall so I unfortunately could not see over his head. They should really reconsider seating arrangements because it was super uncomfortable and felt like we were all sitting on top Of each other. I was literally bumping legs with a guy I didn't know who I was sitting next too, super awkward and uncomfortable . I would even question safety because god forbid there's any kind of fire , everyone would be trampling over each other to exit this already cramped building. It was so crowded it became very hot as well. The drink I had was just okay. I did appreciate the servers bringing the drinks directly to the table so we didn't have to get up in such a crowded venue. I think bar food (which I thought they might have given my google search which said they have "bar bites" and other reviews mentioning food) , actual food would elevate the experience in addition to having some personal space! Who wants to pay money to feel claustrophobic for a show that's supposed to be entertaining ?! There was also a group of people especially one female who kept yelling out and interrupting the show and that became Very irritating. The show itself was entertaining and we enjoyed it despite being uncomfortable for majority of it. read more

I've been going to the Comedy Connection for the better part of 10+ years. There was a point where I was probably going on average twice a month. This place is such a great venue for so many reasons. The ticket prices are reasonable and the lineups are always great, with awesome local talent as well as major national acts. There is free parking, and the service is great and food is good if you want a bite during the show. And honestly it's nearly impossible to have a bad seat because it's such an intimate space, which I prefer hands down over larger theater comedy venues. I love coming back whenever I can to enjoy a show, have some laughs, and appreciate stand up comedy. This place is one of my favorite go to spots if I want a night out; it definitely beats sitting at a bar. My friends from out of town always have a blast too! read more

I had my first Comedy Connection experience on Saturday night. We had tickets to the late show. I will share with you what I learnt and when I go back what I would do differently: 1. Tickets are very affordable! 2. We arrived a few minutes before 9:30 when the doors opened and there was plenty of parking available in the lot 3. We have to sit with strangers? I had no idea. We were packed in like sardines at the table too! So next time I would rather sit on the side of the stage and face the stage- this way our backs wouldn't have hurt! Or as my guy suggested- reserve a bar seat to fully turn our chairs around! 4. Our waiter was very attentive and always around! 5. There's food! Who knew? So He had cheese fries. He said not bad but nothing 'earth shattering' about them. I had the soft cinnamon pretzels. So when I ordered them the waited said chipotle? As it is written in the menu it looks like there are two kinds to choose from but apparently there is only chipotle cinnamon pretzels. I threw caution out the window and went for it! The pretzels were drenched in cinnamon so much that when they were dipped in the accompanying maple syrup a could of cinnamon appeared. Too much cinnamon and I tried wiping it off but it was stuck on too good! Also, maple syrup dip in the dark... I ended up with maple syrup in my hair and scarf! 6. The bathrooms are up stairs. No problem for me but if you were drinking heavy be aware! I can say it looks like the small garbage in the bathroom wasn't emptied after the first show of the night... paper towels everywhere 7. When the show is over they want you out The host was funny and overall we laughed a good amount. I would go back but change the game plan. read more

We came tonight in a group of 8 to see one of our favorite comedians. The show appeared sold out and all tables were full. From the time the show started at 7pm, a couple behind us were very drunk and disruptive. They consistently spoke over the comedians and heckled them during their act. My party asked them nicely to stop interrupting and speaking during the show. A little later another party asked them to stop talking... The security guard came over multiple times to give warnings, but did not take any actions to remove them. A little later into the show another party screamed at them multiple times and got security twice. They were allowed to stay until they paid their bill after 8pm.... So everyone around them essentially got to enjoy 30 minutes of the show afterwards. We alerted the manager after the show of what had transpired and she was immediately extremely unprofessional and condescending. We nicely explained the situation without initially asking for anything, and she rudely told us that if we had a problem with it we should have left the show or asked to move seats. Mind you, the show was at capacity and we were a party of eight. We should have walked out during the show that we paid to see if we had a problem with the unruly guests behind us? How about remove people who are clearly violating the rules and don't over serve them alcohol...Truthfully, the female, middle- aged blonde manager's behavior and attitude was more shocking than the unruly guests. I asked if I could possible come back to at least be able to hear another show and I was looked at with disgust. She even went as far to accuse me of thinking someone should be kicked out just because "I say so." Mind you, another party lost their cool and yelled at these people, so for her to try to invalidate my experience without even witnessing what happened was way out of line. Her yelling at us and not having any sympathy for our experience was the last thing we needed after a tough situation. Not sure how she managed to wind up in a customer facing role, but her behavior was uncalled for and we certainly feel unwelcome to return after the encounter. Please do better! read more

Great show, saw headliner Phoebe Robinson. The drinks delicious. The seats were a little bit uncomfortable read more

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Went to see Dan Soder as a group outing of 13 people. What we thought was a good time was a lack of professionalism and an absolute disgrace to humanity. While the staff was apologetic for dans behavior it was the absolute worst comedy show we have ever seen. He was not at all funny and because he thought the group could be easily picked on he targeted our group. As well as we take these comments he took it too far. We just wanted to have a good time and it was a shame that the celebration has to be ruined by this comedian. Very upset about the entire situation and how it was handled. I will never travel to providence again for a comedy show. What a disgrace of a performance . read more

Intimate is both the perfect word and an oxymoron for this location. It is tiny, but the seating is group style. Everything is painted black and if you are claustrophobic just stay clear. On (at least sold out nights) they staff will seat you. Expect at the minimum 8 to a table shoulder to shoulder. The benefit being that most of the tables are within a few feet of the stage. Expect to come early if it is a sold out show. I would expect that this would be an awesome spot for a Friday night Mic-Night. Expect a waitress to host you and to order food or drinks. I honestly did not do enough research, I ate dinner before hand and was not ready at the beginning for a drink. The food is bar style and a small menu as opposed to the drink menu which is overflowing. Prices are so reasonable and the selection (of drinks) is amazing. The bartender is not cheap on the liquor to liquid ration either, which was a nice surprise. The food was unexpectedly good. We ordered the fried pickle spears. I hadn't reading it fully and was surprised when I saw they were actual spears. So good. Some of the best I've had. They would do well to up the ante with a thousand island or spicy mayo style dipping sauce. The couple lacrosse from us ordered a flat bread Mediterranean flavored pizza and we were savoring. We saw an amazing act and it was well controlled. Everything from the walkways, to the clean stage, backdrop, projector and sound system was on point. The better bathroom was upstairs which was kind of a risky situation with multiple drinks . There is a ground floor accessible bathroom. read more

Just left after standing in the -15 degree weather waiting for them to open the doors. Everyone thought for sure they'd let us in 5 minutes early on account of the dangerous cold but not only did the not let us in, they didn't even open when they were supposed to at 6 pm! $It was so painful, I legit was getting frostbite.$80 spent for nothing. Unacceptable and inconsiderate. We will not be returning read more

Love the idea of a comedy venue in Providence and I laughed so hard seeing Anthony Rodia last night... he put on a great show!! I would give this place 3.5 stars solely for the fact that they're charging $50 a ticket and literally sitting people on top of each other. They had 12 people at a table that could fit 8 comfortably. The venue is nice, bathrooms clean, service was great, full bar menu, but the seating situation really is atrocious. They should consider removing 1/4 of the seats and charging more if it's a money issue. Every single person at our tightly fitted table of 12 had the same complaint.They should listen to patron feedback. read more

I went to see a show on a Friday night via Groupon (great deal btw, $5 off a ticket plus a free drink). I sat at the table farthest from the front with a few friends. At one point, I turned to my friend and while laughing I exclaimed "that was funny!" - and this man very sternly leaned into our table and told me to "be quiet." Other than that awesome place, but darn F that. read more

Comedy Connection - Comedy Clubs Near Me - East Providence, Rhode Island

Always a great date night spot especially for those first dates! Also very good spot for just a simple girls night when you need laughs! Prices are great, good variety of comedians, and apps are pretty good. read more

Great shows, small bit perfect venue, great prices. Every seat can easily see the stage. A favorite place of mine.

I usually love this place but was very disappointed in my most recent experience. We had to get this past Saturday night to see Drew Lynch. I had a large party of eight people, so I emailed ahead and asked if we could reserve & seats together. They emailed me back and told me they would and thanks for the heads up. (Sorry but we weren't going to eat here, the food here is pretty awful it's basically just frozen food that they bake). We got caught up at dinner because the restaurant was taking forever but I wasn't worried because I had emailed ahead and reserved a table with eight seats for us. We arrived at about 7:10 and the doorman very rudely told us they had no seats together for us and did not save anything. I told him that I had emailed ahead and was told the eight seats would be saved together for us, and he very rudely replied well you should've gotten here earlier then. They separated all of us by two couples each and shoved my husband and I and a back corner under the overhang where we could barely see. There happened to be enough seats for us to sit together where my husband and I were, they were awful. So one of our friends had to walk around the entire club to find everybody and get them all together. I cannot tell you how absolutely rude and ignorant the door staff is there it blew me away. And the entire night I overheard several other people commenting on how rude they were.. read more

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Terrible I went this dump a couple weeks back to see a star performer. I forgot that you have to sit through a few horrible unfunny comedians before the lead act comes on. Sadly the whole act from these hacks was bad politically driven jokes. None of it was funny, so after about an hour, I yelled out something to the terrible comedian. I didn't realize you couldn't do this and two bouncers ran up to me and physically escorted me out of the building. I apologized for saying anything and they didn't even give me warning. I never got to see the act that paid a good amount of money to see. Completely unprofessional, unfunny, overpriced, and seriously just boring. The place is an old dump that books crappy opening acts and forces their customers to sit through this because once the show starts they won't let you in, so your stuck having to endure this garbage. What a shame. Thanks read more

Easy to get to by public transport. Calendar of events on the website is easy to navigate. Fantastic comedians!! Worth the trip!

I've only been to this club twice. I had fun both times, and thought the staff was friendly - they weren't pushy about ordering drinks or forcing us to sit in certain seats. The reason I give it 3 stars is because we purchased tickets in advance to see Kyle Dunnigan. We found out that we were at a show for Mekki Leeper when they introduced him to the stage. We never got an email notification, so that was confusing, and a bit disappointing; however, we found Mekki's act to be funny, so all was not lost. It would have been a different story if we didn't like the show. read more

Saw DL Hughley there one night pre-Covid19 in a standing room only show. It was awesome, never laughed so hard. read more

Comedy Connection - DL Hughley - Comedy Clubs Near Me - East Providence, Rhode Island

5 stars all around. Went here last night to see Nicole Byer ("Nailed It"). It was our first time here. I'd heard from some friends that "every seat's a great view of the stage" - and they're pretty spot on. The positioning of the stage runs along a sorta rectangle (the longer side) so the distance from bar to stage is shorter than in most comedy clubs, so great views all around. I'm sure I'm describing this horribly, but trust me - the club is cozy in the best possible way. Special Note: Table seating in some areas can be tight, so if you're uncomfortable sitting close to people/strangers, maybe opt for bar seating when you get your tickets? The service is STELLAR. Fast, friendly, professional, and respectful while the show's going on. My spicy dirty martinis were almost "too" good. The opener (Ray Harrington) was srsly hilarious. I've been to a ton of NYC clubs and they often squeeze in 2-3 openers before the main event in the hopes that's you'll just keep drinking, etc. Comedy Connection started on time, had a solid host, one opener, and then the main event (Nicole - always great). And even though I hate that they use styrofoam plates for appetizers (save the planet, people), I'll definitely be back. read more

Been a bunch of times and Always a great night. Waitresses are quick and efficient. Drink prices are low! 4 rum and Cokes, 2 draft beers and a bottled water $40! Normally we pay the extra $10 to upgrade to the bar seats but for Tracy Morgan we were too late. Key is to get there at door opening so you get prime seating! Plenty of parking in the lots and on the street. Can't wait for the next show! read more

Comedy Connection - Front row - Comedy Clubs Near Me - East Providence, Rhode Island

I can not say enough good things about this place. The Comedy Connection is an old bank converted and right off the highway. It looks cool and it is cool. I started coming here for the stand up comedy class and now I keep staying for the shows. There is no other place like it in Providence and highly recommend it to those looking for something new. They serve food which you can eat while you watch the show and the bar staff is amazing! Try it for a special occassion or a date night and keep coming back for the good times and laughs. read more

Comedy Connection - Derek Furtado - Comedy Clubs Near Me - East Providence, Rhode Island

Comedy Connection provides a fun, entertaining, and cost-effective night out as it grants a pleasant distraction from the humdrum of daily routine. If you've never been there, it may seem a little odd actually finding the place. The building. . . which last night's comic referred to as mausoleum-like in appearance. . . is located just near the 195 highway overpass. The neighborhood tends to look a bit sketchy at night, but they have a private parking lot close by for a quick shuffle inside. What used to be an old bank, the interior gives off an interesting but cozy atmosphere. Tables though oddly placed are candle lit and old vault doors exposed for viewing. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or night of. Price is reasonable. . . can range anywhere from $10 to $30 per ticket depending on the comic booked. They boast some relatively recognizable names from time to time, for instance in the coming months they have Craig Gass and Ralphie May advertised. I know in the past they've hosted Tom Green, etc. Showing up 15 minutes early got my date and I a seat in the front row. Though this may or may not be desirable for some, it is certainly an experience being called out and becoming part of the show. Staff were very prompt in getting drink/food orders in. Full bar located in the back of the facility but waitstaff are more than capable of filling your needs throughout the show. Empties are cleared with little distraction, additional drinks offered at appropriate intervals. A Manhattan and a Blue Moon draft came to approximately $12. Decent selection of draft, bottled, and specialty drinks. I have never tried the food here, from the looks of it, the menu offers several different appetizers, pizzas, and sandwiches. Keep your eye out, I've never actually paid full price to get into this place. Coupons and deals pop up from time to time. This place is great for dates, group outings, and celebrations. I will definitely be returning for more light-hearted entertainment. read more

This place was great, cheap good drinks, the introduction to who we were seeing was great. Comedian wasn't great since he read from a paper the whole time but it was still funny. They have big parking lot that's easy to pull out of. Get there early though when doors open so that you can get a good seat. And they will let you move seats if you are there early enough and right by the stage. read more

I love this place. I have been a couple times now and it is ALWAYS so funny. The atmosphere of this place is so cool. It's a smaller venue so everything is very personable. When I say small I mean small you are very close to whoever is sitting next/near you but that is the only complaint I have. They have tasty apps and the crack fries are delicious. The drink menu is expansive and they have a good selection of drafts and bottles beverages along with mixed drinks. The servers are supper attentive, quick and helpful. I'll be back for sure! read more

Comedy Connection - Comedy Clubs Near Me - East Providence, Rhode Island

Not bad place first time here.easily right off the exit. Get there early they have 2 parking lots that fill up fast then you have done street parking as well.they staff was pretty attentive. They really pack you in tho. Bathrooms are up VERY narrow stairs. Otherwise was nice establishment. Food wasn't bad either. read more

Comedy Connection - Carlos Mencia,Francisco Duran,Kevin Dombrowski - Comedy Clubs Near Me - East Providence, Rhode Island

Lucky to have this venue for top national talent in our area. The Comedy Connection at its core, is a true comedy club. Don't expect fancy lounge seating or gourmet food. It's great comedy club with great service and good fried food. Expect to sit next to strangers in long tables who also love comedy. The staff is fair about letting you select your preferred seating area based on party size. Get there early for best seating options. The sound and viewing is crystal clear in any seat. Two free parking lots make parking stress free. Early shows will sell out so don't wait until the last minute to purchase tickets. Another thing to mention is how inexpensive the shows are. $20 to see a top-tier comics like Corey Rodrigues and Michelle Wolfe is an amazing deal. Also, there is a 0 drink minimum. From a comedy lover, 5 stars all around. read more

I purchased a Groupon near xmas 2018 every time we tried to use it we were denied unless it was a crappy show I recently reached out again because groudon was expiring I wanted to see a show and asked if just one person used it would they make an exception they again refused and now its expired I'm out 25.00 I will never again patronize this establishment again read more