I came with my daughter to see Kevin Smith and Jay Mewes. The entry experience was quite smooth. We…read morepicked up our wrist bands at the window, then headed down for ID check and the phone pouches. It is nice to unplug and pay attention. They do have a two item minimum per person. We both started with the White Chocolate Espresso Martini. Highly recommend that one! It was made with Pearl Vanilla Bean Vodka, Irish cream, coffee liqueur and a chocolate drizzle in the glass. Our second beverage we both got the Spicy Margarita. This was served on the rocks with 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, sweet and sour with a Tajin rim. I think I would have liked this more if it had not been as cucumber forward. It tasted more like an extract than actual cucumber. Noted for another time. Our server was pleasant and took great care of us. At the end of the show we waited a few minutes for the initial crowding to calm and were able to head out through the back, get our phones out of their pouches and be on our way.

Cool venue. I like how the venue concaves in to focus on the performer even more. 2hrs of very…read moresolid comedy for $35. Martinis are very good. While I didn't agree with all the politics of the performers they didn't make their political opinion their entire act. Oh and the seats have cup holders. That said, without tables I think it feels a lil more compact inside than some comedy venues. Great service. They'll even do the Alamo thing where they crouch when taking your order.I don't think it's necessary but I appreciate the extra touch A super nice touch - an opener that gave a sh*t. They did a complete 15-20min and was cooking.

Great comedy club! Everyone on the staff was nice and welcoming. The fact they don't have a food or…read moredrink minimum is awesome, plus, you get free pizza, which makes it even better. It may not be gourmet, but it's all you can eat for free. Compared to the other clubs we've been to, the seats are more comfortable and not nearly as close together. Each seat has its own QR code on the table in front of them that takes you to a site to order drinks or food. The prices were fair, and it was nice to order and have them bring you your drink or food to your spot, then pay online when you're done ordering. Next time we're in Denver, we'll head back over there for another show.

great layout, cost not cramped seating, great laughs, staff are excellent. Absolutely worth the…read moretime /cash.

A friend and I attended the "comedy showcase" last night and had a great time! It's nestled inside…read moreof a cute sake bar. I love the vibe of the bar, it was small but cozy. Had a cool entrance to the actual comedy club. We were promptly seated at our table. The food was excellent. We tried the chicken gyoza, chashu buns, spicy tuna tacos, and each had a sake-mosa. Everything was delicious and the comedians were great.

Mad case of the hell nahs out here in the Denver comedy lounge. Bruh they are bringing in random…read moretruck drivers to open. Don't go - please don't go. I can't figure out how to offset this terrible experience. Would repay the entry fee to not comeback. Main headliner was okay The bar staff however was friendly!

Best place. Best people. Rise is such a welcoming, awesome environment to learn and laugh. Tons of…read moreclasses and shows all days of the week with amazing staff.

If you are in Denver you NEED to visit RISE which has the best comedy in town. Nick Armstrong and…read moreJosh Nicols are improv veterans who have helped run multiple theaters in LA. They saw an opportunity and decided to move to Denver to run their own place. It's been a while since they took over and rebranded Voodoo Comedy and my lord they are a well oiled machine. They have a FULL bar with thirst quenching drinks, hilarious shows(I recommend BATMAN LIVE and Basement Doctors), friendly staff, and an intimate theater that is conducive for laughs. They just built state of the art classrooms and if you haven't taken an improv class it is something EVERYONE should do at least once because it will change your life. Just ask Nick, Josh, or any of the performers at the theater.

Had a great Friday night at the Denver Improv!…read more The cocktails were on point, the appetizers were tasty, and the whole vibe of the place just makes for a fun night out. We came to see Bill Bellamy--absolutely hilarious--and the warm-up comedians were great too. No slow moments, just nonstop laughs. All around, just a really fun experience. Definitely one of those nights you leave thinking, "yeah, we need to do that again soon." Highly recommend!

WARNING: Do not eat here! The food is terrible and the…read moreservice was horrible. I arrived an hour and 20 minutes early to get a good seat only to find out they seat you. That's fine, but as others have commented, the staff automatically gets tipped 18% and there is a two drink or two item minimum. My advice is to eat somewhere else (there are plenty of options in walking distance) and then get the two drink items. Our server never even came by to check on the food. She even walked away when my friend was still ordering. And then they forgot to add something to my order and I asked her about it and she said it didn't come with it. I looked at the menu and it did. I ended up having to get another server to get it. The lady never came by to clear our table. In actuality, no one came by to clear it from dirty plates and I had to flag people down to get it cleared. So if you're reading this, do your self a favor and get food at a real restaurant and then go to the show. Don't expect much from the service or food and just go for the comedy. If I go back, I'll probably just get two waters and call it.

My wife and I went to the Underground Comedy show for date night. We had a blast without breaking…read morethe bank. The comedians were great and the crowd that attended the show with us were fun as well. We will be returning for sure.

My (adult) granddaughter and I took a mid-winter, mini-vacation, staying in the historic Boulderado…read morehotel, where we ate and attended this comedy show in their speakeasy-style basement. It was a blast! The hotel was a trip back in time but the comedians were definitely modern. Since the audience held a lot of locals as well as us tourists, the room was packed and it was a good thing I had ordered tickets ahead of time when making the room reservation.

It's a dive bar. It's a comedy stage. It's a music powerhouse. What is Lion's Lair, if not iconic?!…read more If you're looking for a place that's all heart, loud and proud, it is HERE. Anybody who's come out of Colorado to become a big name has gone through those doors to play on the little stage. From local to traveling acts, from punk bands and karaoke talent to gritty stand-up and flirty burlesque, this place has it. If you're up for a night that doesn't stink of ordinary, swing through that creaky door and take in a most memorable evening. If there is a cover, it's usually nominal. Drinks are cheap, served by a great crew that's always up for a laugh and cheers. Sometimes hitting the town isn't about getting fancy but just kicking back, and this is a great place to do just that off the mainstream treads.

Great little dive bar on Colfax! Came here for the first time last night to see a DJ (or set of DJs…read moreI guess) that we like. The interior is small but I like how the bar is set up kind of in a rectangle so you're actually facing some other people (maybe awkward, but feels more communal?) They had an inexpensive menu of basic beers. They were out of the drink I wanted so the bartender made me a creation that I guess is something the doorman likes - not bad, and I think it was about $10 which is pretty decent for a mixed drink. I noticed a big red counter/clock on the wall across from us and after a few seconds we deduced it was a decibel meter. I'm curious if they have restrictions here for noise - AOK by me. The volume was generally alright (a little loud but what isn't?) and they actually had a sound guy in the corner making sure the volume and quality sounded good. Overall had a very decent Saturday night here.

Nice crowd ! I…read morethink it is my kinda crowd even tho I didn't get into it with anyone but it feels and looks right Polite and friendly staff

My family came to visit from San Diego. The KJ didn't put us in to sing our first song until 15-20…read moresingers had sung. Some of which were repeats. At the end of the night we asked if we could sing together since karaoke was going to end. She told us if we had time and then she went ahead and sang a song herself and we did not get to sing. The worst part was that the bartender ripped us off. We gave a card to start a tab. Then other members of the group gave cash to pay for rounds twice. At the end of the night we were charged the entire bill and didn't notice until we got home that night. He asked if we were putting the rounds on the tab and we insisted no we have cash for this one. We tipped on top of that and so he helped himself to a very healthy tip by taking our cash and charging our card for the entire night. Disappointed and would never return.

It's my first time going to a show solo and I was really nervous. I'm a crippling introvert so the…read morewhole place was intimidating to walk into alone. Walking up to the place, there were 2 older white guys who were comics or workers?They were smoking their cigs just staring with the weirdest, meanest looks. I was tempted to turn around and head back to my car. I'm glad I decided to ignore them and go in. I think the employee's name is Jack? He's a young, white guy and was already superbly friendly to the couple in front of me. When I went up to the ticket counter, super confused and anxious, he made the whole experience beyond wholesome. He turned my entire day around. It's crazy how a stranger can do that. Thank you!

Went to comedy works for the first time with a friend! Did the eating at the restaurant for seats…read more1-6. While the seats were close up they really packed you in like sardines. I was thigh to thigh with the person sitting next to me and my friend also was touching the person next to them. That's the one thing I really didn't like and the reason why they received 3 stars. The servers were fine. The drinks were decent. Their desserts inside the comedy theatre are extremely sad though. My friend ordered some funnel cake fries. There was maybe a teaspoon of sugar and she had 13 small fries total for $11 or $12 I think it was.

My daughter and I attended The Music Man at the Buell Theater yesterday. It was just terrific. The…read morecast was perfect and the music & dancing were unbelievable! The theater is a great venue and has concessions in the lobby and cup holders at each seat. It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Denver!

The Buell is always a great venue. This time we were seeing Moulin Rouge. Security was a breeze…read more The staff is always welcoming and eager to help you find where you need to be. We were up at the top so we took the elevator. Be patient, it takes a bit. Found our seats and enjoyed a great show. At intermission we did have to scoot down to the second floor for a bathroom break. We were back in time before things go going again. At the end, we listened to the pit orchestra play until they finished and we had much less crowd to get through to leave. Overall a great evening.