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.

Will never come back to this venue. This review has nothing to do with the actual performances, as…read morethey're great! Huge scam to begin with, as not only do you pay to see the show but have to purchase 2 items per person before the show is over. However, that's not the part that drove me absolutely bonkers. Imagine a sold out show and EVERYONE must purchase 2 items per person, have that shit delivered to your respective seat one piece at a time and pay for it (per order). We couldn't see half the show because staff was blocking the view, we couldn't hear the other half because staff was hustling to take orders and secure payment from the guests.

This is one of my favorite comedy clubs in Denver!…read more DCU has a great variety of comedy shows. I have really enjoyed the stand up shows with a host, feature and headliner, like Chloe Radcliffe & Chris Higgins. The themed roasts are a blast! The stand up comedians dress like characters from the theme, like horror villains or Super Mario characters, and roast each other from that character's perspective. And Uncalled Four, where comedians create their own Cards Against Humanity-style "white cards" and the audience creates the "black cards" and comedians compete to be the worst person in Denver is an absolute riot! Uncalled Four even has a show after-party at Pair-a-Dice around the corner, so you can hang with the comedians and other comedy fans. The set up is sweet. All the tickets are GA, so there is an advantage to arriving when doors open to select the seat you want. This is a much better set up than Comedy Works where they seat you, ass to ass, in the order you arrive. Although, be aware, if it's a sold out show, you will be in close quarters to your neighbor. The seats are very close together, which can be challenging for us rounder folk. There are QR codes at your seat, so you can order drinks & munchies on your phone and have them delivered to where you are sitting. This is great. You don't have to wait for a server and there aren't servers roaming the aisles taking orders during the show. There is also Free Pizza available before the show. There is plenty of parking, street & paid lot. We usually go to the Thursday night shows and have never had a problem finding a free street spot on the block when arriving around the time doors open. There is also a bus stop within a block, but this is a rough neighborhood. Waiting for the bus here can be a bit...iffy. That said, if you drive, just make sure you don't have anything valuable visible in your car if you park here. Highly recommend getting to the area early and grabbing a beverage at Woods Boss before the show.

Nothing bad to say over here! Checked out a show over the weekend for the first time, and I was…read morevery impressed with everything! The quality of the talent, the venue, the drinks, the prices. I had so much fun, I'm already thinking about when I can go back. I liked (and appreciated) that you order drinks from a QR code at your seat, and then they bring them right to you. Everyone was so nice. And the bathrooms were clean. The overall vibe of the place was great. Very well done! See you again real soon.

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!

4.5 stars. I had a lovely date night one weekend with my partner! Been meaning to come here for…read moreawhile because I frequent Colorado Sake Co. and always see the beautiful neon sign advertising the back room. It's gorgeous!! Finally got to try the sushi on the menu (which was decent) but of course the highlight is sake. I also didn't realize they host so many special events here. Love that they advertise on the screen before showtime. Tickets were easy to find and purchase online from Denver Comedy Lounge. Mo was the show host, and she's hilarious. There was definitely a racist old man comic picking on all the Asians in the front row, which I didn't appreciate, but not sure how much of that is a reflection on the venue. Getting wait staff attention throughout the comedy show is easy with the table light. Overall it was a smooth and enjoyable experience!

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.

What a great venue to celebrate creative minds. The old fashioned espresso martini combo was great…read moretaste wise and an affordable price. Only downside is when groups and their friends in the audience are finished they cross over into the other room where it could be better insulated for the sound, it can get distracting when the next group is still performing. Also try taking a ride share as the parking is scarce.

I had an amazing time at the Improv! Sam Comroe was absolutely hilarious from start to finish. The…read moreshow had the entire room laughing all night. The food was great, everything came out fresh and tasted delicious. My server was amazing very attentive, friendly, and checked on us throughout the night without ever being intrusive. They made sure our drinks stayed full and that we had everything we needed, which really added to the overall experience. Between the great comedy, delicious food, and outstanding service, it was a fantastic night. I'll definitely come back.

The comedians? Absolutely phenomenal. Foolish and Corey Holcomb had us laughing so hard I almost…read moreforgot how much I was spending. The venue, however... that's a different comedy routine. First, let's talk seating. Buying a ticket apparently doesn't buy you... well... a seat with the people you came with. This place runs like Benihana. You may show up with your date, but don't be surprised if you're suddenly on a double date with two complete strangers because the staff decided four people belong at every four-top--regardless of the empty tables sitting around the room. If you're an extrovert, congratulations. If you're not... start practicing your small talk. Then there's the menu. The wings were decent enough, but the fries looked like the ones every fast-food restaurant rejected during quality control... and somehow they still cost eight bucks a basket. The drinks? Let's just say they were priced like the bartender personally distilled the bourbon. Twenty dollars for a top-shelf margarita and fifteen for an Old Fashioned with Bulleit Rye. Add in a $50 bottle of Crane Lake wine, and suddenly you're wondering if someone accidentally handed you the wine list from a five-star steakhouse. And don't forget the two-item minimum. Yes, you've already bought your ticket. No, that doesn't matter. You'll still need to order--or you'll be charged anyway. Consider it the cover charge's cover charge. Would I go back? For the comedians, absolutely. They were worth every laugh. But the venue could use a little less focus on squeezing every last dollar out of the audience and a little more focus on the overall experience. Right now, the performers are carrying the entire show... and they're doing some heavy lifting.

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.

Comedy show was not funny, left after first 2 comics. Awkward and lame. Not worth the $50 for 2…read moretickets

I was only in Denver for a few nights, but this place is a solid bar, friendly patron on atmosphere…read moregood service not amazing, but definitely deserving of its positive reputation

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.

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

This is not a place to go if you are LGBTQ+. I'm a cisgender disabled woman married to a…read moretransgender woman. First of all, the place is damn near disabled hostile. More importantly, we couldn't get service. We were ignored by every employee working there. It was karaoke night and we really wanted to sing. We put our names in at 10 pm. When it was about 12:30, and the bar had emptied significantly we figured it would be time to sing soon. And then we noticed that the rotation had repeated without us. And then it repeated again. We asked the KJ about it and she told us that somehow there were 75 singers on the list and that we weren't going to be able to sing at all. It's a really small place and I don't think 75 people can even fit in there. (Yes,we tipped. $40 for the two of us) Anyone who's queer can tell when there's a reason for bad service. There was a reason.

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!

Such a great spot for comedy! Highly recommended for big names. 2 drink or item minimum purchase…read morehere.

William and Greg were such a hit at my son's 7th birthday party. They had a group of kids from ages…read more3-9 completely entertained, laughing and screaming with excitement. It was pretty impressive! It was really cool to have something that everyone could enjoy together. I asked my son what his favorite part of the day was, and without skipping a beat he said "the magic show!"

A fun way to spend an evening! Their many mental and physical tricks kept us engaged. Everyone was…read moreasking, "How did they do that?"