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Chaudhry A.

The performance was extraordinary for which I was here. Quite an auditorium however compact seating which makes a bit uncomfortable to adjust for a couple of hours. A few seating levels and I was up close. Being too close to the stage has its own pros and cons. A better view would've been in the middle of the hall. Staff there was very helpful and was making sure that the audience will enjoy their time.

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We were here for the 91x VIP Iration show, and I was impressed by the theater. It isn't easy to find, accessible only from the escalator or elevators, and at the far end of the 3rd floor smoking slots. The theater is very small, and it definitely is "up close". It doesn't look like there would really be a bad seat in the house, unless maybe in the extreme corners. The small size may mean that you are paying a higher ticket price for the show, to make the artist's minimum. I was sitting first row, right, on the aisle. It is a little low compared to the stage level, so you might be better sitting a few rows back so you're not craning your neck. My seat was great until everyone stood in front of me, blocking my view until I too stood up. Just know that this is a possibility. I will definitely be more likely to look at the shows coming to L&UC, now that I've seen it.

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American Comedy Co. San Diego - Awesome vibes! Kelly was our server and didn't make us wait for a single order. Highly recommend if you're in San Diego

American Comedy Co. San Diego

4.7(248 reviews)
19.8 mi•Gaslamp

So we came to the comedy club at American comedy and Rachel has been amazing!!!! best server ever,…read moretook care of us the whole night and no complaints. She was amazing very friendly with our whole group.

I've been to two comedy shows here. The first was Jim Jefferies, and he was absolutely hilarious…read more The second show featured several comedians, but unfortunately I didn't find any of them particularly funny. Like most comedy clubs, they have a two-drink minimum. While that's pretty standard, it still feels excessive when you've already paid for admission. The prices were the biggest downside. Craft beers were around $16 each, and we ordered a plate of sliders that cost $20. The sliders were mediocre at best. We each only had one drink, but because of the two-drink minimum, we were charged for an additional drink each and not a cheaper drink for only having ordered one. By the end of the night, my bill was over $145 for a few drinks and sliders. At those prices, I'd rather spend my money seeing a more well-known comedian. They do occasionally bring in bigger names, which is a plus, but for me, the overall experience just isn't worth the cost. I was also disappointed with the service. I wanted to pay for just one person's drink in our group, but because my card was on file, they charged everyone's drinks to my tab. When I asked to split the charges separately, I was told they couldn't do it. That left a bad impression and made the experience even more frustrating. Not to mention, there's a 22% gratuity automatically added to your bill. Gratuity depends on the service being provided so this should be up to the customer's discretion.

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American Comedy Co. San Diego
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Mal Hall presents The Gaslamp Comedy Show at The Tipsy Crow - Trisha is a part of the awesome bar staff!

Mal Hall presents The Gaslamp Comedy Show at The Tipsy Crow

4.8(103 reviews)
19.9 mi•Gaslamp
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Oh what a night! It's an absolute must!…read more Absolutely love this comedy show!!!!! I've come here regularly over the last 10 years or so and have seen amazing comics such as Mark Christopher Lawrence, Jerrod Carmichael, Anjelah Johnson, Cheeto Santino, Jonny Loquasto, Michael Kosta, Melissa Villaseñor, Alonzo Bodden, Shawn Pelofsky, Tony Baker, Adam Ray, Jesse Egan, Zoltan Kaszas, Mal Hall, and so many more! For the price, it's priceless. No drink minimums, stellar atmosphere, and just an overall great place to bring a date, a friend, or even your parents. I've seen bachelor/bachelorette parties, coworker gatherings, and a slew of birthdays all being celebrated here. Honestly there's not a lot of better places to spend 7-30pm-9:30pm on a Friday night (shows are typically once a month on the last Friday of the month). Head downtown, grab some dinner, come to the show, and then you can party the night away in the beautiful Gaslamp Quarter. If you're up for a night of LAUGHS come here and you won't be disappointed! Check online below for details and tickets. I think the next show is 09-24-21. https://malhall.com/gaslamp-comedy-show HUUUUGE thanks to Mal Hall and The Tipsy Crow.

Super funny and unique comedy experience located in the basement of the Tipsy Crow…read more I caught Mal for the first time as the opener for Anjelah Johnson and my whole group was laughing so hard that we cried. I've been wanting to check out another show with him for awhile so I was excited when I saw The Gaslamp Comedy Show featured on his Instagram. We had a rotating group of fresh, upcoming comedians who were working out their material. We were an intimate group and it was a different experience watching them quickly pivot or adjust based on how the crowd was interacting with the jokes. 5/5, we'll definitely be back.

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Mal Hall presents The Gaslamp Comedy Show at The Tipsy Crow - Dustin Nickerson in the house!

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Mal Hall presents The Gaslamp Comedy Show at The Tipsy Crow
Mal Hall presents The Gaslamp Comedy Show at The Tipsy Crow

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Belly Up Tavern - Belly Up Entertainment Venue

Belly Up Tavern

4.1(941 reviews)
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On this visit we had dinner at the Tavern first. I really liked this restaurant and I would come…read moreback here when not attending a show. The menu has an option for everyone. So many good choices I had a hard time deciding what to order. Great trivia and history on the walls with pictures of past performers from many years back. So fun! I look forward to coming back and trying different things

One of our long-time local favorites. In warm weather, we enjoy the patio and watching the…read moreever-changing array of characters ambling along South Cedros, some destined for shows at The Belly Up. The inside dining room and bar is cozy and decorated with posters from musical acts. Tavern is popular before shows and we go early on weeknights to beat the crowds and enjoy the food. The menu is reasonably priced. The tasty pan seared lemon and butter scallops on linguine was $29. The lobster tacos are $28, with the lobster chunks in a bowl with a subtle tomato sauce, and choice of torillas, with Spanish rice and black beans. Tavern has a full bar and a short but excellent wine list, reasonably priced, and mostly from California. Wines by the glass start at $11 and go to $14. A bottle of William Hill, Central Coast, Chardonnay, wsa $42 and the Rombauer Carneos, $65. Corkage is $25. Most cocktails are $15. It has local beers on draft and in the cans. Service is always fast and friendly. They check regularly for water refills, and any thoughts on the meal. We enjoy the casual, neighborly feel to the Tavern. A California beach town classic.

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