Went to this establishment, because a friend was doing an open mic and we had a horrible…read moreexperience. They were out of a lot of the food, the place smelled like sewage and marijuana. The place also needs a lot of updating as it is falling apart. Many of the comedians were not funny and vulgar. When we went, I guess it was amateur night and they had a contest. The comedians that won, were the ones that were vulgar and not funny at all. You can tell the contest was fixed. don't waste your time or money at this club. It is so old and it smells. You can find a better club elsewhere!

I really like this gritty, little comedy club. I've seen more than couple bigger and smaller names…read moreperform here. This is the kind of place that every seat is intimate with the performer. They have a surprisingly large menu. Other that mozzarella sticks I haven't really explored it. They also have a wide selection of beer and Alcohol however, no microbrews. The wait staff is really on the ball. They bust their ass! If you like to laugh in a setting that is very low key, fun and reasonably priced, then check out some live comedy here. Weather it's a big name touring or someone local starting out, you're bound to have a good time.

A very fun and organized event for our group. The comedian was outstanding! Learned some things…read moreabout Cleveland I never knew despite living here all my life. Kudos to Dar'Jon who kept us laughing the entire time!!

Amazing time. Well done. Our comedian, Sarah, delivered solid, off-the-cuff material…read more Highly recommend. Will be doing this a second time.

Excellent food service and all around entertainment will definitely be back had a blastread more

Ugh where do I start! Poor service and the seat arrangement are terrible but the worst part is they…read moreallow people to smoke inside the comedy show!!

Hilarities is always a great venue to see a show. The variety of acts they have is vast, the food…read moreand beverages are above par. Do yourself a favor and get the mozzarella triangles. They are the BEST ever!!! As far as the venue, there's not a bad seat in the house. The staff is helpful and friendly and the place is clean.

I came from the Pittsburgh area to see Josh Johnson. Considering his last tour filled 2000 seat…read moretheaters, it was a really interesting and intimate way to experience his comedy. I came alone, so if you are an introvert, this could be an issue because you will be seated with others (which I did expect). I was brought to a table of four which was right next to a pillar. It made a bit challenging to get my seat in and out, but overall offered a nice amount of space. The table was pretty tiny for four people, but there was a ledge in front of us that gave additional space to put drinks and food. Service was efficient and friendly, especially considering the number of tables the had to work. It did make it a little challenging if you needed to get up to use the restroom because it was hard to navigate between the tables. I did like that they validate the valet parking, because otherwise the cost would have been a bit crazy for a random Sunday night when no major events were going on ($35). the valet is on a street near the address of the club (and the street that the club is on is not accessible to vehicles) so keep that in mind when you plan your commute. As expected with a place where they force you to order at least two items, things were a bit pricey. My mixed drink was just OK and pretty weak. I did really enjoy my corn dog. It was actually a large piece of kielbasa that was packed with flavor. The portion of fries is also huge and come with ketchup and another dipping sauce. One thing that was a bit of a pain is that they closed the restrooms on the level of the club when the show was over, so there was a long line upstairs. Overall, a great experience.

We had a reservation for 22 people. We did not get the tables we reserved. We asked for drink…read moremenus- they don't have them. Not even a short wine list or description of the beers- since they only sell their brews. We got a warm glass of white wine, a beer that was 4 inches of head and never saw the waitress ever again. Our friends got food- WAY overpriced for what they got. It is like being a rat in a maze trying to find the comedy club in the first place, and they were completely disorganized. The headliner was great but the other comedians were not funny and were just a bit offensive. I will never go there again. on a good note, the atmosphere is really cool and reminds me of some of the British pubs i visited when i lived there.

Bonkerz is in the historic Hermit Club and is part of the Hofbrauhaus complex. In fact to get…read moreinside the club, you enter thru the Hofbrauhaus and go thru the back of the restaurant and up the stairs. Since last night was so chilly, it was great to bypass the long line waiting to get inside the main dining room. Once inside the club, you are seated at long communal tables. I thought the interior was decorated warm and cozy with murals and old portraits decorating the walls. Truly a beautiful room. I loved that the full Hofbrauhaus menu is available in the club. You can enjoy the same food and beer as the main dining room and you don't have to wait in the long line! We ordered a variety of food: appetizer sampler, soup, perch & perogies, corned beef sandwich and a wurstplatte. Everything tasted fresh, hot and homemade. Beer was nice and cold. The service was very good. The comedy acts were enjoyable. The club has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. TIp: Go to the website and sign up to win tickets. I bet the odds are good that you will win tickets, like me. If not, tickets are $10. I am giving them such a high rating because of the good service, full menu and nice decorations. Compared to other comedy clubs I have been too, this is the best one so far. It was a fun night out.

Last night was my first time here, and needless to say I was NOT disappointed. It was such a great…read moretime. Had great food, everyone was so kind, and the overall vibe of the place was so wonderful. The performances were PHENOMENAL. I don't think i've laughed that hard in such a long time. Huge fan of G.W Nell. She made the whole experience so much better. Will absolutely be returning!

Worst place to see a comedy show. The place is too small and not clean. Drinks are outrageously…read morepriced, and the food was terrible. The service was slow and the waitress was rude because I asked her 3 times for my drink because she forgot and it was almost 30 minutes. save your money. Not even 1 star.

Excellent Place to get a good night laugh it was funny. I had a great time in the service was great.read more

Their pricing is higher than average for the same show at a better venue like Pickwick & Frolic.I…read morewas not impressed at all with the venue but felt drinks where very reasonable at the Federal.

This is a great place, for food and a comedy show. The staff is wonderful and works really hard to…read moremake you feel comfortable and make sure you have a great time. Some of the best comedians, especially Basil!! He is a must to see, one of the best. As well as Mike Conley.

Always awesome. Saw the Zero Tops aka Four Tops as there are no more founding members. But let me…read moresaw they did a spectacular show. So glad we saw it. Then the Temptation came on. Yes the Temptation as it's just the original Otis still in the group. Truly enjoyable. Such talented group of men. And I'll say I think Otis is 84 and he still has a pep in his dance steps. He really enjoys performing. You can tell. Group was delightful.

Actually the venue has a great stage and sound system. Lots of great acts perform there also. The…read moreabsolutely worst part of the place is the seating! Unless you pay like 2-3 times as much for the first 10 rows you are jammed in the tightest, most uncomfortable folding seats on the planet. It's so bad we won't even go there anymore unless we can get the bigger seats up front....which is probably what they want anyways. It's a shame.