Me and my wife have been coming here at least twice a year since 2013 and we've always had a blast!…read more All employees have been friendly, efficient and professional - some have even been outstanding. I'm talking from the doormen, to the person releasing our tickets, to the bartenders, to the people seating us, to the waitstaff - never a problem. The food is good bar food, it gets the job done while I'm drinking. No complaints. The bathrooms and bar area are nice. If you have problems here, there's a good chance that YOU'RE the problem.

35 years old and this was my first time at comedy club. Shame on me…read more The tickets at Helium are Will Call by default. There are no mailed or mobile tickets for this venue, unfortunately. I arrived 30 minutes before show start and the Will Call line moved rather quickly. The line to get into the showroom was longer than Will Call. I purchased reserved seating and once I got inside, one of the attendants walked us to our seats. There's a two item minimum per person in the showroom, but it doesn't matter what you buy. The waiters walk around periodically to ask what you'd like to order and bring your check closer to the end of the show. We went to see Vinny Guadagnino and he was hilarious. His two openers were awesome as well. There's a parking garage right next door and also a good amount of metered street parking nearby, too.

My boyfriend and I stopped by for a sold out Friday night show. Check in was fairly quick and…read moresimple. The room was completely packed and servers were under staffed. I read a couple of other reviews noting that service was chaotic and that was certainly my experience. After we were seated, it took a while for the waitress to come by. The table next to us told us that they had been waiting 45 minutes for the waitress take their order. It seems like we were placed in an area that was forgotten by the staff. Anyway after we placed our order and got our food & drinks, we never saw our waitress again. She came by at the end to give us the bill but didn't check on us for the entire show. We didn't even get a chance to order our second drink as part of the 2 drink minimum since she never gave us the opportunity lol thankfully there was no fee! For food we split the chicken tenders and fries ($24). Pretty expensive but surprisingly a decent portion with 6 chicken strips. Not to the fault of the venue but there was an incredibly rude and disruptive group behind us which was distracting to the show and really took away from the experience. It was disappointing that staff didn't do anything to intervene and tell her to be quiet. She was talking the whole time and her phone rang twice during the show!! Overall I'd probably come back for another show and mostly enjoyed my time. But at the same time I'm wary after the semi chaotic experience

Punch Line Philly is a popular comedy club in Philadelphia known for its live performances, good…read moredrink selection (including craft beers and cocktails), and food service during shows, with a layout designed for good sightlines from every seat in the place. My daughter and I went to a comedy show one January 22nd and main comedian was Brad Ttackman and he had two openers. Service was up to par. The comedians were fantastic. I haven't laughed so much that my cheeks hurt. What great performance. Drinks were delicious and we ordered the loaded French fries. They were delicious.

The shows are original and quite funny. There is singing and dancing. You get your moneys worth…read more There is also a bar beneath the theater where they serve before and after the show and during intermission.

Well, OK, but I did get the strong impression that we were the only party among attendees who were…read morenot friends or relatives of the staff. Too long and just not funny enough. Seriously, a skit making fun of the IRS? Is this 1985? Try harder please. You guys can do better, and you CAN do better. Just work harder at it. Earn your place in M & W history.

Great time, very welcoming community. I say community because you could tell a lot of people visit…read moreoften to watch and/or participate themselves. Seating is a bit tight but it's to be expected in a smaller space.

What a great night! This place gives all that living in a big city offers. I saw a show tonight for…read more15 dollars that could easily be worth so much more. Great timing, creativity, improvisation that lead to a great evening. Here is the deal. You can get dinner before or bring snacks, or not, bring wine or home made cocktails or beer or not, sit in a comfortable theater and watch GREAT improvisational theater... and feel like you spent your evening in a creative worthwhile way. (Don't forget your cups and wine key. They don't have that.) This is a great place with great creativity. Just get a bottle, get some friends, break out of your old routine and go. It's exceptional. Buy tickets ahead of time online, though. They were turning away people. It fills up. It's good. Trust me.

Came here to watch A Christmas Story and honestly had a great time. The acoustics were clean and…read morecrisp, and the seats were surprisingly comfortable. You can actually settle in without fidgeting the whole show. The lobby is tiny though, so getting in and out feels a little chaotic, especially during the holidays. It gives slight fire-hazard energy, but I get it. Popular show, peak season, everyone trying to squeeze in at once. Inside, everything is dressed up for the holidays with cute, festive decor. Staff was super friendly. Tickets were scanned fast and they were really attentive, especially helping older guests find their seats. Bathrooms are one floor down. I overheard someone with a cane trying to figure out ADA options, so accessibility could be easier to navigate. Restrooms were stocked but could use more frequent cleaning, which is pretty normal for a packed show. Overall, solid experience. Expect crowds and lots of foot traffic, but the vibe and performances make it worth it. Excited to come back for the Sherlock Holmes show.

I love that Philly has all these historical landmarks - the Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest…read moreplayhouse in the nation. I came here to see Sherlock a few months ago. The seats were not the most comfortable but were tolerable. There were empty seats that night so the staff came around to let us know that we could move up to a different row if we wanted.

This was a GA (General Admission) concert that I attended. I always give it up to people who can…read morestand for an entire show and because I really wanted to see Bob Moses and Cannons, I decided to give this type of experience a try for the first time. GA shows are not easy to attend because chances are, you will run into a more rowdier crowd. Here is how I prepared myself the day of to ease some of my anxiety: - Go early to secure a good spot to stand at. - Drink lots of water before going. You don't want to lose your space by going to the restroom. Expect to stand for 4+ hours. - Eat a good meal, you don't want to faint. - Wear comfortable shoes. We left on a Friday night from New Jersey to Philly during rush hour in mad traffic. Got to the venue 20 minutes before the show started and I was so surprised to get a spot in the first row in front of the stage. I was like...no wayyyy!!! Acoustic here transmitted pitch perfectly. My videos do not do it justice. The sound was incredible. I think I danced every second of every moment. We really lucked out with some of the nicest people around us. While dancing at one point, a girl tapped me on the shoulder and said..."you're like the only one dancing and I think that's awesome that you're not afraid to do so". I replied, it's frickin Bob Moses, how can you not dance? Loved that I got to dance with a couple of the wild girls standing near me. Lol. Staff here are extremely friendly. One of the security guards below the stage was nice enough to ask if I wanted any water. There are a few bar areas for alcoholic drinks and small bites. Highly recommend this cool a$$ venue. It was standing room only for this show but seats were available for an extra $200 in the upper mezzanine, first come first serve. Restrooms: clean and plenty of stalls. Note: River Casino across the street offers free parking. We got to grab a bite to eat there afterwards.

Parking crazy!…read more Setup: ok Good place to attend with good friends. Security call be extra some times

Good atmosphere, good food, awesome waitress. We went in this weekend before St. Patrick's Day and…read morewe were pretty lucky to get a table in the back for 4. We had wings, fried pickles, cheesesteak rolls , fish and chips and some kind of grilled cheese. They had some Irish music which supposedly happens every Sunday. Our waitress started out as Skylar and then Lisa, both were very cool and helpful. Skylar listened to what I wanted in a drink and made a suggestion and I loved it. Skylar also let us know about events happening upstairs and made it feel very welcoming.

Popular Irish pub with a downstairs bar area and an upstairs that hosts various events (quizzo,…read morelive band karaoke, etc.). Have been a few times and had okay experiences. It gets a bit hectic in here sometimes during the events so be prepared. Food menu has lots of classic pub grub and was okay when I've had it. The highlight is the draft and can/bottle selection, which features some really great choices. It's quite an extensive list and has some rarer options. Decent spot to grab a few drinks, thanks.

A home away from home for me, the CSZ team, venue, and programming is simply the best. I've been…read morelucky to attend a number of shows as an audience member and performed in a few of their shows as well, and always leave feeling better than when I walked in. Their ongoing programming is the ComedySportz program. Short form improv that is guaranteed to make you laugh. The performers are INSANELY talented and you can't go wrong with a good BYO. They do other programming throughout the year as well - long form improv, classes, workshops, bringing in popular acts from other cities, and welcoming in collegiate groups as well. I look forward to many more laughs at CsZ and highly recommend adding it to your rotation!

I was lucky enough to be introduced to Comedy Sportz and a number of various improv shows when I…read morefirst went to see a very close friend perform. It's now been a few years of attending shows and the theatre has become one of my favorite Philly memories. The amount of laughs from the show will always vary a bit (that's improv baby!!) but what you will always is a great vibe and fun show. The theater space itself is easy to navigate and find a seat for you and your group. I'd say ideally get there 5-10 mins early and you'll have plenty of time to settle in. As others have highlighted it's BYOB which is amazing. There are plenty of great bars and restaurants in the neighborhood too, so I'd recommend seeing a show, having a few drinks and then going out afterwards. I just saw the "Detective Improv" show which is one of the best I've seen at the theater.

Yeah, Ithink that picture of Skeletor I added on here might just be the one picture that I can't…read morehelp but laugh over every time I see it. Anyway That's not the only reason I'm updating this, because a good deal has changed since my last review. Firstly the Monday Night Club with A.D. Amorosi that I mentioned previously is now at National Mechanics, proving yet again that they have just about everything. And also Movie Monday has gotten just a little bit better because if you show up before 7 you get free popcorn and beer (PBR but still!). Overall I do have to drop The Balcony down one star, because other then Movie Monday, and Skeletor's Karaoke Gong Show (with Rock Band!), I can't think of a real good reason to go to it beyond drinking at an actual Troc show. While it does bring in some decent shows on a local level, the sound quality can be pretty bad. and it has the second smallest stage that I've seen in Philadelphia (Tritone will always be #1). But at least the two main reasons are filled with big time fun!

Monday Movie Night! Oh how I miss being able to attend movie nights here…read more Older venue part of the cultural history of Philadelphia. Always enjoyed being here for those film nights.