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    3.4 (342 reviews)
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    Miche

    What a delightful time seeing Atsuko Okaysuka's comedy tonight! AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT!! She sold cute swag too. She did have an opening act "Dylan. This was just so lively and fun. I'm sooooooo glad to see this. She has a comedy special on HBO currently. Note: I wish I had pics of her on stage but there were soooo many overhead /screen reminders NOT TO TAKE PICS/record. Staff worked hard scurrying around getting everyone their bevs. I enjoyed my cranberry juice. FYI: Bathroom had oodles of stalls. I would love to come back.

    Angie B.

    This is a great place to see a show. There is so much around here, so if you want to grab a drink or a bite before, you will have your pick. The space is really well laid out. It's intimate and there is not a bad seat in the house. The servers are warm and efficient and the drinks (2 drink minimum) are good. We saw Zainab Johnson and the show was outstanding. Good sound and great stage! I recommend this spot!

    Shelly V.

    I had the crispy Spring Rolls at a previous event. There is a 2 beverage minimum, so I requested Rose which was delivered in a timely manner. Each time I have gone to Punchline I was by myself and laughed with the individuals I shared a table with. The elevated stage and great lighting provides a great view. Correy B is hilarious. My stomach felt as if I went to the gym I laughed so much. Meet and greet after the show. Staff will take photos for you. I truly enjoy going to this venue. My happy place.

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    Laur L.

    Boyfriend and I went here for a fun comedy night. We had a lovely evening of laughs. Note that this place does a two drink minimum and the drink prices can easily exceed the cost of your ticket. I stuck with Diet Pepsis.

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    Brad M.

    Little sketchy area of course being where it's at but there's plenty of bars near by which we decided on Murph's Bar and then the brewery next door. The brewery next door has lots of beers to choose from with outside seating as well in grass. Very nice chill area to wait for the show to open. The inside venue is pretty big with great audio. Plenty of tables to sit at and everyone is very nice. Nachos were packed with cheese and the guac was pretty good as well. Plenty of chips and toppings to go between my girlfriend and I.

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    Nyja F.

    The venue overall is OK. The process to check in and be seated was quick and easy and everyone that we encountered was professional and pleasant and I enjoyed the show. The food however was just OK - I ordered cheesesteak egg rolls and fries and my hubby ordered a fried chicken sandwich. The cheesesteak egg rolls were doughy and had very little meat and flavor and the fries were cooked so hard that they had the texture of potato chips. I didn't expect an exquisite meal but the food was totally lackluster for me. Hubby and I ordered the same drink, which was Strawberry Lemonade Ginger - I didn't feel like alcohol so I asked for it to be made as a mock-tail; it tasted like Kool Aid... I was disappointed with the dining experience. The opening and main acts were funny and the sound was clear; seating was good too - we paid for General Admission... What I did not like were the interruptions from the crowd on this night; a few patrons were insistent on getting the comedian's attention - it was very annoying. If i see another comedian that I'd like to check out on the schedule I'll definitely return but will be sure to eat well before I come here and order a drink that does not require mixing :-/

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    Ask the Community - Punch Line Philly

    Do you have an open mic night? Clayton

    Yes, on select Mondays. The next one is 9/18! More info: https://www.punchlinephilly.com/EventDetail?tmeventid=vvG1FZ9mmXcgee&offerid=147309

    I do not drink alcohol or soda, can I simply buy food (vegan) as a substitute? If not, and if no vegan food, I will not visit this place.

    Hi Stacey, We do have drink options that are not alcohol or soda (various Liquid Deaths, juices,… Read more

    Is there a dress code?

    No, there is not a dress code.

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    3.8
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    0.0 mi
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    Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. I had an amazing…read morefirst time experience at the Filmore. It's been a long time since I've been to a concert, and what I experienced at Tash Sultana's show was unlike anything I've ever witnessed before. Drums. Guitar. Saxophone. Flute. Bells and sooo much more. Vocals that soared from whispers to powerful crescendos. Every instrument seemed like an extension of Tash, and every note felt intentional. People often say music is healing, music is therapy, music is universal. Last night, I felt that. Not just heard it--felt it. The audience wasn't there just to watch a performance. We were there to witness artistry. To share a moment of connection through rhythm, sound, and frequency. For a few hours, strangers were a community united by music/frequency. The team at the Fillmore made the experience even better. From security and "Jay" at coat/merch check, "Meghan" Guest Services, "Bob" food & beverage service (Card Only). I enjoyed my "Vegan" Burger and the refreshing Wildberry beverage in a commemorative Filmore cup. Thank you for the recommendation, Blithe. "Steve" provided kind seating assistance upstairs. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and helpful. Those small acts of kindness matter and should be acknowledged and are very much appreciated. And to Tash--thank you. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously. Thank you for creating a space where people could simply be present, breathe, feel, and reconnect with themselves. I've traveled through a lot in life, but last night reminded me why "live music matters". Some concerts entertain you. Some concerts remind you who you are. Somewhere along the way, my son and I became known as "the cake people." If you know, you know. If you haven't experienced Tash Sultana yet, do yourself a favor: Tune in. Thank you again Filmore for hosting this memorable experience.

    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.

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    2nd bar area
    The Fillmore in Fishtown, Philly
    The Fillmore in Fishtown, Philly
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    Bye Bye Liver

    Bye Bye Liver

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    A comedy show that encourages/essentially requires drinking? Count. Me. In…read more I had a blast at this show last Saturday night with a couple of friends. We had purchased our $15 tickets separately and on different days, but when we walked in (through Urban Saloon) before the 8 p.m. show, my friends offered their names and then the host/actress turned to me and said, "And let me guess, are you Kathleen *Last-Name*?" I have NO IDEA how she guessed that. There were a ton of people there! Even more interesting: They appeared to know that we were one of the parties that wanted food and we were seated at the (only?) table with three chairs. I don't know if that was just happenstance because we arrived early enough for a table or what, but I definitely recommend trying to snag one of the tables that wrap around the chairs. Why? Well, because Urban offers $6 flights on select beer options (among other affordable full-size beer options) and it's tough to sit on a chair with a flight. Yeah. Six bucks for four little beers. Nuts. And trust me, you're going to want that flight for the roughly hour and a half-long show. The show is a mix of drinking-related skits and interactive bits, like classic drinking games. For the games, they would roam the audience and call on people. It's likely that I looked mortified when they chose me for a "Would You Rather?" question. It involved puppies and grandmothers and other things that I will not type in a review. It's possible that all the beer has made an impact on my five-star rating. I assume this would not seem quite as hilarious while sober. But while slightly tipsy? Hello, Hello, Fun!

    I had absolutely amazing experience there that I will always cherish! I got engaged in this club:)…read moreartists made it so smooth and unexpected they included me in their performance and everything was very professional. I am so sad it is closed as I am back to Philly today and wanted to visit

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    Philly Comedy Club

    Philly Comedy Club

    2.4
    (9 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Small comedy club located right in the heart of Old City. Its shaped like a long, narrow rectangle…read morewith a small stage in the center. The venue seats maybe 60. We sat in the dead center literally 5 feet from.the stage. Chris Cotton was the headliner and damn is that dude funny. The other 2 comedians were just okay bit still entertaining and got a few laughs. The bartender was sweet and made decent drinks. Can't give any parking tips as me and my friends took the train from NJ then Uber from 8th and market. Be advised though, as others have mentioned, there was only one waitress working a room of 60. Obviously they need more staff in that regard because once she gets you a drink, theres a strong chance you'll never see her again. Minus one star for that but didn't bother me much since I have legs and can walk to the bar 10 feet away, but I can see how it could bug people. I would go back. Cool little joint.

    BEWARE OF THE GRATUITY SCAM!!! I was here last Friday with a friend, and the server sneakily…read moreadded 20% gratuity onto the $90 bill without mentioning it... for a party of two. So she ended up with a $40 tip on a $90 tab for service that frankly was barely worth 15%. I proofread that the tab was correct, but didn't look at the lines below it. If your guests have to be vigilant with the tab, you're doing something wrong.

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    The stage is tiny and located right in the center of the venue. Super intimate vibe.
    The stage is tiny and located right in the center of the venue. Super intimate vibe.
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    The Dinner Detective

    The Dinner Detective

    4.4
    (16 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Come for the dinner and tip your detectives!! The food mine as well be fast food compared to the…read moreshow! I was thoro entertained and my cheeks were hurting from laughing the whole show. I definitely recommend getting 10-11 people together, fill your table, and enjoy being the dinner and be a detective for the night !

    I haven't been to a murder mystery dinner theater in over 20 years! After doing some research..the…read moredinner detective was at the 'Top' of the list of the best bang for your buck! Upon arrival...you are to be alert and on the lookout for clues! You are ushered into the ballroom and assigned to a table! There is a 'cash bar' and you be prepared for limited choices there! The food..think any hotel catered event..not always well seasoned or cooked to your liking...the salad (skip it); the chicken was dry and the salmon was a good portion size! The dessert-cheesecake was average! The entertainment-the actors were energetic, but could benefit from wearing a mic! The story 'whodunnit' storyline was jumbled and had many distractions..but if you are a fan of JB Fletcher or Columbo...you know that is to throw you off! Haahaa I felt that the audience was rushed towards the end and that causes anxiety and inability to keep your thoughts together to solve the caper! Our table managed to figure out why the folks were killed..but we didn't name the killer correctly! It was ok...because overall it was a fun time!

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    The Dinner Detective
    The Dinner Detective
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    Fringe Bar

    3.8
    (43 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    We went for restaurant week. Awesome menu! I'm gluten free and there were so many options. The…read morerestaurant has very high ceilings and is quite loud so it can be a bit hard to hear if you're looking for an intimate dinner. My drink was just so so and pricy

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    Fringe Bar
    Cheese fries
    Cheese fries
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