A little perplexed at some of the subpar reviews. My PSA. It's a Comedy Club and a darn good one in my opinion. My assessment is in comparison to MANY other comedy clubs across the country over many years. Attended Louis CK on Thursday and he is on fire. Alexa our server was managing countless people and tables in optimally used space, effortlessly. Alexa (and the staff) crushed it. Plenty of staff from line up access outside, through to the post show exit. Here is a non-inclusive list of things that may be 'ON YOU': Not enjoying the show, arriving late, expecting 5 star gourmet dinner, (Though the food is good), believing you deserve a table to yourself, complaining about parking, about the two drink minimum or the cost (It's a comedy club!!), complaining about the layout, about why you can't record or take photos, signing your credit card bill that it is accurate BUT noticing an error once home and accusing management of being thieves (Denise S.)....and let me foot stomp cost again. You are there for the show, if you expect to pay $6 for an IPA - you are delusional! If done properly, a table of two with a reasonable to good tip, is going to depart around $100 after tickets. If that is too much, you probably should not be going, or you should open your own club. I hope this brief list helps manage expectations and enables attendees to better plan. Great comedy club, great staff - more than enough to successfully service a sold-out show (which Louis CK was, 4 nights in a row)....Good luck comedy seekers and thank you Stand-up Live! read more

Stand Up Live - Louis CK!! Awesome. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had the good fortune to see Josh Johnson perform at Stand Up Live. His performance was outstanding! We had GA seats but still had a great view and acoustics were good. The venue has a 2 drink minimum per person (with mixed drinks running about $19+ each). Our tab for 4 minimum drinks (2 people) with tip was about $100. They also have food items, but we had dinner elsewhere before the late show. We will return but next time we would choose to line up earlier (for the late show) & order cheaper drink options. read more

So much fun. A lot bigger inside than one might think. Definitely worth buying VIP for super up close seating. Totally worth it. Prices were exactly what I expected for a comedy club. Pretzel bread: someone i came with ordered this & She was disappointed with it. Not flavorful, dry, & not good. Fries: standard fries - hard to mess it up Wings: I was pleased. Good flavor. Well cooked. Service was efficient but that's exactly what you'd want for a venue like this. I would definitely come back & will definitely do VIP again. read more

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Went to go see Ryan Davis yesterday evening. The performance was entertaining enough but the biggest joke remains to be the quality of service and drink prices. Drink are way overpriced, weak or sugary, and mandatory. Also, I would strongly advise any visitors to confirm the charges on their bill. My wife had a mild exchange with the waitress because she upcharged us for requesting Hendricks gin although she had advised us when the order was being placed that there was no difference in charge between the Hendricks or Bombay. What she conveniently failed to express is that they were out of the well gin and that they could only make the drink with either Bombay or Hendricks which were both considered "premium" resulting in the upcharge. No where is Bombay considered a premium gin. LMAO!!! This wasn't a mistake in communication but more so a matter of bad policy. If they don't have the ingredients to make a drink, they should tell you that and NOT allow you to unwittingly order the drink with an upcharge ON TOP OF AN ALREADY INFLATED PRICE!!! On top of that, that highly sugary drink immediate made my stomach hurt likely from all the syrup they added to hide the fact that there was little to no alcohol in it. This is not an uncommon experience for me with this venue which is why I REALLY have to want to see a comedian to see them at this venue. I have tickets to see Mojo Brookz at this same venue next month and it will be my last time going there if I don't decide to give the tickets away. Tempe Improv and Desert Ridge Improv are generally much better options. Almost forgot to mention, the amount of people they now pack into that place has to be a legit fire code violation. Fortunately my wife and I are fit people. If you are a bigger person, you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIT BETWEEN THE TABLES TO TAKE YOUR SEAT. That is no exaggeration. I watch more than a few people have to move tables further apart to actually be able to take their seats. This venue is so "money grubbing" till it's pathetic. read more

Went to see Ismo all the way from Vegas! They were busy, so the service was meh, but we had a great show, snacks (French fries, artichoke dip, and steak bites), and drinks. By the way, the steak bites were very chewy and dry. The French fries were good, and the artichoke dip was good as well. read more

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We were looking for a fun affordable night in Phoenix! Tickets were $25 each (67$) after taxes and fees. This two drink minimum is complete trash. Our waiter was not helpful. The drink menu doesn't show prices and he didn't advise either. After ordering, I overheard a waitress behind me warning customers about the small size of the drinks and astronomical price.. I didn't realize how bad it was until my bill was served. $89.10 for four drinks!!!! Needless to say, there was no tip. I was glad we ate at The Kettle Black before we arrived! They will never see us again, running business like this. The narcissist ex-Hollywood comedian was very overrated. I especially enjoyed his "father of a 4-year old" jokes falling on their face - it was clear he wasn't much of a dad. Talking about ham and chugging a couple Modelo's due being "awwwed" for being pathetic were highlights. He doesn't care though, just ask him! It doesn't matter to him! So tack on the $25 parking garage fee and we officially felt robbed. read more

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The place is a small venue and feels very tight. The servers couldn't even deliver drinks, we had to pass them to each other. Maybe because the venue was sold out it was this way. But I wouldn't recommend this place if you are not ok with sitting in a packed venue sitting very close together. read more

Went here for our first comedy show and that was great but the service and the whole thing needs help and work. I spent a hour and a half waiting for my drink and only my drink the table got there's we all ordered at the same time. my serve came around for last call and I'm still waiting on my first drink. the bar was so backed up the minimum 2 drink order got skipped over the server told us they are not requiring it tonight. The people next to me got so many warnings for talking and texting it was annoying and to see their security drinking in the back area near my table was so unprofessional. Not sure if I would ever recommend or come back again read more

The SUL team resolved our billing issue. We had a great time. A little pricey & crowded, but it' a rare intimate atmosphere with world class comedians read more

You will find out quickly why the famous comedians want to perform at Stand Up Live! It's an amazing experience! The food is ok..... but if you're going here for food.... The jokes on you! This is a comedy club. Drink and laugh. The drinks are over priced but what do you expect. It's a comedy show. The service is great. The staff is obviously trained to not interrupt your enjoyment of the acts but they are there when needed. The ambiance is true comedy club. Dark and great acoustics so you will feel the intimate atmosphere of a true comedy club. The comedians can see and hear you so they are having a good time too. The best thing about this place is that you will have an opportunity to see the most famous comedians that you would pay an enormous amount in a large setting in this really small setting so it makes it the best possible experience! Enjoy!!! read more

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Came on a Friday night for Michael Blaustein. One of our many times at this place. Came really early even though we had reservations, but were glad we did. Parking can be pretty difficult here fyi. Lines and process of entering were well organized I felt. Our waitress was very attentive and checked in regularly. Awesome service! We ordered the Soft Pretzels, NY Strip, the Burrata Salad, and some drinks. Everything came out in a timely manner. I felt they put some effort in the presentation of the entrees and that they tasted decent. Giving high marks mostly for all service areas of this place! Our waitress even suggested to go validate our parking slip before the show, which was an amazing tip! read more

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I could write a long scathing review , but I'll keep it simple . The service was the worst I've probably ever had . No attempts from the team working last night to even try to make it right. I'd go back for a particular comic, but I'll make sure I eat and drink before hand . read more

We had a great night at Stand Up Live when we saw Kurtis Conner. I think Kurtis has a rather wholesome audience and it definitely made the crowd feel more like a community. As a disabled person, I really wanted to highlight how supportive and accommodating the staff at Stand Up Live were. I worked with the box office to move our tickets to a less crowded time for my and my service dog's safety. They also reserved a spot for us to sit comfortably and away from most areas of traffic. The serving staff also removed an extra chair to make sure my service dog could sit comfortably too. I was also impressed with the speed and responsiveness of the serving staff: we were sat in the back and it was like watching a choreographed dance. We also like the creative drink menu and ordered a specialty fishbowl; it was tasty, but a little too sweet for my palate. I would ask for it to be less sweet next time. Overall, a really enjoyable time. read more

Stand Up Live - The somewhat wet specialty menu for Kurtis Conner's shows - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was my first time checking out Stand Up Live. It was surprising to know they opened a hour early and had a full menu for dinner and drinks. I I got the burrata salad and steak bites. Delicious! Seating is tight, as most comedy shows are. Recommend coming early and enjoying dinner beforehand. They have an extensive list of comedians that perform. There is a parking garage nearby called Cityscape Parking that leads right to the comedy show. Don't forget your ticket, as parking is validated for three hours. read more

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It was our first time going to a live show for a stand-up comedian (other than John Mulaney but he was in an actual theater) at such an intimate venue, so of course I was reading both the Yelp and Google reviews just so I knew what to expect. Long story short, almost every negative review was completely false! The biggest thing that stood out to me was there was no enforcement or even mention by our server or other servers about their "2 drink minimum" policy. The bestie and I both ordered a diet coke and that was all that was said on the drink situation. I ordered the soft pretzel which was super thick and (definitely) soft and the bestie ordered the truffle fries, which she said could have been warmer. Other than that, they weren't bad. The cheese that came with my pretzel was really delicious! Also another note on how you really have to take the bad reviews with a grain of salt - I read one review where someone never even got their drinks/food for the entire show (or at least something came out within 5 minutes of the show ending). However, this was not the case with us. We sat down and ordered our drinks within the first minute. The drinks came out maybe 2 minutes later, and we ordered our food next... which came out even before the first opener of the show started! We almost wished we had gotten our food a little later LOL. The service was great, the acts were great. We would definitely see ourselves coming back here again! This was really a great reminder to take all these negative reviews with a grain of salt because anyone can find stuff to complain about. I mean yeah, they do upcharge you for literally everything but that was the only negative thing I can think of. The seats also weren't as crammed together as other people are making them out to be. Yeah, it was like a cafeteria table with individual seats but just think of it as an intimate venue with a lot of people laughing together, having a good time, and look past it. read more

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I live out of town and this was my first time at this venue. The seating arrangement was a little weird. You are essentially placed at a long table next to strangers. The drinks were outrageously priced (and apparently there is a 2 drink minimum per person..). Keep this in mind before buying tickets to a show. Make sure you add $35-$40 extra per person for this. The drink menu is extremely limited and offers the bare basics. Not sure I'd return to this venue. The quality of the show was good though, but it was a big name comic the night we went. read more

Saw Jeff Ross Jan 2024 Nice diverse crowd Staff and service very good The menu has been updated Had tacos and nachos - delicious Jeff Ross hilarious Ended with his Roast - superb Will be back for JB Smoove read more

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What a joke this place is! 2 drink minimums? I would understand if the drinks were actually good but they aren't. I just straight up did not have a good time here and two fish bowls cost me $88 plus tip basically came out to $100. The drink was too sweet and had a tiny bit of alcohol in it. Taste like the drink you had in college house where you buy a bunch of cheap juice and sugar, put it in a bucket then add a small amount of alcohol. NOT worth it at all. At least with the purchase of a fish bowl I got two tickets to come back for a free show as long as it's not a "special event". I go to the website and look at the calendar, every thing booked was a "special event". This was such a scam. Our waitress was nice though. AND bingo loco was not fun. So overhyped. read more

Stand Up Live - Fish Bowl drinks - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was finally able to stop by this comedy club to see the one and only Carlos Mencia which was absolutely hilarious we were front row just off center to stage and have to say everything was great the server was very nice and explained how everything worked and all the specials , I will agree that a lot of the tables are really close and you are right next to everyone but even with that everything was great the show was amazing and will definitely be back here to see some more shows. read more

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I really wish the seating layout was more personal and comfortable. I felt piled on top of strangers throughout the show. Drinks and food were average. read more

Stand Up Live - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love this place! Annnnnd this particular night....ALI WONG KILLED IT!!! I come to Stand Up Live at least twice a month, for their various events - YUP! It's not only comedy shows, there's plenty more activities like Drag brunches, Burlesque shows, etc. I joined their email list a year ago when I moved here where I receive updates weekly about the upcoming events and seem to find a way to end up at Stand Up Live more then most. I can talk about the venue in general, but I want to to reiterate that Ali Wong was amazing! It truly reminded me why I LOVE this place. Sometimes it's a major, super famous headliner, other times it's someone I've never heard of, or amateur night which is on a few Sundays here and there. Either way, the host, the servers, and the atmosphere are ALWAYS welcoming, professional and attentive as it is very important for me to receive my cocktails in a timely manner ;). Suggestions: - Arrive early - with the exception of VIP seating, it's 1st come 1st serve seating. - Check out the menu ahead of time so you can give your server your order as soon as you sit so you're not going to town on your food while the show is peaking :( - Food/Drink minimum requirements - this is fair and makes sense AND if you don't drink, they have some fun and new mocktails so non one will judge you for drinking sparkling water all night (Folks really judge non-drinkers these days) - I'm not in that group, but I practice empathy :). - BRING A JACKET! It is soooo cold in there, every time I go! Outside of all the above, check out their website, sign up for email alerts, and read the rules and expectations and you're guaranteed to have a grand ol' time! As the old saying goes, "Don't walk...run" to this place for solid bar food, quality drinks, and an entertaining show EVERYTIME! The steak & rice, nachos, sammiches, and loaded fries are my constant go-to selections when I go to a show and they're consistently delish. To be honest, you can't go wrong with a night here whether it's a date or an outing with friends. read more

Had the soft pretzel and it was delicious. The drinks were good too! Service was great. Only complaint is the seating, not the best format. Had to sit across from my fiancé instead of next to him, and wasn't able to see very well. Had to turn my chair and then the whole row was blocking my view. Overall really fun time! read more

Such a fun place for a night out! I have been to multiple shows and I always have a great time. Staff are so nice and I always enjoy what I order for both food and drinks! there is a 2 drink minimum but it is good to know that they don't have to be alcoholic! Get there early if you want good seats! read more

This place is awful. I don't know if they're short staffed or if the staff is just completely inadequate but the service was horrendous. Not only did we wait in line for over an hour to get in, but we finally were sat we waited for another half hour for someone to come and get our drink and food orders. The orders were messed up, The food was gross and we never got any of the drinks we ordered. We waited forever to get the check. Our waiter was so incredibly rude as well. It also has a horrible set up. The stage is so small and you can't possibly see from everywhere. read more

Went to see Guy Torry Sunday evening and the show was epic. He was hilarious, as was the host. Mac was our server, a beautiful girl but the menu was trash. Whoever wrote it is misleading because I ordered the loaded spuds, see photo... Those are loaded fries! A spud is a potato wedge or even half a potato. A fry is a fry so needless to say I was disappointed. They weren't bad but I'd have ordered the spinach dip, had I known I'd get french fries. We also got there right when the doors opened so we were seated in the front but we didn't mind, good view but being in such close proximity to people is annoying. The crowd was great besides the usual saltines bringing their dry non personality to a great show. read more

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This was our first time at this venue. Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias was amazing. Our waitress honestly idk how she did it but she was awesome, stayed on top of everything and I'm not just talking my group, she handled everyone around us too! The only downfall is it's pretty snug in there so maneuvering to go to the bathroom or to move so someone else could go is a tight fit. But we had amazing seats next to stage. I really couldn't believe that many people could fit in there, it seems pretty small judging by the outside. I would come here again. read more

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We saw Gabriel Inglesias (aka Fluffy) last night. Great show! The GA show was scheduled to start at 7, we arrived to a huge line (outside, not covered) at 6. Show started around 7:15ish. If you want great seats, arrive 90 minutes before, if not sooner. Seriously. Once inside, we were sat in the back (high top seats & table) and behind others but had a partial view. We ate before but knew they had a 2 drink minimum per person. What I didn't expect was having to pay $32 for four bottles of water. That wasn't cool. It wasn't even great tasting but I'm a water snob. The location is surrounded by so many great restaurants and it's definitely a younger, late night crowd. Fun vibe though. It was a bit hard to find but it's next to and behind the milkshake bar. The area felt safe and parking was comped, if you could find a spot under. We just parked down the street for $12. Between the tickets & drinks, it was a $150, 90 minute show. Standard I suppose. The venue has a lot of great names coming over the next few months. Definitely worth it if you plan accordingly and plan to drink. read more

TOO Overcrowded !!!! They pack you in much too tight at this venue. If you pay for General Admission Tix, BEWARE!!! You will be placed in the back of the room where it is hot and you're squished in like sardines. If the comedian uses a headset for a microphone, you won't be able to hear the jokes very well. I was not impress for the money we paid. The comedian/ magician was terrific! But the venue was less than ideal. Would go to another comedy club. read more

The Stand Up Live managers are thieves. Many people were charged twice, including myself, for food and drinks. I spoke to a manager in person) and the accountant (telephonically), on two different weeks,, for a reimbursement but they still haven't refunded my money. Apparently many people had not been reimbursed either. I'm sure Stand Up Live is expecting the victims of this thievery to call our banks for reimbursement, which, in turn, would allow the comedy club to pocket the money. read more

Great food friendly service and amazing night with lots of laughter! Nachos and drinks were great big portions and reasonably priced read more

Stand Up Live - Chicken Nacho's - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best customer service, hands down. The staff is always so helpful and nice. I had a VIP meet & greet ticket to see Bosco, and unfortunately, Bosco's flight was severely delayed and the meet & greet had to get bumped to after the show. And I couldn't make it. The venue staff kindly responded to my email right away and offered to take care of my meet & greet for another show. I appreciate the level of care Stand Up Live staff consistently gives to its customers. read more

Our first time here was for Frankie Quinones aka CREEPER on 12/27/2024. Our party of 4 had a blast laughing Our azzz's off @ this show This venue was nice in appearance, sound quality and views of stage. Seating is very tight and crowed like sardines... The 2 drink minimum was BS! No menu or beverage options for diabetics. Diet Coke is NOT the same as Zero Sugar Hecklers/disruptive guests should be removed immediately. Our waitress was terrible and came off with a negative and entitles attitude all night which again prevented half of our party from ordering additional food and beverages. There was no pricing or menu lists for non-alcoholic items. We loved our comedian but coming back to Stand Up Live makes us think twice before purchasing more tickets. read more

The wife and I enjoyed seeing Cedric the Entertainer. The space was quite snug, and you will definitely be rubbing elbows.

Terrible experience. We were rushed to order so we gave them a card to pay for my drinks and food and was told it was declined so we gave another card. Come to find out the next day, we were charged twice. read more

Depending on who the headliner is I would chose to skip this place. This spot is lacking. The hostesses were nice but that was it. Our server wasn't very good. She took my drink and never brought or offered me another. The nachos were good! But the proportion definitely got smaller since I came a few years ago. The ambiance was AWFUL. I'm not sure if the place is budgeting but turn on the damn AC. We were all sweating, and it's January, it's not even hot out. The comedian even made a comment how hot it was. I felt like I was at some crack head comedy club. The artist was amazing and funny, but I came for her. I'd hope the service and ambiance was better but eh. I wouldn't chose to come here again that's for sure read more

Great location Lots of bars, restaurants, shopping and Stand Up Live. We had a party of ten. With ten or more you had to call in to get the reservation. The hostess brings us to a table all the way to the back of the room to the left of the room where we were all split up by partitions. We said " we are here together, we made the reservation to be together, how can we interact through partitions" Her response, that's how I'm told to put a large party ... we pointed out that there is a table for 10 together right in front of us. Long story short, they moved us all together. Now, what's illogical about this mindset ... they put us at a table with strangers and the place was packed in like sardines. The tables and chairs are attached so it's hard to move around. It was very uncomfortable. Now listen, I'm so glad they are busy. I wasn't worried about Covid in saying we were packed in... it's just tight and that's what made it uncomfortable. I ordered a chicken salad, (boring and came out wrong) and my husband ordered a chicken sandwich that says is has jalapeños and there were none on the sandwich. My husband said it was bad. The fries were good. Warm up guy was great. I wish I could give it a better review read more

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Really disappointed in my first time coming here. I was super excited to see Titus perform. With as little of a crowd that y'all had you would think they wouldn't try to force buying alcohol on you. I bought two beers when I got there, honestly was disappointed on how warm they were. I decided I didn't want anymore. My waitress comes up to me at the end of the show and was like you need to buy 2 more drinks. I replied no I am not, the beers were warm and I honestly shouldn't be drinking that much. Then she replied I'm going to get my manager. Ok get him then bc no one is going to force me to do anything. Especially making me drink when I know my limits and don't want any more hot a** beer. Smh yall need to learn about hospitality and customer service. Don't worry I will be letting my friends and family know about my crappy first experience. read more

Food was great, but the place is packed too tightly they need to figure out a way to unpack things a bit. Had some confusion with garage ticket validation. Do be certain to get your ticket validated inside the club as you cannot validate once you return to the garage. Owner reached out to me and resolved the issue to my satisfaction so on account of that alone I've upped my review to four stars. Thanks for reaching out to us! read more

We drove all the way from LA to see Concrete. His performance was outstanding, but the venue itself was horrible. It was so packed we couldn't move. I understand that it was a sold out event, but we were in there packed like sardines. Also, during the whole show you have photographs taking pictures of the comedians. The flash was hurting my eyes. I understand one or two pictures, but it was more like 10 or more. I wouldn't go back to this place. read more

Stand Up Live - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We have been to this venue 4 times now for comedy shows and twice for corporate events and this place always delivers. We have booked both General Admission and VIP Seating and the service is always fantastic. I have never met I had to get here super early to get a good seat which may be luck but I'll take it! The food and drinks are always great and I like how every headliner has their specialty drink on the menu. Parking is really convienent being directly under the club. Great location if you plan on continuing the party and enjoying all that the downtown area has to offer. read more

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