We had a table of seven. We shared a steak and a plate of nachos. Everything was really good. That place has tons of servers so you don't have to wait long for anything. The ambience is very cool. It's a small intimate venue. The bonus was seeing Matt Rife. read more

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

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(I am writing this review while I stand in an extremely disorganized mob trying to get out of this place.) Stand up Live is a mediocre venue for a vast array of decent performers. The shows themselves are good depending on who you pay to see but the structure at Stand up live is sub par. Know that you will HAVE to order a drink or two (two per party) regardless of whether you want to ... because buying a ticket to get in isn't enough. Parking around the area is horrible, so if you do pay general admission, give yourself MORE than enough time to get there. The few times I have been we paid for general admission tickets, arrived timely and were still placed in the back, though other general admission tables had openings. The biggest issue is there is one way in and one way out of the Venue, as they do not open the side door, if if there were an emergency or fire... people may get hurt. Also, because there is one way out... and more than half the people are trying to meet the performer right outside the door, getting out of the Venue is slow and long. Lastly, they have a bunch of "overflow" seats around general admission... we were seated at a table and as the performers were about to start, two people were seated in "overflow" seating in front of our table, so we couldn't see the comedians. Extremely disappointing. My suggestion is if you want to go and see someone you really like, pay the money and sit VIP. read more

I always love coming to these comedy shows. It has been years since I've been here but to hear Christopher Titus was coming we had to come. Their is a 2 drink minimum and thought our tickets were free we did have to pay a 12 dollar service fee or something. Our drinks turned out expensive go figure I got the special that was for the show not sure the name but it was fruit punch with vodka turned out to be like 19 bucks and that didn't cover the 2 drink fee. Your gonna be friendly with the people near u. We sat next to two people who seemed to be on a first date and he was young she was much older and it was not going well. waiting for the show to begin we could over hear first date questions and ya let's just say it didn't seem to go well. The show was a lot of fun Rachel and Chris did amazing job and I do need to come back more Bradley is coming in June gonna have to come see that show. I definitely like winning free tickets or getting them. read more

The comedians were really good. Cocktails were good. Within walking distance of cityscape.

My advice if you're planning on going to Stand Up Live? Manage your expectations. I went to Stand up for the first time last night to see Bob the Drag queen. My party and I got there a little over an hour early. There was a small line. We were seated in what I considered very good seats! Super close to the stage at a side view. No complaints. To address the elephant in the room-YES you are packed in like sardines. This is typical for every concert, sports game and movie theaters. Can it get a little tighter than normal? Yes. Is it terrible and not worth the money? No. You have to be slightly more aware of your surroundings when getting up to go the bathroom or leaving. I would suggest trying to go to the restroom prior to the show starting to save yourself the awkwardness. Food and drinks were amazing. Again, the complaints on the prices are a little ridiculous. It's the same thing as a movie theater or sports arena, they will charge you considerably more than what you normally would pay. Our table ordered the pretzels, quesadilla & nachos. Everything was super good. Chicken was a tad bland but expected. Nachos were huge and super yummy, The drinks were great too. I ordered off of the speciality menu ($18.... I know) and got a admit 2 free pass with the drink! Super good deal and very good drink. I also ordered a "Strawberry fields forever", which tasted like a pink drink but with alcohol. Everyone in my group had a great time because we showed up knowing it would be a tad tight, but a great show. I encourage everyone to do the same. read more

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

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I really like this comedy club ! It is always a good time! I think the staff and different artists they bring in do a really good job and overall it's always funny or entertaining! I'd would recommend checking them out ! Reasonable as well ! read more

I spent 160 on tickets to be shoved in a corner then have two men twice my height sit directly in front of me because they don't have enough seating. Only stayed 30 mins into the show because you couldn't see the pre-former and the food and drinks were subpar. read more

Almost fainted. We were forced to wait outside in the Arizona heat (August) for over an hour before being allowed inside. There was no offer of water, and given the intensity of the heat, this was a major oversight. While we could have stepped away to cool off inside somewhere else, doing so would have meant losing our place in line and not being able to sit with the group we came with, as seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. This left us with little choice but to endure the heat. The show was supposed to start at 8:30 pm and we didn't get in till after that time. The website says doors open anywhere from 30 min to 1.5 hours before the show, hence why we got in line around 7:40 pm. By the time we were finally seated, I was dizzy, nauseous, and on the verge of fainting. This situation could have been handled so much better. At the very least, offering water or finding a way to facilitate the process more efficiently would have made a huge difference. I hope the venue reconsiders how they manage these situations in the future because it would've been a lot more enjoyable if it weren't for that. read more

I love stand up comedy and we have several great options in Phoenix and as much as I want to support Stand Up Live, it's getting tougher and tougher because their drink prices (on hard alcohol) is simply insane. Wine is fine, beer is too...but $16 for a Moscow Mule??? $14.50 for a single shot of Crowne on the rocks??? ....and on top of that, they don't even list the prices of hard alcohol on their menu, so the shock value alone kills your vibe and spirit (no pun intended). Do better Stand Up Live...or at least be honest and upfront with your menu prices. read more

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

The show was wonderful, but they have no idea what they're doing when it comes to the service. Server waited to give everyone their check AFTER the show ended, and took every table's cards at the same time. Had to wait 15-20 minutes just to leave. They need to start using mobile card readers to make things go faster. Toast mobile POSI has existed for a while now, I have no idea why they wouldn't invest in something like that at this point. read more

Terrible food, terrible drinks, terrible service. We were really excited about tonight. We knew the expectation was 2 drinks per person. After NO interaction from staff, we got beers from.next door "same venue, different name". We spent $150 on the comedy side. There was 4 of us, so that was a drink each, two meals, plus a couple extra drinks. The wait staff said we didn't have "2 per person" although our tab was 150 and we had multiple drinks and food for our table. This was about 10 min prior to the end of the show. I'm not sure how a server can interrupt our event with this... Apparently 150 isn't enough for 4 people. I would've been fine but to interrupt a live show and complain that we didn't spend enough. Almost every review I have is for excellent service but I thought it necessary to take the time to talk about how terrible this was. I'll never go back and I'll never recommend anyone to go to this show. Everyone around us had a similar terrible experience and I'll never stop telling people who shitty this experience is. I'd rather eat a turd than go back. And I hate eating turds.... read more

My boyfriend and I went for Michael Blaustein tonight. We got there at 7 PM, and as someone in the service industry, I understand delays. However, when every table around us has at least a glass of water and it's been an hour into the show, we still haven't received anything. Our server came over, addressed us briefly to say hello, and mentioned that we were the last table, but didn't offer us any drinks or water. To top it off I am also pregnant, so it would be nice to have at least apologized and gotten us a water for the wait. We were really disappointed with the service. At this point, we didn't even want drinks or food anymore, and we had to ask another server for help, as we were basically ignored. The second server was great, staying on top of our drinks and even making minor price adjustments. But overall, we just wish we could have been helped much sooner, especially considering the price we paid. All in all not worth it, probably would be good if you actually get good service. read more

Good service. Fun venue. Easy to park and get in. Staff were friendly and helpful I will go again.

Decent venue but needs a better seating set up and sound system. If you're in the back, it's hard to hear. Service was great, but it was HOT! read more

Nice dinner date and show. Good food too.We saw Carlos Mencia,it was a good show. I would recommend Stand Up Live.

We had and issue and by the end of the night the manager Alex took care of us and showed me that their is still places that take care of the customer. When it comes to the staff to the show and the event you know that manager Alex will make sure it's done right don't worry if something happens let them do their thing and the show will go on. I recommend this place for a date you will enjoy the show thank you Alex and staff for being top notch!!!! read more

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

Luke Brenes is AMAZING. Called cause I had a few questions and from start to finish he was AMAZING. Helped me with all my questions and even went above what I asked. If you ever need help or have some questions ask for Luke he the man. If the company is reading this message you need to give him a raise or even a promotion. THANKS AGAIN LUKE BRENES read more

I've been a loyal customer of your club since you opened. I attend shows often. Last night at the Tracy Morgan show, for the first time EVER, I had an experience with one of your employees that likely will make me not attend another show for a long time, if ever again. My friend and I were quite literally reprimanded by one of your door employees who thought she was providing us all the detail, correctly, about the no phone policy for the show. I only asked simple questions in a non-confrontational tone and was yelled at with the answers, like I had broken a law. Her attitude was beyond unacceptable, especially when I only was asking questions to get answers in order to follow the rules. I heard other attendees say the same thing about this employee. She was beyond rude to everyone she encountered and for no reason at all. Absolutely no one was being unkind or confrontational. We were all there to enjoy our St. Paddy's Day with Tracy. We all simply wanted to make sure we knew what to do. All the rest of the staff made up for this employee's terrible representation of your club, being their usual helpful and happy selves, just like I've experienced many shows before. Maybe this employee was having an off night and isn't normally a crazy person. Maybe she drank too much green beer prior to her shift. Either way, if it wasn't for the great show that Tracy put on and the other very-nice staff, it could have ruined our night. But, we don't let people do that to us, ever. I did however feel compelled to post, since I know that's maybe the only way it will be known that this employee was harassing your customers. I appreciate your time to read my post and hope you'll acknowledge that this was a clear customer service issue that can be corrected for future shows. I'd like to continue to enjoy frequenting your club instead of what I experienced last night. Thank you. read more

Food is just plain bar style food, nothing special. But the drinks sucked. Watered down and so disappointing. Good service people that are well trained on checking back and trying to sell more drinks! read more

Attended 11 March 2023 for the Michael Blackson show. He's not funny as in he didn't have a comedic set he just has silly antics (facial expressions, hand gestures, dance moves). Wouldn't recommend. As for the actual venue...trash. There's a two drink minimum with no prices on the menu and no mention of any soda. My husband and I don't drink so they make sure to punish you for this. I asked for cranberry juice and was told they were out, thats a damn lie. So when I stated we need non alcoholic I was point to two drinks that were ten dollars each. I was then told they had bottled water. I asked for four of those. IT CAME OUT TO 31.00 DOLLARS. It was Liquid Death canned water for $7.50 a can. You can buy it for $1.41 per 12 pack. The Red Bull is less expensive. That type of deceit will never get my money or patronage again. read more

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

Went last minute on a Saturday night and it was super fun ! All the comics were great, reasonable cost & they had drinks and popcorn. Great area to either drink or eat pre/post show. read more

I attended stand up live show on January 3rd 2025 to see Corey Holcomb my date and I Ordered from the Holcomb special menu we ordered the chef's special carne asada fries and the items that were listed on the menu only two or three of the items were actually on the fries so we then decided to order some chicken wings they brought out wings that were pre-cooked not freshly cooked and when I sent them back they brought out even more burnt overcooked chicken The food was terrible The show was great but the food was terrible and I've been coming to stand up live since 2012 and it's gotten worse over time The new management team is not getting the job done I give last night's service one star. read more

This rating is based on processes and no reflection of the staff. They are extremely accommodating and kind. Currently the process is everyone lines up waiting to enter the venue which is a common practice for comedy clubs however There is no longer a separate line for VIP. And once lined up someone comes and gives you a seating card and checks you in while you are still in this combined general admission line. I'm sure the process is helpful in expediting seating however it is not customer friendly. The VIP line needs to be reimplemented and seating assigned based on customer preference and ticket purchased like they do at Tempe Improv or else there really is no reason to purchase VIP the way this current process is. Not to mention the current process is NOT disability friendly the way everyone is lined up on the stairs. I could of just saved the extra $89 upgrading to VIP because I wasn't interested in a Meet &Greet just a preferential seat. read more

I had a great time laughing at the jokes during the comedy show. The seating seemed appropriate for the number of people in attendance. Everyone appeared to be in good vibs. I ordered a ceaser salad with Salmon and was told 30 mins later that they were out of that item. The waiter proceeded to bring out a salad with no protein. I guess they said something was better than nothing. Lol I was so hungry but I still had a great time with my family. I would go here again. read more

Stand Up Live - Let the show begin. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Miserable place. The level of efficiency at this place is essentially nonexistent. They ask people to show up to shows early and despite us doing so by a good 45 min, we still were seated 15 min after start time. The 2 years of lack of shows apparently was not used to improve any sort internal protocol or procedure. read more

According to Yelp, I'm a regular. I don't think so but hey .... Since Yelp recognizes me as a regular here I feel pretty confident in giving you a real deal on the place. Let's start with Pros: The Chicken Tenders and Fries basket. My Lord this is delicious and one of the best items on the menu. The ranch dusted fries aren't for suckas! The Chicken Quesadillas are scrumptious The wine pours are nice The Seating - Truly, there's no bad seats in the house. Cons: The seating - although there's no bad seat in the house, the seats and tables are entirely too close together to you better believe you're gonna bump your neighbor more than once throughout the show. The Cocktails - Not the best and that completely sucks because there's a 2 drink min per person. Can't get out of that! The Service - is SLOW AS HELL! My goodness! If you can the minute your server comes over to take your drink orders, give them your food orders as well. I've ordered my wine and chicken tender basket at the same time and receive the chicken tenders before getting my wine and water. The Service - CHECK YOU RECEIPT! I've witness the servers charging doubles for single drinks. I assume they may do that to satisfy the 2 drink minimum. I don't think that's a fair practice, especially if the person already ordered a drink before. Special Note: The 2 drink minimum applies to non-alcoholic drinks as well. If you order a soda and the server ask you if you want it bottomless (unlimited refills) say NO. That will be a $13.95 price tag. Instead order 2 separate sodas. Just my 2 cents :) read more

Good spot to check out Comedy. Last show I saw was Deon Cole. The venue gets packed, literally every seat. They smash you in as close as possible to eachother so they cam fit as many ppl possible. Not a big deal though cause your always close enough to the stage. Only down side is the 2 drink minimum on the overpriced drinks. I'll still keep coming back to laugh n drink though! read more

The appetizer was served hot and with good of flavor. The venue was very clean and had a variety of options available merchandise. The server took a little time to take our order however after that food and drinks were delivered timely. read more

Came here because my birthday plans got rescheduled and I wanted something fun to do on a Friday night. The tickets were very reasonably priced at $20 or so, so I gave it a try. Based on the host and the line up, it seems they pick quality acts. The headliner appears on SNL and the opening act was funny as well. Seating is first come, first served, so get there early. Also, be prepared to sit literally, elbow to elbow with those around you. Imagine school cafeteria tables with individual seats. That's how close you will be. There is a two drink minimum, but that includes non alcoholic drinks. I'm not sure we made that minimum, but we weren't penalized either. I ordered food. They parter with the bar/restaurant next door so the food was decent. The servers come around throughout the show to take drink and food orders. This did not get in the way if the show at all. Pro tip: they do validate parking, just make sure you are in the correct garage. read more

Saturday was the first time I have been to Stand Up Live, and to be honest I was kind of expecting one of those stand up comedy clubs with a hundred high top tables crammed into a super small space. Upon entering I was extremely surprised to see that the joint was very large, almost cavernous, with plenty of tables set apart from each other so you weren't craning your next around the guy in front of you to see the stage. The staff was attentive without being obtrusive, and the vibe of the place was very pleasant. We saw a 3:00 show, so the crowd was sober and there wasn't any heckling going on or idiot drunks distracting from the comedians routine. Brad Williams was an absolute riot! Not for everybody to be sure, but he and the Big Fluffy are the only comics I will go out and see in person. Tickets were crazy reasonable with a two drink minimum so it wasn't a super expensive way to spend a Saturday, but it was one I won't soon forget. read more

Tiffany at the venue was excellent. She was able to seat me at the same table as my friend even though she was not obligated due to no fault of her own. It was much appreciated. read more

Always a good night at stand up live! Affordable prices and good drink and food selections to enjoy during the show.

I just recently visited Stand Up Live to see one of my favorite comedians with a large group of friends. This was a special event so we had the options of either general admission ($35) or VIP($75). Because this was one of my all time favs, I had to spend the extra on VIP. We arrived at the event two hours early and decided to hang out at Copper Blues next door and share a few appetizers. Already a line for general admission had started! Luckily my husband and I had VIP and there was not a line just yet. Thirty minutes prior to the show we started waiting in the VIP line, yes, there is a VIP line as well (first come first serve for seating). This line was right outside of the entrance, causing much mess and confusion when the first show exited. With all the comedians gear on sale, this caused even more of a traffic jam. Although there was a lot happening before entering the venue, once we were in everything went well. The tables are very close together, you sit across from your guest and there is a two drink minimum. The service was pretty quick and there was a lot of wait staff. The show was fantastic and for my specific show I was able to meet the comedian after and take a photo! I rated this venue 4/5 stars because I think there is opportunity around organization. Throughout the evening I always felt like I was in the way, or answering other visitor's question with, "I'm not sure?" This was a very busy night which may have caused some confusion. While we were waiting in line, it felt like organized chaos (both before show and meeting the comedian), but overall, I will say, I definitely enjoyed myself and would come back. read more

This was my first time at a true comedy club and I'm not sure how I felt about it. The show itself was great, the overall experience was average, and the venue had some hits and some misses. It's pretty standard for comedy clubs to have a two drink minimum so prepare for that when you arrive. Basic bottled beer is $8 and soda is about $6. Fancy non alcoholic beverages are $13 or so and of course your cocktails go up from there. Two of us had a mix of beer and non alcoholic drinks and had a $37 tab. Parking in the garage below was easy, but I would recommend arriving earlier as spots definitely go quickly. They handed us a validation sticker on our way out of the venue so it was free (first 3 hours) which was a plus. We had our IDs checked and tickets scanned quickly. Soon after we were seated with two other groups of two. The guy showing us to our seats just threw some menus down and walked off but that's fine, we can assume we are supposed to sit in the empty chairs. We ended up on the end of a long series of tables towards the back. They sure cram you in here. I get you want to maximize profit but it was uncomfortable. I feel bad for the servers trying to squeeze in and out. It was also pretty damn hot inside despite their best efforts. Our server was nice enough, she handled our drinks fine and delivered the check about 15-20 mins before the show ended. They didn't take our phones at this show but there is no phone usage or video/photos allowed. They had security/staff making the rounds and keeping an eye out one the show started. The restrooms were pretty nice though, they are located outside of the main doors towards cooper blues. Would I return? I don't know. The show was funny but the set up is less than ideal. I rather stand than be crammed in like we were. There were no glaring issues with our experience but it wasn't making me want to see more comedy either. read more

We came to stand up live for Trevor Wallace his performance was awesome however the venue is trash. Very unorganized you have about literally 6 inches between you and the table next you packed in like sardines. The 16$ mixed drinks are absolutely trash if you are looking for a good venue and drinks this isn't it. Go have some drinks next door if you want to sit in this subpar comedy venue slow to non existent service over priced drinks and the tickets are 25+ plus tax plus service fees just a heads up. Stand up live management do better this is just sad. Look at all the other reviews of this establishment before coming it's really not worth it. read more

I went solo on the 6th of February to see Jackie Schimmel for the "Bitch Bible Tour Live." I purchased my ticket online and printed it at home, which was needed because you need to be scanned in and then right wrist marked for the event. I immediately took a left to use the restroom and then was seated in the front row of the mezzanine. This was perfect because I was higher than the people on the floor and had an unobstructed view of the stage. Many reviews talked about being on top of your neighbor - they were not wrong. I was on the end so I felt like I had plenty of space, but the dinner patrons on the floor level were elbow to elbow and back to back with one another. Did not look comfortable. Food - I didn't eat here but the portions did look reasonably sharable Drinks - 2 drink minimum inside the show is required. I ordered two of the Sober Sally ($10 each) because the menu states that if you are the DD, you are able to get two free tickets for a future show. The waitress didn't provide me with anything, so I sent a photo of my receipt to customer service and am still waiting to hear back. Parking - I was able to find metered street parking, but also didn't read the website clearly when it said "validated parking available in lot underneath for 3 hours" so I will look into this for future events After the show - since it is connected to a bar, I wandered over and listened to a live band play, and they were really good. I didn't stay long but I did observe an extensive draught beer selection as well as a smaller bar on the outside patio. I will come back here, as the event line-ups are pretty impressive in my opinion and will be sure to get my parking for free. Hopefully the venue will return my email regarding the complimentary tickets. read more

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

Great vibe food and drinks where the best and they had good entertainment i highly recommend this place

Me and my Bae "Malik" want to give a special shout out to the the main host "Tiffany" for handling an awkward situation and making a good outcome of our night . Thanks again, your the best. read more

The last few times I've been here it seems like there's someone in the audience that wants to be loud and obnoxious until the comedian will notice them. One lady got so Obnoxious trying to get Cedric the Entertainer's attention that management asked her to leave. But the show was still unpleasant because so many guests were talking, having conversations within their groups, not really showing interest in the show at all. Weird. But management can only babysit so much. We ordered some appetizers, which aren't the greatest, but fully aware we were not at a 4 or 5 star restaurant. When the server messed up our order he acted completely oblivious and didn't seem to mind since he was gonna charge us for it anyway. When I asked the server to bring the manager to my table, he came a few minutes later already holding a new printed receipt without the charge on it. Obviously without even asking the server knew why i was asking for the manager. Because of the noise level from the audience, we left the show early. Cedric was probably awesome but some of his fans are rude and inconsiderate. They do get some pretty good comics touring here, and there are enjoyable things about going to stand up in a smaller, more intimate setting. So I will be back, but with lower expectations. read more

GO! This Comedy Club was sooo fun! The Comedians who performed the night we went, were hilarious___my sober faced (X Marine) man who rarely laughs__was in TEARS, "howling with laughter" Beware! If you decide to purchase the "V.I.P" tickets you may be seated VERY close proximity to the stage__within "eye-contact range" of the performing comedian ; who may unexpectedly use YOU as convenient quick "show material." The mandatory (2) drinks are well worth the price (generous alcohol content) I was quite surprised, the food was actually very good, as well as, the service. This was our impromptu "date night" and it was a wonderful evening laughing, uncontrollably with my "significant other." read more