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    Stand Up NY

    3.1 (379 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jennifer H.

    Came here with a friend who knew one of the comedians for a weeknight show. The comedians were pretty good, some better than others of course. I thought the MC was really good at introducing the comics and funny too. The sets were pretty short, about 10 minutes per comic so that was surprising. The reason I gave it lower stars is because of the drink situation. They require an $18 drink minimum. Most places it is just a 2 drink minimum and you can get whatever you want. I understand the need to make money, but if you are already paying to attend the show and then have to spend an extra 18 per person, that can get very expensive. Plus, if you don't want alcohol for whatever reason, you would have to get at least 3 non-alcoholic drinks to reach the minimum, which is a lot of liquid to get through! Don't miss the free check-in through yelp though - free shots!

    Outside with comedian Eman Morgan!
    Sadie G.

    Had a great time on a Saturday evening at this comedy club! Comedians were great and would have gave 5 stars, however... 1) We were disappointed that there was no food available and when we arrived and inquired, the hostess said we can order Uber Eats. Unfortunately, there is no cell service, WiFi, or any coverage to be able to order. 2) In addition, they were sold out of a number of the drinks. It seemed that everything we tried to order the bar was out of.

    Lana L.

    My boyfriend's friend was performing here last weekend, so we came to support him with a group of friends. All of the comedians we saw were great and kept us laughing, but the venue was just average. The venue was small and I thought everything was overpriced from admission to food and drinks (not to mention the minimum on drinks, which was basically at least two drinks). Also, my friends and I were squeezed into the back, which was a little uncomfortable. They only accept cash.

    No indication that this is a SUBWAY comedy show.
    Ali S.

    We made reservations online for a comedy show at Stand Up NY. I received a confirmation text saying to meet at a specific location at a specific time. There was no indication at any point on the website or texts that this was a subway comedy show. We were extremely disappointed as we had already paid over $40 for our tickets. A Stand Up NY employee did assure us we would receive a refund and that we were not the first to be misinformed about the show and that this happens a lot. Overall I would be happy to attend a comedy show, one that is properly advertised. Being that we are in a pandemic, the subway is the absolute last place we want to be. We would have wanted to know about the location of the show prior to purchasing tickets.

    I went to Stand Up NY shortly after they reopened and was SHOCKED by their lack of COVID protocol, especially after going to the Comedy Cellar/Olive Tree a few days before. So just to compare....... Comedy Cellar (upstairs at their Olive Tree room) - Tables spread far apart - Glass separations between tables - Comedians behind glass (which didn't hamper performances at all. In fact, it added great material!) Stand Up NY - Tables couldn't have been closer. And because they're small tables with two chairs protruding out from each, I was no more than 18" - 2' from the person next to me. (And to add insult to injury, they have a sign on the table asking you to "try to stay 6' from anyone not in your party", which is impossible when they themselves sit people far closer to you on both sides!) - No glass separation anywhere. Not between tables and, more importantly, not between guests and comedians who are literally shouting at you from a couple of feet away when they moved to the edge of the stage (which many did) - Almost comical in itself (if it wasn't so dangerous) the comedians would wear masks UNTIL they got to the stage for their set. Then they would take them off for their routine. Are you kidding me! For all I know, Covid safety has sunk to a level where protocol like this is technically legal (and I'm sure Stand UP NY will try to insist it is), but that doesn't change the fact that if one of those six comedians are sick, it is a pretty good bet that half of the first row (as they pull down their masks to take a sip of their drink with a chaser of comic droplets) are as well. I've been going to comedy clubs in NY for the past 30 years and, when all is said and done, they're all pretty much the same. Small, cramped rooms (hardly ideal these days) with a mixed bag of good and bad comics. So all things being equal, I urge you to think twice about Stand UP NY until the pandemic is over. Because as far as I'm concerned, they are part of the problem.

    Outrageous cost for a 3 oz wine.
    Michael L.

    I really really wanted to give this comedy club high grades. I just can't. But I will start with the good. The service is incredibly friendly. The comedians are good but not great. Tonight's show was some sort of competition. I know this is subjective but they were all just average. They are clearly amateurs. But I guess that's what this place is about. Now the really bad. It's a rip off what they charge you. 20 or $25 just to walk in. Then the $18 minimum drink charge. $14 for one 3 ounce glass of wine. That is just outrageous. And a service charge! Are you kidding me! I left a respectable tip but not nearly what I would have. Bottom line, go see a professional comedy act.

    Nowhere on the Fever event app does it mention an $18 drink per person minimum, and we did not get 1 complimentary drink per person
    Jin C.

    This place is a ripoff that relies on traffic from Groupon and other event sites. I found out about the event from Fever, where we paid $15 on Fever for two people, and Fever also said there would be a complimentary drink per person. We then show up, are informed that there is an $18 drink per person minimum (the app only mentioned 2 drinks, not $18 worth of overpriced drinks), the credit card reader doesn't work but of course they conveniently have an ATM with fees on the premises, and the free Fever drink only applies to one person, not two. The lack of transparency is unacceptable as Stand Up NY presumably has full control over what is listed on the Fever listing. The other annoying thing is that when we tried to redeem our free drink, we were given two instead of one, and ended up having to pay for an extra drink we did not want. My boyfriend didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but I'm reading from other reviews that this is standard practice at Stand Up NY where they overcharge patrons and rely on their reluctance for confrontation. The comics were okay, a little mainstream and the host was a loud raspy yeller that I didn't care for, but the service was horrible and I will never come back to this venue again.

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    Great time, and place to gather with friends for a laugh. Highly recommend while in the city

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    Small venue but luckily we had decent seats where we felt comfortable so come early to choose decent seating!

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    Stand up NY is one of the premier clubs in NYC. They combine the beat up and coming comedians with house hold names.

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    Friday night talent needs a stronger line-up. Otherwise, cool ambiance and set up for a comedy club!

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    Must buy tickets in advance?

    We were there in February and bought at the door without any problem. After you buy everyone is made to wait at the bar area so it didnt seem to matter for seating if you arrived early or not. Also, check groupon and look for online codes. We got a… Read more

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