I had not been to the StarDome in over five years. My husband had not been to the StarDome in over 10 years. I found out a comedian my husband really likes was going be at the StarDome during Father's Day weekend. I decided to order tickets online so I could take him to see this comedian. When you order tickets online, you have to pick up the physical tickets from the box office. They provide detailed directions on how to do that and when that's available. Our show started later than the time listed on our tickets because the comedian went over, which was not a problem for me. If the comedian is giving the audience more time, I'm cool with that. We waited in one of the bar areas to be seated. Once the door is open and we were able to be seated, we were set quickly in seats with a great view. You have to order a minimum of two items. I ended up ordering three things. The food was decent to me. It tasted like club food. We received our food and drinks in a timely fashion. The comedian was hilarious. We had a great time! It won't take us years to come back to the StarDome again read more

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Attended the Dolly Parton Drag Brunch, it was OK... Our purses were looked through and we were wanded at the door Upgraded our tickets for $10+ each to "reserved" which appeared to be first two tiers nearest the stage- we ended up requesting to move back one table so we weren't at stages edge~ almost under the stage No complimentary anything, (water) must purchase 2 items ( food or beverage). Bottle of water $5. Standard pub food- Although I ordered the Mediterranean plate which was raw veggies, plus Kalamata olives feta, pita, hummus and taziki sauce- VG Wine was satisfactory My friend had vodka martinis and reported them to be " good " Our server was GREAT, getting through the crowd to help everyone, pleasant and efficient 18% feet added on for everybody, so take under consideration when tipping ( we added more for our server, as she was stellar ) Event didn't begin until 22 minutes after its advertised start time, unprofessional at least The lighting needs to be improved especially for an event that has performers going into the audience and circulating as they perform- seemed like a single spot light from one angle only that was always lagging behind or not illuminating the performer at all... Air Conditioning worked well read more

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I've been coming to the Stardome for years and it seems like every time I come it gets worse. When you get there, you're just kind of thrown into one bar area or another bar area or they make you wait outside when it is the middle of June it makes for a very uncomfortable circumstances As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a security guard that was ready to wand the hell out of me, which I totally understand however, I just wanted to go get my ticket first. It's very jarring to walk in somewhere immediately be patted down without any sort of heads up. One of the security guards there I cannot stand he really lets the power get to his head. If you've been there, you know who I'm talking about. We waited in the main bar for which seemed over an hour at times I felt like I was gonna pass out because it was probably at least 80° in there and it was packed full of people. I felt so bad for the people outside. Because of potential bad weather they had canceled both shows on Friday and had added shows on Saturday at 4:30 and on Sunday at the same time. It was Nate Jackson playing that night and I had been looking forward to seeing him but at some point while I was waiting I really consider just going back home because I was sweating through my shirt. Also, I'm not sure why, but they stopped giving refills on sodas. The food is very underwhelming. The service was very good. I got mild buffalo chicken, but it was very spicy when I got it so the server did remove it off the ticket which I appreciated and gave her an extra 20% tip. I don't think I will be back during the summer because I can't stand to be that hot. They do have a new menu, but again the cheese sticks and the buffalo chicken was not very good. Our server did keep our drinks filled however I didn't have to pay five dollars for a bottle of water. read more

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I recently visited here for the first time with a co-worker to see a comedian she watches on social media. I enjoyed his show overall and we had great seats. They do require a two item purchase in the main seating area so be prepared for that. They also include the gratuity on each ticket as well. My food was fair but I wasn't expecting too shelf choices. I ordered the loaded queso fries and the Cuddles on the Beach mocktail. Overall, it was a nice visit and I would go again. read more

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The comedians were amazing so was our server. Everything else has pretty much gone downhill here. Is there new management or something? We had to wait in a long security line and there wasn't a woman security guard for the women. Waiting in long security lines will be a mess during hot Alabama summers. A pervy man who clearly was staring at my chest scanned me with a wand. This was beyond uncomfortable. Some of us come from conservative backgrounds, where this is already breaking a first amendment religious right of ours to not be scanned or touched by a man who isn't our husband. And before you say this is America. Most devout Christian women would agree with me. Also, this is Hoover not an airport or a club in Bessemer or the ghetto. They were screaming at us to take our keys and phones out at the entrance. We didn't feel relaxed or welcomed at all. In addition, the food has gone downhill. The Cajun pasta gave both me and my friend an upset stomach because the chicken was old, gamey and hard. My tab was over $56 for two sodas, water and a cup of bad pasta with a foil butter swimming in it. Also, I came frequently in the past and you used to be able to come and buy tickets at the box office and it would relieve you of the $6-10 online processing fee. Now they make you show an id to retrieve tickets before every show and it's the same price online & in the box office. I'm just not impressed with the new rules. Whoever took over needs to chill. It's comedy. What are you doing managing a place that used to bring good vibes but now gives people food poisoning and security PTSD?! No wonder my favorite employees all quit. read more

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The security guard was very rude and it was unnecessary. The crowd was very chill and nothing crazy at all. There was miscommunication on where to go and how to flow to the inside. I understand safety but I'm not going to stand out in the cold when I can just walk back in the room that we were told to walk out of because the inside was supposedly ready. The food is awful, if you're going to aim to reach the two item minimum go for a soda and water, or nothing at all and pay the $8-$16. We spent upwards of $60 on food and beverages that were not worth the money at all. The show we saw was enjoyable. Once you get past security and the awful food the entertainment is worth going. read more

If I could give this new way of doing things a zero, I would. When you arrive, you are told to wait in line. We waited in the first line for about 30minutes. At that point, they allow you in to get your paper ticket. Only 5 or 6 people are allowed in at a time. Once you get your ticket, you have to go back outside to get in the entry line. That was about another 15-20 minute wait. Once allowed in and seated, I immediately noticed that the menu has changed.....$24.00 for this crap!!!! The management staff is a complete joke if they think that this method makes sense. I have been coming to the STARDOME for over 25 years. This will be my last show! Update: No water unless you are willing to pay $5.00! No Lava Flow! Ordered drinks 20 minutes ago.....still waiting! Show is already 15 minutes late starting...... Update: 30 minutes...still waiting! read more

StarDome - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I went to see my favorite comedian and the club booked an additional show. The parking lot was awful because the first show ran over. The employees came outside and were very unprofessional not understanding that people were all over the place. The food was ok but the servers inside were Excellent!!!!! The show was good. read more

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We arrived in plenty of time (nearly an hour before the show) to eat, so that we could enjoy both. We have a food allergy, but trying to honor the 2 item minimum purchase per customer, we ordered a soft drink each. The only thing GF on the menu was a salad without croutons, and the menu was sparse. After selling pricey tickets, if you still have an order minimum, offer a better selection, Stardome. Not everybody can eat bar food. The salad we ordered at 5:15 came out with the comedian at 6. Gratuity at 18% was added automatically for our party of 2 and there were no refills on the Coke I'd tried to mostly save to go with my supper. Then, the waiter brought our ticket to clear us out in the middle of the show we'd paid for. Aggravating to say the least. We enjoyed the clean comedy though. I appreciate that the opener was as clean as the main act. 2 stars for that and nice staff. read more

Nice clean establishment. Alcoholic drinks are proper. Food was tasty. Bathroom was clean and smelled clean. Wait staff was professional and courteous. Seating was accommodating. The event location has ample parking. The venue is spacious with nice ventilation. Overall a great place to come and relax for comedic entertainment. read more

StarDome - Wings. Onion Rings. Cocktails. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Great space to host live shows. The way the stage and the seating was laid out, it created an intimate experience. Plenty of parking out front as well. The food was okay, and so was the service. It a great time. read more

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I enjoyed the Stardome. It was very cleaned and organized. The set I've is good. We tried the sample platter that came with onion rings, fingers, wings and fries. The onion rings and fries were good. The wings were under cooked and lacked flavor The chicken tender didn't have any seasoning. I will definitely return to see a different comedian and I'd recommend the earlier shows. read more

StarDome - Snack attack - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We have visited the Stardome twice since the change of management and the shows were awesome. I can tell the updates by the new floor seating which makes it more roomier. We need better food to match the ambience! Please bring wings and potatoes skins back! Shout out to Saysha for her great service! Overall great night out for us and another couple. read more

Attended the show at this venue and I always have a good time. The music, show and performances were good, read more

StarDome - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

My friend scored free tickets for her bday. This is something that the Stardome had been doing for years. The show was good with Tony Roberts as headliner. We also enjoyed the opening act, who is from Bham. The Stardome requires a two menu item purchase for each person and adds a 17% gratuity. The food is good, prices are ok. Val was our server and she took really great care of us. The Stardome comedy club is a Hoover staple and known nationally. It continues to bring the best comics to our city for reasonable costs. I've seen so many people here, from Damon Wayans to Kevin Hart. If you haven't been... go get tickets, asap! Fill out your comment card while your there, next time may be free! read more

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Went there for a comedian we like. Seating was easy and you could get close to the stage. We knew there was a minimum drink requirement quirement so that was no problem, and our waitress accommodated us by bringing them at predetermined times. Wish we were closer as I'd like to frequent comedy clubs more often. read more

Hello Cedrick the Entertainer We have visited your club lots of times but on Saturday June 14th @ the 6:30 showing it was a nightmare. I know he was a sold out show but still you would think a business would be fully staffed and prepared for it. - first thing said doors open at 5:15 for 6:30 showing, yall opened the doors at 6:32. Everyone waited outside in the rain -parking was a nightmare - ordered our food and drinks right when we sat down- 5 at our table, only 2 got there food . 20 minutes before show was over we cancelled the other 3 food orders due to still did not have the food . Drinks came out 30 minutes after we sat down , tasted watered down and very little Acholol. - our waitress only checked on us twice with no water refills - we were seated in the upper deck where you had to turn your neck sideways to see or move your chair around which was impossible with the tight space. - on a positive note the comedians were great Maybe in the future be better prepared for sold out shows read more

Great venue. This section was small but comfortable. 2 item purchase always required. Food items are excellent. Cocktails looked wonderful. The performer was wonderful, I traveled from Atlanta to see her. The parking lot is small for nights with multiple performers and parking across the road is a hazardous. The road is not well lit and cars are traveling very fast. read more

StarDome - Stage in the Boardroom. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The Stardome got only one star because of the dj's actions. To be clear, my server, Vida, did a great job with service. The food was pretty good too. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. The dj got into a verbal altercation with the comedian onstage. My wife and I, as well as surrounding guests, thought the actions of the dj were very unprofessional and disrespectful. The dj turned off the comedian's mic. Plus he turned up the music while the comedian was trying to close his show. The comedian had asked for a little more time to interact with the audience, prior to the dj's actions. Several audience members expressed their displeasure with the dj's behavior after the show. This particular dj was rude, and used profanity at customers. More specifically, he told my wife and sister to "stfu!" And they were not even talking to him directly. At this point, I don't want to visit the Stardome anytime soon! We've never witnessed anything like this before. But if this is what the management staff tolerates. Keep it! read more

We had an enjoyable night out. Attended the Sheri Shepherd show. We did get there early and got great seats. Sheri is such a funny star that we had to come and see her act. The emcee did a good job. Special K was so funny.I've wanted to see his act and finally did. Sheri related to the audience with her act Sheri did a q&a session after the show which was as fun too. Only issue was the snack attack we ordered has 3 wing pieces in it with just 2 chicken fingers for $20. Lots of fries and onion ribs but they could do better with the meat. All in all it was a good night out read more

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Saw Carlos Mencia tonight. This was our first time here. Food was decent, no complaints. The show was great and there is no bad seat in the house. The only complaint I had was our waitress Whitney. She seemed like she just rather be anywhere else but there. The other waiters/waitresses looked much more friendly. WARNING: Look at your food/drink bill. Tip is included, however when you get the receipt to sign, it leaves a spot for tip like any normal restaurant would. If you don't look at your bill, you will never know that tip is included. I think that's a little dishonest. It should say "additional tip." We will return again. Great ambiance. read more

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They have changed the menu and it's not good. When Bruce owned the place it was great but now after coming for over 30 years I'm so disappointed in the new management. Also had to be scanned like we were getting on an airplane! read more

The new menu is horrible! The food prices are ridiculous and the food is NOT good at all. Service is always decent and welcoming but please bring back the old menu or change the one in place currently. read more

This review is about the club itself. Not the entertainment. I ordered tickets online. No where in the purchasing process does it state that each ticket holder has to buy two items from the menu. It was a surprise to find that out at Will Call. We already had dinner before the show, and I certainly didn't not want a drink.. but here we are. On top of that, our server was not very attentive. We sat in an upper bowl, and watched the server in the row below us. He was personable, attentive with his customers, checked in with them, laughed etc Our server came to us when we sat down, and we didn't see her again for quite awhile. I was very disappointed. read more

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Chris Tucker show. No Food Waiter cancelled order and didn't tell no one. Hour late for a 9 pm show that started at 10:30 expected you to wait till 12am for your check. This will be my last time coming to the Star dome and ordering food Why have a minimum order and you can't service the food in a timely manner for the customer to enjoy food and a nice show. read more

I have been a patron since they had the location on green springs. The comedians are always excellent. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. Great place to see a show the atmosphere can not be beat. However last night we ordered the sampler. The food came out in under five minutes. Onion rings and fries soggy. Wings no sauce or seasoning . Looked like every item came out of the freezer section at Costco and with the speed it came out you have to wonder if the precooked all of it and then tossed it in a microwave to heat it up. read more

Very nice place. I am enjoying the place, very clean bathrooms, I'm very impressed thus far, can't wait to eat and update the review. Update: Food was pretty damn good. I hate the hot chicken tender sandwich. It's a whole lot of food and I had the mocktails which were a nice non alcoholic drink. Good customer service as well. read more

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If you're in need of laughs, drive on over. I had The Snack Attack is a variety basket of wings, chicken fingers, onion rings, and fries, ranch, honey mustard and ketchup. I also had the WooWoo cocktail. It was good but needed an extra shot vodka. The service was a bit slow tonight and when the food came it was cold. The ambience was fun and entertaining. The music that the DJ play was jammin from the old school to the new school. Tonight was Coco Brown and she was HILARIOUS!!! Cookie Hull came on first and she had my side hurting from laughing so hard. This was a great line up. I come several times a month because the comedy is great. Come early to get good parking and a good seat. read more

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The StarDome has been around even before I was born and this is a place to come see top A-list comedian perform live and in person. They did some major updates in the main room so everyone can see the stage without sitting awkward since the new seats are all facing the stages. The three times I'd been here, I always enjoyed my time watching the comedians having the whole audience laughing. Now, the service isn't the best and the waitress had an attitude with my friends just because they didn't want to order anything and the only reason they forced you to order is so they can get the gratuity fee. Everything on the menu is high and what make it worse is they act like the food is from a 5 star restaurant which in reality, is nothing more than fried food. It's crazy how they charge $9 dollars for mozzarella sticks that my friend order and you only get 6 pieces. Now, I did order buffalo chicken wings and fries and I'll be the one to admit that the wings were good, but my fries didn't have any type of seasoning and I can tell they weren't fresh since they were pre made which is worse if you're charging people for mediocre food. It a shame the food cost more than the ticket if you're spending more money to eat. read more

StarDome - Food menu - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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We had an amazing time seeing James Gregory! No seat is a bad one but the gentleman at the door knew we had been waiting a while(some of the first to get there) and it was my sisters birthday so he gave us a table right up next to the stage! The food was very tasty and although the menu is limited, it was worth waiting for dinner. The staff is extremely friendly here and the bartenders were knowledgeable! Great place to come have a night out and we will be back! read more

StarDome - Awesome seats!!! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The Stardome offered a friend 12 tickets for her birthday. They have been doing that for years. However, I've never known them to make people with those tickets wait until everyone else is seated before seating them. Although we only used 3 of the tickets, we were not seated together. There was a larger group with the same tickets that was not seated at all because there weren't enough seats. The person who was offered the tickets kept saying how embarrassed they were. The comedians were good. The service was what I've come to expect fast but mediocre. read more

I love the Stardome the service is Great. The food is great in the comedians are always funny. I'm always laughing the whole show. Thank you guys!! read more

StarDome - StarBar - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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It's been years since I've seen a show here. We don't have too many places like this in Birmingham so I'm glad we have a large venue for stand up comics. The food here is pretty good too! The venue being a tad dated would be the only reason they don't get my full five star review. An upgrade would be expensive since it's so big, but definitely worth it in my opinion to draw in more clientele and spark interest. read more

Came to Stardome tonight to see Brad Williams, paid for the premium tickets over a month ago, to get PREMIUM seats, and we're stuck in a "VIP BOX" furtherest space from the stage having to turn your head sideways to even be able to half way see the stage. When we asked why we were sitting the furthest from the stage, they said these are premium seats too. However in the picture included, when you purchase premium seating, you can see they advertise it as seats closest to the stage. We ended up getting to grab some seats that were a little better, but pics of where they tried to put us and where we ended up. Apparently, they sold EVERY seat at premium price, which is only $5 more, but if we would have known our seats were going to be given away on a first come first serve basis, we could have come early to get the seats we paid for over a month ago. Everyone around was talking about the seats and how shady this was handled, even the servers were confused how over 200 tickets were sold as premium for a space that only has a little over 100 premium seats. We were given the difference back that we paid for seats close to the stage, but this was not the experience we hoped for. read more

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I enjoyed Karaoke Night with Rickey Smiley. I was concerned about the crowd but CDC guidelines were being followed. Masks were required and patrons were spaced apart fairly well. The wait staff was really good. They were fast and attentive. I ordered the Cajun pasta and a glass of wine. There is a 2 menu item minimum purchase for each person. I received my food in a timely manner and it was hot. I really enjoyed the pasta. It was seasoned well. Overall, this was a nice experience. read more

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Unfortunately this establishment denied me the pleasure of experiencing their venue to the fullest. They sold out of tickets to see Lavell Crawford. I tried to buy the tickets online the day before but they were gone. So, the next morning I drove 30 minutes to the box office to see if they would sell me one ticket. I was told to come back at the time of the show. I came back that evening and was referred to the manager. She told me to wait until the start of the show and check back with her. I explained to her that I was from California, it was my birthday weekend, and my brother had already purchased 4 tickets for this show. He wasn't sure if I would be in town so he didn't purchase one for me. Well, I didn't receive any compassion. Instead, she left me hanging. The venue was filling-up fast but it wasn't packed to the seems. Anywho, I did get a chance to check out their bar/lounge area. Seemed like a cool spot to take a few dranks back before enjoying a show. The food coming out of the kitchen looked appetizing and fresh. Servers were frequently coming in and out of the kitchen with trays. My brother and sister-in-law said the show was hilarious and they enjoyed all the comedians that performed that night. The crowd was grown and sexy. Security was present but not extra tight...although a police officer was there. I'm guessing this place could contend for four stars but since they left me out in the rain (literally) I'll leave it at 3...for now. I wound up seeing a movie down the street and that was perfectly fine with me...saved myself $40. read more

First time here to watch Danae Hays. Venue has a cool vibe, but the seating and food are reasons I won't be back. We arrived early, but got stuck in "box seating." There was a large group of middle aged women talking loudly the ENTIRE time. We had to sit against the back wall and literally couldn't hear the comedian. Nobody said a word to them and everyone was complaining. Too crowded! The waitress kept hitting me with her arm and tray every time she walked by. Food was horrible, and you are forced to purchase two items. No thanks read more

Several people have mentioned how much fun they've had on Monday nights for Karaoke with Rickey Smiley, I had to check it out. It did not disappoint. The energy was there from start to finish. It was really a great experience and having it on a Monday night really helps set the tone for the rest of the week. I don't know too many people who go to the Stardome and not partake in the food and beverages. In my group there was an order of wings, fries with queso, and potato skins. I had the potato skins and wished they had some type of seasoning on them. I did use ketchup along with the sour cream to doctor them up a bit. I also had to the Woo Woo that was fruity just the way I like my alcoholic beverages. Our orders were up pretty quickly which was a positive to the night. I like the Stardome and will definitely look for other shows but I may have to try Karoke one last time before it ends. read more

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We went on a night that tickets were $10 or $17. We bought $17 tickets and still don't know the difference or perk we received. We even asked the staff at the will-call window and she didn't know. Seating on the floor is comfortable and spacious. And it appears that there isn't a bad seat in the house. Overall, the venue is nice, spacious and the staff is hospitable. I would return. read more

Normally I don't write long reviews, but I felt my experience should be shared this time. I have visited the StarDome on multiple occasions, birthdays, with friends, company functions, etc. All those experiences were positive, however my group's experience on 12/15/21 was less that stellar. In fact, it was an outright disappointment. My group of 7 were there for my fiancé's birthday. After being seated, for nearly an hour, not one of the wait staff asked if we had been helped, we've been here before so we gave benefit of the doubt as to the wait time. When an hour and a half passed and no one even offered us water, it became apparent that we were being ignored. Finally, I got up and asked a manager what was going on? A server did show-up eventually, but her attitude was definitely not inviting. She took our orders but still nothing to drink and we're now in the middle of the second act. By the time the headliner took the stage, we still have nothing, about half way through his act we finally got our drinks. Then after another 15 minutes our food came out, missing one of the orders. There was only 3 of us that ordered food. by the time the third order came the show was nearly over. It was only hot wings and fries; 4 plain wings and fries came and a cup of BBQ sauce, clearly not what was ordered. The guy who but said the manager he was told to tell us, "She said she sorry. " You'd expect a little better than that; like, the manager coming out and apologizing in person for the poor service. The next time we saw her, she coming around picking up the bills. While taking our bills, we asked why 'our' service had been so awful. She just kept saying sorry and asking if we like the show. Honestly, none of the comics were funny, but that is subjective. The manager was not able to offer any reasonable explanation for the lack of service or courtesy. She did ask us what could be done to help resolve our frustrations. We mentioned that comping the bills would be a good start, but she said that wasn't possible and again asked if we'd come back. WHAT?!?! Why would we ever come back??? I'd have to say this experience with the staff, has really changed mind about visiting again. People go where they feel welcome and enjoy themselves. On 12/15/21, we felt neither of these. My fiancé was so upset by the visit she woke up talking about it this morning. read more