I just happened to be in town, and staying in my usual Magnificent Mile area. And I never knew there was a comedy club just a few blocks away and above Gino's East. You should purchase tickets in advance, which I did online. There were two shows the night I went, one at 7 and again at 9. And there's a 2 item minimum (pretty standard for comedy clubs). I had a great time and I was there totally solo. Sara, my server, took good care of me, And when I had my small deep dish pizza come to my table, my life was complete!! Fine Chicago entertainment, and I didn't even have to uber anywhere. read more

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I was looking for something fun to do on a Monday evening and realized there are many comedy clubs in the city. I decided to go with The Comedy Bar and buying tickets was easy through Eventbrite. It was about $30 per ticket and they have a 2-item minimum buy at the venue (pretty typical for comedy clubs). We arrived about 15 minutes before the show and walked up several flights of stairs to the venue. It was pretty empty when we got there and we were asked if we wanted the first or second row... we opted for a table further back. The drink menu is varied and there's a full bar so we got a couple of their specialty cocktails ($16), which were fine. As with any stand up show, the comedy varied and some sets hit better than others. They had several comedians do short sets and then did a late night talk show-style interview after for some of them. I think it would have been more fun with a bigger/different crowd, but overall a good way to have some laughs. It was a fun evening and I'm glad we went. read more

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Be ready to fork over 6 dollars for a bottle of water even after meeting their drink and food minimum. You have to go thru the waiter and the manager just to get some tap water. And they make you feel bad for asking. Scam The comedian headliner just did crowd work the whole time. What's your name? Where are you from? Great! I'm still waiting for the comedy to start. Compared to actual comedy clubs this place kind of sucks. Pizza was good read more

For my mom's 70th birthday, all she wanted was to go to a comedy show, and we had such a great time! A few things to note: there are quite a few stairs to get to the show, but there is an elevator available. There is also a two-item minimum per person. The cookies were amazing, and the staff was incredibly helpful and sweet. OhJay was an amazing host and really made the experience special. Such a fun way to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday! read more

Had an absolute blast here the other night! My wife and I stopped in for laughs, beers, and classic Chicago deep dish and it delivered on all fronts. The staff took great care of us and snagged us an awesome table with a perfect view of the comics absolutely crushing it. We grabbed a few beers (solid beer and cocktail selection) and ordered a deep dish that came out surprisingly fast and tasted even better than expected. If you're looking for a true Chicago experience, this spot is a must. Where else can you eat iconic deep dish pizza while laughing your butt off all night? We'll definitely be back. read more

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Such a fun night out! The space is causal and laid back. Be prepared to get cozy with other comedy goers, seating is tight. Service is spectacular, Teara was fabulous. Enjoy the full service menu and drinks during the show. Totally recommend the OMG, deep dish pizza. Pro Tip: Why wait in line for hours at Gino's? Take the shortcut--go straight to the third floor, grab a seat at the comedy show, and have your pizza delivered while you laugh the night away. read more

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I was happy to see a show at The Comedy Bar. I didn't realize it was above Gino's East and connected to the business. The room is spacious and wide rather than deep. So all seating offers a great view of the stage. There is also an outdoor terrace, which is pretty cool. Cocktails were strong and the pizza was fantastic. Usually comedy clubs offer below average bar bites so this was a great surprise. Our server was very nice. She was busy but worked hard taking care of the room. The comedians were funny. The group was diverse and very entertaining. The Comedy Bar offers a great night out. read more

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Like any comedy show, it's a bit of a hit or miss with comedians. Food is okay, service is okay. It was very tough to track down our service to order any water. When I asked for water, he told me it would be a charged right before that he gave the table to the left and right of us bottled water and said it was on him. Beware that they charge 18% gratuity and then bring you a mobile checkout with the standard checkout fees. We ended up double tipping. Overall. Okay experience. Not sure I would be back. read more

Several friends told me Chicago is known for stand up comedy so I purchased tickets for Friday night to The Comedy Bar. We had to climb several steps to the second floor as it was over Gino's East. We arrived a little early and had to wait until the seating was set up. We checked out the patio which was spacious with lots of seating. We were seated in the second row. Our server Iliana was friendly and attentive. There was a two drink minimum per person. This can be soda, beer or alcohol. We saw three or four comedians with the last being the headliner. They were all funny and I was thankful they only picked on the people sitting right by the stage lol. If I go back to Chicago I would attend another comedy show at The Comedy Bar. read more

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Worst comedy routines ever. Don't waste your money or time on these amateurs. Very few people laughing and a lot of disappointed customers. read more

I went on a date night with my fiance and it was so much fun! There was so much audience interaction with the comedians that it made it even funnier. Loved the Gino's east pizza. Perfect thing to do on a cold night in Chicago! read more

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Purchased tickets online because it was close to where I was staying and the venue had good ratings. I came in for their 9pm show, they have a food/beverage minimum of two things. I purchased a mixed cocktail and mozz sticks. The mozz sticks were just okay! The two openers were pretty decent, the main performer however had a whole episode due to someone heckling him in the crowd. Put a damper on the whole show and wasn't really the venues fault (maybe they could've made more of an emphasis to not heckle during the show or provide security) but it was definitely awkward and made me leave the show a bit early. read more

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Kickin' it w/ohjay_lamont and friends! First time coming, hilarious! Must see! Good food, friendly staff and lots of laughs!! read more

The Comedy Bar - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a nice new updated comedy club. Nice spacing great location in the city of Chicago. The city of Chicago is known for amazing artwork, and as you walk up the steps, you can witness graffiti adoring the walls The server was attentive. She made sure we met our two drink minimum. Then again there was only eight people in the audience. The host OJ was funny. He kept the crowd engaged when the other comedians or acts fell short. read more

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totally worth it. great location, drinks & staff. CAITLIN ALL DAY. where we were sitting shines a light so highly recommend full coverage. read more

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The Comedy bar was a really fun time. There were some ups and downs but overall a good time. There were about 4 comics if I remember correctly, and for the most part everyone made me laugh. I think of the earlier comics was actually one of the bartenders as well. I thought the three opening acts were funnier than the headliner but still a good time nonetheless. There was one particular comic that was doing some crowd work, so they were, of course, asking questions about who was here with the significant other and so forth, and one couple in the crowd did not like the jokes and completely walked out. The entire room thought was hilarious and the comic really played up into that so while it wasn't really a fun time for them, it really turned out to be a funnier time for everyone else . I believe there was a two drink minimum and the drinks were tasty, but of course not cheap but we didn't expect them to be. I'd drop by again as I had a good time. read more

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Love this place!!!! Always hit it when we are in Chicago!!!! Best pizza ever & the comics are great! read more

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Awesome , ohjay was an awesome and hilarious host! The other comedians were funny and kept it fun.

This is nicely hidden above Gino's East. I really enjoyed at comedian. The drinks were good. Lots of shows to see-check the list.

We come here every time we come to Chicago and we always come out laughing. They always get great comics here to where you are belly laughing and giggling in your way out. Their food and drink menu is pretty good for a comedy bar as well! At the end of the set, we stopped by the bar area and the comic was there and he stayed and chatted with us for about 15 minutes! Such a cool guy and so nice to chat with him. Great comedy spot and must visit! read more

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Atmosphere was very nice! Small and close seating so everything feels involved into the show. The acts were good, some more experienced than others but a great show overall. read more

We had a great time here! There was a comedian for everyone the night we went - I appreciated the diversity of styles in the line up. The servers were nice and the place was clean. The best unexpected surprise was how delicious the spinach artichoke dip was. I would love to go back and recommend coming here for a night out in Chicago! read more

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One of the best things we did in Chicago! The comedians were so funny and made my husband birthday memorable. Definitely worth going

Great atmosphere and amazingly hilarious comedians, unique Beverages. Definitely check it out if you're in the mood for a laugh. read more

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We were greeted by friendly servers. We were seated immediately. Caitlyn served us drinks. I ordered the PUNCH LINE and a water. My husband ordered two beers. The comedians were very good. We enjoyed the host and the headliner. Afterward, they had about eight amateur comedians. It's nice they offer that for people to get started. We love the pizza there but we had just eaten. We were given free tickets to an upcoming show for following on Instagram. The lighting and seating was comfortable and really great for a date night. Bathrooms were clean too. We WILL be back again. read more

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Amazing venue with great comics. Would recommend to others. Come by have a drink or two and enjoy some good laughs.

Jesse was a really good waiter, he made sure we were taken care of. the food honestly was so good, we had bbq wings and the deep dish pizza. read more

Super cool atmosphere! Super fun night for dates/groups/anything! Great food and drinks too. Would love to go outside when it's nicer, looks like a great view over the city. read more

The atmosphere was well thought out! The comedians were 10/10 and would definitely recommend.

Staff and atmosphere was awesome. Comics were great...food from Gino's delicious Great venue!! read more

This was my first time in Chicago and I really enjoyed the show. The comedians were hilarious and the hosts brought a ton of energy. The facility was really clean and the set up was well organized. All of the staff were very friendly! Very nice experience read more

Came for the tomato comedy show and let me tell you what a blast! Great comedians and with a fun catch. Will definitely be back read more

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Great show!! Loved it!!! Very funny and food was good! I would Definitely come back! read more

This was my first time at The Comedy Bar, and I have to say--it did not disappoint! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, fun, and full of good energy. The staff was friendly, seating was comfortable, and the service was quick (which is always a plus when you're there to relax and enjoy the show). read more

Great place to visit for great laughs. The plus is Gino's East is next door. I actually performed this day and had a great time. Hopefully they will invite Mr Cjstalk again. read more

The Comedy Bar's weekly Thursday night comedy set is a must see. The quality of service as well as the food is top notch. Their host Ohjay Lamont is hilarious!! His energy definitely gets the crowd going. We need more entertainers like him that helps move the crowd. Looking forward to seeing where his future will take him. read more

Great show with great food. Perfect date night option. Definitely check out the Ohjay Lamont show.

The service was great, got our food quick and they refilled our drinks. The tomato throwing show was so much fun , me and my boyfriend had an amazing time! read more

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Headliner was great - Mr. T's daughter! Drinks were fast, food was good...and Caitlin (server) was positive and attentive.

Spent my Birthday here! Phenomenal time! Loved the host and every single comedian. Loved the tomato incorporation. 10/10