Food is ok from Landmark Diner. Ambiance is typical comedy club. You need to screen shot the seats you choose because they will sit people in your seats and reassign you before you get there. BE AWARE read more

Went to see Shayne Smith as the headliner. He was hilarious!! He tells a great story without being filthy. I'm not a fan of the raunchy, swearing humor of the opening acts. I find that kind of humor lazy. --but we knew what we were getting into going to a regular comedy club.-- Keep bringing the comedians that tell a great story, and keep the junk out, and we'll be back. The club was comfortable and intimate. We enjoyed ourselves greatly! read more

The Punchline - Shayne Smith - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Super low key but crowded! Came here for the comedy show and was surprised to see how packed it was! The seating is super tight but it works. read more

The Punchline - French 75 - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We went to a comedy show tonight and had a good time. The comedians were great and we enjoyed their sets. Obviously emergencies happen it's all good. The headliner was unable to come. There was no email, text, instagram post, etc. The punchline had the host (first comedian) come out and tell the venue the headliner was not coming. It felt a little like false advertisement. Hopefully next time this happens the venue will communicate. read more

Nice intimate atmosphere with great drink service. The venue was easy to access with great parking. LMAO! Dale Jones was awesome! It was great to go right next door and eat at the diner afterwards. read more

Was here last night for a comedy show, which was great. The venue however was the worst joke of the night. My reservation email for the event said doors open an hour before the show; they were 30 minutes late. I was told by one of the other staff that most of the servers haven't shown up yet. Whoever was responsible for unlocking the doors finally shows up with a Chick-fil-A bag, apologizes to the waiting crowd, then opens the doors. Imagine opening your venue 30 minutes late because you had to go to a fast food restaurant when your venue is also a restaurant. Finally inside, the place gets crowded real fast. Anyone with mobility needs (wheelchair, cane, etc.) would not be able to get around. The seats are so close together you'd have to side step & probably ask everyone around you to move. If there was an emergency & people had to evacuate people would probably get trampled trying to stumble over the crowd, seats, & tables blocking walkways. Two different servers told me that my server would be here shortly (this was 20 minutes before show starts). The show was about an hour & a half, my server shows up 10 minutes to the end. I pay for my drink, & it takes her 20 minutes to return with my change! About 80% of the venue had cleared out already & I'm still waiting, had to ask 2 other servers where mine was. Come here if a comedian you're a fan of is doing a show, but expect the space to be overly crowded, service to suck, be slow, & an overpriced menu. read more

Great Food and Drinks! A little cramped, but it is a typical comedy club environment.

First let me preface with the fact that our event, a comedy show, was AMAZING and deserves 4-5 stars. However, I'm reviewing for the venue itself. First of all, there's a sign that says minimum order of 2 items per person, and the items are fairly overpriced. Whether they adhere to that rule, or what happens if you don't get 2 items, I don't know. Secondly, you are a little crammed in there, so if you're bigger than 120lbs or taller than 5'5, you might find yourself feeling a bit cramped. I also didn't feel like the tables and floors were very clean (a bit sticky) and there's nowhere to put your bags if you have any, unless you want to drop them on the sticky floor. Now if you got a meal, you'd have to face the table to eat, which is kind of weird because the chairs are faced towards the stage and away from the table, so now you're either not watching the show, picking up your plate and trying to eat with it and your bag on your lap, or not eating at all until the show ends. Volume was also a bit iffy, and our comedian had to request the mic to be toned down twice. Restrooms are in one side of the room, so if you're a poor sucker (like me) on the opposite side, you either have to awkwardly walk past everyone to get there OR walk into the restaurant it's adjoined to and awkwardly walk past all the guests enjoying their food. I still had a good time because the comedian was great, but just not the most comfortable venue. read more

The Punchline used to be located over in Sandy Springs but relocated to this Diner. It sits off Roswell Rd, near the Buckhead side of town & Felini's Pizza. There is ample parking if you're catching the first show of a series but plan to wait for parking if you arrive for any later shows. Entering is confusing. You actually need to enter the Diner main entrance, and you'll see the Punchline entrance on your left as you walk in. Or, you can be clueless like us, and walk up the ramp to the locked Exit door. Seating is tight in here. I recall this space being used in the past for stand-up nights and being very open with seating. Then again, these were mostly nobodies trying to start a career for themselves in comedy. Our table had about 12 people and drink service was slooooooooow. Assuming they might have been short staffed, but it took our waitress about 15 minutes to get to us, and she greeted the newer people that came in after us. I will say, they made my bourbon/sprite strong! The comic we came to see was HILARIOUS. Best performance I've seen. So this place draws top talent! Plus, the cost was not bad at all ($25/person and you do get an assigned seat when ordering online). We also got a photo with the comic afterwards While this isn't a place you'd pick for atmosphere or comfort (or fast drink service), I do recommend it for any comedian you like and want a more intimate setting with. We felt up close and personal during the performance, and that was priceless! read more

The Punchline - a group of people sitting at a table - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is half of the Landmark Diner building. Nice intimate venue to see comedy shows. I like the visibility and proximity to the stage from any seat (there are no bad seats). It took a long time to get a waiter to our table even after going to the front and asking (after waiting for a while). We didn't get drinks until about 15-20 minutes into the comedy show. Everything else was good, and I'll be back! read more

The Punchline - a crowd of people at a bar - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Went to support my co-worker for open mic. supposedly, comics put their names in a bucket and the host pulls the name out the bucket. It was okay, but after hours of being there, the host only pulled names out the bucket once or twice. Seems like he was calling names off a list or people he knew. At one point he was reading the names in the bucket and throwing them out. The host seems to lecture more than tell jokes, but it was okay. It was cool. We ended up leaving early, cause it's not really an open mic. Seems like they could be missing out on a lot of tale talent that way. read more

We were lucky enough to have Michael Palascak & Jamie Bendall Wednesday night when I visited. They were excellent! However, food is served by Landmark Diner. Fair from bad but not top shelf dining. The club is intimate. Seating for the club could be more comfortable and table setting is cramped especially for bigger people. Besides opening up the room a little bit, this is a great place to see a set! read more

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This was my 1st time at this location. I used to go to the old site all of the time. There is MUCH BETTER parking here (large lot) and a more extensive menu. It is connected to the landmark diner (hence the more extensive menu). The drinks were nice and strong & Alvaro was an excellent server. The wings & fries weren't the greatest, but the fried artichoke hearts were delicious! We appreciated the free slice of cake for my mom's bday. Every seat has a great view. All comedians were great (the first one in all previous shows wasn't always the greatest). I miss the coupon codes they used to leave on the table way back in the day cause I'd love to come back (without the $17 handling online fee). Overall great experience! read more

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The Punchline is iconic to the comedic circuit and Atlanta. This was my first time here and it's in the basement of the Landmark Diner. The state of the building of the diner and the inside of the comedy club, you can tell this place is OLD. We had to wear masks when we visited on 08/22/2020, and when I took it off to take a sip of water, you could smell the "old" of the establishment. The club itself is draped in burgundy crushed velvet curtains and yet the seating was plain black tables and chairs - if they had designed this place with the esthetic of the drapes, this place would be a vibe. Service here was very nice and the food and drinks we ordered came from the Landmark Diner on the 2nd floor. Drinks we're good and not too strong but expensive. Food on the other was lack luster. I ordered a Monte Cristo and it was a soggy mess. The sweet French toast with the turkey, ham and cheese was just off putting. The fries were really good and had a crispy coating to them. Servers and staff wore masks and the room max was 60 people. Tables were taped off and everyone was spaced out okay. We came to see Jeff Heffron, impromptu as tickets were not going to be used. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, it was terrible. The comedian was horrible. The food and drinks are way overpriced and not well made. I don't think I would ever go back. read more

I love Punchline for easy laughs and people watching. Last comedian a saw there was Paul Virzi and the guy was hilarious. You can order food and drinks although don't expect anything special. Take it for what it is. There's plenty of parking and they do a good job with social distancing. Get your tix online ahead of time. read more

Good food and service! Went for the amateur comedy show which I enjoyed. I would recommend if you're looking for something low-key to do during the week. read more

What a fun date night idea! We got there early and had a drink at the diner bar before the show started. I would say get there right on time if you don't want to wait outside as there wasn't much room inside in terms of a waiting area. Once they were letting people in, seating was very efficient. The service during the show was excellent! Plus every seat in the house seems to have a good view of the stage. Next time we'll have to try some of the food at the diner that is attached to Punchline. We will definitely be back! read more

Very intimate club that is compact and not much room for eating dinner. All chairs face the stage and some chairs face away from the tables.

Sunday night Open Mic is great! The up and coming comedians need to be encouraged. I'm usually the oldest one there and they respect, even laugh at the things I say. read more

I love thé Punchline in Buckhead! By far the best place for amateurs and Huge Stars! The owners and managers here are amazing. 2 drink Minimum, the servers are nice and I saw a lot of folks not getting a drink. At least order Water or Soda if ur not don't drink. Leave a TIP! The service is great as well. Will be back! read more

The Punchline - Michael Yo!!!! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Just dirty. The drinks were just awful. One of Two restrooms were out of service. Vomit on the floor near the restroom. I will say the servers were nice and the hostess too. They need to invest in cleaning and fluffing up the place. Very sticky and it is a shame because the 1st two opening comedians were really good. The last was no so much. But I think there is great potential just clean the place and work on the drinks. Just bad. read more

My business hired 2 comedians (Nick Murphy and Andrew Stanley) through the punchline to come do an hour of stand up at our office this morning. They were here on time, prepared and most importantly, they CRUSHED it. Had everyone laughing while still keeping it classy for a corporate event. We worked with Marcey to book them and she was also communicative and easy to work with. Would def use them again and recommend them. read more

The comedy was great but unless you're going to the First scheduled show of the night, don't bother trying to get there early unless you're having dinner in the diner. You'll be standing outside waiting in line. Good news..you'll have assigned seats. So why come early. Also, when choosing seats, you'll be packed in very tight, so try getting corner seats. Also, the server only takes drink order once, so order all of your drinks for the nigh when they first come!! read more

Not a good experience and 2 hours of my life we can't get back. Started very late - how does that happen with 3 shows, and this have this schedule week after week. 4 comedians in an hour even though we thought it was just one. Maybe with a warm up. They got worse as they went - the best was the host. A couple of laughs the entire time. America's got talent guy was horrible. Like an unfunny woody Allen. Dragged things on. Got our notes, not part of his shtick. Every comedian should have a go-to joke when they bomb to make fun of themselves that at least you laugh at the every end and you walk out laughing. These were all an eye roll as they ended. I didn't order food because it didn't look good on the menu, mostly fried food or things not easy to eat when you are supposed to be watching something else. It must not have been good because there was a lot of food left on plates. Fries have to be pretty bad for people to barely touch them. And this wasn't an audience of super models. House wine was forced down. Kind of a racket getting this room filled up, everyone ordering dinner, and really just passing the hour someone on stage less funny than my own family. I can't imagine eating in the diner and waiting for food while they rush out food to this group of 250. read more

Really enjoyed Funny Man, Jermane Johnson, but had I known the venue would have been so cramped I would have not bought the tickets. My legs started cramping and could hardly stretch them out. You should also be aware that you have a 2 item minimum per person from the menu. This was a surprise upon getting to the door of the club. This is mentioned nowhere on the website, FB page or during the ticket purchase process. If you decide to go the the club, plan on an additional $ 20-25 per person. read more

How can you beat comedy and cocktails?!? While I think it is crass to stuff yer face during a show, you can come early and eat beforhand! What a concept! The food is quite good and the deserts are sublime. The service couldn't be better. Can't beat an old fashioned diner for quick service and a great room. read more

Bought tickets for a show at 10:00. Sitting here at 10:45. Just got let in 30 minutes late been waiting for another 15 with no service. Still no comedy show despite the clock running on the time slot we bought. Similar experience last time. Do not recommend. read more

I'm not rating the talent here, just the venue itself... because the real joke is the $15 watered down drinks in a lowball glass, packed with ice. Stick to beer in a bottle if you can, even though that's $7, but at least not watered down. My friend ordered three Seven and Sevens; they charged her for Crown Royal and then wouldn't fix it. They said there was no button for Seagrams 7... there's no way Seagrams 7 is comparable to Crown Royal... bottom line is, it's kind of unfair pricing and quality when you have a "two drink minimum" show. The layout is no different than other comedy joints, cramped but intimate... ticket prices were great especially if you're quick to respond to shows and can grab front row tables. read more

I saw Preacher Lawson and he was awesome. The venue... nahsomuch. I went solo so I selected a seat at the bar. I don't know if this happened before or after I purchased... But I later saw that you can't buy single tickets, you need to buy a minimum of two. The seating chart is so not to scale. I initially was going to get a seat to the side in section one, but it looked like it was in Siberia. The couple next to me thought it was misleading too. The seats at the bar were so packed in! I couldn't turn around to the bar to eat my food. And when I was turned to the stage, people walked by and kept hitting my knee. And I'm on the short side! About the food... I was hoping that since it was adjoining a popular diner that the food would be a whole lot better. It was not. Very disappointing. read more

The Punchline - Seats from the bar. The space isn't as big as it seems in the chart online. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Taylor Williamson was terrible! he was so distressed that someone at our table wished me a happy birthday while he struggled to find material for jokes. He was on his phone attempting to find material as he was attempting to interact with patrons. Such a sad excuse for a comedian. Seemed very insecure for having been a comedian for as long as he states he has been. Bless his heart.... Don't go to his show ever. Especially since punch line allowed him to treat his crowd terribly. Several people from the crowd left after his inflated sense of self allowed him to act in this manner. read more

Been here before always a good time. Don't ask for water (though I got a bottle of beer) $4.00! They don't just have glasses of water. Screw that!!! Just rip off the patrons why don't ya... I know some don't drink at these places and just want water... but c'mon. read more

I saw Sam Morril here last night and it was fantastic. I really loved how I could order food here and have it count as one of my 2 items ordered for requirement for the ticket. In New York I couldn't do that. The server did take a while to get to us but I think she had about 25 people on her hands so that's understandable. The wings here are meaty and fantastic to taste. I know that this is also a Greek Diner so they randomly have a lot of Greek favorites. Pretty sure it's authentic because the owners are Greek. read more

The Punchline - Sam Morril last night was a riot! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We got to see Paul Virzi and Lace Larrabee this weekend. They usually have back to back shows (8pm and 10pm). The wait staff is very attentive throughout the show without causing any true disruptions. Drink menu is slightly limited...no imported beers or seltzers. The comedian was ragging on a couple that ordered hummus..definitely not the spot to order hummus (it's a diner). My date ordered the philly cheesesteak that came with fries. Food is just ok. You are really coming here for the comedy act anyways! We had such a fun date night here. Highly recommend. read more

Fun place! Could use some re organizing to feel less jam packed, drinks are strong, but a good time.

I had a great time here. The group of all 5 of us laughed a lot. More people should come to this place. The drinks were great and the food looked decent, we had already eaten though. The comedians are obvi amateurs but that's part of the fun! read more

The Punchline - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The comedy was great. The seating and food were below standards. The tickets were a good value. We will go back, but I will get better seats. read more

Came in last second for a stand up comedy act. It was a good environment and the show was funny. The food is AWFUL. I can't emphasize enough how terrible it is. My god. But everything else was cool. read more

This place is great to go to for a nice comedy night. I have been about three times to see my favorite comedian. Food is always on point and the staff is amazing. I want to give a special thanks to Marcey for being an awesome gm for the place and a great front person for the company. She is very genuine and professional. read more

Got re-seated multiple times because the paper and pencil system they use causes mix-ups. Food was bleh, and drinks were mostly water. Seats were packed so tight I felt like I was straddling the stranger in front of me. Overall could not recommend unless you absolutely must see a particular act that they bring in. read more