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The Second City New York

3.8 (18 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Hunter S.

I wanted to love this place. And in many ways, I did. And I'll probably give it another chance. The main thing about Second City and me is that I've been to the original Chicago location. In Chicago, my friends and I laughed until we cried. One of my best friends still has a nickname acquired at Second City Chicago. The comedy was witty and funny and politically relevant. The show was cohesive and progressed naturally. Second City New York is still trying to find out who they are and who they want to be. The bits are a little clunky and don't flow well together. Very choppy. Missing that sophistication Chicago has. One second they are doing a skit about school kids, the next NYPD in the subway, then Harry Potter. That being said, I really loved the cast. I could tell they were funny people in real life, even if some of the skits fell flat. I could see they are cool people that I would enjoy hanging out with. There was a lot more audience interaction work here than in Chicago. I was actually part of the skits several times, to the point that the cast gave me kudos at the end for being a good sport. While this wasn't the funniest night I've ever had, it was fun, and the audience really seemed to enjoy themselves. Oh, and it didn't hurt that my seat was front row and center! So great view! The bartenders were great. Very welcoming and helpful. The service staff is still working out the kinks. I got overlooked at first because (as happens to me so often), I was a single party sat next to a group of a few. I finally got service and had the charcuterie platter, which was actually pretty good for a comedy club, and the deviled eggs (they were fine, but lacked seasoning, but what do you expect from deviled eggs at a comedy club). They also have burgers, fries, and some other sandwiches. I just didn't want to mess with dishes that heavy in a comedy venue. There were a couple drinks I had ordered from the bar that were decent. The Back Line (tequila reposed, mastic tears, agave, lemon juice, transatlantic bitters). I also had the Rave Review (mezcal, cappelletti aperitivo, heirloom pineapple amaro, lemon juice, and agave). I had a couple of other drinks as well, both a little too sweet for me. We also had a couple of mishaps during the night. At the beginning of the show, the fire alarm went off. So we stood outside for quite sometime while the FDNY came to shut it off. We got a complimentary drink ticket for that. And I already had two complimentary drink tickets because they changed the show time twice beforehand. Unfortunately, I only got credit for one of my tickets, but that's ok. I understand working out the kinks. Anyway, this place has a way to go, but this is just their inaugural season. I'm willing to stick around and see what happens as they grow into who they really want to be (let's be honest, I'm always rooting for New York over Chicago any day).

Frank M.

The staff were helpful and very accommodating! Bar was reasonably ok, but not enough room for people to stand. Not all menu items are available in all locations. Drinks are a bit pricey. Fries were great! But, for the price should have been double the amount of fries. The reason for the rating: the comedy itself was not good. Saw the show at 7pm sat 4/27. While I pride the group on their quick setups when the lights are off, there is no buildup into any of the jokes, the jokes themselves weren't consistently funny, and sitting on the second floor there were two skits only visible and audible from the bottom floor. Also it was hard to hear the performers from the back of the second floor behind a group that was quite loud.

Sherry T.

Amazing cast! Laughed so much it hurt. The bar and food was typical bar food but the drinks were surprisingly better than expected. We took the subway from Manhattan to Brooklyn and it was a quick 7 mins walk to the theater. The staff were super friendly and the ambience was great! Clean bathrooms. But the show was phenomenal!! Hilarious and creative! When we go to NYC next time we'll be sure to come back. Def worth the trip.

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Cassandra M.

We had a great time at the show last night! We went to the Friday show at 7pm and it was a full house. Show was about 2 hours with an intermission. They performed prepared sketches mixed with improv scenes. The scenes were funny, the flow of the show was well done, and the actors were great. I couldn't find the food/drink menu online so I am including it here. You scan the QR code when you arrive. We got the two mocktails on the menu (pretty good), the fried chicken sandwich with fries (very good) and the chocolate parfait (very good). All the food came out fresh and fast. We got there a half hour before the show and we were able to eat at our seats before it started. They also continue serving during the show. All the staff at the venue were very friendly and welcoming.

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Refunded my money after realizing I had Covid. Reached out via email. I am hoping to take a class in near future

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Comedy Cellar

Comedy Cellar

4.0(1.4k reviews)
2.2 mi•Greenwich Village
•$$

Monday night was fantastic five different comics for 15 bucks per person with a two item minimum…read moreper person per table. Totally inexpensive for two hours of fun! This is the original location where many stars got their Start. The staff was amazing. The experience was fantastic. The comics started on time. They put your table number and your party number on a sealed envelope where you will put your phone in where it has to be sealed the entire time you step into the cellar. Very efficient and very streamlined process. We didn't order food. We just had cocktails and it was amazing. Easily one of my favorite nights of the city. The location is fantastic being in the village.

Wowow.. been to Greenwich Village a few times to eat all the different food like Mamoun's, Pommes…read moreFrites, Artichoke, etc etc over the years but I've never caught a show at the Comedy Cellar. I reserved a spot online to avoid the hassle of not making the cut at the standby line. As a party of 1, I sat with another party of 1 and she was there to see Usama Siddiquee as well. What a coincidence! 2 item minimum and phones are put in a puffy mailer bag that you have on you until the rest of the show. Their beef yakitori skewers were juicy and tender! My cucumber gin drink was refreshing and not too strong. Each comedian that went up did such a great job with various styles of humor and experiences to share. I wasn't expecting a drop in but Marcello Hernandez from SNL went up and did some new material. God.. I love good surprises. Usama closed out the night strong and I was incredibly pleased with the show. Not gonna lie.. it was kismet that I got to shake their hands after their sets since my table was by the exit door. Def an evening I'll never forget!

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The Village Underground - After the show inside - note you may be seated across from people you don't know

The Village Underground

4.0(372 reviews)
2.3 mi•Greenwich Village
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I essentially avoided these comedy clubs (and the bars around them) for my entire tenure living in…read moreNYC because I thought they'd be cheesy, tacky and touristy. But recently I kept seeing good comedy clips of Comedy Cellar on YT so decided what the hell, why not give it a try? Pro tips: - it is worth it. cover charge is not bad, you basically get to see 5-6 comedians. some nights are $25, but it was Sunday, so was $18. plus 2 drinks, so not an expensive night out. - definitely get a reservation. don't be those 20 people sadly standing in the standby section on the sidewalk, hoping to get an open spot. between the 3 jointly-owned clubs (incl Comedy Cellar & Fat Black Pussycat), they probably do 15 2-hour shows a night. You can always grab a resv for tomm, if tonight is full. - expect organization/chaos. they sort of have this down to a science. they line up the 200 people on the street out front, check ids, assign your table, get your phones into bags, etc. but once inside the system can break down a tad and long waits for drink service and your bill at the end, so be patient. - you will be forced to put your phone on silent and placed into a sealed pouch for the show. no exceptions. literally, your table # is written on the outside of the pouch. - be sure to check-in the minute you arrive, to get your pouch and then get in line (there is no one telling you this) - overall it's a fun time. comedians are talented, it's one of the best places in the country to see comedy and quite a NY experience.

pretty sure comedians hate Yelp but here I am. The operation, just from my first experience, was…read morelike watching a well-oiled machine at work. from the check-in to cashing out, they make it super straightforward and simple. Our waiter was great about checking in unobtrusively. the owner Noam should be commended for his level of customer service & the way he makes sure staff upholds it. Sets were killer, especially Ryan Hamilton, Yamaneika Saunders, and Lucas Zelnick. website is super informative and well organized so you have an idea of whose performing at each room + have an understanding of ground rules/menu offerings/etc. the line outside could use a biiit of work // clearer or larger signs because it was a bit chaotic to navigate with so many people but was chill once we found the Reservations line. hiiiighly recommend making one, btw. Ordered Passion & Heat cocktails + onion rings + a Stella. the onion rings were way better than I expected as was the cocktail.

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BATSU! New York City

BATSU! New York City

4.6(307 reviews)
1.5 mi•East Village
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Review #1,131 Posted on 10.12.26…read more We came here to Batsu for some fun on Friday night September18th while in town for my wife's 40th birthday. We had read & heard about a few interactive improv shows like this, and this one was our choice as it seemed the best one entertainment & food wise. We had a late reservation for the 10 pm show. We got sat as a big party right when we got there, and then the show started shortly afterwards. This show is highly entertaining and super interactive. It's non stop action, comedy, and you get to eat and drink too. This was so worth what we paid for it, and everyone had tons of fun. They offer to bring people up on stage to interact with the show, and be a part of it. My wife got to go on stage and participate, super cool experience for her. The group for sure gives itself some whacks, punishments and some raunchy & cringy stuff goes on. I thought buying the headbands was a cool little feature too. You stayed entertained from start to finish for this one. Highly recommend this 5 star entertaining experience.

This will be one of the most unique experiences of your life! To preface it, Batsu means…read more"punishment" and this is a comedy show based off Japanese game shows. It's very high energy with crowd involvement (but only if you sign up, so don't worry about being randomly called up). Prepare for some raunchy, cringy, and NSFW punishments that kept us entertained the entire time. It's a great experience for celebrations, especially for big groups or date nights. The show is $45pp or $75pp for VIP, which includes a headband and random sake shots. I came here for a friend's birthday celebration, which was a grand ol' time! Our group got the Sushi Boat ($111) that comes with 4 nigiris, 12 sashimi, and 4 rolls. We also ordered the Tokyo Hot Fries ($10), which were seasoned so well --these were addicting! The same seasoning was also used for the 10pcs Fried Chicken ($22), so also loved that. The Pork Gyozas ($9) were pretty standard though. Alongside we had sake, beer and cocktails. All was a fun time with lots of drinking and laughter.

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The Stand Comedy Club & Restaurant - Brussel Sprouts

The Stand Comedy Club & Restaurant

3.8(754 reviews)
1.8 mi•Union Square, Gramercy, Flatiron
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Review #1,120 Posted on 10.5.26…read more We came to the Stand for a show on Thursday Night the 17th of September to see Jimmy Florentine and others. Really good price of basically $35 out the door for this ticket. We were in town for my wife's 40th birthday bash and the girls were going to a play on Broadway, so we figured this would be a good hang. The tables here seem very close to the stage, it's an intimate venue, we of course with our luck got sat right in the front row. They do offer dinner here before hand if you want to sign up for that, we elected/opted to just go to the show though instead. When you come to NY, a place that's known like this could have some awesome comedians here on any given night, so getting a ticket for that low of a price is a steal, highly recommend.

We reserved for a table for 8 ahead of time for an 8PM showing and the minimum spend per person was…read more$40/person due to the size of the party. There were quite a bit of options on the menu and given the minimum spend, we were able to try a little bit of everything. Overall, the food did not disappoint at all and was exactly as expected. The popcorn chicken and crispy brussel sprouts were my standouts! I recommend getting there early so you can order while you can still see the menu since it does get quite dark once the show starts and it gets a bit more challenging to communicate with the waiters during the show. While stand up comedy isn't normally my cup of tea, I still enjoyed my time here!

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Best Comedy Tickets

4.6(36 reviews)
2.2 mi•Greenwich Village
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First thing's first...remember to make a reservation. Thankfully going on a dead cold Monday we…read morewere able to get in without one and thoroughly enjoyed the entire night's showcase of comedians. Best part of the show was the host. He did a great job of warming things up to start and really connected well with the audience. Certainly be prepared to be called out for some good laughs as he pretty much had a great joke on everyone there. The comedians were from all over the country and from very different backgrounds of life. This place is great for any occasion at any time of the week with coworkers, couples, or big groups of friends. There was even one guy there who went alone (and was obviously was picked on by the host for that very reason). I will say the 2 drink minimum that everyone complains about isn't that bad. Typical price for NYC but certainly nothing special. Flavored margaritas (mango and blood orange) were a bit sugary. I would recommend sticking to something basic here. The only buzzkill was the random $10 service charge, which we didn't see noted anywhere like the 2 drink minimum notices everywhere but maybe we didn't looking hard enough. Nonetheless, we had a great time and will be back for more laughs!

Fun comedy night. You get to experience multiple comedian. I will definitely go again Try it you…read morewon't be disappointed

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