Top 5 Best Comedy Clubs In NYC
Gotham Comedy Club
Over the past decade, Gotham Comedy Club has been bringing in comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Lewis Black and Colin Quinn, to name a few. Gotham Comedy Club has become an actual set for many TV shows and films such as Jerry Seinfeld's 2002 Miramax film Comedian and Larry David's pilot for Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Location:
208 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
Ticket Price:
- Varies from $26.00-$115.00
- Door Time is usually 7:15 p.m.
- Restrictions: 18 and over
- Normally two beverage minimum per person
New York Comedy Club
New York Comedy Club is located in the Gramercy neighborhood. Since 1989, it has been a hit comedy club in Manhattan. The classic brick wall behind the stage, candlelit showroom and traditional drink menu all pay tribute to its legacy. Under new ownership since 2014, NYCC still features the best comedians in the city seven nights a week, plus an updated front bar with pre- and post-show drink specials and a whole new fun, anything-can-happen vibe.
Location:
241 East 24th St. New York, NY 10010
Ticket Price:
- Varies from $5.00-$35.00
- 16 and over or 13+ with adult
- Standard two drink minimum per person
- Individual comedian appearances subject to change without notice
- Groups of 6+, please call for info
The Stand
The Stand was named New York magazine's "Best Comedy Club" for a reason. They pride themselves on putting the very best talent on stage each and every night. They often feature current comedians such as Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Artie Lange, Gilbert Gottfried, Colin Quinn, Judah Friedlander, Janeane Garofalo, Nick DiPaolo and more. The club also highlights rising comedians, so that's a plus!
Location:
239 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Ticket Price:
- Varies from $5.00-$30.00
- 16 and over
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Comedy Cellar
The Comedy Cellar uses a showcase format as opposed to a headline format like most clubs. A show consists of between five and seven comics performing sets of roughly 20 minutes each. Performers have included some of the greats: Dave Chappelle, Jim Norton, Marc Maron and Darrell Hammond just to name a few. The New York Post regularly rates the Cellar as the best comedy club in New York.
Locations:
MacDougal Street:
117 MacDougal Street
Between W. 3rd St. and Minetta LaneAt the Village Underground:
130 W. 3rd Street (right around the corner)
Between 6th and MacDougalTicket Price:
- Varies from $8.00-$35.00
- 21 and over — email them for exceptions if 18 with a parent
- There is a two item minimum per person (food or drink, even soft drinks)
Stand Up NY
This modest comedy club presents young and seasoned performers plus occasional big names. Past performers at Stand-Up New York include: Louis C.K., Lewis Black, Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer and more. Actor Zach Galifianakis once worked as a night manager at Stand Up NY.
Locations:
236 West 78th Street, New York, NY 10024
Ticket Price:
- Varies from $15.00-$30.00
- 18 and over
- Two drink minimum
- 16+ with parent or guardian
- Must arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime