Things to do in New York, United States: The Best Comedy Clubs

March 30, 2022 Toi Mattera

New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
Restaurants in New York

1. Wise Guys

3 James St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-1320 +1 315-703-0970 [email protected]
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 7 reviews

Wise Guys

Wise Guys is here to make Alexandria Bay laugh, night after night. And we’re not talking quiet little chuckles. Oh no. Wise Guys is the home of big, uncontrollable belly laughs. You’ll see. But man can’t live on laughs alone, so visit our bar for a wide variety of unique beverages. Hilarious entertainment? Hey, that’s a given. Because at Wise Guys, we’re serious about comedy, and a whole lot more.

2. Blogologues

123 E 24th St, New York City, NY 10010-2907 +1 347-903-5679 [email protected] http://www.blogologues.org
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 19 reviews

Blogologues

Blogologues performs Facebook statuses, Tinder exchanges, Yelp reviews and more live onstage, word-for-word, but reimagined. There's a bar in the theater, so come early for a drink! UPCOMING SHOWS: May 13, 14, June 3. Blogologues has been featured in Time Out New York (print + online, "Your Perfect Weekend"), The Huffington Post ("Blogologues proves that the internet and live theater can live in harmony"), The Daily Beast ("This is a great, intelligent, funny show"), Betabeat ("unrelenting laughter") and more. Blogologues has been referred to as a "cult-hit" and "the best kept secret in NYC". Well, it's time to let the secret out! Our show is perfect for anyone looking for something hilarious, fun, and off-the-beaten-path. You'll never find us in a guidebook.

3. The Mop & Bucket Company

309 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1103 +1 518-248-7430 [email protected] http://www.mopco.org/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

The Mop & Bucket Company

The region's premiere improv comedy troupe, at the Underground at Proctors Friday Nights at 8 PM. We use you, the audience, as inspiration for our scenes and games, and often ask you to help us out on stage! At our headquarters, we teach classes and workshops.

4. Gotham Comedy Club

208 W 23rd St, New York City, NY 10011-2306 +1 212-367-9000 http://www.gothamcomedyclub.com/
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 306 reviews

Gotham Comedy Club

Leading comedy club and host to top talent.

Reviewed By MaryInOntario - Kitchener, Canada

Went out on Tuesday night with a group of ladies, had some beers and few snacks. The place was busy and lively. Easy to get there, organized, walked to our seats by concierge. The venue is intimate with great seating layout so everyone can have a excellent view of stage. Comics were all good in different ways. Was a great night out.

5. Comedy Cellar

117 Macdougal St, New York City, NY 10012-1267 +1 212-254-3480 http://www.comedycellar.com/
Excellent
74%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,014 reviews

Comedy Cellar

Greenwich Village comedy club.

Reviewed By hugomC112UH - Tampa, United States

This is probably the greatest comedy club in the world. Always a fantastic line up. Some very well known comics, some lesser known. I've been there when Chris Rock & Aziz Ansari dropped in announced. The regular line up are always stellar, Gary Gulman, Joe List, Joe Machi & Attell always kills.

6. Buffalo ComedySportz

4476 Main St Lower Level., Amherst, NY 14226-4463 +1 716-393-8669 [email protected] http://cszbuffalo.com/
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Buffalo ComedySportz

The Arena has been Buffalo's Home for Improv since 1993. Every weekend, catch their flagship show, ComedySportz, which pits two teams of comedians against each other, as they vie for laughs, points, and votes from the fans. This all ages show (7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays) is funny enough for your bachelor party, but clean enough for your church group. On Saturdays at 9:30pm, The Arena offers CSz After Hours, a rotating lineup of adults-only improv for the 18 and older crowd. They also offer birthday parties, classes for kids and adults, and leagues for High Schoolers and beginner improvisers.

7. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

513 W 54th St between 10th & 11th Avenues, New York City, NY 10019-5014 +1 212-649-6250 [email protected] http://www.thenightlyshow.com/tickets
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

FREE TICKETS The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore airs weeknights on Comedy Central. The show tapes Monday through Thursday in New York City. Tickets to the show are free. Continuing in Comedy Central's grand tradition of producing groundbreaking late night formats, The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series will feature a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective largely missing in the late night television landscape.

8. Triad Theater

158 W 72nd St, New York City, NY 10023-3320 +1 212-362-2590 http://www.triadnyc.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Triad Theater

Reviewed By AmyYas - Catonsville, United States

Small theatre on the 2nd story over a restaurant. Saw Dozen Divas” and it was so fun. Great singing, funny, just great entertainment. 2 drink minimum. Average price for cocktail was $15. Not sure how much beer was. Tickets were inexpensive though. Worth it. Got photos with the performers after first come first served seating I’ll go back

9. Comedy at the Carlson

50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610-1021 +1 585-426-6339 [email protected] http://www.carlsoncomedy.com/
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Comedy at the Carlson

Reviewed By JHeim20640 - Howell, United States

This is such a great place and fun night out! The comedians were hysterical, really nice atmosphere and amazing staff! If you haven’t gone here you are truly missing out on a night full of laughs!!

10. EastVille Comedy Club

487 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1812 +1 347-889-5226 [email protected] http://eastvillecomedy.com
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

EastVille Comedy Club

EastVille is the only comedy club in the entire borough of Brooklyn! EastVille was established in Manhattan in 2008, and after wonderful 10 years… it was time to upgrade our location and move to the artistically creative borough of Brooklyn. We are an 120 seat comedy club located right by the Barclays Center, and downtown Brooklyn’s nightlife district!

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