Catch A Laugh At These Top 5 Comedy Clubs In NYC

Two New Yorkers, Chris Mazzil and Michael Reisman opened this venue in 1996. This comedy club has welcomed comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Lewis Black and Colin Quinn. The comedians at this club are top-notch and good at using the audience, both for energy and jokes, so be prepared for a good time. You can also grab something to eat and drink while watching the stand up show. The club always has a variety of shows ranging from talent showcases to specials, so you’ll always find something to check out.

Where: Gotham Comedy Club; 208 W 23rd St, Between 7th and 8th Avenues, Chelsea, West Side of Manhattan (20 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When: Monday – Friday: 8:30 pm – 2 am; Saturday – Sunday: 8 pm – 2 am

Carolines opened in 1982 in the Chelsea neighborhood by her owner Caroline Hirsch, also a comedy fan, and years later moved to its current venue in the heart of Times Square. Legendary performers like Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Crystal have graced the stage and have helped make Carolines a very well known place to see live comedy in New York City. This venue produces the successful New York Comedy Festival which brings in some of the biggest names in the stand up comedy business.

If you are near the Crossroads of the World, Times Square, this venue is an option to catch a good laugh and see top rated comedians. There’s also a menu of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, entrees, and drinks that you can enjoy during the show.

Where: Carolines on Broadway; 1626 Broadway, Manhattan (15 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When: Monday – Sunday: 5:30 pm – 2 am

New York Comedy Club has offered comedy in the city since 1989. At this place you will see the classic brick wall behind the stage. NYCC boasts comedians who are not only hysterical, but smart and with their finger on the pulse of what is going on politically and socioculturally to create hilarious jokes. The club always adds bigger comics and hosts a lot of great young comics to balance out the lineups, which is cool because you never know which one of the younger comics hit it big. If you are visiting NYC, and are looking for a fun evening, put this venue on your list.

Where: New York Comedy Club; 241 E 24th St, Midtown Manhattan (20 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When: Monday: 6:30 pm – 12:30 am; Tuesday – Friday: 6:30 pm – 2 am; Saturday: 4:30 pm – 2 am; Sunday: 4:30 pm – 12:30 am

Founded by bill Grundfest in 1982, Comedy Cellar was the place where comedians like Chris Rock, Jim Gaffigan, and Wanda Sykes tried out their material. Now, every night of the week there are 2-3 shows that are typically full. Reserve your tickets online as space at Comedy Cellar is limited. An intimate and cozy venue, it’s one of the top 5 comedy clubs, and if you’re lucky you may be laughing next to a celebrity that may show up.

Where: Comedy Cellar; 117 MacDougal St., Between W 3rd St. & Minetta Lane, Greenwich Village (30 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When: Monday – Sunday 9 pm – 2 am

Comedians like Bill Burr, Artie Lange, Gilbert Gottfried, Colin Quinn, Judah Friedlander, among other, have featured at The Stand. The whole showcase is about 2 and a half hours long, and the tickets typically range from $5 – $25 dollars per show.

Where: The Stand Comedy Club & Restaurant; 116 E 16th St, Manhattan (20 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When: Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 12 am; Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 1 am

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