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60 rated comedy entertainment venues

Best Comedy Entertainment Venues in Manhattan, NYC

The best comedy entertainment venues across 19 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

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Moodap lists 60 rated comedy entertainment venues in Manhattan, spread over 19 neighborhoods. Top Secret Comedy Club in Alphabet City leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (7).

Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include lively, fun, social, intimate, and underground. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.

Top 10 Comedy Entertainment Venues in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1Top Secret Comedy Club

    Alphabet City
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Intimate
    • Underground
    • Lively

  2. Rank 2Comedy Village

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly comedy venue in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and suggest it for an evening out.

  3. Rank 3High Line Comedy Club

    Meatpacking District
    4.9 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced comedy venue in the Meatpacking District, open Friday to Saturday from 7 PM. Reviewers come for the entertainment, mention the things to do, and suggest it for a date. Insider tip: Must be 21+ to enter. Every weekend. Known for its Chef Crafted Carvings.

  4. Rank 4Stones Comedy Club

    Midtown
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly comedy venue in Midtown, open Wednesday to Saturday from 7:30 PM. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and mention coming on a date. Insider tip: Since it's really intimate, you might feel awkward eating during the acts. Known for its wings.

  5. Rank 5Living Room Laughs

    Midtown
    5.0 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced comedy venue in Midtown. Reviewers come for the entertainment, mention coming on a date, and say it handles big groups. Insider tip: They came in, set up quickly with their amp and mike and it was just like being at a comedy club, but in the comfort and intimacy of your own home.

  6. Rank 6Rodney's Comedy Club

    Upper East Side
    4.8 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced comedy venue on the Upper East Side. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and mention coming on a date.

  7. Rank 7Caveat

    Lower East Side
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly comedy venue on the Lower East Side. Reviewers come for the entertainment, say it handles big groups, and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Expect a hidden entrance, so check the address before you go.

  9. Rank 9East Village Stand Up Comedy

    East Village
    4.9 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced comedy venue in the East Village. Reviewers come for the entertainment and call the space cozy. Insider tip: Bring your own drinks, since the venue lets you bring your own libations.

  10. Rank 10Comedy Cellar

    Greenwich Village
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    An upscale comedy venue in Greenwich Village, open until 3 AM most nights. Reviewers mention the entertainment, describe a high-energy crowd, and call it reliably good. Known for its showcase comedy sets (5-7 comics per show).

Greenwich Village

6 spots

Greenwich Village guide

  1. Rank 1Comedy Cellar

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Iconic
    • Intimate
    • Nightlife

  2. Rank 2Improvolution

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  4. Rank 4Comedy Shop

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  5. Rank 5Fat Black Pussycat

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Alphabet City

5 spots

Alphabet City guide

  4. Rank 4KIDS 'N COMEDY

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5, 3 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  5. Rank 5smokeyclubs

    Indoor
    4.0 out of 5, 1 Google review
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Midtown

5 spots

Midtown guide

  1. Rank 1Stones Comedy Club

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  5. Rank 5Ry Daddy

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5, 16 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Lower East Side

5 spots

Lower East Side guide

  1. Rank 1Caveat

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  2. Rank 2Sesh Comedy

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5, 117 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  5. Rank 5Lost Dog Comedy

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5, 1 Google review
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

East Village

5 spots

East Village guide

  2. Rank 2BATSU!

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Hell's Kitchen

4 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide

  1. Rank 1Comedy Village

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Upper West Side

4 spots

Upper West Side guide

  3. Rank 3Triad Theater

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Upper East Side

3 spots

Upper East Side guide

  3. Rank 3The Comic Strip

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Chelsea

3 spots

Chelsea guide

  1. Rank 1Magnet Theater

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  3. Rank 3The PIT

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Times Square

2 spots

Times Square guide

  2. Rank 2FartGuys.com

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5, 1 Google review
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Meatpacking District

1 spots

Meatpacking District guide

Harlem

1 spots

Harlem guide

Flatiron

1 spots

Flatiron guide

  1. Rank 1Asylum NYC

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Chinatown

1 spots

Chinatown guide

Little Italy

1 spots

Little Italy guide

Gramercy

1 spots

Gramercy guide

  1. Rank 1The Stand

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

Hamilton Heights

1 spots

Hamilton Heights guide

Kips Bay

1 spots

Kips Bay guide

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best comedy entertainment venues in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top comedy entertainment venues on Moodap are Top Secret Comedy Club in Alphabet City (5.0 stars), Comedy Village in Hell's Kitchen (4.9 stars) and High Line Comedy Club in Meatpacking District (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most comedy entertainment venues?
Midtown has the most, with 7, followed by Greenwich Village (7) and Alphabet City (6).
Where can I find affordable comedy entertainment venues in Manhattan?
5 of the 50 comedy entertainment venues listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Top Secret Comedy Club in Alphabet City, Comedy Village in Hell's Kitchen and Stones Comedy Club in Midtown.
How does Moodap rank comedy entertainment venues?
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