Gotham Comedy Club
Gotham Comedy Club
4.5
8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday
8:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday
8:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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Leading comedy club and host to top talent.
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Turner S
1,495 contributions
Feb 2020
We saw Mark Normand headline the 8pm show on a Friday night. Yes they cram people together just like all comedy clubs. It’s not great but the wife and I had enough room at our table. We arrived about 30 minutes after doors opened and despite the long line we got a very good table. If not for the tall guy who sat in front of me I would have had a perfect view. The crowd was very well behaved. I hate when comedy club crowds think it is acceptable to participate in the show or heckle. The opener advised against such behavior. Drinks did not arrive quickly. I appreciated that because you can space out the two drink minimum.
Written February 9, 2020
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PaigeLO
Charleston, SC242 contributions
Dec 2021
Not a bad seat in the house! Not a bad comedian in the house! Not a bad guest in the house! Everyone there was ready to laugh together :) Gotham Comedy Club came highly recommend and now I know why. Every comedian was limited to about 20 minutes and each packed their time on stage full of memorable stories and one-liners. Cocktail servers come around, so you can sit back and enjoy the show. Their full bar makes it very easy to hit the 2 drink minimum. Front row - be prepared to get roasted! Well worth every penny - I will be back!
Written December 21, 2021
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Martin C
Staten Island, NY119 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We went to see Chris Distefano here and he was excellent. Seating is a little tight but thats the norm for most comedy clubs. A little under 30 $ a ticket which is a great price in my opinion. 2 drink minimum per person also.
Written January 13, 2020
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Beverly S
Wilmington, NC177 contributions
Dec 2019
This was our first time visiting Gotham Comedy Club and found it to be quite disappointing. The usher our party of 5 in the back corner of the room even though there were tables available which could have easily accommodated our party. With regard to the comedians, we all felt that the host was the most enjoyable. They do pack in the customers though, which in my mind creates quite a fire hazard. We won't go back.
Written January 5, 2020
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN7,684 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Great NYC comedy club located in Chelsea. Went to one of the Gotham All-Star nights. Although, I didn't recognize any of the names of the comics who performed, all were great and provided many laughs. Small room without a bad seat in the house. However, don't sit along the stage unless you don't mind being picked on by the comics. $28 plus 2 drink minimum per person for a 90-minute show. There are usually 2-3 shows per night. I was able to book a table for 4 just a week before the show which was convenient unlike Comedy Cellar that was completely booked out well in advance.
Written March 31, 2024
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Greenjeanpa9
Philadelphia, PA256 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
It’s time for the club to start upgrading there main room club. It was very hard to hear the comedian at time. The sound system needed to be upgraded the sounds just bounced around the room. The benches in the back were very uncomfortable. The two drink minimum is outdated. People were All drinking like fish. I know that is where they make most of there money but come on really $7 for a half a cup of soda. Those waitresses could save a few steps and make more if they could have credit card swipe when it’s time to cash out. Instead of running back and forth. This wasn’t my first time there and I will come back when I visit NY again I just would like to see the place keep up with the 21st centuries
Written July 15, 2023
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Stephanie C
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
The comedy is is good; however management/the manager, Tom, is incredibly rude and aggressive specifically with females. I was trying to see my friend perform and the person screening the tickets was on his phone and literally not doing his job. The man behind me and I were unsure of what we were supposed to do. After waiting a few minutes, both of us continued to enter past the podium. Tom asked us what our table was, and we explained what had happened. He yelled at me and me alone, to go back to the man who had been ignoring us. We were finally screened and went through. Tom again asked for my table number, repeatedly. I told him, he didn’t hear me, and I repeated it louder. He started screaming at me to calm down. I calmly told him that he asked me to repeat the table number louder. He seemed to be very kind to the gentleman who was behind me who had done the same thing as me. I will not be returning to this establishment. Good luck and best wishes Tom.
Written December 12, 2022
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Manicrose
Bourne, UK1,530 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We were visiting New York from the uk and decided to see their “all stars” Saturday night show as we couldn’t find anything on Broadway we wanted to see. Glad we did. Even though we had never heard of any of the comedians I can’t remember the last time we have laughed so much at a comedy show.
Staff we fantastic as well, constantly busy serving everyone’s drinks (2 drink minimum for each person).
Staff we fantastic as well, constantly busy serving everyone’s drinks (2 drink minimum for each person).
Written September 16, 2022
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DJ v
Deventer, The Netherlands35 contributions
Jun 2022
We really enjoyed the comedy club. We booked 2 seats at a table which could sit 4. Not knowing how small those tables would actually be. So once we got there we felt it to be awkward to share such a small table with people we don't know (but that's personal). However it was no problem to be seated at a different table which was free for just the two of us.
For 25 bucks, you get 1 MC and 4 comedians. We loved the MC and comedians 3,1,2 (in that order). Bit of a shame we didn't liked the closing act soo much, but that's just personal taste (that and her English was the most difficult to understand for us non-native speakers)
All in all we had a blast and would really recommend going to this club if you're in town.
For 25 bucks, you get 1 MC and 4 comedians. We loved the MC and comedians 3,1,2 (in that order). Bit of a shame we didn't liked the closing act soo much, but that's just personal taste (that and her English was the most difficult to understand for us non-native speakers)
All in all we had a blast and would really recommend going to this club if you're in town.
Written June 29, 2022
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HughMcAloon
Springfield, VA130 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I can see why this is one of Jerry Seinfeld's favorite rooms.
The place was comfortable, and designed so that there's really no bad seat in the house. And they're ALL relatively close to the stage. I've been in rooms where you feel like you're at arms' length from the comics, but not here. It was almost like we were having a conversation.
I'd heard of NONE of the comics playing the show I went to... and they were all hilarious. Real pros who've honed their craft. NO stumbling, and excellent crowd work.
I ate there, too. The food was decent. It was just chicken fingers with fries, but the cook put a little effort into it. It showed.
Finally, I went to the 6 o'clock show. First time I've been to a show that early. And it didn't affect the show at all. The warm-up dude was so sharp, he had a room full of people who weren't drunk yet primed and ready to laugh. And the laughs kept coming.
The place was comfortable, and designed so that there's really no bad seat in the house. And they're ALL relatively close to the stage. I've been in rooms where you feel like you're at arms' length from the comics, but not here. It was almost like we were having a conversation.
I'd heard of NONE of the comics playing the show I went to... and they were all hilarious. Real pros who've honed their craft. NO stumbling, and excellent crowd work.
I ate there, too. The food was decent. It was just chicken fingers with fries, but the cook put a little effort into it. It showed.
Finally, I went to the 6 o'clock show. First time I've been to a show that early. And it didn't affect the show at all. The warm-up dude was so sharp, he had a room full of people who weren't drunk yet primed and ready to laugh. And the laughs kept coming.
Written October 24, 2023
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What time do the 7pm and 10pm “the Gotham All-Stars” shows finish?
Written March 15, 2023
I'm visiting NYC in June with my 19 year old son. Is he too young to visit the club?
Written January 26, 2020
At his age, I don't feel that the humor is too off-color. I would think that he has been exposed to worse at 19.
Written January 27, 2020
Hi I was just wondering if you needed to pre book tickets or can you just show up on the night? First time visiting NYC? Any tips would be great.
Written November 9, 2019
But your tickets in advance but make sure to get their very early as seating is based on your position in line.
Written January 18, 2021
Hello, is it safe to book online with a credit card?
thanks
Written February 18, 2019
Sorry so late to respond, but we booked it on tripadvisor and we were fine.
Written July 19, 2019
Hi, wondering which show time (8pm, 10pm or 11.45pm) is the better standup show, and which might best for the possibility of seeing the more well known/celebrity comics drop in by chance?
Written October 27, 2018
When we went there was a class of comics finishing up their program. We went to the early show but it was packed with all of the students friends rooting them on.
Written October 28, 2018
Hi
Just wanted to know how long the Kids n Comedy show is? Taking my 11 year old on the 20th of May for the show but need to get to the older ones graduation too! Torn!
Thanks in advance
Aneesha
Written May 11, 2018
Hi,
Should you prebook your tickets for a Monday night or is it okay to arrive and get on the door?
Thanks!
Written September 2, 2017
We prebooked for a weekend night, and it was a full house. It's a popular place! To secure a table, I'd prebook.
Written September 2, 2017
Hi,
Should you prebook your tickets for a Monday night or is it okay to arrive and get on the door?
Thanks!
Written September 2, 2017
I recommend you pre-order your tickets
Written September 4, 2017
is it always open bar and how much is the open bar tickets?
Thanks
Written April 18, 2016
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