A guide to NYC’s top comedy clubs for when the Big Apple gets a little too serious

Located just two blocks from Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building, the Gotham Comedy Club incorporates red walls, neon signs, and studio lighting for a retro feel. The venue also features an outdoor marquee and a Fallon-esque cityscape stage backdrop and has hosted Jerry Seinfeld, Trevor Noah, Amy Schumer, and others.

Gotham features a main showroom (max. 300 guests) and vintage lounge (max. 75 guests) for booking, each offering bars and A/V capabilities for a rejuvenating night in the city. Menu highlights include an extensive cocktail selection alongside wine, beer, and various appetizers.

Unwind and recharge with friends at this elegant comedy club in Midtown.

Nestled between Stuyvesant Square Park and Union Square, The Stand offers various dining and entertainment areas for an upscale all-in-one comedy experience.

Dimly-lit dining spaces offer Northern Italian dishes and consist of a restaurant (max. 60 seated, 75 standing), bar (max. 100), private dining room (max. 60-70 seated, 80 standing), and a happy hour area (max. 100 standing) to set the mood. For larger events, full restaurant buyouts can accommodate up to 285 guests. Menu selections include pasta, pizza, and seafood alongside various cocktails and other alcoholic beverages.

The club’s nearly pitch-black main showroom hosts 130 guests for seated events and utilizes a brick backdrop and neon signage to maintain an atmosphere distinctly removed from the venue’s brighter dining spaces.

Transform comedy hour into a full evening of laughs for you and your friends at this trendy spot in Union Square.

This intimate comedy club is as classic as it gets — its candlelit tables, neon signage, and blacked-out appearance foster an atmosphere straight out of Seinfeld, Friends, or any other NYC-based sitcom. Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Nikki Glaser, and others have run material at this famous venue in the heart of the Big Apple.

Reserve the showroom for up to 80 guests and enjoy a cocktail hour before or after the show. The club also has East Village and Upper West Side locations and allows you to book a comedian for a venue of your choosing through their Comic Access service.

Experience the NYC comedy scene in its purest form at this traditional club near Madison Square Park.

Originally from Boston, Asylum NYC features personalized improv and stand-up shows just two blocks from Madison Square Park. Improv skits revolve around questions asked of the audience, and private events can detail information beforehand to put a unique spin on your next comedy night.

Asylum NYC offers a front bar (max. 75), theater (150-guest capacity), a VIP room, and more for reservation. The club can also book DJs, caterers, karaoke machines, and other services for your function.

Lift spirits with an unforgettable night of laughs — quite possibly at your expense.

Located in a former 1920s-era printing press, Littlefield offers comedy, theater, live music, exhibitions, and more. The venue consists of a bar (stocked with wine, beer, and cocktails), an art gallery, and a stage featuring customizable LED panels for a versatile corporate event.

Littlefield offers catering from their restaurant, Parklife, which includes a wide variety of appetizers, kabobs, tacos, desserts, and more. The venue also features LED lighting and an advanced surround sound system to enhance your evening.

Take in comedy night like never before at this unique venue across the East River.