Stand-up
15 bars that New York on Tap listed under “Stand-up” around 2008, with what's licensed at each address in 2026.
Manhattan
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1626 Broadway · Midtown West
Closed; now SPIN Midtown
If you can handle the tourists this 300 seat Times Square comedy club attracts some of the biggest names in the biz.
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Comedy CellarPick
117 MacDougal St. · Greenwich Village
Still pouring
Located in the basement below the Olive Tree Café this top comedy club attracts tourists and locals alike with its terrific atmosphere and premiere talent.
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2 Penn Plaza · Chelsea
A different business is licensed at this address
The lobby of the MSG theater is transformed into a 400 seat comedy venue on show nights.
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82 W. 3rd St. · Greenwich Village
A different business is licensed at this address: Zinc
While it may draw the biggest names, the talent often surprises, and with a cheap cover and inexpensive drinks what have you got to lose?
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1568 2nd Ave. · Upper East Side
Still pouring
The longest running stand-up comedy club in NYC.
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353 W. 14th St · West Village
No license found in 2026
Huge upscale comedy club has a $25 cover, but no drink minimum. Unfortunately with 320 seats the place frequently can feel half empty which can dampen the vibe.
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1118 1st Ave. · Upper East Side
A different business is licensed at this address: Rodney's Comedy Club
Founded by Rodney Dangerfield in 1969 this comedy venue is the oldest in the country, and the only one in the city without a drink minimum.
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669 8th Ave. · Midtown West
No license found in 2026
The New York outlet of the famed Hollywood club boasts great sightlines, a top notch PA, and some of the best new talent going.
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Laugh LoungePick
151 Essex St. · Lower East Side
Closed; now Jazz Genius
Everything a downtown comedy club should be. Good service, great comedy and a slick loungey venue.
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241 E. 24th St. · Rose Hill
Still pouring
For the easily amused this venue can be a cheap alternative, but then again the same can be said for Saturday morning cartoons.
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318 W. 53rd St. · Hells Kitchen
A different business is licensed at this address: Broadway Comedy Club
Intimate Times Square theatre hosts both improv and stand-up comedy.
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89 Macdougal St. · Greenwich Village
A different business is licensed at this address: Jg Melon
Reserve free tickets online at this tiny but fun comedy venue.
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236 W. 78th · Upper West Side
Moved to 221 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036 (Times Square)
Skip the amateur hour and catch the pro-show at this classic comedy haunt.
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955 West End Ave. · Morningside Heights
Closed
There's hardly a tourist to be found at this comfortable comedy club/neighborhood bar. Drop in for one of the stand-up events every Friday and Saturday night.
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2290 12th Ave · Manhattanville
No license found in 2026
The first black owned comedy club in the US.