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Comedy Cellar

Comedy Cellar's original 117 MacDougal Street room anchors its NYC lineup, but some shows use nearby West 3rd… Read more

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Comedy Cellar NYC location guide

Official Comedy Cellar guidance

Which NYC entrance?
117 MacDougal St serves the Comedy Cellar and Olive Tree Cafe. 130 W 3rd St serves Village Underground and the Fat Black Pussy Cat bar and lounge.
What should your ticket match?
Use the Show Entrance listed with the QR code in your reservation confirmation. The two entrances are not interchangeable.
Nearby parking
The official contact page points to parking on Minetta and West 3rd between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal, but publishes no rate or availability. Confirm before driving.
Backpacks & bags
The reviewed official reservation and contact pages publish no standard bag-size limit. Check your confirmation or call the venue before bringing a backpack.
Age & minimum
The main room is 21 and over, with limited exceptions for an 18-year-old attending with a parent. Plan for a two-item minimum per person.
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Event-day essentials

Plan in 60 seconds

Reviewed 8.27.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Use subway, taxi, or rideshare; Village street parking is scarce and garages can erase the value of a small-club night.
Arrive
At least 30 minutes before the reservation; standby guests should follow the current check-in instructions and expect no guarantee
Exact location
117 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The A, C, E, B, D, F, and M serve West Fourth Street nearby, while the 1 serves Christopher Street; the final Village blocks are easiest on foot.
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Comedy Cellar — Comedy Cellar stage, New York NY.
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Venue details
Venue typeComedy Club
CapacityNot publishedcapacity varies by showroom
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117 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

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Destination: Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012. At least 30 minutes before the reservation; standby guests should follow the current check-in instructions and expect no guarantee. The A, C, E, B, D, F, and M serve West Fourth Street nearby, while the 1 serves Christopher Street; the final Village blocks are easiest on foot. Use subway, taxi, or rideshare; Village street parking is scarce and garages can erase the value of a small-club night.

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The A, C, E, B, D, F, and M serve West Fourth Street nearby, while the 1 serves Christopher Street; the final Village blocks are easiest on foot. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Need to Know

Best for
Elite comedy lineups, intimate rooms, and the possibility of an unannounced guest set
Watch out for
A 21-and-over policy in the main room, a two-item minimum, close table seating, a device-free show, and lineups that can change
Good arrival window
At least 30 minutes before the reservation; standby guests should follow the current check-in instructions and expect no guarantee
Main transit note
The A, C, E, B, D, F, and M serve West Fourth Street nearby, while the 1 serves Christopher Street; the final Village blocks are easiest on foot.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 8.27.26Sources for Need to Know

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Very high

What to do
Use subway, taxi, or rideshare; Village street parking is scarce and garages can erase the value of a small-club night.
Best option
Subway to West Fourth Street followed by a short walk to MacDougal Street
Avoid
Driving without a reserved garage or arriving late enough to risk losing a reservation
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Positive

Lineups & surprise sets

The dense lineup format can include occasional drop-ins by major comics. The tradeoff is that advertised lineups are subject to change and no individual performer is guaranteed.

02

Mixed

Tiny room & close seating

The basement scale creates unusually direct energy between comics and audience. Tables are tightly arranged, so personal space and an unobstructed path are not the strengths.

03

Mixed

Device-free focus & minimum

Phone storage supports a focused room and protects new material, but the plan should account for the two-item minimum and the time needed to secure and retrieve devices.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 8.27.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓A single show can feature many strong comics and an occasional unexpected star.
  • ✓The compact room produces the immediacy associated with live stand-up.
  • ✓The Greenwich Village location supports an easy dinner or late-night plan.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 8.27.26Sources for Why it works

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Know before you book

  • ×Tables and chairs are packed closely together in the basement room.
  • ×The two-item minimum raises the true cost beyond the ticket price.
  • ×Standby admission and any specific comic's appearance are never guaranteed.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 8.27.26Sources for Know before you book

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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 8.27.26

Reserve ahead, arrive on time, budget for the item minimum, and embrace the close, phone-free room without counting on one advertised comic.

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