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PositiveLineups & 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.
New York, NY
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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 Street rooms—check the entrance on your confirmation.
Fast answers
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.
Event-day essentials
Plan in 60 seconds
Reviewed 8.27.26
- Arrive
- At least 30 minutes before the reservation; standby guests should follow the current check-in instructions and expect no guarantee
- 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.
- Parking - Very high difficulty (opens in a new tab)
- Subway to West Fourth Street followed by a short walk to MacDougal Street
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- Venue details
- Venue typeComedy Club
- Upcoming Shows
- No upcoming events are listed right now.
Plan your visit
Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details
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.
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Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Parking options (opens in a new tab)Very high
Check the route, price, and closing time before event day.
- 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
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MixedTiny 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
MixedDevice-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.
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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.
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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.
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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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