Plan your visit
Reserve through the official Comedy Cellar site and confirm MacDougal Street rather than Village Underground or Fat Black Pussy Cat. Arrive early to check in; sold-out shows may offer a capped standby list beginning about one hour before the MacDougal show. Seating follows host procedures after confirmed reservations are seated.
Accessibility
The original room is an intimate basement venue and the official reservation page does not publish a detailed access guide. Call 212-254-3480 before reserving to confirm stair conditions, wheelchair feasibility, companion seating, restroom access, hearing needs, service animals, and whether a sister room is more suitable.
About The Comedy Cellar - NYC
The Comedy Cellar is an active Greenwich Village stand-up institution presenting multiple nightly showcases at its original MacDougal Street room and nearby sister rooms. This record refers to the original basement club at 117 MacDougal Street; lineups can change and unannounced guest appearances are common.
Venue policies
Age
21 and over; the club asks 18-year-olds attending with a parent to email for an exception.
Minimum
Two food or drink items per person.
Phones
Shows are phone-free; phones and smart watches go into provided pouches.
Party size
MacDougal reservations are limited to parties of eight and splitting larger groups is not honored.