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A place · Theater · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Stand Up New York.

Worth it, says Antonina. I like this spot because it doesn’t try too hard to impress.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best comedy clubs in New York
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Best comedy clubs in New York

No. 4 on that list1 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway1 to 79 St, 1 min
  • Address236 W 78th St, New York, NY 10024
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Stand Up New York has been around for decades! The space itself is straightforward, dim lighting, small stage, tightly arranged tables, but it gets the job done. The comics rotate between up-and-comers and seasoned pros, and on a good night, you feel like you’re a part of something really cool.

I like this spot because it doesn’t try too hard to impress. The focus is on the comedy. It’s a solid Upper West Side option if you want something reliably funny (luckily for me, I live a few blocks away).

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