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The Village Underground

Worth it. The Village Underground is part of the Comedy Cellar family, and it keeps a similar standard in terms of lineups and crowd energy.

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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best comedy clubs in New York City
Address
130 W 3rd St Directions
Subway
A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4 St-Wash Sq, 2 min
Website
thevillageunderground.com

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The Village Underground is part of the Comedy Cellar family, and it keeps a similar standard in terms of lineups and crowd energy. The space is larger than the original Cellar room, with a bit more room to breathe, but the comics still bring the same edge and pace.

I’ve gone when the Cellar was sold out and ended up with just as good a show. The space feels well-run, the crowd is into it, and the sets are consistently strong. If you’re downtown and want a comedy night that feels sharp and well-produced, which is why this one of the best comedy clubs in New York City.

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