Many comedy venues reside in Atlanta.
The city of Atlanta offers major entertainment options to its residents and visitors. With several professional sports teams, major concert venues and a number of comedy clubs, Atlanta offers plenty of entertainment. Comedy clubs in Atlanta offer the opportunity to see some of the world's funniest comedians plus a constant crop of new comedians just breaking into the industry.
The Punchline
Since 1982 the Punchline has stood as one of Atlanta's most popular comedy clubs. The Punchline has had over 3,000 comedians perform at the club, including some of the nation's top performers such as Chris Tucker, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Jerry Seinfeld and Dane Cook. The Punchline serves food and drinks with menu items that include burgers and sandwiches, desserts, starters and appetizers, and house specialties such as char-grilled chicken salad and quesadillas. Every Wednesday night prior to the show, The Punchline offers sign-ups for new comedians for performances that will take place following week.
The Punchline
280 Hilderbrand Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-252-LAFF (5233)
punchline.com
Uptown Comedy Corner
Uptown Comedy Corner is Atlanta's largest comedy club. Uptown has hosted comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Damon Wayans, Chris Tucker, Steve Harvey and Mike Epps. Uptown upholds a dress code and does not allow baseball caps, long white T-shirts or sweat suits. Uptown also has a two-item minimum purchase requirement. Patrons don't have to order alcohol to meet the two-item minimum and those that choose not to buy will pay a $10 service charge. The club has a strict no-smoking policy and a minimum age of 21. Uptown hosts corporate get-togethers, fraternity and sorority functions, and birthday and holiday parties. Uptown serves sandwiches, appetizers, entrees and cocktails.
Uptown Comedy Corner
800 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-881-0200
uptowncomedy.net
Laughing Skull Lounge
The Laughing Skull Lounge sits in the back of The Vortex Bar & Grill. The Laughing Skull name comes from the giant laughing skull façade at the Vortex. The Laughing Skull takes pride in being the smallest comedy venue in Atlanta. Consisting of three rows of stadium seating, which seats less than 74 people, the Laughing Skull does not serve food during the show and does not allow smoking inside the venue. The Laughing Skull does not accept credit or debit cards---cash only. The lounge has a two-drink minimum but a minimum entry age of 18, not 21 like most comedy clubs.
The Laughing Skull Lounge
878 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
877-LAUGH-AT-U (523-3288)
vortexcomedy.com
