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Best Comedy Clubs in LA
Hollywood Improv is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

1. Hollywood Improv

8.8
8162 Melrose Ave (N Kilkea Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Mid-City West · 43 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: For 35+ years this legendary spot has introduced some of the greatest comedians of all time including Eddie Murphy, Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler & Dave Chappelle. Jay Leno helped paint the ceiling.

Laugh Factory is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

2. Laugh Factory

8.9
8001 W Sunset Blvd (at N Laurel Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · 49 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Some of the biggest names in the business have been shaking up the stage at this iconic establishment for more than three decades.

The Comedy Store is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

3. The Comedy Store

8.3
8433 W Sunset Blvd (at Olive Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · West Los Angeles · 102 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: 1 show in the Original Room features a whopping 16 headlining acts appearing back-to-back. There are also two other stages — the Main Room and the Belly Room — at this popular Sunset Strip venue.

M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

4. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater

8.9
1323A 3rd Street Promenade (Between 3rd and 4th and Santa Monica and Arizona), Santa Monica, CA
Comedy Club · Downtown Santa Monica · 21 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Home to one of the most popular touring improv groups in the country, Mission IMPROVable; also hosts comedy classes most days, and you can even test your own jokes during open mic time on Saturdays.

The Comedy & Magic Club is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

5. The Comedy & Magic Club

8.5
1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA
Bar · 20 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Every Sunday, Tonight Show host Jay Leno gets back to his stand-up roots at this Hermosa Beach institution. Catch the club's other signature show, “10 Comedians for $10” on many Friday nights.

Jon Lovitz Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre! is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

6. Jon Lovitz Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre!

1000 Universal Studios Blvd (at Universal CityWalk), Universal City, CA
Comedy Club · 24 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: SNL alumn Jon Lovitz operates his own club at Universal CityWalk. The lineup often includes appearances by Lovitz and the ever-popular “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old," & special guests throughout the week.

ACME Comedy Theater is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

7. ACME Comedy Theater

135 N LA Brea Ave (1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Mid-City West · 5 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: 6 resident troupes perform weekly sketch comedy and improv shows — now-famous alums include Sean Hayes and Joel McHale. The audience is invited to participate at the high-tech, 99-seat theater.

The Ice House is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

8. The Ice House

7.7
24 N Mentor Ave (at E Colorado Blvd), Pasadena, CA
Comedy Club · Downtown Pasadena · 21 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Laughter has been rolling at this Pasadena outlet for more than 50 yrs. The club offers stand-up classes, as well as a great birthday package, which includes free admission and a discount for friends.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

9. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

8.9
5919 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Los Feliz · 91 tips and reviews
iO West Theater is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

10. iO West Theater

6366 Hollywood Blvd (btw Cahuenga & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Central Hollywood · 45 tips and reviews
The Groundlings Theatre is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

11. The Groundlings Theatre

8.8
7307 Melrose Ave (btw Poinsettia & Fuller), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Mid-City West · 26 tips and reviews
Second City Hollywood is one of Best Comedy Clubs in LA.

12. Second City Hollywood

8.6
6560 Hollywood Blvd (Whiley), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · 20 tips and reviews