There are many talented people in the Portland area at any given time, and the comedians Mainers can see 4+ days of the week at Empire Comedy Club right now are among the most exciting currently emerging performance art opportunities you do not want to miss. A constantly growing roster of nationally touring professionals have taken the stage and delighted audiences at Empire, including Todd Barry, Joe List, Sean Patton, Mike Cannon, and Jessica Michele Singleton.Then there are the intrepid open-mic devotees and local showcase legends who really sustain the comedy community in Portland, connecting the scene both to the city’s residents and to a regionally humming comedy market among tourists in town on holiday.Whether you come to see a touring sell-out show, a packed late-night local showcase, or you perform your first five minutes at an open mic, you will be surrounded by laughter and immediately be hooked on the comedy scene this city has to offer.

Was a decent venue. Full bar. Adequate bathrooms. Small venue with decent sound. Nice look and feel of the place. Re-entry is allowed.

Great little venue. Perfect for a date or night out with friends. We went for the first time to a local comedy show had a great time will be back!

Outstanding venue with the best comics! My cheeks still hurt from laughing. If you ever get a chance to see Sue Costello dont hesitate!

Empire Comedy Club has it all! From top notch national acts to a welcoming open mic and everything in between. Check it out if youre itching to laugh.

Awesome gem in the Portland downtown! So great to have comedy full-time!

Intimate setting where the comedians can interact with the crowd and drinks arent overpriced. My wife had a mixed drink and I had a beer $10 for the two, not too shabby.

Excellent performance space with lots of room and great sound, whether youre on stage or in the crowd. Good PA, and Evan, the sound guy, was super professional. Tasty drinks and a decent selection of beer to boot!

Hilarious shows, and a fine bar in a surprisingly intimate setting.

This is an awesome spot! Decent beer selection friendly staff. Went there tonight for a comedy show and it was killer. Intimate venue and good people. Worth a visit

Great venue for events, especially comedy. Great stage, intimate seating, and friendly staff make this venue an excellent choice whence seeking out entertainment in Portland.

Super cool venue. Very intimate settings and get real up close to listen to some sweet bands.

Seen 1 show there and it was hilarious! Great atmosphere

Great setup and what seemed to be a good range of alcoholic drinks. My main complaint is that I bought tickets for a show and the ticket said, doors at 9, show at 945. I then saw on their website, doors at 8, show at 9. I tried to get in contact with the venue so I wouldnt miss anything but on the day of the show, they posted to their Facebook page, doors at 9, show at 945. We showed up at 940 and missed the entire opener. Upon further investigation, they posted to their Facebook page, not long before the show started, that doors were at 830 instead. So I guess if youre going to this venue and dont want to miss anything, you have to obsessively refresh their Facebook page. Ok.

I always have a great time here. real chill crowds. good beer selection. good sound system. fun time.

Great music venue. Needs better air flow .

Best comedy open mic in Portland.

My little brothers birthday wouldnt have been possible without them awesome management

A great venue!

Venue was pretty small but had good sound

Nice little place for entertainment. Good people.

Fantastic venue. Small but great audio. Only bad part is there are 30 steep steps to get in and it is not handicap accessible. No elevator.

I love this place! As a musician and a patron!

Intimate and cool music venue.

Went to see a funk band, now for comedy! Cool atmosphere and nice staff

Amazing venue! Portlands best kept secret. Friendly staff and great selection of brews

Great space with great events (Comedy, DJs, Bands). Beer was a bit pricey and the bar service is less than desirable at times.

Bartender on Tuesday night gave great recommendations

Great Chinese downstairs and excellent music upstairs

Great little venue for a comedy show.

Great place

Too small

Fun place

Great venue

Good bartenders

Dope lighting