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Mad House Comedy Club
801 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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Br
Review №1

I have never been disappointed. Food is great. Drinks are great. Service is great. Comics are hilarious! Can’t wait for them to re-open!!! I will be there 1st night back!

Di
Review №2

Looks like the comics have a good time up there. We enjoyed ourselves on 1.16.20.

Lo
Review №3

Very funny. Highly recommend. The acts are very well thought out and the comedians are well trained. Loved the host and had a great time!

An
Review №4

Amazing evening! Hilarious comedians. Great service. Good drinks. Food is whatever- bar food - wasn’t there for the food, but service excellent. Nice and friendly servers. Definitely a must visit.

Gl
Review №5

First time going there on August 25,2018 really good comedians. Good mixed drink but little to expensive on food. Free water but felt sick after eating nachos. I love the show overall. First time going there it was funny on my date night with my boyfriend and me.

Yv
Review №6

I went with a large group and we all had a great time. All the comedians where very funny. Good drinks. The inside is vintage. I loved the stain glass skylight. Get in their email list to receive free tickets. Mad House validates parking at Horton Plaza Parking garage.....8 bucks for parking.

Da
Review №7

Great comedy, great price, great location. I wouldnt mind a hard cider at the bar, but other than that, perfect night out at a comedy club.

Ge
Review №8

In town on business, I brought my team here for an evenings entertainment and dinner/team building event. We werent disappointed! We thouroghly enjoyed the entertainment and the food. Great service, friendly and able to accommodate.

ja
Review №9

Wings were decent, the braised short rib was a horrible charred black brick. Couldnt even eat it.

Te
Review №10

Would have been fun, but absolutely to talking during the show or they will kick you out.

Ma
Review №11

We laughed our butts off. I had a couple long islands that were awesome and affordable. My wife ordered the Cherry Collins off the menu and it was tasty but very small, should have made it a double. We got there right at 6 and were able to get 2 tables front and center.

Br
Review №12

Had a blast! Great comedians, even had a suprise big wig comedian pop up. Great drinks too!

ad
Review №13

I screwed up when purchasing tickets and didnt realize it until we arrived at the event. The staff was amazing to work with at the venue. We ended up not being able to see the show. I contacted Madhouse and was issued a full refund with no hassle. So impressed with these people, we will book next time we are in town for sure. Thank you for just being awesome!

Ta
Review №14

Going to the back room, I was able to experience many comics in one night. Great experience without having a cover charge because I paid for tickets. Will definitely visit again if Im in the San Diego district.

jo
Review №15

Had a great night with my girlfriend and friends headliner was awesome would definitely come back

Me
Review №16

Awesome interior spaces. Great intimate site space. Fun shows... Sign up to get free tickets!

Lu
Review №17

Nice place, always with a good selection of comedians.Good service and fair prices.

De
Review №18

Horton plaza may be like the land of the dead. But right across the street, they are pushing the limits, its where laughter, giggles, and Ah ha, moments are. Want a change from the movies and dinner, do both. Eat drink and have a live show, with a belly full of laughter. There’s no zombies in there, it’s they are slaying the dead, by reminding us to crack up.

Lu
Review №19

Great location, fair prices, and always funny comedians making us laugh.

Ch
Review №20

Top notch awesome show it went all sorts of ways with heckler but it was outstanding.

Ve
Review №21

Funny group the night I was there. Will definitely go again.

vi
Review №22

Love this place.Two drink minimumThe comedians are funny and a worth seeingGreat way to end a Thursday

Fr
Review №23

Out standing show tonight! House was packed and the comedians were great ;)

Ke
Review №24

Went there for lunch on Wednesday. The server was great and I genuinely liked the decor of place, and the fact it was empty. I ordered a Beyond Burger from the menu but that had been discontinued. No problem. After trying again with a Black Bean patty, I was told that had run out of those. Again, no problem. I was offered a vegan chicken burger and enthusiastically agreed, but what arrived was literally the worst sandwich Id every eaten. The bun was stale and I have no idea what they put inside it, but it was godawful. The fries were great and the server was clearly doing her best, so two stars instead of one. I really was hoping for something better and that the chef might have actually put some effort in considering the place was empty.

Pa
Review №25

What a great night! Really, really funny comedians! Great drinks and decent food. Went with a bunch of friends and had a blast! Cant wait to go back!

Ca
Review №26

Staff was friendly, food was good, show was awesome. Great comedians, had lots of laughs, great time. Paid VIP $30, was very well priced and had up close seats. Liked it a lot, nachos and drinks were great.

Ro
Review №27

Easily one of the best comedy clubs in the US. Amazing line ups every night. Including me! Seriously tho, really impressed by the talent and thier burgers are amazing @ron.bush1 for more on LA comedy

HX
Review №28

Only came because I had my job had free tickets from my job. And glad they were free. Personally all the comics I saw I thought were boring but that was me and I dont think the crowd thought differently. Its a tad cramped but I think that could maybe make you prone to get to know those sitting next to you which Im down for. But over all the show was blah. Maybe it was just the comedies that night. Be sure you have your ID when going

De
Review №29

Pretty fun atmosphere, they had a smaller room with 15 minute segments and a Main area for longer shows. The comedians were pretty good, all self service for drinks though

Sa
Review №30

Great place great laughs! Yummy food

Mi
Review №31

Wow havent been there in a year and still the best spot to hang

El
Review №32

Comedians were okay. Drinks were terrible and over priced, certainly not worth the money. Venue was fairly nice and San Diego is quite fabulous.

Ro
Review №33

Had a great time at Mad House on Saturday. Several comedians. A couple of them not great. A couple of good comedians, and then a couple of really funny comedians to end the night. Easy, close parking at Horton Plaza.

He
Review №34

Paid for the annual membership. Good service, good time. Food is pretty good too!

Ja
Review №35

Great place! They had an awesome line up and i definitely came our crying from laughter

Mo
Review №36

Overall great time, a bit on the crowded side but manageable. Food and drinks were good

Ky
Review №37

First time at a comedy club, just walked in and paid $10/p for the backroom that goes til 1:30am I think. decent beer prices and funny comedians made the price very worthwhile

SE
Review №38

Had a great time...some comedians better than others...which is to be expected. Overall, thumbs up.

Tr
Review №39

My wife and I come here all the time. Great location, great food and drinks, and very funny comics!

Am
Review №40

Such a great atmosphere for new comics on the scene and seasoned ones! Great menu/drinks and even offer an amazing late night happy hour menu! You WANT the vegan nachos!

As
Review №41

It is not that same experience as when they were at Hortons plaza..the set up stage and my drink was horrible..the tater tots use to be good but when they were at hortons plaza,but this new place they were oily as heck.

Co
Review №42

Good experience. Some very funny comedians. Would love more female comics. Food was okay and the seating was good for viewing. Get there a little early for best seats.

Ka
Review №43

Really great experiences! However, I dont recommend paying extra for the front row seats. The tables r so close theyre touching the stage and you have to look up to see the comedians. The other seats are first come first serve, so we thought we would eliminate that issue by paying for front row. Dont do it! The food was amazing and the servers were nice!

Pe
Review №44

Picking up food orders is terrible here. I came here to pick up an order and was told it would be 10 more minutes. So I wait outside for 15 then go back inside to check the status and was told they were going to the back to check. The host comes back and tells me that theyll have to cancel the order cause they dont have wings. They ran out of that product. I was clearly upset. Why couldnt he tell me that the minute I walked in? He wasted my valuable time waiting for nothing. Never getting take out order here again.

Ju
Review №45

I like this club! We have been here twice and both times we have had lots of laughs. There drinks are good and the prices arent to awefully bad. ya a6 6

An
Review №46

Good food. We attended a smaller comedy show in a private room. The service was excellent and the comedians were very funny. Both amateur and professionals come.

Ge
Review №47

Went on Saturday 930pm show. Waitress didnt show till after show started but did great. It was like six comics, half bombed & were beginners. Might come back.

Sa
Review №48

Best place ever for a good laugh. Especially when you really need a good laugh.

Ia
Review №49

Nice cozy intimate place. Decent service, and new menu features vegan choices which made my date very happy

sa
Review №50

This place was fun! Comedians were better than we ever expected. We would definitely recommend.

Da
Review №51

Really good night out in Gas Lamp. Highly recommended!

Te
Review №52

This was one of the best times I ever had. Everyone was really nice and the comedian were fabulous, I will be back. Thank you Mad House Comedy Club...

Ge
Review №53

Alot of good comedians some need work.But for $10 it was a fun night. If you do not like crued jokes about sex and that nature stay home and read your bible!

Gr
Review №54

Fun place! Good atmosphere and Good food!

Br
Review №55

This place is cool we had a great time staff is friendly comedians were good the food was okay.

Jo
Review №56

Actually the headliner was OK but the lead up acts were better

Ca
Review №57

Typical bar food with great comedy also if you are high as a kite and want to see people humiliate themselves for the love of stand up the back room is a great pit stop

Ap
Review №58

Bathrooms were disgusting,drinks were too sweet. Comedians were not good at all.

Do
Review №59

Waiting for my order until tomorrow Updating: answering your replies, I don’t want to be rude, but I was there just for pick up, you have no idea how it’s hard find spots to park at downtown, and I couldn’t stay more than 20 minutes in that place. You supposed to give me the order when I arrive, it’s okay if it’s late a little, and if it’s okay if lates a lot. But I was there for more than 10 minutes and I asked how longer I’d had to wait and people says no more than 10 minutes. So I waited for more 40 MINUTES and nothing. And it was just a pickup. I ask to people about the order and they don’t care anything. I left because I was worried with my car, left the order, loses time and money and my car got ticket. You are great and I understand today was a busy day, but it’s just to be honest and don’t say “less than 10 minutes to get ready”.

Wi
Review №60

Really good higher quality fish tacos for $1.50, I’ve had them 3 times now and the same quality each time. Very impressed!

Je
Review №61

Love this place and the staff, I was able to do a couple sets here while visiting San Diego! The Management worked with me to get on a open mic with out following to strict guidelines due to me not living in the area. Had a great set with a great audience. After the set I was invited back to an actual show and had a great experience again getting me in the set on short notice. I appreciate what this establishment has done for me. If you are funny they will love to have you. If you are wanting to just try out stand up get to the open mics! It was a great time for me and all of my friends that made it out for the show.

Mi
Review №62

Great performances and outstanding service.

Cu
Review №63

Pleasantly surprised, the comedians were all good to very good. Small venue puts you close to the stage. Food was OK, drinks ok, service was slow but servers were friendly and trying hard.

Sa
Review №64

From the stock tonight began to be amazing because the staff here greeted us as if we had been to this location before and we had not. The bartenders are super friendly and the staff was amazing, great drinks. Prices are reasonable considering its a comedy club and the entertainment was actually really funny

AC
Review №65

Nice place but really REALLY lousy comedians. Just painful. Wont go back.

Ed
Review №66

Cool experience. Great service. Comedy was average..

ju
Review №67

Such a good show. Three straight hours of hysterical 10 minute sets. Couldve used an intermission but would totally recommend.

Be
Review №68

Beautiful place! Best looking comedy club Ive ever seen.

De
Review №69

Great open mic night!

Ja
Review №70

The food was great and the drinks too...comedians are the usual!

Ed
Review №71

Great lunch the stuffed mushrooms were the best, and the Philly steak sandwich hit the spot .The corn tortilla soup,was very heart warming for this raining weather great place

De
Review №72

We loved it. The comics were funny, always a plus. We had a great time, we had a few drinks. We had the ribs as an appetizer flavor was fabulous but a little to fatty for me. Had a great time!

Mi
Review №73

I loved this place because I performed there last wednesday and I was awesome!

Th
Review №74

Awesome comedians, great people, $4 draft beers

Al
Review №75

Great atmosphere and great entertainment

Gr
Review №76

Did some work here at this place, when they were remodeling last October. We are still trying to get paid from them. Several attempts have been made to get paid for what we did and no luck ... $726.00 . Was told several times by Robert that he was going to pay us. now he wont even call us back... Liar!Hard to support a place that dose not pay their bills.... Hope they are paying the pest control company??

L
Review №77

Best place to see comedy in San Diego!

Wo
Review №78

This was a fun comedy club located in the Horton Plaza mall. Its at the very end of the mall and you have to keep an eye out to see the entrance. They have a grill, but the food isnt very good and its expensive. Eat before or after the show as there are lots of places near by with much better food for the same cost. Lots of parking options, but you will have to pay so be ready for 10 to 20 dollars for parking.

Ma
Review №79

Had a blast, looking forward to going again.

Si
Review №80

Funny people and good service

J
Review №81

Overpriced menu. Would rather pay more for the show and feel like Im getting a good value for my dinner. Not knocking the comedy. Its a good show.

Be
Review №82

Lots of fun, some comedians were very funny.

Gr
Review №83

Had an absolute blast! Drinks are fairly well priced (for SD), and the comedians will be luck of the draw but you should know that going in. My only complaint was the show started at 945 and they said we could get in at 9, but they didnt actually start letting people in until ~930/940 or so.

Da
Review №84

Funny group of guys, some more than others. Will definately be going again!

E
Review №85

I had a great first time with my girlfriend and family and friends, I will usually listen to the comedy station on Pandora. However, this was so much more fun being in front of the comedian doing their thing! Great atmosphere, food was delicious with great servers. Overall I am curious what big stars are coming here soon!

Ja
Review №86

Fun, relaxed atmosphere. Good drinks

Bi
Review №87

Some really funny comedians, food was tasty( though they need to spice up the hummus). Good for the soul all around

Al
Review №88

For The First Time Being There My Friends & I Had An Awesome Time!! Most Definitely Coming Back

R2
Review №89

Funny AF food was good

Da
Review №90

Good times there. Some friends of mine, were friends of one of the comedians so we all got free tickets. Never been to the Mad House, but definitely would go again.

DA
Review №91

We came in for their amateur night which was a typical hit or miss experience but what really wowed is was the service and food. While the dishes were simple they were fairly priced and quite good. Would certainly come back for another round had there been another show available when we visited.

Da
Review №92

We tried to pick up our tickets at will call and were ignored. We were told we will need to wait until they seat people before talking to costumers, we have horrible experience there! Was tragic service!

be
Review №93

It was a pretty okay for my first time in a comedy club. Maybe I just expected more. The appetizer was okay and on the house. There was a 2 drink min. Per. Person. Drinks were very tasty. We were all just sitting on top of each other, which would probably be whatever if your with a big group. I wasnt expecting it but there were probably about 8 acts. Long story short It slowed down bout #6, but the last act was very funny he woke everyone up. It was a good laugh and experience.

Ta
Review №94

Super fun group of comics!

da
Review №95

Open mics so fun cheap drinks

Jo
Review №96

The people there are pretty funny on the open mile night

jo
Review №97

Watch out for the open mic. Hit or miss.

co
Review №98

Super funny and a must do date night!

M
Review №99

The service was great, staff very attentive and efficient, comedians were so good, one of our best evenings out, loved it. The chocolate cake was deadly too

Ju
Review №100

Horrible drinks. Mediocre food. Slow service. Great comedy.Went out on my last vacation night expecting to get buzzed have a few laughs and have good food. Left completely sober and hungry. Could have stayed home and watched Comedy Central.Best bet just to get drinks and food before coming here...

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  • Address:801 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
  • Site:http://madhousecomedyclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-702-6666
Categories
  • Comedy club
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–3pm
  • Tuesday:11am–3pm
  • Wednesday:11am–3pm
  • Thursday:7:30–9:30pm
  • Friday:7:30pm–12am
  • Saturday:11am–3pm
  • Sunday:11am–3pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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