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Westside Comedy Theater
1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
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Ty
Review №1

They were hilarious! Drinks were great. We loved it. We highly recommend for anyone visiting CA or anyone really. Were from LA weve been to a few shows and this one hands down top 3!

Ju
Review №2

Cheap tickets, good drinks with wide beer selection, great comedians . . . Always fun!

Th
Review №3

New in town and found this club via Yelp close to our hotel. Great little venue and on the whole very good comedians. I thought it was amazing value and well run. You cant go wrong at this price and a really funny evening.

Wo
Review №4

We enjoyed the show. It was a mix of male and female comedians, totaling 6. We had some great laughs. You go down the stairs to a small bar, have a drink then go into the stage area. Its reasonably priced and a great time. Check it out!

Ca
Review №5

If you want to sit back with some good laughs and lively entertainment. Stop in for Pass the Mic. You will not be disappointed.

Pa
Review №6

The show was hilarious and pretty cool for my first time at stand up comedy. The atom sphere is really nice and the service is good.The catch to the tickets being so cheap is that they get you with drinks u have to buy 2 drinks and I think the drinks are over priced

Br
Review №7

Awesome show. Definitely worth checking out especially when Timmy Tamisiea is there!

An
Review №8

Love it here! All the seats are great, the bar has good choices (Beer & Wine only) and they have big names show up once in a while. Great deal.

Ma
Review №9

Amazing. I go at least once a month. Absolutely do your best to catch MI.

Ja
Review №10

Mission Improvable is always a solid performance and we love staying late to provide an audience for comics who are trying out their newest material. Trying to become regulars!

Ra
Review №11

Great time was had on on a Monday night. Would love to go on a weekend, but only in town for a couple of days.

Ca
Review №12

This is single handedly my favorite place in west LA. I try to come once or twice a month because the lineup on Fridays/Saturdays are always so consistently great. If Im ever for a loss if what to do, Westside always delivers.Their staff and owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming! I bring any people visiting me to this place for a good time.PS... best priced drinks on the promenade

St
Review №13

Very good improv. Neat location. Off the beaten path.

er
Review №14

What is comedy Ill tell you what comedy is comedy is watching Jeff leaches into the world show which really lets you know how cornstars comedians and podcasters feel about how to handle the end of the world in a very strange version of improv

As
Review №15

Westside Comedy Theatre is one of the most impressive, entertaining comedy clubs in LA! Conveniently located just off the Third Street Promenade, the venue attracts a strong pool of talented performers and their ticket fees are extremely reasonable. Recent performers include Howie Mandel and Preacher Lawson!One of the best parts about Westside Comedy? Their excellent staff, including management, A/V leads, class instructors and bartenders. There is no drink or food minimum, which is extremely rare for the comedy club scene, however, they have a great selection of beers on tap.I highly recommend renting the space for a special event. We rented the theatre for 2 hours for my husbands birthday and had a fantastic time. We did an open-bar and brought in food for our guests.Pro Tip:- Rent the space for a special event- Eat before, because they only sell light fare like chips/candy- Sit up front so you get the full experience!

Ra
Review №16

I’m French and it was my first in an American comedy show. It was really really good and really funny, great artists there and a lot of beer choices.Thx for this kind of night

Ro
Review №17

Love doing shows here. Intimate but fun room. Amazing nationally recognized comedians and provide too #standupcomedy @ron.bush1

St
Review №18

Great improve show! Unreal value for $14 entry. Highly recommend checking this place out

Ro
Review №19

Long time patron of this establishment, theres no drink minimum which is convenient! The staff is amazing and so kind. I highly recommended visiting for some of their weekend mission Improvable shows!

Ra
Review №20

A little small but still a good time. Ive been twice and had a good night each time. I will most definitely be back.

Jo
Review №21

Discovered this venue through a friend who took their stand up class and am very grateful for it. It’s intimate, comfortable, and the drinks are cheap. Good names are always coming through which makes the smaller size of the venue a bonus. I love the Neal Brennan’s Friends show, great comics working through new material so it’s even more personable and fun.

Re
Review №22

Poor drink choices. Show wasnt that great. Nice atmosphere though

By
Review №23

I went to Neil Brennan and friends. Great show! I love when I get to see comedians try out new jokes

Ya
Review №24

Westside Comedy Theater is an intimate venue with nominal fees (typically between $5-10) and excellent improv and comedy performances. Super fun evening for tourists and locals alike.Tips:- Note that entrance is in an alley off third street rather than on the main promenade.- Eat before you go - there is no hot food served (only packaged candy or chips). Does include nice selection of beer on draft and a full bar.

Ju
Review №25

Great place to do some open mic you might have Missy some Stars

Na
Review №26

My favorite comedy theater outside of Hollywood and maybe just in general. Theyre friendly and highly talented here. They teach improv and other classes as well, and theyre underrated. Theres a true sense of community at Westside and its wonderful.

Ph
Review №27

Great comedy club with a terrific lineup of famous comedians and up and comers looking to make a name for themselves. I first went here back in 2009 and 2010. Each time was great. I will definitely come back the next time Im in NYC.

Er
Review №28

Small and cozy. Finding it is a little tricky. Parking structure conveniently located near by

Vi
Review №29

I saw Neal Brennan & His Friends here and it was a ton of fun. Definitely worth the 10 dollars. It seems like this place is great for all of those interested in comedy. Show up 15 minutes before a show to get a good seat. I recommend sitting in the middle in the 2nd row since the first row is a bit close to the stage.

Ad
Review №30

After a chance meeting in a bar in New York with comedian Dave Heles I was invited to catch one of his shows when I was next in LA. Fortunately about a week or so later while staying in Santa Monica he was set to performe at the west side comedy theatre.Himself and the fellow acts where all first rate, did not disappoint and left with a saw stomach from all the laughter.Get in early to get a seat and book ASAP to not miss out on tickets as it’s super popular.So funny and definitely worth a visit when in LA.

Na
Review №31

Awesome vibe. Cool patrons, amazing shows!

Ta
Review №32

Awesome vibe. Cool patrons, amazing shows!

Ma
Review №33

Thw beay place to see comedy on the westside.

I
Review №34

Went to see my Brother n Law BRIAN RODES. He was a comedian there very funny show...

Sh
Review №35

My favorite place to see comedy and perform. Classes are also incredible- take one!!

Lo
Review №36

Great comedy, good drinks and a great time.

Th
Review №37

Great and consistently funny performers all night. Did not feel overpriced. Get there a bit early to get a good seat

Fr
Review №38

Great venue with reasonable prices. I had a wonderful Saturday night here. Only food is chips and candy so eat beforehand. Good selection of draft beer.

se
Review №39

Amazing place for all things comedy... improv sketch standup ... you name it!!

He
Review №40

Such a fantastic comedy theater! Improv night is on mondays starting at 8. They start with the amateurs, but they certainly all felt like pros. I laughed for like 2 hours straight. And the entrance is only $6, which is totally worth it for the entertainment.

Mi
Review №41

Great little hidden gem in Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. They put on improv, sketch and stand-up shows that bring in great talent as well as showcase new performers from their training program.Not to be missed!

Ka
Review №42

Interesting workshop and activities you can find here for free. The front desk was very helpful and polite.

An
Review №43

Awesome New Years comedy show, great club!

Tr
Review №44

Cool intimate comedy venue. Was really pleasantly surprised by the beer selection!

Wi
Review №45

Awesome time and can’t wait to go back !! Get there early to get a good seat!

Gu
Review №46

Cool place to see a comedy show. Good mix of locals and tourist. Reasonable cover charge, and no drink minimum.

Ma
Review №47

Amazing theatre, a true gem on the city. Great community to get involved in. An endless pool of amazingly talented people.

Jo
Review №48

A lot of chill fun and theres always one 3 dollar beer.

He
Review №49

Awesome little intimate comedy club in an alley near everything in Santa Monica. Don’t miss this place!

Ja
Review №50

Youll never find a finer den of pun and comedy.

vi
Review №51

For fairly cheap ticket, I enjoyed a great comedy show with about 5 different fantastic comedians. Highly recommended

Ro
Review №52

Decided to go out for a fun night with my wife to see some stand up. Unfortunately we ended up watching something called Improbable mission. Basically a wanna be whose line is it anyway with four comics. Kinda seemed like 4 friends playing a game and we were all forced to watch. On the tv screen, the likes of Adam sandler, Larry David and Michael che were shown as previous guests. I came in with the lowest expectations and didnt expect any big stars. So we thought, ok that sucked but hopefully they got some talent after an hour and a half of torture. Nope. Bomb after bomb. Would not return.I also find the ratings of this place to be off being that it has nearly 5 stars. Maybe I just went on a really bad night or these guys are good at removing less than good reviews.

Ba
Review №53

A really nice intimate comedy theater. The entrance is in the alleyway, and can be a bit hard to find. The bar is well stocked too.

Ch
Review №54

Intimate venue where you’ll see comics working on material for their next Netflix special. Great staff.

Ja
Review №55

Great spot for improv or standup comedy.

Eo
Review №56

After 7 years living in Santa Monica I finally came here and it was fantastic! We went to an improv show and it was very well done. The club is small but cool and there’s a bar for you to get a drink at before and afterwards. Will 100% be back soon.

Ry
Review №57

Small, intimate venue suited better for stand up than improv/sketch. Cheap cover and no bad seats

Ca
Review №58

What a great place. Definitely one of the best places to see a show in LA.

Ma
Review №59

Had great laughs. It was a small spot and cozy of you like this sort of thing.

Ca
Review №60

This was an amazing place, well worth a visit !

Vi
Review №61

Comedy on the west side. Its the only place in the area to see improv and stand up. They also have classes and open mics. They dont book names like the Improv or Comedy Store but you dont have to drive across town for a laugh. They only serve wine and beer.

Ba
Review №62

Great local comedy in small intimate venue with great craft beer selection

Os
Review №63

Great place in the west side to have a good, relax time

Je
Review №64

Great comedy on the west side. Check out the monthly Virgin Sacrifice show

ed
Review №65

Great place for improv (short form and long form) and stand up too!

St
Review №66

Best fun and inexpensive night out in Santa Monica. Within walking distance to Harvelles, to cap off a fun, pedestrian near the train station.

Li
Review №67

This place is amazing and incredible. The people are awesome. The shows are awesome. The atmosphere is awesome. You. Should. Go.

Ra
Review №68

Lots of great talent here, friendly environment, and a classy place to enjoy comedy!!

Rh
Review №69

Funny, talented folks on stage. Wine by the glass or bottle, cold beers on tap-all this AND good vibes at great prices.

Wi
Review №70

Theyve got something for everyone here, and shows 7 nights a week. On top of that, they have classes if youre interested in performing.

Rh
Review №71

Tonight I performed at my very first Open Mic. The regulars here are so warm and inviting. I had the experience of a lifetime. This is a great venue with a fabulous vibe. It’s got warmth, spunk and a no-judgement attitude. Love, Love, Love it. Molly...

Mi
Review №72

Westside Comedy Theater, tucked away in an alley, is an intimate comedy experience. Every Sunday Chappelle Show co-creator Neal Brennan hosts a new material only show in which performs along with several other lesser-known and some well-known comics. Its a friendly and cordial environment where you get to hear original work that has not yet been heard elsewhere.

De
Review №73

My Wife and I Enjoyed our Date Night !! Parking Garage Very Close ! Our Fav Sushi in Santa Monica very Close - Great Atmosphere !! I would Recommend This Place to My Friends & Clients !!

Em
Review №74

This is a very small space and any event will fill up the limited amount of seating fast so get there early. Due to its limited capacity, expect popular stand-up events to sell out fast. Despite its small, cramped location, it makes for a great stand-up environment. It has the dive bar appeal and you can really see the comedian up close and personal.

Ve
Review №75

I like the way group presented..material was also good .specially fillers

Jo
Review №76

A great, intimate comedy venue with friendly bartenders and good drink prices

Ra
Review №77

This is an awesome place in/near the 3rd Street Promenade. Parking is usually easily available at the public parking garages and there is no two drink minimum.

Ma
Review №78

It was a very funny show. Really liked it!

wi
Review №79

Great atmosphere. Great comedy.

Bi
Review №80

Amazing. Great for dates. Comedy acts are quite amusing.

Ri
Review №81

Best place for all kinds of comedy. Improv, stand up, sketch, and even frequent celebrity sightings. Friendly staff. Good drinks. Its a fun night. Particularly i recommed Mission Improvable Friday and Satrurday nights at ten.

33
Review №82

Great store with the variety of Russian ethnic food.

An
Review №83

Put up a show here. Worked my butt off promoting it and then their ticketing site went down hours before the show and rather than take responsibility for all the lost ticket sales they just said screw it and let me take the hit.

Ad
Review №84

Saw an amazing show of stand up comedy here. Some of the best in LA.

Ne
Review №85

Excellent line up and improv group and host tbh, perfect experience!

er
Review №86

Love Aaron Krebs and the who line is it anyway format on Thursdays

Za
Review №87

Funny shows and great staff. Good place to drink and have some laughs.

No
Review №88

Great place to see stand ups

Je
Review №89

Great small venue with big laughs and good beer on tap! Great for date night!

Na
Review №90

I love this theater! They now have free classes for internship! Pretty good deal.

Al
Review №91

Great local place for stand up, and improv performances. A nice place to take a date, or to chill with friends.

La
Review №92

Good performances at a cozy venue at an affordable price!

Ch
Review №93

Came here for the Saturday 8PM show and had a really great time! Its a great experience for the price, and Id definitely come back again.

Jo
Review №94

Fantastic. Great lineup of comics.

Da
Review №95

Love the staff and teachers at Westside. Everytime I go not only do I have a great time, I feel like Im hanging out with a group of friends.

Pa
Review №96

Th MI theater is located in an nondescript ally near the 3rd street Promenade. They tend to have 3 shows on Friday, and 4 on Saturday, amongst other types of shows throughout the week. I really loved the Mission Improveable show on Saturday. Its a short form improv comedy show that is really enjoyable and unpredictable. I also went to two weekend 11:30 comedy shows. While these were two very different types of shows, both were not very funny. On the plus side, I got into both of those for free, so I cant really complain. All in all, be sure to visit for the Mission Improveable show, and youll have to option to stay to sample the later show.

Ma
Review №97

Great venue and performances right in the middle of Third Street!

Ro
Review №98

The place is O.K..... not a lot of laughs, but a few. It is a lot cheaper than the Comedy Store or the Improv.

Sc
Review №99

Stumbled on an open mic night. Came back the next night for a show.Great place for some laughs and a drink.

Al
Review №100

A really intimate standup comedy spot. I had a great time!

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  • Address:1323-A 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
  • Site:http://westsidecomedy.com/
  • Phone:+1 310-451-0850
Categories
  • Comedy club
Working hours
  • Monday:6pm–12am
  • Tuesday:6pm–12am
  • Wednesday:6pm–12am
  • Thursday:6pm–12am
  • Friday:6pm–12am
  • Saturday:6pm–12am
  • Sunday:6pm–12am
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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