Looking to check out the best comedy clubs around town? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top comedy clubs in Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when you're looking for a spot to unwind and laugh the night away.
1. Brave New Workshop
Topping the list is Brave New Workshop. Located at 824 Hennepin Ave. in Downtown West, it is the highest rated comedy club in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp.
Featuring satirical sketch comedy and improvisation since 1958, the theater was founded by former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus aerialist Dudley Riggs, according to its website.
The spot is currently celebrating its 60th year anniversary and is featuring the comedy revue "Ferris Mueller's Day Off" until Oct. 27. Check out the theater's website for more information, pricing and availability.
2. Acme Comedy Club
Next up is North Loop's Acme Comedy Club, situated at 708 N. First St. With four stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp, the comedy club has proven to be a local favorite. Mondays are reserved for open mic night with first-timers getting three minutes on stage.
Upcoming comedians include Marc Maron, known for his thought-provoking comedy and podcast, and Ryan Hamilton, who was named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch. Here's the website.
3. ComedySportz
ComedySportz, located uptown at 3001 Hennepin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the comedy club and performing arts spot four stars out of 36 reviews.
ComedySportz has outposts around the country. This branch has been open since 1989, with two teams battling for points performing improv shows. Audience suggestions serve as jumping off points for scenes, games and full-length parodies of movies, TV shows and literature. Everything is a one-off and will likely never be seen again. Both family-friendly and mature shows can be booked. Check out the website for a complete list of offerings, pricing and availability.
