Improv

Chef Juan put together AH-​mazing pulled chicken. I don’t think I’ve been that satisfied with chicken tacos before… sober. I can’t wait to come back for more.

The atmosphere was super fun. All the comedians were comfortable on stage & hella funny. You never felt awkward for them at all, which can happen sometimes. The drinks were good, which made the 2 item minimum easy. I don’t know if I just went on a good night (we went on a Monday), but every set I laughed nonstop; my cheeks were hurting by the end. All in all, a great show & I will definitely be back!

CHEF JUAN thank you for the delicious Brussels sprouts! And for making food with care — we appreciate it!

First time here last night and really can’t say much except it was a great experience.
Had a couple happy hour (half price all drinks) at the bar before the show. Nice generous pour on my double jack and coke.
We went to see Ben Bailey and to our surprise one of my favorite comedians did an impromptu opening set (Bill Burr!)
The crowd kind of sucked during Bill’s set but he was definitely throwing some quality jokes out. After the show he was in a booth next to us so I said hi and let him know the set was hilarious (it was)
We ordered a big ass beer which came with a souvenir glass we got to take home.
Ben Bailey was hilarious as usual!
I’ll be coming back for sure.

Had a fabulous time despite arriving a little behind schedule to eat. With only 30 minutes to order, eat, drink and lineup to our reserved seats… but we did it. Thanks to the quick kitchen that cranked out a delicious chicken BLT and a Caesar salad with chicken. We were then herded to the back room that was a little tight fitting, but we still had a fantastic time. I highly recommend eating there and enjoying the comedy shows.

Lahna Turner… what can I say, she should stay on U TUBE and NOT be a headliner.
Another words this woman is not funny. I asked two other people after and they agreed,
she has no business being a Headliner. Really part of her bit was making fun of
HELEN KELLER and ANNE FRANK. This so called funny woman can’t come up with other
material, and has to stoop this low to get a chuckle… REALLY? Sad for her and us
that had to hear it!

The talent coming through the door is excellent. Took 5 friends had drinks at the bar to start and food and drinks inside. Did not want to sit up front but we got nailed by Greg Fitzsimmons, almost choked on my food I was laughing so hard. Have made a few trips back since and will continue.

I’ve been coming to this location for 15 years. It is such a gem. I’ve visited other Improv’s and this one is the coziest. They all are packed with seating so get over it.
I used to have a favorite dish here but they discontinued it. So very sad. That’s why they lost a star!!!
Anyway, go on Mo Betta Mondays and have a blast.

JUICE HAS NO JUICE.
Seats were packed tighter than sardines in a can, food was better than I expected, but Oh MY! — god-​awful comics. Had I not, the sardine that I was, been squeezed inside a sea of uncomfortable chairs — I would have left after the first two acts. I know Hollywood Improv must get good lineups, being one of the oldest comedy clubs in town, but tonight their Juice Night was just so painful to sit through. The acts were ill-​conceived and amateurish. The only decent comic was a drunk comedian who wasn’t even supposed to be in the lineup. Apparently, he was having drinks at the bar and was asked if he’d perform. If it weren’t for him, I would have rated it no more than 2 stars.
You know comedy is really bad when the comics are the ones who heckle the audience. More than one of them were complaining to us that we were dead audience and weren’t laughing. I have some free advice in response: BE FUNNY AND WE WILL LAUGH, I PROMISE.
You know how sometimes you buy what looks like a fantastic juice blend, only to read on the back of the carton «Contains no real Juice.»? My sentiments exactly about Improv’s Juice Night.

Saw Pablo Fransisco here and was a hilarious experience. The drinks were good and the vibe was the same. Growing up in Hollywood taught me to just let loose on some nights and don’t hesitate to have a laugh every now and then. This venue offers you nothing less than a great time.

Saw a 3-​hour show with big name comics. It’s a nice enough venue. Their main stage is just as good as The Ice House in Pasadena but their Open Mic area is smaller and several people had to stand to see the comics. It is also harder to get to perform if you are interested in that. However, quality of their Open Mic Comics are about 2x better than The Ice House. Staff is nice.

Best bang for our buck!
I got a big group of friends to meet my boyfriend and me here to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday. It was all of our first time going there and it was a huge success! We were so surprised that we got to see Dane Cook that night (during Loud Villiage) and every other comedian managed to get a lot of laughs out of us too. $ 12, good alcohol selection, and comedy. not a shabby night at all.
A few recommendations:
1) make sure you have $ 8.50 in cash to pay the valet so you don’t have to worry about parking very, very far away
2) if you’re picking up your tickets from will call, don’t forget to pick up your wristband to get in right after
3) they may not fully enforce the whole 2 item minimum purchase deal. not everyone at the table bought 2 items inside and there was no penalty.

I’ve usually gone to this location with friends when they send free tickets (you have to pay the processing fee and still have to purchase the 2 item minimum). I’ve had dinner there a few times. The food is ok. The comedians vary. The main hall where the acts take place is cozy. It is a little difficult to get the attention of the wait staff during the show. I don’t know if I would pay full price for tickets unless there were a big name comic performing.

Great lineup and awesome drinks. Totally will be back. The place is cozy and intimate vibe. Loved it.

What a great venue for a comedy club. The venue is very intimate so every seat is a good seat. This is a much better place than the Laugh Factory: the food is better, more drink variety, there are actual tables to put your drinks, and they accept AMEX as a form of payment (which is always a big plus for me). I thought it was also cool to see pictures of all the famous comedians who have performed on that stage.

It was my birthday, and my friend told me how to get $ 5 tickets with a discount code and so I said why not! So glad I did, I’ve never been to a comedy club before so I have nothing to compare it to, but the comedians were ALL funny, the drinks were decent and I had an overall good time. Only 4 stars, because the waitress spilled drinks on us twice and because we had to sit in the very front row which made us targets for almost every comic. It was all in fun tho, and they were actually quite nice. My favorite guy and I will definitely be back!

The Improv stand up was great! Had me laughing my ass off the whole time, the people were great and no bad vibes what so ever. 2 STARS!!! Why? When my bill came I noticed there was a healthy gratuity added (well over $ 20 for 6 drinks), which isn’t a problem, (if there wasn’t, I’d tip, and I tip well). However, since she was already taken care of I just signed it and gave it back to her, THANKS FOR NOT TIPPING is what my waitress told me twice. EXCUSE ME? GREEDY WHITE SOUTHERN BITCH. If there is little to no gratuity, okay… But you got over $ 20 by default hoe, just because you didn’t pocket cash doesn’t mean you’re not winning. Disgusting, and disrespectful.
«Really? Give it back to me, ‘$ 15′, ‘go away’ now leave.»

I was there last Monday night and I was impressed with the remodel and expansion of the Comedy Club.
I always have loads of laughter and the Comedians are great.

The baby-​making venue! My #1 spot for comedy.
It’s in the heart of Melrose, its cozy yet spacious, and the re-​modeling has made the front and back bars casual and fun.
This place used to be my hangout (I’ve spent countless nights on the rooftop) and I love the chill vibes. (Trust me, I’m not here as a groupie. Comedians are the easiest and sleaziest).
Almost every show, whether at 8 pm or 10 pm, is perfect. I would skip Dane Cook and Chris D’elia’s stand up unless you want to here the same stand-​up week after week…
The Improv makes great use of space, they don’t need a huge stage or a bunch of theatrics. They’re one of the few original comedy clubs to emphasize musical talent… pianos, saxophone, etc.
Be sure to check out Midnight Snack Saturday night show with Josh Adam Meyers… he kills it on the mic with his rock ballads.
Let the laughing commence and never end!

Hilarious! Awesome place to come on a Sunday night when you have nothing else to do with friends. We saw top-​notch comedians take over the stage. One comedian by the name of Paula Bel, just caught me off guard and I was completely mesmerized by her performance. I mean, she had the old school George Carlin feel to her that just made her shine! I also enjoyed the talent that was headlining that day.
I definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves a good laugh — you will enjoy this! Also, make sure to seat in the back during the comedy show, if you don’t want to picked on by the comedians! Other than that, great ambience and great energy within the entire day. Another bonus was a surprise visit from George Wallace — a legendary comedian who also happens to have a residency show in Las Vegas!

I have been coming here for years. It was one of the first places I came when I moved here. The bar is awesome, and the shows are top notch. It’s a headliners only club so you’re going to see a fantastic show pretty much any time you come.
With the newer restaurant attached the quality of food for a comedy club is really impressive. Whether just eating or catching a show you won’t be let down.

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect since I’ve lived nearby for 3 ½ years, but went for the first time last night.
At the front door, they’ll check your tickets (if purchased online) and give wristbands for the show.
You then walk directly into the bar, which has seating for perhaps 30 – 40, with several TVs scattered throughout. We just hung out without purchasing drinks, waiting for the theater’s doors to open, which seemed fine to others (a good thing).
The doors to the theater opened perhaps 15 – 20 minutes before the show, which are located to the west right behind the bar. There, servers sat us at specific tables, though they seemed open to allowing folks to switch seats if desired. With the seating, most tables were about 12−16″ wide, with 3 chairs on either side. The back half of the theatre sat about 6−8″ raised, which gave everyone a better view.
The servers then started to come around, and they all seemed pleasant and relatively efficient. (As other reviewers have said, there is a 2 drink minimum per person, most of which were $ 8 – 12.)
The show started about on time, with a comedic host starting it out, and then 3 – 4 back-​to-​back acts over the next hour, and a headlining act going the remaining 45 – 50 minutes.
The comedians all had very funny moments, though they were pretty different. Some focused more on impressions, others musical cowboy humor, and the headliner more in a storytelling format. Not surprisingly, all bordered the inappropriate at times (so if sensitive, may want to reconsider), and a few interacted with the closest audience members (so sit at least 5 – 6 seats back if this isn’t desired).
Overall it was a great time — lots of laughter and a rely fun time. The only downside is that between tickets and drinks, it can quickly add up to being $ 40 – 50 each (though ticket deals and nonalcoholic beverages could minimize this).
We went to the 8 pm show, which was dead until about 7:58 pm.

Had a dinner and watched a show with a bunch of my friends here. The food was shockingly good. I had the steak frittes and tasted really good!
The service is really good and fast, specially for a improv place. The interior is very nice and modern!
Get a bit a early and grab a bite or a drink before the show you won’t regret it!

I like the Improv. Oh excuse me, it’s the WORLD FAMOUS Hollywood Improv. This is the place that helped launch some of the best stand-​up acts the world has ever seen. It is a place that is well known, and respected by artisans and comedians alike.
If you come for a show, expect to see some new talent, some locals, and even a surprise guest or two. This place is well enough loved that often you’ll find some big names stopping by, just to pay homage to the stage that helped launch their career.
The food is decent, the drinks are spendy, but not ridiculous. They have to make their money somehow! I would recommend seeing a show here. Support your local talent.

I used to live right down the street from Improv and only went once, which is a shame since I find local comedy shows such a treat nowadays.
It’s been gussied up a bit with the bar/​restaurant in front and it’s a great place to wait for your show to start while indulging in a bite/​beverage, though unless you’ve got bills coming out of your ears, you’re better off saving your money for the two-​order minimum when inside.
I went solo to Comedy Juice one Thursday and had no issue buying a ticket at the door ($ 15). I think I like the seating at The Laugh Factory better because it’s just seats facing the stage, whereas Improv has tables (which is nice if you’re ordering food or have a large group). I was seated in the back with a group of 7 strangers (who were all there together). Needless to say, because it was at a table, I felt like I was intruding on the gang’s fun. Definitely not ideal. Though, once the comedy started we didn’t need to force the niceties and get to know yous.
The comedians were a riot and even though the seat was in the back, it wasn’t difficult to see the stage.
I bought a beer in a souvenir glass (which counts for your two-​order minimum), so now I have a commemorative stein to remind me of the evening for eternity… or until I break it.
I definitely recommend Comedy Juice if you’re looking to catch a show at Hollywood Improv.