Comedy Works, Saratoga Springs NY

This is a fun place that I highly recommend. It’s casual and cool.

In 1981 Tom Nicchi converted a basement space below his restaurant (named “The Deli Works”) into a comedy club just as the stand-up comedy “boom” was hitting. He named it “The Comedy Works” and it was an immediate success with shows hosted seven nights a week. Often times the club would sell out and guests would sit in the stair well just to listen to the shows. During the 1980s & 1990s comics like Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Dennis Leary and Chris Rock all performed at The Comedy Works.

After 25 years Tom handed over the reigns to his son Tommy in 2006, who relocated the club to Broadway in Saratoga Springs. In addition to the regular club operation (open 52 weeks a year), The Comedy Works now presents theater shows across the country, runs a talent management division, and produces stand-up comedy tv/film specials.

The Comedy Works, now in our 38th year, is widely recognized as one of the best small clubs in America.

Awesome night! We laughed so hard! The waitress did a fantastic job, comedians were all hilarious! We will definitely be coming back soon and I can't wait!

It's a great small place to visit if you're stopping in town. They are home to a lot of talent. Strong drinks you'll have a great time!

Great place. Definitely enjoyed the show Will absolutely be back and recommend!

Great show. Good to get out. Drinks were reasonable, crowd was lively.

We saw Joe Devito from YouTube Drybar along with 2 opening comics. I forget how nice it is to have a comedy club in our town. Table service has limited drink and food menu due to usual COVID stuff. Really good show!

Jay McBride is an awesome comedian if you haven't seen her yet make sure you do!