Laugh Factory Hollywood

(323) 656-1336

8001 Sunset Blvd (Laurel Ave./Sunset Blvd)
Hollywood, CA 90046 34.0981 -118.3646

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA

LAUGHFACTORY.COM

Hours:

Monday 8pm

Tuesday 6:30pm, 8pm, & 10pm

Wednesday 8pm

Thursday 8pm & 10pm

Friday 8pm, 10pm, & 12 Midnight

Saturday 8pm, 10pm, & 12 Midnight

Sunday 8pm & 10pm

Last updated 9.19.11

Category:

Nightclubs, Comedy Clubs

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In Short – Seems like there's always a line outside this crazy castle no matter what night it is. Comedy connoisseurs queue up early for the best seats to see both up-and-coming and big-name acts. Arrive late or without a reservation and you may be banished to upstairs Siberia. Like the Comedy Store, its rival just down the Strip, this place is legendary--and knows it. Be prepared for a bit of attitude from the staff. Infamous owner Jamie Masada runs a tight ship. You'll see white-hot TV comics, fresh from sitcoms and "Tonight Show" tapings--along with hungry young upstarts managed by…

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Know Before You Go:
Unless you enjoy being picked on, avoid sitting in the front of the showroom. Comics can be ruthless in their pursuit of laughs.
The Extras:
The Laugh Factory is famous for its Thanksgiving Dinner--open to the funny, the unfunny, the needy and anyone who wants to gobble giblets with the comedy community on T-Day.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “and great atmosphere.”
  2. “If your looking for a good time, great entertainment, or just a fun place to go, then I recommend the Laugh Factory.”
  3. “The place has a great atmosphere and a great wait staff.”
  4. “Its small, cozy atmosphere makes it a great night ou.”
  5. “The atmosphere is really nice and the service is great.”
  6. “Close friends of mine, crazy Los Angelinos, knowing how much I love comedy, took me to Hollywood Laugh Factory two weeks ago - telling me it was "the hottest" comedy joint in town, and, although it was mid-week (a Thursday night) I was certainly not disap”
  7. “Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat and parking.”
  8. “Plus, the ambience of the Laugh Factory, with its warm wood and amber glow, is perfect.”
drinks
73.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The waitresses are painfully slow, but that doesn't matter since the over-priced drinks are horrible.”
  2. “The waitresses will tell you strait off that the drinks are no good unless you are ordering wine or the only beer they have is Budweiser.”
  3. “The drinks were great , the comedy was great, and most of all it did not cost me a arm and a leg to pay for my relatives.”
  4. “Close friends of mine, crazy Los Angelinos, knowing how much I love comedy, took me to Hollywood Laugh Factory two weeks ago - telling me it was "the hottest" comedy joint in town, and, although it was mid-week (a Thursday night) I was certainly not disap”
  5. “"Red" and "white" wine is undrinkable, sodas are flat and bottled water costs $4.”
  6. “The two minumum drink rule is not so bad.”
  7. “The drinks were great.”
  8. “Besides the 2 drink minimum the place was amazing and very inexpensive.”
  9. “good people, good comics, good drinks, good food (they have California Pizza Kitchen!)”
  10. “think the comedy, drinks, and waitstaff might be the best I have ever seen in a comedy club.”
  11. “The upstairs bar was amazing!”
  12. “Further, the whole back section is filled with horrible seats, where the bar noises are so overwhelm ing that you cannot hear ANY of the jokes!”
  13. “So you can pay $20 per ticket and 2 drinks and have a good show or bad one.”
  14. “Also, the drinks were a little more expensive than I had expected.”
  15. “The Laugh Factory is great for a night of drinks and laughs.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Close friends of mine, crazy Los Angelinos, knowing how much I love comedy, took me to Hollywood Laugh Factory two weeks ago - telling me it was "the hottest" comedy joint in town, and, although it was mid-week (a Thursday night) I was certainly not disap”
  2. “good people, good comics, good drinks, good food (they have California Pizza Kitchen!)”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “am probably not the most unbiased reviewer because I now officially have an unabated crush on the host of this show, BUT let me say i've been to BILL DAWES COLLEGE NIGHT twice now and was amazed at how diverse the and talented the lineup was.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place with great staff.”
  2. “don't know where to find good comedy in Los Angeles, but this place isn't it!”
  3. “If your looking for a good time, great entertainment, or just a fun place to go, then I recommend the Laugh Factory.”
  4. “If you're into clubbing like me it's a great place to go to before you hit the other night clubs.”
  5. “If the act falls flat so does the place it seems like, but if the energy and mood are up it's a great place.”
  6. “I've been to The Comedy and Magic Club and The Hollywood Improv, so I decided to try the Laugh Factory because I have heard that it is a good place.”
  7. “Depends on the act, but overall good place”
  8. “this place is a great place to take a date or just go with friends.”
  9. “work in comedy so I tour all the comedy clubs on a weekly basis and I have to say that, without a doubt, this is the best place to see a good show.”
service
67.38999843597412% positive
  1. “want to say service is bad and make it seem like it?”
  2. “customer service was great; we had no troubles at all in getting our tickets and our seats.”
  3. “Close friends of mine, crazy Los Angelinos, knowing how much I love comedy, took me to Hollywood Laugh Factory two weeks ago - telling me it was "the hottest" comedy joint in town, and, although it was mid-week (a Thursday night) I was certainly not disap”
  4. “The atmosphere is really nice and the service is great.”
  5. “This is a great place with great staff.”
  6. “My server wasn't very attentive, she kept giving my change to the people sitting next to me.”
  7. “have no idea why people like this place.”
  8. “The place has a great atmosphere and a great wait staff.”
  9. “The ENTIRE staff was rude, the chairs were uncomfortable and unpleasant.”
  10. “Also, I have never experienced such a rude staff- It is one thing to be misleading but to be misleading with such a horrible attitude is too much.”
  11. “They had super-funny comics and the service was wonderful.”
  12. “good people, good comics, good drinks, good food (they have California Pizza Kitchen!)”
  13. “It's a really good time and I know all people would love the show!”
  14. “The waitresses will tell you strait off that the drinks are no good unless you are ordering wine or the only beer they have is Budweiser.”
  15. “We tipped him accordingly We sat second row center to the stage and sipped on awsome margaritas delivered by friendly attractive wait staff.”
  16. “Despite previous reviews I had read, I found all of the staff to be quite friendly & our waitress was fast, accommodating & very pleasant.”
  17. “Amazingly bad service.”
  18. “The waitresses were friendly and gorgeous, and Dane Cook even sang me HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”
  19. “The waitresses are painfully slow, but that doesn't matter since the over-priced drinks are horrible.”
  20. “Our waitress was nice and they usually are, so I don?”
  21. “No, the service is unacceptable from the management.”
  22. “From the close-knit, small, family-oriented spot to the great service and VIP treatment.”
  23. “We had a big group, and management was extremely rude to me, and I wasn't even complaining about anything!”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “Also, the drinks were a little more expensive than I had expected.”
  2. “Besides the 2 drink minimum the place was amazing and very inexpensive.”
wait time
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “They cant miss their chance at the big shot and must really pack their 20 minute sets with laughs.”
  2. “The waitresses are painfully slow, but that doesn't matter since the over-priced drinks are horrible.”
  3. “Seating process is ridiculously bad, 10 pm show took 45 minutes to seat, but whatever.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/10/11

awesomely funny

by urtizalfredo

I always come here when I get bored of just staying in at home. Great music and love the atmosphere.. Great way to get a little stress out of your life form a hard work week.. drinks are flowing and people here are awesome. Good spot to go with friends and let loose!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/10

My Night @ the Famous Laugh Factory...

by AaronC

Typical bad comedy club seating. Parking was a mess. Expected that. Comedy was great. Staff was very nice and quick. Club vibe makes you feel like you could run into a famous comedian at any moment. Saw some famous actor I've seen on TV in the audience. Don't remember his name, but his girl was HOT!

I'll be back.

  • Pros: Really Funny. Laughed til I Cried!
  • Cons: Bad parking. Drinks & Food... well, it's a Comedy club.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/10

HALF OFF tickets for Laugh Factory TUES-THURS

by jessicathedancer

DISCOUNT TICKETS TO LAUGH FACTORY TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS! Why pay $20 to get in when you can get on my list and get in for just $10?!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WRITE YOUR FULL NAME ON THE WALL AT https://www.facebook (dot) com/groups/183565661694852/ WITH HOW MANY WITH YOU AND SAY YOU'RE ON JESSICA H'S LIST AT THE DOOR.

If you have a big group, birthday, special event, etc.. let me know and I can get some people in free ;-)

Reminder: 2 drink minimum, and you can stay for the 10PM show, just need to purchase another 2 drinks!

Again, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WRITE YOUR FULL NAME ON THE WALL AT https://www.facebook (dot) com/groups/183565661694852/ WITH HOW MANY WITH YOU AND SAY YOU'RE ON JESSICA H'S LIST AT THE DOOR.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/13/10

Tuesdays

by jeff weaver

Jamie Masada is a cock.

I left for about 5 minutes to have a smoke after being walked in by the host, then seated by a hostess/waitress. I came back in and had to buy two more tickets because I left my jacket at my seat and my tickets on the table. The host at the front recognized me, but the girl who sat me told her boss she didn't remember me from 5 minutes ago. When I checked the tickets were gone and I had to buy two more. Soooo L.GAY.

The seating is close together, but if your not incredibly over weight then you should have no problem feeling comfortable in the front.

Always laughing throughout the show and had a great time despite dropping $200 on food and a few drinks.

  • Pros: Open mic, Kevin Nealon, BBQ chicken pizza, Host in the lobby
  • Cons: Jamie Masada
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/08/10

fun everytime!

by rodgerryan

I enjoy going to the laugh factory! I have not laughed so hard since I was in high school. My wife and I enjoy sneaking away for a good laugh.

We shall return!

  • Pros: laugh your ass off
  • Cons: no parking, mix drinks not so good

The Details on Laugh Factory Hollywood

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  • good attitude
  • rude entire staff
  • great lineup
  • flat costs
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