10 top comedy clubs in Miami where laughs meet cocktails — including the home of Marcello Hernandez’s Netflix special

Only a 20-minute drive from Downtown Miami, Miami Improv is one of the most reverred comedy clubs in Florida. Some of the biggest names in the business have graced its stage, from Eddie Murphy and Dave Chapelle to Robin Williams and Steve-O. Besides its usual shows, the club is also hosting a unique event where a comedian guides the audience through a 6-wine tasting. Called ‘An Idiot’s Guide to Wine’, the show refuses to abide by the typical snobby tasting rules. Participants sip on international wines, laugh out loud and leave learning something new.

Villain Theater is 5000 sp ft theater space offering a range of shows three nights a week, from stand-up and improv to drag shows and concerts. They are the largest improv training center in the state of Florida and if you want to get started in improv, make sure to check out their workshops and classes available on their website.

This performance arts theater offers a good mix of sketches, as well as long-form, short-form, and musical improv every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night starting at 8:00 pm. But if you’re looking for the main shows, they usually take place Friday and Saturday at 9:00pm. What’s more, if you’re a student and on a budget, there is a free student show at 8:00pm each night.

DOM’S is a popular cocktail bar in Brickell but every Tuesday night, the bar transforms into a comedy club. It features weekly shows at 9:00pm hosted by comedian Leetah Faye but you can also see national comics take to the stage. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, with dark lighting and cozy seating.

Another great spot for comedy, Comedy Inn is an intimate stand-up club located inside Quality Inn Miami South, a historic hotel that still holds its 1970s charm. There’s free parking at the hotel and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Their program and lineup is announced via email, so if you want to know their upcoming shows, join their free INN LIST.

Not many people know that Thank You Miami is one of the best places to see comedy in the city because it’s mostly known for their extensive beer collection and delicious menu created by Chef Alex. But every Monday and Friday night, you can find some of the best comedians in the biz telling hilarious jokes. You can sip on your favorite drink, nibble and laugh out loud in a laid-back setting. What’s more, TYM hosts karaoke nights every Thursday if you feel like spitting bars or belting out your go-to song full volume.

This comedy experience is set inside Sandbar+Kitchen, where every Friday night well-known and emerging comedians and entertainers take to the stage for their unfiltered sets. After each show there is a lively after party so you can both come for the laughs and bust a move on the dancefloor. If you’re looking for Miami Beach comedy clubs, don’t sleep on Comedy on Collins.

Designed by John Eberson following a Moorish and Mediterranean Revival architecture style, The Olympia Theater is a historic landmark in Miami. It opened as a silent movie palace and it’s believed to be the first air-conditioned theater in the South. Since then it’s welcomed many notable performers, from Elvis to Etta James. It also regularly hosts comedy shows, most notably serving as the backdrop for Marcello Hernandez’s sold-out Netflix stand-up comedy special, American Boy.

Casino Miami is the closest casino to Miami International Airport so it’s a popular spot for tourists that want to both gamble and enjoy a good show. Notable past performers include the Allman Brothers Band, Black Sabbath, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, and Santana. But besides hitting their Vegas-style slot machines, guests can catch live music concerts, sing their hearts out at karaoke, as well as see some of the best comics in the US perform both in English and Spanish.

Finally, our last pick is actually located in Fort Lauderdale but it’s definitely worth the short drive. Shamrock Comedy Club is a great spot with warm lighting and authentic Irish vibes. Some of the past headliners include Gilbert Gottfried, Marcello Hernandez, Kevin Farley and David Lucas. The pub also has delicious Irish-American bites, such as Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, along with steaks, chops and fresh seafood. To top it all off, Shamrock also offers free valet parking for guests so you don’t have to arrive early to find parking.