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4 Reasons to Visit Cobb's Comedy Club
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San Francisco is home to some of the hottest nightlife and has long had a thriving creative community. Both of these signature features converge at Cobb's Comedy Club San Francisco, CA, which has been a fixture on the San Francisco comedy scene since the early 1980s. At the club, guests can enjoy shows from some of the nation's top comedians, all in an intimate setting that's ideal for everything from date night to a night out with old friends. Keep reading to discover some of the things that make Cobb's Comedy Club unique.
High-Profile Headliners
Cobb's attracts some of the biggest names in the national comedy scene, with many of the club's featured comics making regular appearances on popular late-night talk shows. Many also have had their own TV specials and frequently appear in movies and on TV series. Past performers have included everyone from Dana Carvey to Dave Chappelle.
Rich History
Cobb's was founded in 1982, and has been a major player in the San Francisco comedy and nightlife scene since then. It's changed names and locations several times over the years, and was originally known as Cobb's Pub when it initially opened in the city's Marina District. It later relocated to Fisherman's Wharf, but after a fire in 2002 it moved to its current location in North Beach, an area that's a throwback to historic San Francisco and also has a vibrant nightlife scene.
With its 400-seat capacity, Cobb's can hold a pretty big crowd, but the venue still somehow manages to maintain a cozy, intimate feel that allows guests to get the most out of their experience and be as close to the action as possible. In fact, famed comedian and TV show host Bill Maher once described the club as so intimate that "if somebody in the third row says something, everybody hears it and the comedian responds." The club also has a lively atmosphere that's befitting of the often rowdy nature of comedy, with red and black walls and an elevated stage that ensures everyone in the club can see the performers.
There's no need to make reservations at a swanky restaurant or head out to a nearby bar for drinks after seeing a comedy show at Cobb's, because the club provides a complete entertainment experience with its full-service bar and complete dinner menu. Instead of settling for munching on a few cashews or a skimpy appetizer, club patrons can enjoy the same type of dinner service they'd expect from any of San Francisco's popular eateries, giving guests an alternative to the traditional dinner-and-a-movie date.