The Creek and The Cave
(Now Closed)Comedy Club and Bar
Hunters Point, Queens
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
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Rebecca BalnisSeptember 8, 2017Suspiciously ready for all your drunken caprices. Tacos? Arcade games? A random desire to embarrass yourself in front of a crowd? They've thought of everything.
Ababil AnwarApril 26, 2016Beautiful porch sitting and cool vibe. Loved the open mic and pin ball. Great for just getting drinks as they were very strong. Very hip spot def coming back.
Paulette OsborneMarch 4, 2016Fun place. Several bar areas. Up, down and outside. They can do private parties. They also have a comedy club next door. Very casual.
Village VoiceJanuary 17, 2014The Creek and The Cave is three things in one: a bar, a Mexican restaurant, and an alternative comedy lab, incubating the most promising joke-telling talent in town.
Alex PyatetskySeptember 23, 2018Fine place to see standup. Didn’t expect much of the restaurant. Wings took forever to get, but we’re surprisingly good with a glassy, crispy skin and decent size. Worth ordering again.
Aside from the comedy club, pinball, patio and downstairs bar. The tacos are some of the best you will find. Come anytime and be happy.
Tarnima SabedApril 27, 2018s a sprawling comedy complex that includes a Mexican restaurant, a theatre, a podcast operation, and a bar.
Awesome food and you can't beat the happy hour. Check out a comedy show too while you're at it to see the next big up-and-comer.
My Damn ChannelAugust 24, 2011If you ever decide to try out the 7 train & make it out to Long Island City, be sure to pop into The Creek and The Cave for a set of stand-up comedy and a plastic cup of Magic Hat beer.
COOLHAUSJuly 16, 2012Tacos so good even us Cali transplants have no complaints! And since it's 2 blocks from our office, you can't blame us for coming here every other day for lunch!
AndréSeptember 25, 2015Have the Taco platter and a tap IPA. And while you're there - go downstairs and enjoy a comedy show.
Tracey DewlandJune 14, 2010Great food, cool atmosphere, and awesome service! The burritos are delicious and they are always hosting fun events. Definitely a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a night out!
TomJanuary 27, 2014Recently installed about 6 pinball machines in the downstairs bar. All are in excellent condition, and they even have Jersey Jack's Wizard of Oz.
Dana OMalleyAugust 1, 2012Update: They've gotten better... grilled shrimp tacos are really yummy. Head to the garden and grab a Tecate in the summer.
Best part of their pinball machines are the double cup holders on either side.
benjamin franksFebruary 7, 2015Can't say enough good about this place! I'm also too drunk off of good cheap beer to write a long review! Just come for the comedy and booze!
Margaritas are strong. Food is yummy. And service is great. Back porch is fun. Great comedy shows & my fave delivery dude ever.
CRUZiiiEMay 6, 2016This is part comedy club part Mexican restaurant...(funny enough, right?).. The crowd & menu cater to the gringo's tho.
Sam SchachterOctober 17, 2014Reminds me of the eBay parts of college, food, humor, and a place to hangout.
Anne LinJanuary 7, 2016FISH TACOS AND FREE COMEDY! No other place in the city has an indie comedy scene like this.
TenantKing.comJune 20, 2014Brunch is about $10 and comes with a complimentary alcoholic drink. Be sure not to miss out on that opportunity!
CompassMay 15, 2014Open mic nights, featured comics, and casual Tex-Mex comfort food collide at this bar and comedy venue.
JenKuduSeptember 25, 2013Delicious and cheap mexican food! Order a pitcher of margaritas and stumble out later ;)
Kat FitzgeraldFebruary 25, 2014Love the food and they always have great comedy acts featuring known and unknown comedians!
Christopher AyresSeptember 14, 2014Best Cali-style burritos in LIC. Splurge on the zesty verde sauce, too.
Andreas KleinerMarch 1, 2015Your friendly neighborhood bar with comedy nights, great burritos and pinball.
- val cJanuary 27, 2014This pace is great.Free comedy shows and 7 pinball machines.! stop from manhattan
NathanMarch 6, 2015Even take-out orders come automatically with a side of tortilla chips and pico de gallo.
Menu always has the option for vegan cheese and sour cream- so yummy
Good California-style Mexican, and a clubhouse for some of NYC's up-and-coming stand-ups.
Aaron DancygierJanuary 28, 2012I ate here five years ago and remember those fish tacos like it was yesterday. They're still good, but not quite jaw dropping like I remember them.
The food is great here, I love the steak burrito grande.
- Ada SmithAugust 15, 2011Try dipping your burrito. My favorite is the chipotle sauce. Extra juicy. Love it.
Alison GrippoAugust 15, 2014Pinball. But hit or miss on machines working. Would be fabulous if they invested in air conditioning for the lower area.
WillJune 19, 2010Good Margaritas, add a splash of OJ to make them a little less sour.Try the Beer Battered Shrimp Taco! It's $3.95, but definitely worth it.
- Mark PollardJanuary 21, 2017How does this place even exist? It's a comedy club house and likely to become heritage-listed.
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The Creek and The Cave
1093 Jackson Ave (at 11th St.)
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
(718) 706-8783
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Yes
Smoking
Yes
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