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This Hidden Comedy Club Above a Pizza Shop Is Columbus’ Best Kept Secret

Comedy, Culture & Arts, Nightlife, Things to Do

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Written by Step Out Columbus
Published on April 3, 2026
Photo courtesy of The Attic Comedy Club

Columbus has no shortage of things to do at night… yet one of the best spots in the city is still flying way under the radar.

Enter: The Attic Comedy Club.

This Columbus comedy club hosts stand-up, improv, sketch comedy, and more, with a steady lineup of local talent and national touring comedians filling the room with laughs basically every night. And it still feels like a hidden gem.

Why?

Because it quite literally is.

The Attic is tucked away above Osteria in Olde Towne East, literally in the attic crawl space of the restaurant. If you didn’t know it was there, you’d walk right past it without a second thought.

But once you make your way upstairs, it’s a completely different world.

Photo courtesy of The Attic Comedy Club

Inside The Attic

The space has that intimate yet special energy that you’d expect from a New York City comedy club. It’s tight, it’s buzzing, and it feels like anything could happen… because sometimes, it does.

We’re talking pop-ins from legit big names.

I’ve heard stories from friends who randomly caught Mark Normand dropping in between sets at the Funny Bone in Easton. Dave Chappelle has even done sets here. Just casually popping into a tiny attic in Columbus like it’s no big deal.

Plus you can bring your own food! So if you’re grabbing a slice (or, let’s be honest, several slices) from Osteria downstairs or bringing something in from nearby, you can turn this into a full-on dinner and a show situation.

Not a bad way to spend a night.

If you’re looking for a unique thing to do in Columbus, especially something that feels a little off-the-beaten-path, The Attic Comedy Club absolutely needs to be on your radar.

Grab tickets and check out upcoming shows here.

🎭 The Attic Comedy Club | 892 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205

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