Comedy Cellar - MacDougal Street vs Fat Black Pussycat.

Comedy Cellar MacDougal Street and the Fat Black Pussycat are sister venues at the same Greenwich Village intersection, but they serve different roles in the Comedy Cellar ecosystem. MacDougal is the flagship — the legendary basement room where the biggest names in comedy do tight sets nightly. The Fat Black Pussycat at 130 West 3rd Street is the more intimate, bar-adjacent space that often features developing talent, newer acts, and earlier show times. MacDougal draws the comedy pilgrims who want the full Cellar experience. The Pussycat attracts locals and adventurous comedy fans who enjoy discovering acts before they blow up. Prices tend to be lower at the Pussycat, and it's generally easier to get a reservation. Both rooms benefit from the Cellar's booking standards, but MacDougal remains the room where magic happens most consistently.