Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
4.6(2,317)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 2317 reviews (Google rating)Comedy Club
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Quick facts
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle is a comedy club at 310 S Troy St in Royal Oak, MI, open Tue–Sat from 10:00 AM. reservations available.
- Address
- 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Phone
- +1248-542-9900
- Hours today
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
About Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle is a comedy club at 310 S Troy St in Royal Oak, MI, where Tim Allen got his start. Alongside live performances, the club hosts weekly open-mike nights. Its atmosphere is described as casual and hip, and it is suitable for groups and popular with tourists. The club has a Google rating of 4.6 from 2,317 reviews.
Food and drinks are part of the setup, with eclectic eats, table service, and food available at the on-site bar. Drink offerings include beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor. Reservations are required and accepted. Listed parking options include both free and paid spaces in lots and on the street. The entrance, parking, and restroom have wheelchair-accessible features. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Known for
- Where Tim Allen got his start
- Weekly open-mike nights
- Live comedy performances
- On-site bar and eclectic eats
- Casual, group-friendly atmosphere
Good for
- Open late
- Good for groups
- Takes reservations
- Live music
- Wheelchair accessible
Popular times
Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.
Tue
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Wed
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6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 1 of 100, 11a: 2 of 100, 12p: 2 of 100, 1p: 2 of 100, 2p: 2 of 100, 3p: 3 of 100, 4p: 5 of 100, 5p: 11 of 100, 6p: 19 of 100, 7p: 25 of 100, 8p: 23 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Thu
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6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 2 of 100, 11a: 2 of 100, 12p: 2 of 100, 1p: 2 of 100, 2p: 3 of 100, 3p: 3 of 100, 4p: 6 of 100, 5p: 15 of 100, 6p: 29 of 100, 7p: 43 of 100, 8p: 42 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100
Fri
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6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 2 of 100, 11a: 2 of 100, 12p: 2 of 100, 1p: 2 of 100, 2p: 3 of 100, 3p: 4 of 100, 4p: 9 of 100, 5p: 21 of 100, 6p: 44 of 100, 7p: 63 of 100, 8p: 74 of 100, 9p: 77 of 100, 10p: 65 of 100, 11p: 49 of 100
Sat
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6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 2 of 100, 11a: 4 of 100, 12p: 4 of 100, 1p: 4 of 100, 2p: 5 of 100, 3p: 8 of 100, 4p: 18 of 100, 5p: 38 of 100, 6p: 70 of 100, 7p: 91 of 100, 8p: 100 of 100, 9p: 92 of 100, 10p: 77 of 100, 11p: 54 of 100
Google rating breakdown
2,317 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.
- 5★1,749
- 4★425
- 3★82
- 2★20
- 1★41
What people mention
Topics counted across Google reviews.
- comedians×182
- popcorn×27
- open mic×12
- tight seating×11
- opening acts×7
- stand up comedy×6
- dave attell×5
- brad williams×5
- comedy castle×5
- drew lynch show×5
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What reviewers say elsewhere
“Great place to watch stand-up. Very clean and staff are nice.”
— K Reyes, September 10, 2026 · google
“Went there to see Big Jay Oakerson. He didn't disappoint. There was a female opener who was very funny asmr Jay's opener, Dylan was very good too. The food we and drinks we had were reasonably priced. My second time visiting. Will defini…”
— James Hunter, August 30, 2026 · google
“Favorite spot to see a comedy show. Great acts both local and national.”
— Andrew Walker, August 27, 2026 · google
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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle — frequently asked
- Is Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle open on Mondays?
- No — Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle is closed on Mondays.
- Where is Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle?
- Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle is at 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI 48067.
- Does Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle take reservations?
- Yes — Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle accepts reservations.
- What is the phone number for Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle?
- You can reach Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle on +1248-542-9900.