2021 Best Nightlife Venue: Joker’s Comedy Club

Joker’s is no stranger to being the People’s Choice for best night venue. Managing partner Max Faulkner said this year’s win will make it “seven or eight.”

Though COVID-19 has meant several changes to the business, Faulkner said the Richland club hasn’t given up trying to entertain Tri-Citians, and those customers have carried it through the pandemic.

“Just baby steps,” Faulkner said.

Faulkner said the Atomic Bowl side is at 50 percent capacity, with spectators allowed. The arcade is slowly opening up, and birthday parties started up again May 1.

Comedy is back 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, though Faulkner said there’s no dancing allowed yet.

The bar’s going to get a new look, along with some new VIP spaces, Faulkner said. The poker tables also are being moved around to help people stay distant and safe.

To make reservations, call 509-943-1173. Jokers is at 624 Wellsian Way in Richland.

1. Joker’s Comedy Club

624 Wellsian Way, Richland

509-943-1173

atomicbowlrichland.com/comedy-club

2. Branding Iron Restaurant, Bar and Nightclub

213 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick

509-586-9292

www.brandingironnightclub.com

3. Emerald of Siam

1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland

509-946-9328

emeraldofsiam.com

This story was originally published June 3, 2021 at 11:19 PM with the headline "2021 Best Nightlife Venue: Joker’s Comedy Club."