It started two weeks ago when I purchased my ticket from their window. I was charged $2.50 for a service fee. What service was provided? All I received was a ticket and it wasn't a real ticket. It was simply a standard receipt. When I go grocery shopping or go to any store I get the same thing without being charged a "service fee".
At the club I was treated to a two drink minimum. I ended up with two bottles of Blue Moon for $12. That's not a typo. You read that correctly. $12 for two bottles of Blue Moon. A guy sitting across the table from me said he didn't drink alcohol and was offered a bottomless Coke for $13.
The server was obnoxious, took too long to bring out my drinks and irritated myself and the folks sitting around me. During the act the server came around trying to sell shots on special. Why were we interrupted during the show?
A 15% gratuity was added automatically to my bill. This does not sit well with me as I do not believe in standard mandatory tipping. A tip is for good service and should not be included automatically on the bill. Besides, with good service I would have left a larger tip than what was added. I could have lived with this and let it go but the waiter also asked each party if they would round up to 20% and leave a few extra bucks. This was over the line and out of bounds as far as I am concerned.
The show itself was great and my review is not a reflection on the talent that performs at Stand Up Live. I do not enjoy, however, getting overcharged on beer and paying fees for imaginary services.