★ 4.3 (2256 reviews)•$•1151 St Louis Galleria St, Richmond Heights
Helium isn't some dive with a mic night; this is a proper stand-up spot where the atmosphere crackles with anticipation before every punchline. It's strictly for groups of friends or seasoned daters who want actual entertainment, not just background chatter, making it unique for forcing you to actually *pay attention* to what's happening on stage.