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Hookah Bars in New York City

By John McCree


We will all concur that New York City has a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife venues to see for the local people and tourists. Are you walking around this terrific city haphazardly, asking yourself what to do or where to go next? Since you are here, you must be thinking of going to a hookah bar. Having said that, let us take this opportunity to fill you in on some of the hookah hot spots in NYC!

There are lots of hookah bars in NYC, which are designed in line with the Middle Eastern style. You might find yourself sitting on velvet cushions, drinking mint tea while smoking the aromatic tobacco flavor of your liking. Many hookah bars also offer Mediterranean food along with hookah. The most popular dishes offered are Hummus and Baba Ghannouj. According to the venue, they may just offer appetizers (Mezza) or you can sit down for a full meal and end your night with a little tea and hookah. The setting may either be on the more peaceful side, which is great for lengthy conversations while passing the hookah hose around or you can decide to be in an upbeat environment with live music and belly dancers. One thing that is certain is you will get an ultimate Middle Eastern experience.

The cost differs from one place to another and also varies as per the brand and flavor you have selected to smoke. Also, if you want to smoke the tobacco through a fruit, like an orange or a grapefruit, expect to pay the price for this amazing concoction! A hookah session that lasts more time than 60 minutes can cost between $12 and $30.

Top Hookah Lounges

Listed here are the hookah bars that offer the finest hookah in the finest environment:

Sultana - 128 E 4th St (between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY 10003

This bar is perfect for those who want a traditional Middle Eastern experience with a calm environment. While smoking your hookah, you can have their Turkish coffee and mint tea. If you are hungry then try their grilled lamb and falafel.

Karma - 51 First Ave, New York, NY 10003

A trendy lounge with a hint of the Middle Eastern culture, Karma is the finest hookah bar in the East Village. The lounge is furnished with original artwork on the walls and has velvet sofas for your seating pleasure. A lovely bar on one side of the lounge gives a wide selection of cocktails. Karma has two levels. The main floor opens from 1pm to 4am while the downstairs lounge just opens at night. They have a wide selection of tobacco flavors you can choose from or you can even bring your own tobacco.

Le Souk - 510 Laguardia Place, New York, NY 10012

Le Souk is more of a nightclub made on multiple floors. The Middle Eastern style dcor is really appealing. French-Moroccan food is also served in addition to hookahs. There is a dancing floor in the lounge where many customers join to dance and enjoy themselves. There is a strict dress code so make sure you dress to impress.

Tagine Dining and Hookah Bar - 537 9th Ave (between 39th St & 40th St), New York, NY 10018

A soothing and entertaining bar with excellent hookah and fantastic food. The bar offers traditional Moroccan cuisine and dcor, along with excellent entertainment.

Cozy Caf Hookah Bar - 43 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003

Another enjoyable bar with a good food and drink menu along with authentic hookah. Soothing music and live belly dancers are the major attraction of this spot.

Cafe Khufu - 61 E 3rd St (between 1st Ave & 11th St, New York, NY 10003

Caf Khufu is a captivating hookah spot situated on the lower east side of Manhattan. They offer a range of coffees and teas, finger foods, healthy bites and of course HOOKAH!

Kazuza - 107 Ave A, New York, NY 10009

It is a multifunctional establishment with a restaurant, bar and hookah lounge. They have over 50 flavors of tobacco and have a calm and intimate ambiance. They also serve wine and other cocktails. From fast food to Middle Eastern cuisine, a variety of food is offered in the bar. During the night the environment resembles to a nightclub with live DJs taking the stage. You are treated to a belly dancing show on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:45pm.

Hookah bars and lounges are not just in Manhattan. Brooklyn and Queens have many terrific hookah bars as well. The hookah lounges in Queens and Brooklyn are not crammed with people because most of the people head towards Manhattan to enjoy the night life of NYC. If you don't live in Manhattan, you can still enjoy shisha at a nearby lounge. Check out a few of these popular hookah bars and lounges:

Queens

Hookah Lounge - 107-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Deja Vu - 33-22 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103

Teal Lounge - 22-79 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11105

Layali Beirut Cafe Restaurant - 25-60 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 1110

Brooklyn

Zamaan Hookah Bar and Restaurant - 349 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11211

Red Mist Hookah Lounge & Cafe - 569 Coney Island Ave (between Beverly Rd & Lewis Pl) Brooklyn, NY 11218

7 Hills Cafe - 849 Manhattan Ave (between Noble St & Milton St), Brooklyn, NY 11222

If you are a hookah enthusiast in NYC, you have a great number of choices of venues to select from. Make sure that you pick the right bar and the right flavor.




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