The Best Hookah Bars in NYC

By John McCree


We will all concur that New York City gives a wide range of restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife venues to enjoy for the locals and tourists. Are you walking around this fantastic city haphazardly, asking yourself what to do or which place to go next? Because you are reading this article, it indicates that you must be considering visiting a hookah bar. That being said, let us take this chance to fill you in on a few of the hookah hot spots in NYC!

New York City is full of hookah bars and lounges, which are designed with a Middle Eastern flair. Velvet cushions and mint tea normally come with hookah in many of the hookah bars. Many places offer a selection of Mediterranean snacks like Hummus, Baba Ghannouj, and Sambousik. According to the venue, they may just offer appetizers (Mezza) or you can sit down for a full meal and conclude your night with a little tea and hookah. You can find hookah bars with different atmospheres. There are bars that are peaceful and quiet offering the ideal setting to have long conversations with friends while enjoying hookah. And there are bars that imitate nightclubs with belly dancers and live DJs. Regardless of which environment you select for the night, you are sure to experience the ultimate Middle Eastern culture.

Certain places are very expensive while some give hookah at really inexpensive prices. You can also smoke tobacco from a fruit for instance orange, but it will definitely cost a bit more. A hookah session that lasts more time than an hour can cost between $12 and $30.

Hookah Lounges You Should Visit

Following is a list of the best hookah bars in Manhattan:

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

Sultana offers a quiet atmosphere complete with a Middle Eastern-style living room, comfy couches and pillows. Most of the patrons at this hookah bar order a cup of Turkish coffee or mint tea. If you choose to eat, the grilled lamb and falafel will be sure to satisfy your appetite.

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 velvet sofas are rather comfortable. They also serve cocktails and other drinks at a specifically designed bar. Karma is made on two floors. The main floor opens from 1pm to 4am while the downstairs lounge only opens at nighttime. You can either decide to purchase from a variety of tobacco flavors or you can even bring your own tobacco.

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

Le Souk is built on multiple floors and it is located in the East Village. The exotic Middle Eastern dcor makes the ambiance of this club sultry. You will find authentic hookahs and French-Moroccan food. Don't forget your dancing shoes since you are guaranteed to be dancing the night away. 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 calming and entertaining bar with terrific hookah and good food. Terrific entertainment, amazing dcor and great food set this bar apart from the rest.

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

A tranquil bar with excellent hookah and a wide selection of flavors along with excellent food. You will be surrounded by relaxing tunes and belly dancers.

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

On the lower east side of Manhattan, this caf offers a captivating atmosphere. Aside from hookah, a variety of snacks, coffees and teas are available at this bar.

Kazuza - 107 Ave A, New York, NY 10009

It is a multi purpose establishment with a restaurant, bar and hookah lounge. With a comfortable environment, this place is excellent to hang out with your friends and have long conversations with them. Kazuza carries a liquor license and they serve wines and some other cocktails also. From junk food to Middle Eastern cuisine, a variety of food is offered in the bar. During the night the environment is similar to a nightclub with live DJs taking the stage. In case you are in mood for some belly dance, then go to this bar around 11:45 on Friday or Saturday night.

Manhattan isn't the only place that features hookah lounges. You can find a number of hookah lounges in Queens and Brooklyn also. The hookah lounges in Queens and Brooklyn are not crammed with people since most of the people head towards Manhattan to enjoy the night life of NYC. If you live in the outskirts of Manhattan and are seeking to enjoy some hookah in your area, there are a plethora of places to select from and you won't be disappointed. Following are the popular bars and lounges in these boroughs:

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

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

New York City is known for being the city, which never sleeps. Why not dedicate some of those hours to soaking in some hookah culture?




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