Wednesday, January 2, 2013

The Best Hookah Bars in New York City

By John McCree


We can all concur that New York City offers a wide range of restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife venues to enjoy for the locals and tourists. Are you walking around this great city aimlessly, thinking what to do or which place to go next? Since you are reading this article, it implies that you must be considering visiting a hookah bar. With that said, let us take this chance to fill you in on a few of the hookah hot spots in NYC!

There are a lot of hookah bars in NYC, which are designed in line with the Middle Eastern style. As the dcor is Middle Eastern, you will be sitting on velvet cushions laid on the ground and sipping mint tea while enjoying your hookah. Mediterranean appetizers and snacks are also offered in the vast majority of places. Certain places also offer a complete meal, which is accompanied by mint tea and a hookah. Calm as well as noisy and upbeat, you will find a variety of hookah bars in NYC. The tranquil atmosphere provides you the opportunity to have long conversations with your buddies, while the upbeat environment will give you a taste of the "NYC life." Regardless of which environment you select for the night, you are sure to have the ultimate Middle Eastern culture.

The cost of the hookah can vary depending on the venue you have chosen and the brand of tobacco you have selected to smoke. You can also smoke tobacco through a fruit for instance orange, but it will surely cost a little more. Hookahs range in price from $12-$30 each.

Best Hookah Lounges

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

This bar is perfect for those who want a traditional Middle Eastern experience with a tranquil environment. The vast majority of patrons at this hookah bar order a cup of Turkish coffee or mint tea. In case you are hungry then try their grilled lamb and falafel.

Karma - 51 First Ave, New York, NY 10003

If you are looking for a swanky hookah bar in the East Village, Karma is the place to go. Velvet couches and original art work on the walls make Karma a fascinating place to enjoy hookah. They also offer cocktails and other drinks at a uniquely designed bar. There are two floors at Karma. The main floor is open daily from 1pm until 4am and the downstairs lounge, which is just open during the night, features a more intimate and comfortable atmosphere. They have a wide variety of tobacco flavors you can pick from or you can even provide your own tobacco.

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

Located in the East Village, Le Souk is a multilevel bar. One of the most noticeable things about this bar is the close attention to detail in their Middle Eastern dcor. French-Moroccan cuisine is also served along with hookahs. Don't forget your dancing shoes because you are guaranteed to be dancing the night away. There is a rigid 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

If you'd like to unwind with some hookah and great eats, Tagine is the best bar for you. Great entertainment, great dcor and fine food set this bar apart from the rest.

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

Cozy Caf is yet another enjoyable hot spot that offers a fine blend of sweet tobacco, a modest food menu and beverages. You will be surrounded by soothing tunes and belly dancers.

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

A great caf that is calm in the day but vibrant at nighttime. Besides hookah, various snacks, coffees and teas are offered at this bar.

Kazuza - 107 Ave A, New York, NY 10009

Kazuza is located on the Lower East side of NYC. It is a restaurant and a hookah lounge. With a peaceful ambiance, this place is fantastic to hang out with your buddies and have long conversations with them. They also provide wine as well as other cocktails. From junk food to Middle Eastern cuisine, a wide range of food is offered in the bar. Every night a live DJ entertains the customers in the bar with American and Mediterranean beats. You are treated to a belly dance show on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:45pm.

Manhattan is not the only place that boasts hookah lounges. There are several hookah venues to select from in Brooklyn and Queens! The majority of people like to go out in Manhattan and so, the hookah lounges in Queens are Brooklyn are never brimful of people. If you are living in Brooklyn or Queens, you have a wide range of venues to enjoy shisha. The most popular bars and lounges in these areas are:

Queens

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

Deja Vu - 33-22 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 1110

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

Cafe Tabu - 2205 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Hookah bars are rapidly getting popular in NYC and the rest of the U.S. These days, you can easily find a hookah bar in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn to enjoy the company of your friends while smoking shisha.




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