"This place understands the art of shisha"
The business of shisha lounges in the last decade has boomed.
Cultural Desi hotspots in various UK cities now reflect the diversity of the nation, with many trendy shisha spots open to a new generation.
A lot of these venues provide light food, drinks/mocktails and entertainment with most places serving halal options and various Middle Eastern cuisines.
Some more traditional Desis may refer to these spots as ‘halal discos’ and may opt for a quieter café like atmosphere.
Whatever your flavour of shisha is, this list will have an option for you.
Let’s take a look at 20 of the most highly rated shisha lounges scattered across the UK.
Sky Lounge, Coventry
If you are looking for a venue which provides all the classic shisha lounge perks, Sky Lounge delivers.
Well-known in Coventry, with cityscape views, delicious food and drink and a relaxing atmosphere this rooftop shisha lounge has raving reviews.
One such review by Stephanie D on Tripadvisor stated:
“I would most recommend Sky Lounge for the great shisha, excellent customer service, most chilled-out atmosphere with good music choices and freshest delicious food from the amazing chef!
“You definitely wouldn’t be disappointed the staff treat you like family!
“So make sure you check out Sky Lounge, you wouldn’t want to miss out!!”
Aura Lounge, Birmingham
Aura Lounge in Birmingham boasts a trendy atmosphere with good music playing and flavourful shisha.
It provides a good place for photos with the girls with stunning backdrops and décor.
If food is your favourite part of the night, Aura Lounge has tremendous options for all taste buds.
The Factory Lounge, Nottingham
The Factory Lounge is one of the best shisha spots in Nottingham as expressed by locals. There is usually something for everyone.
Light food and refreshments are a must, and usually, if the football is on, this is a place locals go to watch the game and enjoy some time with friends.
A review by one visitor revealed:
“Best shisha in Nottingham, very chilled and casual – great for catchups and a smoke with a group of friends.”
Sannin, London
Sannin serves Middle Eastern and Lebanese food with an option of halal, vegan and vegetarian-friendly options.
The shisha has been described as reasonably priced and the atmosphere is low-key.
Amelia Cambs, a visitor, expressed:
“I’ve been a regular to this place for years, it’s truly a gem of a place and worthy of a visit.”
“They don’t serve alcohol but I’d recommend the carrot, apple and ginger fresh juice – delicious!
“After your main course, they bring you a fresh fruit platter with some baklava, adding to the generosity of the venue.”
Al Feena Shisha Café, Leicester
Al Feena Shisha café serves light food options and some tasty desserts.
For a chilled spot to enjoy some tea and shisha, this is one of the most loved spots in Leicester. A Tripadvisor comment read:
“Having tried all of the cafes in the Leicester region, I conclude that Al Feena is the best.
“Consistently deliver high-quality shisha – thick clouds of smoke, non-harsh and lasts a long time.
“They have never messed up my shisha order. Customer service is great.
“The manager (Ahmed), and his staff make me feel very welcome and part of the Al Feena family – any problems and they are there to help.”
Argeela Lounge & Grill, Birmingham
This shisha lounge serves grilled food and burgers with optional sides of shisha in many premium flavours.
They do also serve vegetarian-friendly food and are another popular spot for Birmingham locals.
This venue has promised a warm atmosphere, suitable for families, friends, and get-togethers.
Mawal Garden, London
Mawal Garden provides a lovely venue in which food for every diet or taste including Lebanese, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern.
A venue which is accessible and accommodating to wheelchair users, Mawal Garden in Hounslow provides a relaxed restaurant-type vibe whilst still accommodating shisha smokers.
TigerBay Shisha Lounge, London
This Shisha lounge boasts exceptional customer service and cool vibes.
Entertainment such as belly dancers and snake charmers are a regular occurrence.
This is one of the more lively lounges depending on the time and date you choose to visit.
Blue Café, Manchester
A more low-key café setting where locals and elders enjoy shisha in a casual environment. In one review a customer explains:
“Despite all the Shisha cafes in Manchester, I choose to go to this place as it’s not like a ‘halal disco’.
“It’s a place where you can enjoy the tranquil décor, mature atmosphere and great APPLE Shisha.”
Beirut Nights, London
Beirut Nights provides a tantalising Middle Eastern menu which is fresh and handmade.
With over 600 high ratings for food service and value for money, this is a venue which requires a visit.
Leigh, who’s visited the establishment many times revealed:
“It’s not a licensed restaurant, so you need to be aware of that if you are a big beer-bellied swigger like myself.
“However, after two nights away from work, a third with no option of an alcoholic drink was most welcome.
“The food was great, with a buzzing atmosphere.”
“It’s obviously popular with the local Middle Eastern community.
“I was made to feel most welcome. The food was very good and plentiful. Would recommend.”
Pasha, Glasgow
Pasha Glasgow décor may be a little simple but this is more than made up for with its menu and premium shisha flavours.
Customers mention friendly service and excellent food options. One piece of feedback given by Missvani (a visitor) was:
“Really wonderful food, didn’t expect it to be this tasty! Great value for money.
“Had a range of dishes from the rice to the lamb shank and the kebab roll as well as chips and kibbeh.”
Daika Kanm Kurdish Grill, Edinburgh
Daika Kanm Kurdish Grill has been voted as one of Britain’s top five Middle Eastern restaurants by The Telegraph.
Nestled in the centre of Edinburgh the menu offers starters such as falafel and baba ghanoush, vegetarian options and halal-friendly dishes such as Kurdish-style lamb biryani.
The hookah at this venue is usually enjoyed after a meal usually costing less than £20.
Junoon Café, Bradford
Junoon café in Bradford boasts a brilliant shisha spot where visitors can also taste some delicious desserts and light food in a nice environment.
Customer service has been described as excellent and one reviewer on Tripadvisor stated:
“Brilliant spot for a shisha, nice environment, excellent staff very polite, friendly and very professional.
“Behind the counter staff also clued on about all the flavours and always recommended the best drinks and teas. Got yourselves regulars!”
Akaya Restaurant & Lounge (Halal), Slough
Like a lot of other shisha places, food is a high priority on the list of importance when choosing a venue to visit.
This is something Akaya Restaurant and Lounge does not need to worry about.
Akaya serves Pakistani and Turkish food as well as American street food which is sure to appeal to many different customers.
Reem Lounge, Liverpool
With bustling music and tasty treats and sweets, Reem Lounge is perfect for those wanting to enjoy Liverpool’s city centre.
It’s a very tempting option for many locals and tourists, as Swaira Riaz mentions in her Google review:
“Nice environment, professional staff, good management, clean and amazing music.”
Casablanca Lounge, Leeds
Casablanca in Leeds provides customers with a chilled-out venue to unwind and enjoy shisha.
It is a well-liked spot for locals and out-of-town visitors to enjoy snacks and hookah.
One visitor, Zaid Hashim, explains all the best things about the venue in his review on Google:
“Good parking spaces around. Spacious, not loud and comforting for someone who wants to enjoy a shisha and distress after a long day.
“They keep up with all important sports events.”
“Choice of music is excellent. Lightning is just right indoors. Nice outdoor space when weather permits.
“This place understands the art of shisha and customer service.”
Arabian Nights, Swindon
Arabian Nights is another venue providing delicious Middle Eastern food in a relaxed environment.
The lounge area has a steady stream of young customers whilst the restaurant provides families and couples an area to enjoy their food away from the smoke.
With great service and an intimate setting, the lounge has a great selection of music from hip hop to afrobeats to soca.
They also have amazing cocktails and smoothies; their lamb chops are always highly recommended.
Lyalena Lounge, Newport
Another favourite of locals of the respective area is Lyalena Lounge.
Many believe it to be Cardiff’s best shisha spot as it shows live sports, has mouthwatering dishes and has great portions.
Arabian Krush, Bradford
As described on their website:
“Based in the heart of Little Germany Bradford, Arabian Krush is a Shisha, Drinks and Desserts Lounge bringing the authentic Arabian experience to the neighbourhood.”
The lounge has high ratings for its food and shisha, one of few venues that have equally high praise for both.
Avana Lounge, Bristol
This venue provides delightful desserts and steaming Karak chai for a chilled-out meet-up spot.
Avana Lounge in Bristol provides light food and a cool atmosphere for “fantastic shisha and great fruit juices!”
A big draw for locals is the stone-baked pizza with fresh Italian dough to order.
What stands out beyond the shisha and culinary delights is the sense of community and hospitality prevalent in these establishments.
From glowing reviews praising the friendly staff to comments highlighting the welcoming ambience, it’s evident that these lounges have cultivated spaces where visitors feel like family.
Whether you prefer a lively atmosphere with entertainment or a tranquil setting for quiet conversations, the vibrant world of shisha lounges in the UK has something to offer everyone.
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