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The Most Delectable Hookah Bars in Charlotte

Cru Charlotte

Cru Charlotte

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (26)

Lashonna L. "The servers seemed as if they hate their job. The shrimp and grits were not tasteful. The musicWas great and the hookah was great."

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Dubai Hookah Lounge

Dubai Hookah Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (24)

Ahmad E. "If you are looking for a quality hookah experience, Dubai Hookah Lounge is THE place to be. With the recent craze over hookah, there seems to always be a lounge in a neighborhood near you. Because of this recent spike in popularity much of the staff at these places lack the skill to prepare your hookah well, not the case for Dubai Hookah. (I recommend the double apple hookah flavor) Although it may seem simple there is an art in how it's prepared that goes far beyond packing it with the flavored tobacco of your liking. Being a hookah smoker for over 20 years, I have had the privilege of enjoying this relaxing experience many times in many parts of the world including the Middle East. How a hookah is maintained, the type of charcoal and how it's heated, to the quality of the tobacco used are only a few examples impacting the quality. Many newcomers to the experience can't distinguish the difference because they have minimal examples to compare it to. At Dubai hookah you can smoke the same pipe for long periods of time without tasting the burn of the charcoal. The flavor and smoothness you order almost seems to last indefinitely which speaks to their awesome preparation. In addition to the great hookah experience, the service is top notch, family owned business that takes pride in their work. They regularly check on you and do what's necessary to ensure you enjoy your time. They have great drinks, including fresh juices (I recommend the fresh mango) and quality teas. The arabesque decor and music also create a wonderful cultural experience."

Zodiac Bar & Grill

Zodiac Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (29)

Lateefah G. "I attended a poetry night here. Tickets were $25. It was worth it. I had a drink that I wasn't disappointed with and I also had some bang bang style shrimp. It was good. Honestly the best part was the dj he was exceptional. That night. I don't know if he was their regular dj but yeah. I'd go again for another event. The parking was easy. And I met a friend there and she had a cute lil booth that was close to the stage. I'm not a lounge person so I'd only go there for an event."

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Recent Reviews for Hookah Bars Restaurants

Shionda F.

★★★★★

Oct 8, 2022


Catch a vibe at CRU CRU is the nations first franchised hookah & CBD lounge, so for you hookah lovers they have a little bit of everything to offer .Every dish we tried was packed with flavor I couldn't get enough of the lobster seafood Mac , that Mac was the the truth & the light lol . Fun drinks, music, hookah & more . For me I'm catching a vibe before the crowd comes in , so to duly note go early to avoid the club crowd . When we arrived it was pretty laid back for the most part . They offer brunch on Sunday's as well as daily drink specials .

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John S.

★★★★★

Feb 28, 2019


Awesome place! This hookah lounge is more mature and has a true Arabic feeling to it. There is no hip hop here our ratchetry going on. It has business people, couples, people playing cards etc enjoying a nice hookah. The hookah is very high quality and lasts for a long time. They also provide authentic real charcoal and place new ones at no cost. Great value here! I ordered a mint tea as well. I thought it would be steeped in mint leaves but they just bring you regular tea and some mint leaves. You are supposed to just throw the mint in there. I felt that was a bit deceptive but I will let it slide. The service is good as well. The only downside is that there is no alcohol

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Kay S.

★★☆☆☆

Dec 28, 2023


We were visiting Charlotte for a girls trip and found this place on TikTok. The food was average here. The service was not exactly what we expected. We came in before the night crowd and rush. We expected a nice cute place with good small foods. The wings were okay. The Philly cheesesteak eggrolls were really good! They make you pay for your entire bill before getting your food.. you also have to pay a 15% tip that could possibly result in never seeing your waitress again (our experience).

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India B.

★★★★★

Aug 7, 2018


Good priced hookahs!!! Very small crowd but it was enjoyed. Ice hoses && ice bases.

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Gary Z.

★★★★☆

Mar 5, 2021


I've never smoked from a hookah before, so imagine my surprise when my wife said she wanted to take me here for my birthday. There is a stunning mural outside that is visible from the road. We were greeted at the door by a friendly and vibrant hostess named Zontella. She seated us in a very private, intimate area with plush, round cushions and several large abstract etchings on the wall. The lighting was soft, but pulsed rapidly to the beat of the Middle Eastern hip hop. We were shown exactly how a hookah works and how the tobacco goes on top and everything. We sat there enjoying the environment and the hookah smoke for over 8 hours. My only complaint is that the bathrooms were very cramped and the toilets were too close to the doors, resulting in a very embarrassing situation with a mop. We will return here many times in the future and hope to try all the different flavors of tobacco. We only had the bacon/apple flavor this time because all the others were sold out.

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Fusion Lounge

Fusion Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (15) • $$

Eric G. "I played poker here last night for the first time. The food was delicious and very inexpensive . . . skinny fries and grilled shrimp in a Middle Eastern spice blend . . . Yum! I'm not a smoker, but the heady haze of hookah exhaust that settled in later did not effect my enjoyment. The brothers who own this place are friendly and inviting. An intriguing and accessable place to chill with friends and enjoy a relaxing time listening to club music. Very down to earth"

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Babylon Hookah Lounge

Babylon Hookah Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (8)

Leila R. "Ridic expensive! $35 for a hookah!?! That's South Beach prices w/o the vibe. Also, tea is literally just a tea bag in a pot...plus $20 cover at the door per person!?!? The DJ was good, but literally nightclub vibe, so loud u cannot talk or hear each other, so def not the usual laid back relax atmo u would expect from a hookah lounge.Service was terrible. Had to ask for coals 3x and was told "they take awhile to light"...wtf?! And then still took almost 20mins before we got coals!?Ur a hookah lounge, howTF do u not have coals at the ready!?!The bathrooms were disgusting too.Definitely the only thing this place has going for it is it is open til 4am, but that is it."

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