The perfect spot for a night out can consist of many different variables. But when they all come together, it’s a night to remember.
Whether you vape, smoke, or are the occasional social smoker, shisha and hookahs are the new peanut butter and jelly. Enjoy a night out with your friends or a loved one and enjoy all the smoke that Austin has to offer with this list of great hookah bars, lounges, and cafes around town.
Contributed By Matthew Carlin
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12530 Research Blvd
Offering a full food menu along with premium brand name shishas, Tehran is your spot for indulging in some casual bites and quality smoke. Where else can you get lasagna and a pineapple head on top of your hookah? We'll wait...
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11331 N Lamar Blvd
Whether you need to study or want a quality atmosphere with your friends, Rawshe provides the ambiance for whatever mood you’re in. For a small fee of $10, you can BYOB and make it a night you won’t remember.
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901 W 24th St
When the south meets the far east, the brainchild becomes one of Austin’s best lounges to enjoy a nice beverage or whatever shisha your heart desires. Offering a full espresso bar, coffee, tea and smoothies, Arab Cowboy is your spot for a great time.
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2621 Jones Rd
Perfect for your Instagram, Aura provides premium shisha brands along with coffee, tea, smoothies, and fresh juices. Stop in, grab a pic, sit back and enjoy this upscale interior.
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6617 Airport Blvd
For a small fee, Yahala is BYOB and sits next door to Arpeggio Grill to satisfy all your late-night cravings (feel free to bring in your own food). The Egyptian lights and Middle Eastern Decor provide a feeling of being transported elsewhere while maintaining a casual atmosphere.
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9112 Anderson Mill Rd A-200
If you’re looking to have a night out on the town with a DJ or bottle service and everything that comes with it, Darband is your place. They offer a full bar and cocktail menu along with booth reservations and great tunes. Get the crew together and enjoy one of their fruit-forward hookah bowls.
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534 E Oltorf St
With a massive food menu of delicious Mediterranean and Lebanese offerings to go with their full bar, Tarbouch has everything you could want in a night out or lunch on the weekend. Come for the food, stay for the hookahs.
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13376 Research Blvd #100
An authentic Middle Eastern Hookah lounge with a large array of tobacco flavors and a flavorful tea selection, Mazaj offers a large food menu for dine-in or to-go as well as a drink menu consisting of various smoothies, teas, and other hot beverages.
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