A mid-priced hookah bar in Alphabet City, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers mention friendly service, call it reliably good, and describe a cozy room.
19 rated hookah bars
Best Hookah Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best hookah bars across 11 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 19 rated hookah bars in Manhattan, spread over 11 neighborhoods. Eastside Story in Alphabet City leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (3).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include lively, social, cozy, lounge, and chill. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Hookah Bars in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A budget-friendly hookah bar in the East Village. Reviewers single out the staff, suggest it for a few friends, and describe it as easy to miss.
Rank 3 A mid-priced hookah bar in Midtown, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers praise the service, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention coming on a date.
Rank 4 A mid-priced hookah bar in Alphabet City. Reviewers suggest it for a few friends, come for the entertainment, and describe a loud, buzzing room. Known for its hookah.
Rank 5 A budget-friendly hookah bar in Alphabet City, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers praise the service, come for the food, and mention coming with a large group.
Rank 6 A mid-priced hookah bar in Hamilton Heights, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers come for the entertainment, treat it as a café hangout, and describe it as calm.
Rank 7 - Lively
- Social
Rank 8 A budget-friendly hookah bar in Harlem, open until 3 AM most nights and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers single out the sandwiches, call it reliably good, and describe it as calm.
Rank 9 A mid-priced hookah bar in Harlem, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers call it quiet and relaxed and single out the staff. They also note it's cash only.
Rank 10 - Lively
- Social
Alphabet City
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
East Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Harlem
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Midtown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Battery Park City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best hookah bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top hookah bars on Moodap are Eastside Story in Alphabet City (4.9 stars), Cozy Cafe in East Village (4.8 stars) and Karizma Lounge in Midtown (4.6 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most hookah bars?
Harlem has the most, with 3, followed by Alphabet City (3) and East Village (3).
Where can I find affordable hookah bars in Manhattan?
4 of the 19 hookah bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Cozy Cafe in East Village, Sahara East in Alphabet City and NYC Gourmet Deli (Grill Delicious Bite) in Harlem.
How does Moodap rank hookah bars?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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