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    A1 Hookah Bar

    4.5 (45 reviews)
    ModerateHookah Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    They bring food in this tray

    Small but tasty menu.. tzatziki dip was just perfect. Friendly nice staff .. the outside seating is very cool.

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    Best place to relax great customer service, amazing hookah, yummy food 100% recommend

    a hookah bar with a hookah on the table

    Out of all the hookah lounges in SD, A1 is hands down the best lounge for great hookah. The hookahs are imported and will last you longer than you plan to stay. The atmosphere is great and they have a great selection of beer, tea, coffee and other drinks. The food they offer is delicious as well. The owner Marvin along with the staff are as friendly and attentive as they come. Truly an "A1" experience

    Mike B.

    This place is a great place to come and smoke the atmosphere is chill great music while your smoke and talk with friends and family I prefer this one over the one in Chula Vista hookah the hookah here at A1 is super smooth compare to other lounges also they have a loyalty program if you buy 10 hookahs and punch your number in you get a free hookah after the 10th one

    Amazing

    Came across this place and fell in love. With the vibe. The staff. Made me feel at home from the start. Super chill the environment is chill definitely my Everytime in San Diego must stop.

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    Mary K.

    Tried something new today and stopped by here to pick up a bowl. They're not lying when they say the bowls are good! They know how to pack a good orange head here. I'll be coming back!

    Versin B.

    A1 Hookah Bar is my all time favorite. Great hookahs that last forever fruit bowls are amazing. Every time I have a party at the house or when go to the beach I get a to go bowl grapefruit or pineapple. They have really good customer service and they make you feel at home. Big selection of beers and a pool table . Music is on point always bumping the good jams. My go to place for at least 4 time a week. You should come try it

    Pono P.

    I've been to a lot of hookah lounges in the past year but the overall service and quality hookahs at A1 hookah are phenomenal.Super great prices for orange bowls and alcohol and it has a very home like vibe everytime I'm there.Staff is super helpful and friendly there isn't one complaint about this hookah bar !!! $3 beers and $15 hookahs all night ....

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    2 years ago

    Great hookah and services. Highly recommend this place. The smoothies and drinks were great. Staff were extremely nice.

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    2 years ago

    Great place to relax and smoke hookah. Great vibes. Very friendly atmosphere. They have yummy food.

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    3 years ago

    Nice Cozy and clean. Good Owner and Service! Ive been different place hookah lounge! Would come back one day

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    3 years ago

    Love this place !!! come check them out for the good hookah and amazing hot chocolate

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    It's clean, quiet place, the hookah is good and clean I liked the Flavor of it, they have a good customer service, I recommend this place

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    They are so friendly I always go there smoke hookah playing pool they always chilling and laughing and have fun

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    This is the spot if your looking for a place to chill! Great hookah flavors and comfy sitting areas

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    They do a lot for my friend and i but they dont treat us like customers should!!!

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    Literally the worst hookah I have ever tried in my life - that is not an exaggeration. Unbelievable…read morethat they still have to ask if you want quick light or coco nara. Who still uses quick light charcoals in this day and age!?!? Hookah they brought out was a mini starbuzz hookah that was the cheapest POS I have seem a lounge serve. If you enjoy a nice quality smooth hookah experience, this is definitely NOT the place. Atmosphere is mostly regulars and friends of owners. Seems more like a private social club. The lounge was 100% older male patrons. I requested (specifically fumari brand) lemon mint and what they brought me was definitely another cheap brand that I wouldn't even serve my worst enemy. We stayed 5 min and left and would recommend nobody come here for hookah. Trust me when I tell you all these 5 star reviews are fake and must be friends of owners. Just my 2 cents.

    Came here one night with my brother and the lounge definitely felt like home!…read more This lounge is an arab owned/managed location - it is jointed with another restaurant that also seemed to be owned by them, so you could order food/drinks in this area. It took about 5 minutes to get seated but as soon as we sat someone quickly came to our table and took care of us. We ordered a standard double Apple hookah and tea - it came out within 5 minutes so that was great. Hookah was strong and quite good! For a Wednesday night they were quite busy, the spot provides free cards to play with and they play music (that's not too loud). Mostly you will hear the conversations everyone is having. Decor was very nice and it was comfortable. Workers don't wear any work outfits/attire so you will need to keep an eye out who looks like he works there! Would definitely come back here, loved the arab vibe and comfort there.

    Tabac Cafe & Hookah

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    Amazing hookah lounge!…read more Came here to relax and was seriously impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for hanging out with friends or unwinding after a long day. The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us pick the perfect flavor mix -- it was smooth, flavorful, and lasted a long time without getting harsh. Drinks were great, music was on point, and everything felt clean and well-organized. You can tell they really care about quality and customer experience here. Definitely one of the best hookah spots I've been to -- will 100% come back and recommend to friends!

    Great Caesar's ghost, Tabac Hookah Lounge is a revelation…read more I entered Tabac seeking a place to relax... and I emerged in a state of bliss normally reserved for people floating on clouds or winning Emmys. The hookah flavors were smooth, rich, and dangerously delicious--the kind of clouds that make you pause, nod approvingly, and say, "Yes. This was the correct life choice." Each pull was flavorful perfection, balanced and aromatic like a well-delivered evening news sign-off. And then--the gyro. Oh my. Thinly sliced, juicy, expertly seasoned, wrapped with the confidence of a dish that knows exactly who it is. One bite and I knew: this gyro did not come to play games. It came to dominate. Tabac somehow manages to be both laid-back and impressive, the rare lounge where you can unwind and eat like royalty. I reclined, I exhaled, I contemplated ordering another gyro simply to see if joy had a limit. Tabac, you've won my heart, my taste buds, and a solid chunk of my evening. Stay smoky, my friends.

    Pushkin Lounge & Bar

    Pushkin Lounge & Bar

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    -- 10 STARS. PERIOD…read more Just pulled up to Pushkin Bar & Hookah Lounge in Gaslamp Downtown San Diego... and let me tell you -- this place hit me straight in the nostalgia and the luxury receptors at the same time. I first visited this spot 12+ years ago when I was living in the San Diego area. Back then it was basically the holy temple of traditional Russian & Ukrainian cuisine -- the one and only in downtown SD. Very authentic, very -approved. That cute fancy borsch was literally to die for. And yes... you happily paid big $$$ because authentic Russian grandma cuisine is not supposed to be cheap -- it's a cultural investment Fast forward to today -- I walk in and BOOM They transformed the whole concept into a super chill house hookah lounge + fancy executive bar vibe... yet somehow still managed to keep those legendary Russian gem dishes on the menu. That's what I call strategic evolution. And wait -- plot twist -- they added a full-scale sushi menu. From pelmeni to premium rolls... this place is now basically a geopolitical peace treaty on a plate. If you're Russian from the hood -- you simply MUST pull up. Order the $30 pelmeni dumplings (mandatory ritual). Top them with black caviar if you're feeling oligarch-level fancy -- I mean why not, live once What they've done here is honestly genius: They took old-school grandma recipes... put them in a luxury outfit... added hookah lounge energy... sprinkled executive bar aesthetics... and created a serious relaxation & dining destination. Perfect spot to unwind, talk business, vibe out, or just pretend you're important -- works every time. Huge respect and special thanks to Julia -- the host & bar boss. Top-tier service, warm energy, yet still operating in full professional boss mode. Love to see it. Also respect to the main boss himself -- and yes, go check his stand-up comedy next door. Let's be honest... he might actually be the only funny performer in the whole joint But hey -- quality over quantity. If you've never been -- you absolutely must go. Authenticity + reinvention + vibes = rare combo Amen

    It was 10pm on a Saturday night and we all wanted to try some hookah. With a quick yelp search, we…read morefound this spot. The place was bustling. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait and were able to secure a table. They had an interesting hookah menu. We asked the server if they had paan flavored hookah and to our surprise they actually did. Paan is a traditionally popular hookah flavor and we couldn't wait to try it. We also ordered a couple of cocktails to go with it. The hookah arrived quickly. I liked how they provided disposable mouth pieces for each of us - very hygienic. The hookah itself was perfect. The flavor was right on and the hookah was smooth. We were very impressed. The cocktails were strong and tasty. The only downside was that water is expensive. With hookah, water is mandatory so it would be good if complimentary water could be provided so people don't have to think twice. But overall - great hookah, and great ambiance!

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