My adventurous friend invited me out tonight. I am usually cautious and reserved, so I took an…read moreevening nap to get ready. She is known for staying out to the wee hours of the night. First stop...hookah lounge. The first time I went to a hookah lounge was Cairo, Egypt and only for observation. So, we did not stay long and were there only for observation. Based on my research, "A hookah (also called shisha or waterpipe) is a multi stemmed smoking instrument designed to heat flavored tobacco and pass the smoke through water before you inhale. The water cools the smoke but does not remove harmful chemicals." Although it had a different name (Desert Kings), it was a hookah lounge. The room was separated by couches and folks were on there hookah pipes in their respective sections.

Puff puff pass! I…read morefeel like the caterpillar from Alice in wonder land. Inhale and exhale, and taste some tasty smoke

Zola hookah lounge is your atypical hookah lounge when you walk in, you'll be greeted by a cloud of…read moresmoke and a strong smell of hookah. if you're a huge fan of hookah bars, then this is your place. They definitely need to work on their exhaust system The hookah is cheaper than other locations. The place is decorated with paintings around the room but not many patrons on wed night. We went here after the yelp event. it was easy to find, and available. I liked the music that they were playing, my friends not so much

Something about back home music and hooka. Had a great time hanging out with family and new…read morefriends. This guy tried to get me prego. He tried lol. He was not even on beat. He was just pounding pour 32 yr old. I need to start interviewing folks before I let them dance with me.

The place has a lot of potential, wish I could promote it and turn it into something grand! I…read morepromise it would be packed daily! Check it out though, it's clean and the tunes are good

One of my favorite hookah lounges in Austin. The DJ plays good music and the hookah is strong. The…read moreservice is pretty quick, but they don't check on you to switch out the coal. Overall, it's a fun time. Great place to bring a big group of friends.

77 Degrees was a perfect vantage point to watch the Live band during the St. Patrick's day…read morecelebration at The Domain Northside location on Rock Rose avenue. We sat on high bar stools and overlooked the celebration directly in front of the Live band stage. We avoided crowd crushing, liquid spills on your clothing and the screaming that was taking place below. The great news was it was 77 Degrees rooftop was completely free. Amazing to hear the music from below in an open air environment In addition, the 77 degrees DJ was spinning pop, hip hop and other dance music. While the area is relatively small, they had roped off VIP sections with bottle service. We did not have any food as at this juncture we were not hungry. Because 77 Degrees has an open air setting, it was pleasant to sit and watch the band.

This is a really fun and happening multi story rooftop bar in the Domain area. It is definitely one…read moreof the best places to go out in this district. You get a really nice view on the top level (you can ascend the three levels by the stairs or an elevator) and there are a lot of colored lights everywhere to set the mood. It's a fantastic place to celebrate a birthday and that's what I went for; my friend had so much fun on her birthday. They have these crazy illuminated signs that the staff bring by your table. There is bottle and table service, tapas....and hookahs too. The crowd is festive and trendy, but relaxed. It can get chilly at night in winter months, and the outdoor heaters are good but I would still make sure to bring a sweater or a jacket. And even then you might have to snuggle with your friends to keep warm. Or start dancing to the music.

I haven't done Hookah in Austin but I kept Layali in mind because it was next to a restaurant, open…read morepretty late and not super shady. After my experience here I see no reason to continue to search for a hookah place. We walked in and were greeted quickly and seated ourselves at a nearby table. The Yelp showed they were BYOB and we confirmed that before cracking the beers we had brought with us. They had their own blend of tobacco and we decided to go with that. The flavor was fruity, light and was cheap. We weren't on a weekend so we didn't have to hit the per person minimum. The only downside was that since it was midweek they closed at the 'earlier' time of around midnight and they let us stay as close to closing as possible without interfering with their closing procedures.

This is our go-to spot in Austin.We appreciate the relaxed vibe and always opt for the BMW hookah…read moreflavor. The food menu is impressive; we've tried the hummus, falafel, mixed platter, garlic chicken pizza, and Kunefe, and all were flavorful.

Food and service is always a important attribute when it comes to any place I go to. I have been…read morehere a few times and it continues to get better. The staff was very attentive and kind as we vibed with the dj.

This place is pretty awesome and it was merely luck that we ended up here. We tried to go to a…read morespeakeasy in the same shopping center but it was closed for repairs. We then went to a bar in the shopping center and decided to look for hookah and boom! "Less than a minute away" was this place! We walked in at 8 on a Saturday and were able to get a table. The parking was moderately hard to find so get there early or park on the street. We saw another couple had the pineapple bowl and it was $45 but the grapefruit bowl struck out fancy so we got that with melon shisha. It was great and would get it again! The service was very attentive and the ambiance was pretty awesome. The music was appropriate and not blaring loud which I appreciated. We will definitely come back and use that pineapple bowl Yelp deal! I wish we had seen it before. The other perk is that they serve hard alcohol so you can smoke while you drink! They also serve food such as appetizers.

Nice little hole in the wall hookah spot, that serves good tea and has comfy chairs. It's a good…read moreplace to study or hang with friends.

Ordered: DJ Al Mix Hookah (~$22): peach, lemon, mint flavors…read moreLarge Moroccan Mint Tea Pot (~$10) Aya's take: So great to see a hookah lounge like this in Austin! It was our last night here and we wanted to unwind and relax before heading out the next day. Being Middle Eastern, I love a hookah session and this one did not disappoint! The DJ Al Mix Hookah was a blend of peach, lemon, and mint flavors which was light, fruity, and lasted for the hour or so we were there. Unlike the hookah which is reasonably priced, we also got the Moroccan Mint Tea which was a bit steep at ~$10 a pot. It's made with decaf green tea but wasn't even made with fresh mint. Aside from that, it's a chill atmosphere and the hookah & tea were solid!

This place is dilapidated. Nothing like the pictures at all. The drinks were not it, baby girl did…read morenot know what she was doing. No AC and the vibes were a complete miss. This place needs serious improvements from management to infrastructure.

Best hookah lounge in town - love the ambiance, the people who work there are very friendly and the…read moreservice is great.

Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

Food is very good, service not so good... I can tell people…read morecome for the food alone. The place is nice and has a nice layout. However, I'll think about coming here again because I didn't feel a good vibe with the service. We had to go look for someone to show us the table even though the place was empty for early lunch. Then, to get drinks or even the order was a problem. It took so much longer than usual. Our waitress was rude, and seemed bothered that we showed up. Then someone else came as the waitress and she was preoccupied with other tables and barely checked on us. A regular lunch which would've been one hour became almost two because of the lack of service. My friend had to stand and look for someone to give us a box to take out the good we couldn't eat because it was getting late and also to get the check because No one came in to check on us at all. It was almost like pulling teeth to get a regular service let alone good service. Again, the food was really good, and that alone was the only positive.

Okay, it's official. This is the SPOT. All hearts and hugs to the owners and staff for creating and…read moremaintaining such a wonderful space. The service was A1, along with the food and hookah. I love how they have their flavors set up for customers to view and smell what they're ordering before committing to it. Their knowledge and flexibility with mixing the flavors is top tier. The decor is also super cute in every corner, that all you influencers and social media girlies will def get your next viral' post in any spot that you sit here. There's also a vast majority of games that you have access to using with your party at any time of the night! We came in on a weekend night that they had a DJ playing. He had a good mix and although he didn't play much of my requests, he definitely catered to majority of the crowd that was actively dancing and turning it up to make it even more immersive. Because there are so many options in Austin, I can't say that I've repeated going to any place again thus far. But I can definitely say that I will be back here more than once, over and over, until they get sick of me (hopefully not) but to make the point that - we just loved our experience tonight so much. My people and I are so happy and satisfied with this space! Yay to finding this gem!

We had a great time at Aura. We went on a Sunday night and it was very lowkey, not busy, not loud…read morewhich is exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of seating. The tea and hookah were both great and staff were friendly. They also let us play the music we wanted to hear and vibe to which was perfect!