The hookah and the food is fine. No issues there…read more My main issues is the atmosphere, service and pricing. I'll start with the atmosphere. Most nights it feels like it's trying to be a nightclub with its insanely loud music and lighting. Others are that special room at restaurants for people's birthdays. To me it's insane that regular customers or just people coming in for the first time are met with someone at the door requiring they pay an entrance fee. There's a bar next door for that kinda thing. The service here is very hit and miss. Whether it's the fact that you see online it opens at 4pm but you get there at 5 and you can't enter because that's when they choose to mop the floors... or you get there around 11 at night and no one waits on you until you go and get them and even then they take their time to get you a hookah or coals or whatever. Finally the pricing is maddening. I'll attach a picture for the pricing which is also just in the pictures for this place but anyways. My first time going here was on a Sunday night. I got a regular bowl(nothing fancy) and then I got a refill of the same thing. Total was around 30. Pretty standard for most places. The next night I went was on a Wednesday night. I was made to pay 10 at the door for someone's bday party and I had to Venmo them instead of the normal way you pay at the end of the night(super sketch). At the end of that night I only had 1 bowl(nothing fancy again) and the price was 37 making that a total of 47.... The third night I went was a Sunday night. Like my first time going I was assuming that maybe it was a fluke for that Wednesday and maybe Sundays were better??? Anyways I only got one bowl again(same) and I had a cover at the door also of 15 for whatever reason... my bill for that 1 hookah on that night was 48 dollars... so a total of 63 dollars for one hookah. Not to mention they look at you and expect tip. Which is insane to me. The reasons I wrote what I wrote are to warn any newcomers. It's definitely a turn off to get taken advantage of at a place you want to come and either relax or enjoy yourself. You should have specific things you do as an establishment and not veer from it. Pricing should stay what it says in the menu and there definitely shouldn't be some stranger at the door getting grinded on asking you to pay a fee just for wanting to sit down. I will be posting this on google also because my experiences have been insane here. All three of my visits happened within two weeks. So anyone saying that prices change over time. Sorry but that's a bust. The main reason I still put two stars was because the food, drinks and hookah are great. Just everything else is wrong.

Looking for vegan options, entertainment and a place to chill. This place has a very relaxing…read moreatmosphere that is fun and alive at the same time. Great music and belly dancing on Friday. The Mediterranean food menu had vegan options. Service was slow but ok. Food had a great taste and the belly dancing was fantastic.

Hookah Corner is definitely a decent spot overall. The couches are comfortable enough, but they…read morecould really use a good cleaning -- definitely wear something you don't mind tossing in the wash when you get home. The vibe is chill, but I would have liked a bit more lighting to brighten up the space. All in all, it's a decent place to hang out, just a few improvements would take it to the next level.

Great people and a great experience! Awesome selection of…read moreflavors, highly recommend you stop in for a hookah if you haven't tried this place yet!

Been hearing about this cozy little place for years, and finally got to experience it! When we…read morearrived for Saturday Jazz night following a visit to Music Hall, the very young and very cute bartender was making a Chocolate Martini. I threw caution to the wind and ordered one as well! So did my date. And we were so glad we did. Perfect ending to a perfect night. We had hoped to valet park here, but Covid did away with that. They did assure us they were planning to bring it back, as well as expand the building in the near future. It was both cozy and packed, but we lucked into two bar seats. So come early and grab a good place. Can't wait to try the restaurant, but we waited too long to make reservations. So book early and book often will be my motto for future visits here. Cause you know with Chocolate Martinis I will be back!

I've been coming here for years. It's like our secret date night spot and I absolutely love how…read morecozy it is. Before COVID, the drinks and bartenders were better. The cocktails are now very inconsistent but the wonderful live jazz keeps me coming back time and time again.

This is officially a 5-star stop, Cincinnati…read more I had the chance to go back to Cali for its 5-year Anniversary, and it was everything. The owner, Boss Man, made sure to take care of his customers the way they've taken care of him for the past five years, and I must say...the community must treat this brother well! He and Lady Mercy didn't miss a trick: decorated tables with centerpieces, signature drinks, balloon sprays, a soundtrack right out of your 35+ childhood (more like 45+, but I'm not mad at walking in on a club playing some Luther), heated seating outside, AND free food fresh from the grill out back. I mean, damn. In the midst of all this grandeur (at a neighborhood bar, no less!), the staff STILL managed to give some crazy-good service. Nikki remembered my name, remembered my drink, and even came to get me out back when a table opened up inside. What's that? You're serving up dranks AND dope customer service? I'm a fan of her Maker's Lemonade, it's truly addictive. Nikki and Rina somehow manage to hold it DOWN behind and in front of the bar. Kudos to those ladies, and a prime example of why you tip your waitstaff. There were literally a hundred people in the place at one point, and these ladies weren't phased. Finally, the food. THE FOOD! Check out the pictures of the watermelon swan and other beautiful nibbles! Chef was on his game back on the grill from the minute we walked in, and it was clear they'd been at it for HOURS to get everything just right. This spot just keeps getting better for this reviewer.

The drinks were great and the food appears to be even better…read more I'll have to try some food next time I go.

I recently came for brunch and let me say this was the most flavorful brunch I've encountered since…read moremoving to Cincinnati. I mean I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. When we first arrived we were greeted our front with samplers of the breakfast sandwich. So yummy. We were then seated at a large table, where we had made reservations in advance! The mimosas are only $3 during brunch! So I lost count as to how many the table enjoyed! And you can also do other flavors besides orange juice. And of course other alcohol is always an option. Everyone at the table ordered different things. All were great. However the portion sizes aren't huge. Which I liked because I hate the feeling of being stuffed, but others wanted more. I personally had the red velvet chicken and waffles. The chicken was SO GOOD. Whatever you decide to order go ahead and get a side of wings. as far as the waffle it was good but the strawberries made it a little soggy so next time I'll get that on the side. I also heard others mention the catfish and the shrimp and grits were tasty. Also shoutout to our server for taking such great care of us! For a group of 14 that slowly trickled in over the course of an hour she handled all of our orders like a pro! After the meal we went outside and enjoyed the swings and some more drinks on the patio. It was comfortable and fun!

I was excited to see this venue change ownership because it's a great location but had become…read moresomewhat stale. The new owners have really livened up the place and changed the vibe. The outdoor patio is well decorated and offers a beach bar type of vibe with swings and a sandpit. Inside there are 2 bars, making service pretty fast, but there were a couple of small glitches, like my tab not transferring from one bar to the next and the frozen drinks not being ready. There's also a pool table and ample dance floor. Lots of tv's inside and out would make this a great place to take in the latest sporting event. The food menu is pretty comprehensive and my food was really good, salmon croquette sliders and loaded waffle fries. The service was EXCELLENT! Bartending staff was wonderful as was the food staff. I could definitely see making this place a regular hang out and its proximity to the Levee makes it a nice place to close the night.

Over the years, I've become a bit if a fan of the occasional cigar. Blame it on trips to the…read moreBahamas and the Dominican Republic over the past fews years and having good friends who are cigar aficionados. One of said friends mentioned this spot recently so my fiancee and I wanted to give it a try. Great place too! The atmosphere is very laid back and the staff are all extremely friendly and welcoming. You can bring your own cigars or buy them from the walk-in humidor. They even have their own signature cigar and branded cigar accessories for sale. They have a full bar and their bartender's old fashioned game thay night was absolutely on point. They have live music on occasions as well. If you enjoy cigars and good adult libations, this is a spot you need to check out.

Greeted by "Summer" upon walking in. Told her I was from out of town, and she showed me around…read more All of the staff are super friendly. Great atmosphere and a good Sazerac cocktail.

New spot alert! First off, I LOVE all things Black 90s Cinema, so I couldn't wait to try this…read moreplace. The decor is an ode to many great 90s films and artists. The drink menu has some awesome pairings. Opening weekend was a smash and I'm sure will only continue as this place gets more well known. Despite the large crowd, the service was still pretty fast and overall good. Can't wait to go back for happy hour, more my speed than the bustling Saturday night.

1st visit was great. On this Thursday night happy hour was until 8pm with a 50% discount on every…read moredrink. Though I didn't come with friends, I was entertained by movies (Love and Basketball) and a dj. All of my drinks were prepared with quality and quick service! The atmosphere is spacious and good for small groups.

Super fun and the music is great! Drinks were very interesting and creative. Beautiful decor! Love…read moreit and will be back!

This dry bar tucked into the busy Covington streets turned out to be a chill oasis. The bartender…read morewas kind and so open to chat with and left us thinking... can we be friends with her?? Our group ordered the 10 dollar flight. The bartender dutifully told us that the Kava is more of a wellness shot, a little bitter and tingly. To round out the flight I got the Strawberry Basil (2.5 mg dose) and Blueberry elixirs. Overall this place draws in an alternative crowd looking for some variety in their happy hour.