i loved this place! Brittany is so nice and her customer service is top tier! She made sure that myself and my guest were taken care of! hookah and drinks came quickly and she was so down to earth! because of Brittany, I would recommend Nomad 10/10! Thanks, Brittany! read more

This place is very small. The seats are placed close together, you feel squished. The hookah is good and byob so is definitely worth trying if you get a table read more

Thank god we had a cool server. My friend wanted to celebrate her graduation last night. She called in advance to let them know a bigger party would be there about 10 to possibly 15 folks. They said that would be fine. I was one of the first to arrive and the owner basics llc explained that each table has a server and they didn't know if they could accommodate. As ppl seed to flow in we moved outside to the patio and starting setting up our hookas and buying drinks. We were told there is no food served which is fine but also no outside food allowed. As more friends started to visit the owner was seen making a disappointed expression each time...upset that more ppl with money to buy hookah and drinks were friends of ours. We had friends scattered all over the patio but we followed rules about taking chairs from other tables and things. The lack of communication on the management's part is the only thing that bothered me. The owner was so bent out of shape regarding how many ppl showed up even after we followed the rules. Other then that the drinks are about 10 dollars a pop. which would be fine if they weren't serving happy hour sized drink filled with ice to the brim. The juicy fruit was good good. We tried lemon mint/ margarita/ and blue something. All were nice. I would come back. Its better and cleaner than gazuza. They also need to work on bigger tips for the hookah pipe. I only gave them a 4 because I waitress was very nice about accommodating all of us. read more

This place is definitely crowded so expect to wait a bit. It's very crowded on weekends and there seems to be a relaxed vibe but depending on my mood it can be a hit or a miss for me even though everyone else seems to be having a good time. I think the patio is very lovely but you're not allowed to stay out on the patio past 1am? According to the managers, it's for a residential noise regulations. Okay, I get it but at least have the decency for someone to inform my party when we sit down. Our waitress was not attentive at all, i saw her only twice and that was because I got her attention. At that point I got the attention of any waiter that passed by so I can either order a drink or replace a coal. I understand that Nomad is packed on weekends but a little but more effort in service is is appreciated. As for the drinks, can't complain - they are strong and that is what I like and the prices are attractive, especially when comparing to other bars/hookah spots in the DC area. Shout-out to the bartender for mixing nice drinks. As for professionalism, I witnessed the a manager (assuming) and a waitress arguing in front of customers. I totally get that sometime shit gets tough and there is a lot of pressure at a bar on a Saturday night, but you're making this awkward for me and other patrons. Yet, I guess everyone else was tipsy and in their chill zone to even notice. Overall, I would come back here again because it's in close proximity and the vibe isn't bad, but it is cramped inside and outside and I do love my space. Also, decent hookah and drink prices. Nomads is a place to go to chill, drink and smoke good hookah. :-) read more

Nomad - Tasty hookah - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A cute after dinner date night spot. I can't say enough good things about this place! I've been 5-6 times now and I keep returning because the service is FANTASTIC! Big props in particular to Mia, Mohammad, and Anees (who also shares my brother and grandfather's name). It's worth the trip from Arlington to NE when you're looking for a nice hookah bar in the city- quite frankly I think it's the best hookah spot DC proper has! I forgot to mention how accommodating they were when we showed up with 15 people on a Saturday night! We were seated within minutes and everyone was taken care of all evening! read more

Big fan of this place! Discovered it by accident two or so weeks ago and I love it! I know, I know it's on H St. (And if your not familiar with that area lets just say there was a point in time where if you went anywhere on H St. it was probably a suicide mission) but that area is beyond on the come up! I wouldn't say it's safe either but you go missing either. I digress...ANYWAY! This hookah spot is definitely nice. Generally good crowd and the music is always good. The hookah got me spinnin' with my hands up *Beyonce voice*. Great quality sisha! Even if your not a hookah smoker you can definitely enjoy it with gettin' the "hookah sickness." Drinks are well priced and the service is really good. Shoutout to Arlynn and Shanika! Had them both times I went and enjoyed both of their conversations and service. The only thing and the ONLY thing that I would knock it down a star for is the fact they have no food. But I won't because it's a small place (as most places on H St.) so I won't hold it against them. But if you are not in the mood for the Guaza's "eliteness" and Chi-Cha's total ratchetness one weekend night this is definitely the place to be. As a side note I suggest, if you go on the weekend, get there before 11:30pm. If you don't they'll try to accommodate you but be forewarned! read more

Nomad - Happy Hour! - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I saw a hookah bar with good reviews and decided to go with a couple friends on a Saturday night. There was no line and they were at about 50% capacity. Our group of three people was told by the person at the door that they were out of "three persons" tables- however they did have 4 person tables and booths. BUT to sit at the four person table, the cost would be at least 200 dollars. Our group of three decided that this was too expensive and promptly left and found a great hookah bar a couple blocks away. read more

This place was very cozy and fun! It's def small bur I like the outside patio. The drinks are really good and the hookah as ok ! I recommend the lime mint ! That's the best one ! read more

Brittany was the best server ever. So social and brought great energy. Will be back because of her energy alone. Great hookahs and drinks. Great social spot. read more

Great service the waiter was excellent i would recommend them to anyone looking for drinks and hookah

A Hst stable. First time coming during the day. Still cool just a little more chill, which I can appreciate on a lazy hot Sunday. Great staff. Coy was awesome at checking on us and making us feel comfortable. Best hookah in the city! read more

Nomad - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here but ended up having a good time here...Excellent service.... Thank you Brittany!!

Great hookah. Whoever they have mixing does a great job. The decor is very Midle East inspried too, which I enjoy in a hookah lounge.

Im from Nashville Tennessee and this is a amazing spot cool people great vibe i been here twice since i've been in D.C. read more

Nomad - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My first experience at Nomad started a little rocky but finished on a high note. We had to wait outside for about 15-20 minutes and then another 10 minutes (It seemed like there was a lack of communication on someones part). Once inside, it took us 15 minutes to get service (it was pretty busy, so I can't be mad about that, right?) Finally, the waitress took our orders and the hookahs came out quick. Overall, great music selections, great vibes and the drinks were good also. The waitress did apologize for the miscommunication earlier, so she was good in my books again. Yes, I would recommend this hookah spot to others. read more

I really liked this place. Awesome service ! The sheesha was good, especially when it comes to sheeshas in the states! Probably the best I've had yet on the east coast. My only complaint is the charcoal, the charcoal they use has a different use, middle easterns use it for a special type of wood that brings inscent. Other than that the service was very good, I am suprized that a hookah place has such good service !! I'd definitely be back read more

4/28/2017 - Coming back to re-review Nomad. My last experience as you can see wasn't a good one. Nomad reached out and wanted to make things right and I took them up on their offer and must say the experience this time around was great. The entire staff went above and beyond to ensure me and my guest were taken care of and from the time we arrived until the time we left I must say I was very pleased and look forward to joining Nomad again in the very near future. Thanks again for making things right and as mentioned I look forward to visiting again in the very near future. 7/25/2016 - I had to come back and give this place a 1 star for their poor customer service I received on 7/22/2016. I arrived around 10pm with a group of 5 and knew we'd have a wait for a table which I didn't mind, however, after waiting an hour for some patrons to cash out, the security guard (who was very nice by the way) told us we could sit where the patrons had just left. We get seated only to be told by some bimbo waitress that the table was reserved. Ok WTF...we've been here an hour waiting on a table but now all of a sudden it's reserved? They will NEVER EVER get a dime from me and I will blast them on every site I can do a review on. This was very unprofessional and very disrespectful to me and my party that waited an hour and they didn't even try to accommodate us. So trust me every site I can do a review on this BS spot I will. read more

This is hands-down my favorite hookah spot for just smoking and drinking in DC. I love the atmosphere and the service is always on point. My favorite part about Nomad is the outside patio. I am a lover of sitting outside to eat and drink and of course smoke hookah. In addition to the ambiance being great Nomad sticks to what they know. . . hookah!!! There is no food so one should eat before arriving and that is not hard to do as it is located in the H Street Corridor surrounded by TONS of places to eat. I've been here on dates and with my girls to chill and with a bunch of folks just to hang out and each time I was very satisfied. I can't wait to return this weekend and put it in the air while sitting outside sipping my drink. read more

Nomad is the best place in town. I'm going to say this is my first experience and not going to be my last. Love the crew working here and my buddies had a blast. Try the grape mint amazing... and the paradise island drink. ON POINT!!!. wish I could give more stars than a 5. read more

Nomad - Hooked on hookah - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So a group of friends and I came after a DC United game. They have great customer service and are polite and open to teaching beginners like myself! We came when the establishment was just opened for few weeks. As you can see by my picture the sign wasn't even up. I liked the relax lounge feeling even though it was kind of dark for me. I recommend trying some of their signature cocktails (very nice)! read more

Nomad - Hooka time Mint is great! - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was skeptical because of the neighborhood, but this place is awesome. Great service, large selection of hookah flavors and loved the ambiance. I had the blue mist hookah!!!! Loved it! I'll definitely be back when I am in the area. read more

I went here last week after having a few drinks earlier in the day to do some hookah. The place is on the smaller side and gets crowded very easily. We sat outside initially since there was more space outside than inside. Our server was nice and personable, she greeted us warmly, took our order quickly and even changed our drink when we complained they were too watered down. The hookah was just okay- it was smooth, but not packed perfectly since the flavor died quickly. This place is great for a date or just a night with the girls. It's very intimate and cozy, dim lights, and a good ventilation system as I didn't smell hookah from the other patrons. The music is pretty good too. read more

My 4th time coming here was Thursday night and it will for sure be the last time. Me and my friend came in around 10:45 and as soon as we sit down the server tells us they close at 11:30 which is not true. After our first drink she then tells us we would have to move because of a large party but there was no one waiting and no "large party" in sight. Just very bad customer service. When paying she pressed the "25%" tip before I could confirm it back to "0%" and my friend tipped her cash not knowing there was a tip charged on my credit card as well. I wasn't going to be rude to the server and ask for the little cash because she obviously needs it. Such poor service resulting in me and my friends never coming here again. Very disappointing. read more

Amazing Hookah Spot in the heart of H Street! Moe, the manager does an amazing job of making sure everyone is enjoying themselves, and the Hookah. One of my favorite DC spots to take friends visiting from out of town. read more

The worse service when it comes to this place. The manager was decent but our waitress was the worst!!! Unprofessional and actually tried to start a confrontation between one of our guest. read more

Hello all: i just want to share my experience from Nomad last night with a friend. It is on corner of H n 12 in NE bar/restaurant district. Parking sucks and on weekends it seems to get crowded fast because its small on inside but cozy. Now far as the hookah: Great!!! it was hitting and it lasts long, the servers(ladies) are very nice and attentive but lije anything else once its crowded just be patient. They also have outdoor patio with heat lamp for decent outdoor smoking too..strategically placed tvs to watch games n such. And they DO honor the coupon advertised. So overall it waz great. Just upset got ticket for parking in nearby neighborhood..damn DC parking cops smh. Boss read more

Best spot in town. Always a great time. Service and staff are outstanding. Music is prefect and the hookah are to die for. Always look forward to coming here. read more

Nomad is by far the best hookah lounge I have been to ever. This place is exceptional, the hookah is delicious. I can honestly say that is the best place ever been to. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Been here a couple of times. Nice vibe and decent hookah. Happy hour is great. Not too crowded around happy hour 5-7p during the weeknights. Parking is off the street so hit or miss. Would recommend if you want to chill and watch sports or news. read more

First, go watch the viral "asuuuuuhhh dude" video. Now you know the level of chill that is Nomad. Now, you may be thinking, "that is such a ridiculous video, I'm so confused..." but trust me, it's a positive description of the place. Equipped with the BEST lighting (take a first date here - you'll look amazing), you will feel like you are wrapped in a cozy blanket of chill-ness from the ambiance. A lot of hookah bars have the issue of being too "hookah," not enough "bar," but it is not the case with Nomad. Order a drink alongside your shisha of choice, and the waitstaff will bring both out almost immediately. From there, simply relax. Nomad doesn't make you feel like you're in a hurry, and I'm especially biased because, despite being from Wisconsin, I had the honor of watching the Packers lose the playoffs in this very spot (not sorry, WI sports fans). In terms of hookah flavors, I always recommend pairing a fruit flavor with mint - this time, my friends and I chose watermelon (plus mint), and were not disappointed. It was a smooth experience all around. In terms of drinks, I just ordered a regular gin&tonic, but you can't go wrong with one of those. Asuuuuuuuuuh dude! Enjoy! read more

Yes! Mo, sam, nika, flame emoji! 100 emoji! peach/pineapple blend sam put together was heaven. Gets turnt up till 3a. Great spot great people. read more

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in this establishment and how it is operated. I really wanted to believe last night was just a one off for this spot, but after reading the reviews, specifically based on things said about the bouncer, the manager and the waitress, it seems to be a part of the normal experience here.... ....lastnight me and a 2 friends to stop in to grab a couple drinks and potentially some hookah for them (bc I do not smoke). When we first arrived, there was maybe 3 or 4 other people seated drinking and smoking. The waitress comes over to take our order but we stated we wanted to wait until our friend came out the bathroom before ordering and instead of walking away to come back, she proceeds to take a seat at our table and waits until he comes back from the bathroom to pressure us to order drinks. Drinks come back and she asks us to order hookah. My 2 friends stated they weren't going to order hookah at that moment and she then proceeds to say that if we arent ordering hookah, we have to get out. We asked where was that policy written, she just kept saying "that's the rules." We asked to speak to a manager, she walks away and then comes back and said the manager said we can stay but if it gets crowded, we would have to leave. IT ALL GOES DOWN HILL FROM THERE.... The place starts to fill up and we had a couple of nice ladies sit at the table next to us, and then at the table next to them, so now we are engaged in conversation. We had to speak pretty loudly because it of the music, but no biggie, its a lounge on a Sat night....I couldn't have been more wrong....so one of my friends had the game "For the Culture" on his phone and we decided to play it because the convo we were all having was around 90s R&B music and who samg what songs. The bouncer comes over to us (mind you our seats are right by the door) SUPER AGGRESSIVE and was like "YALL BEING TOO LOUD! YALL NEED TO BE QUIET!" so we were all stunned, i have never been told to basically "shut up" in a spot blasting music on a Friday night...and so were other patrons around. So the couple that was seated on the other side of us (they weren't originally a part of the convo) leans over to ask if we were really asked to be quiet and we say yes and we all start laughing. The bouncer then comes back in, throws his coat on the floor and says "I SAID WHAT I SAID! I'M NOT SAYING THAT SHIT AGAIN" now we are reaaaally taken back because at that time NO ONE was even talking. So then the waitress comes over and says that we were being too loud and we were disturbing people....we asked around, no one was disturbed. So now the waitress has a MAJOR attitude. What I didnt note, that in the midst of us meeting the people seated by us, my friends order hookah. So on the menu, it states you get 3 coals with your order. Towards the end of their second coal, the waitress says we need to close out because we have reached out 1.5hr table limit (another policy not written anywhere nor explained to us upon arrival) so my friend asks for the 3rd coal. She walks off. About 15/20 mins she comes back and tells us to close out. My friend stated they didnt get their 3rd coal and she mentions the 1.5hr limit again. My friend notes the menu says 3 coals, not a time limit and asks to speak to the manager. She storms off and I can hear her say to the manager "they want the 3rd coal eventhough I told them they are at their time limit." Manager comes over and tries to tell them that they already had 3 coals.....which makes 0 sense based on the argument the waitress was trying to make. The manager gives them the THIRD coal but states with an attitude that it was actually their 4th (LOL it really wasnt) So at this point, everyone around us is super turned off. The young ladies beside us decide to just check out because they are no longer having fun and the mood was killed. So now we are all sharing war stories on this place. The other girls that were a part of the original convo proceed to tell us how this used to be their go to spot, but they stopped going a year ago after a really bad experience but then the owner reached out to make it right so they figured they would give it another shot. The couple next to us told us that they were told that they had to sit across from each other, they couldnt sit next to each other at their table....we all were like WTF! Who cares how people sit at their table. The manager pops up at our table and aggressively says "DO YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO ME!?" So my friend goes off to speak to her. She comes back to basically say that all 4 tables were being confrontational and thats why the bouncer threw his jacket off. Mind you, we are all sitting down with 0 desire to fight anyone in a hookah spot lol. Overall this has been one of the worse experiences in DC nightlife i have had. It definitely caused us to not to even want to order extra drinks or more hookah because everyone working there that we interacted with. read more

Tuesday night. Nomad. H street--great atmosphere. Server was amazing--and good tunes. I would recommend nomad to anyone who enjoys hookahs in the h street area. read more

Nomad - Tuesday night. Good music. - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cook vibes, happy hour, good music and melanin....... what else could I ask for?! The pull on the hookah I had sucked, but that wasn't my server's fault and I didn't know if anyone even knew how to fix it. I have one at my house, so I know how to get it to pull perfectly. If I am ever back in DC, I would visit again. read more

What more can I see, I don't know where to begin. Well! this place has top of the line service, everyone is consistent. I been here about three times already, and I love the atmosphere and it really laid back. This place cool for a first its pretty much every criteria, if you had to go on a date. They got good music, great service, nice drink selection and hookah. Special shout out to Arlynn and Shanika, I've both servers in my previous visits these two are definitely taking Nomad to the next level, and this company should be lucky to have them. read more

Nomad - Hookah Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If I could give zero stars, I would. Please do not ever spend money at this establishment unless you're ghetto and trifling. It's very dirty, the customer service is disgusting/non existent, and they're overpriced. They'll charge you random fees not on the menu FYI read more

Came here for the first time tonight and I will definitely be returning! When I walked in it was shortly after 7 and it was empty inside. I asked if they would mind putting the Capitals game on one of the TVs while I smoked and they said "sure, no problem". I ran to the restroom and they made sure to get my hookah order before I did so that they could start prepping it. When I came out, Brittany (name twins!) got my drink order and my hookah was delivered promptly thereafter. They also turned the game on right away. Brittany was very attentive even as more folks came in and business picked up. Eventually a friend joined me, and as the night wore on someone asked them to put a basketball game on. At first they changed all the TVs but then my friend said it looked like Brittany made sure to ask if at least one of the TVs could stay on the CAPS. So thoughtful of her!!! Brittany did mention that if I checked in on Yelp and left a review I'd get a free beer but I didn't get around to it -- it was great of her to bring that up though. As more people trickled in it did get a little crowded feeling (it's a small space but there is a heated patio so absent a game on TV I probably would have smoked out there) but that's just a personal thing on my end. I would definitely err on the side of going earlier rather than later if you aren't comfortable with a lot of people per square foot. That's the only negative comment I can make! The hookah was smooth and when I got the bill I think I caught that the hookah was even given at the happy hour price. If that's the case that's awesome because I thought I had missed the window - so either I didn't know when happy hour ended (totally plausible) or Brittany hooked me up. Either way -- five stars to Brittany and five stars to this hookah bar. I'll definitely be back! read more

Impression: Should go! Tip: Check-in with Yelp and get a free beer! One of the best hookah places in Washington, D.C. It has a casual and laid-back, yet classy atmosphere. They also have outdoor seating and great service. Hookah: Is better than most places, not the best I've had but still good. We haven't tried the food, but drinks are good. read more

Sooooooooooo. We're in line...... right behind "others" and were told that we can't stand in line.......... in the same spot that they standing. The bouncer said, we can't get in..... like we don't spend or make money. Don't go there if you're dark read more

Really enjoyed our time here!! We had a party of about 8 on a Friday night and there was nothing but good vibes. Our lovely waitress Brittany took excellent care of us. She was so sweet and made helped to make our visit a great one. I want to say the Rose and Honey was my favorite Hookah flavor, but then again, the mint was great too. Can't wait to return! read more