Safari Hookah

Aladdin's Hookah Lounge and Bar is located on Elliston Place in Nashville. The lounge is open…read moreSunday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 2:30 AM. I've visited over a dozen hookah lounges up and down the East Coast, and I can confidently say that this place doesn't live up to its so-called "upscale" vibe. The interior feels dingy, and the staff is unwelcoming. The hookah itself is pretty solid. If your main focus is just the quality of the hookah, you won't be too disappointed.

Disclaimer, there are a lot of gay and transgender people in this establishment. It may or may not…read morebe your scene. It was definitely not the scene for my wife and I in our 40s. Otherwise, it was okay, staff was a little rude and acted like they didn't want to be there, but we had a drink, smoked our hookah...which was good, and we left after an hour.

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Vibes Bar & Lounge

3.4(79 reviews)

5.7 mi•Midtown

Honey a time was HAD. Classy, GREAT hookah, amazing DJ (seriously the best), and the drinks are…read morehigh quality. So glad we found this place, It's the new go to!!! They really put a lot of energy into this place. It's not just a club at night, it's an experience. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

Dope night club in Nashville. Pricey but a great experience. Definitely a bottle service only spot…read more Atmosphere gives Miami vibes! Free parking on street is a plus as well.

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7 Star Hookah

4.0(20 reviews)

25.0 mi

Very good customer and very good food. And Jerry with service she is very good music is mix musicread more

This place is a gem! The manager is the most helpful and wonderful man. I am from out of town and…read morewanted hookah with my friends and we choose this place. We have no regrets. He was super knowledgeable about the flavors and gave great recommendations. He insisted in trying to let us control the music but we loved what he was playing. You won't regret coming in here because he is a gem! He will take care of you.

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La Danse

2.3(6 reviews)

5.4 mi•Downtown

After paying for our first round on a portable credit card machine and tipping 20%, we realized…read morethat they had already added a 20% tip. Lady's purses were searched at the door and men were patted down to keep us safe, but we were robbed by the bartender. Party of three, no signage to indicate an auto-grat.

If there is a special event going on, then check it out. We went on a night there was a 90s R&B…read moreevent. While it wasn't very crowded, the music was good. The drinks however were overpriced, small and watered down. The group enjoyed the hookah option though. Place has great potential.

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Nothing is happening here, especially if you pay for drinks

Memories Hookah Lounge

4.0(14 reviews)

2.8 mi•South Nashville

This is our second time coming to this hookah lounge and it's always an amazing experience. It's…read moreworth the 45min drive to come here because the people are amazing and the atmosphere is always nice and comfortable. If you're looking for a good hookah lounge definitely come here.

The place is a lot darker than the pictures imply. From the outside, it looks like a sketchy place…read more But I like to give chances to places like this because you never know what gems you'll find. Unfortunately this was not one of those times. You can tell the place is not well ventilated because as soon as we walked in we could smell smoke. Not hookah smoke, cigarette smoke. And maybe it's just me but i didn't come to a hookah place to inhale cigarette smoke in a poorly ventilated room. Honestly, the place just gave me an icky feeling and I was instantly put off of the possibility of even getting food there.

Private room

Beef and chicken meal

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This Place is amazing it's LGBTQ friendly beautiful chill spot the owners are amazing the music is…read moreAmazing and the performances are lovely definitely worth it

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Lobby birthday set up

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Liquid Smoke

4.3(26 reviews)

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Our favorite local bar! Always something fun going and the friendliest staff. Great selection of…read morebeers and cigars.

I'm from California and wanted a good local bar experience. This place definitely delivers! The…read morestaff is sooo nice and friendly not to mention knowledgeable. They had a huge variety of beer, even nonalcoholic beers! They are owned by the same people as the cigar shop next door and they are everything there! Their bathroom is the prettiest I have ever seen. Definitely a must see!

Cute lounge area (check out the tape coffee table!)

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Pharaoh Lounge & Grill

2.9(10 reviews)

5.2 mi

I like coming here because it is in the neighborhood and is rarely over packed. I have been going…read morehere since easily 2014, so I guess I am a regular. Weekdays are my favorite days to go for a quick, affordable drink and good music or even watch sports. I don't smoke hookah but I enjoy the environment. The have good service and if you happen to be hungry the shrimp basket is so good!!! Tip: It's typically free on weekdays, booths are rarely over $150 (split within your group) and there is usually a couple free sections that are first come first serve. Every hookah location in Nashville that plays hip hop all night will charge for a booth.

What a great find in a strip mall in Antioch! Great hookahs, lots of tables and they have beer…read more Score! Staff is all super friendly (don't forget to tip!) and the vibe is really relaxed. They have chairs outside if you want to sit there (though it does seem to be a set group who sit out there). They have a section up front where the older guys gather to play card/domino games. And they have an Xbox room in the back where you can hear dudes cheering each other on playing racing games. I haven't eaten here, so I can't comment on the food. I will say the bathrooms aren't the cleanest I've ever been to, but they aren't too bad either. The hookah is cheap, the vibe is chill and did I mention they have beer? Easy fun place to have a smoke with friends.

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Willie B's Kitchen & Lounge

3.4(219 reviews)

7.2 mi

First time here. Place is full of a great vibe, make a reservation, and ambiance is fun…read more Do No Go Hungry. Wait time for food is hour and 30 - 2 hours. Kitchen is often "behind" but nothing to compensate for it aside from the "free buffet" which was shocking. But after top dollar reservations and a group 8-10, of course something is expected and my group and I were open to spending whatever it took to have a great time. Food was good after waiting for sooo long. We were so hungry, I didn't get a chance to take a photo of everything order. Lobster and shrimp are fresh. Which was a huge surprise. Lamb chops are good, small portions. DJ was good. Waitresses attitudes were decent. They're comfortably naked. Some ingredients may be out but you'll find something else to accommodate on the menu. Operational standpoints needs a closer look. Restrooms need tissue properly placed on rolls and not on top of compartments- same for paper towels and no hand soap. Drink ingredients were slighted / out.

Don't waste your time!…read more I really wanted to give Willie B's a five star rating but unfortunately, they were closed when I arrived at 7:35pm for dinner. One of the staff was walking out and locking the doors as we got out of the Uber. The woman told us they close at 7pm on Sundays but the front door says 11pm and the Yelp page says 10pm. As we were leaving another couple walked up looking for dinner. They said someone told them it closed at 10pm. Needless to say, I'd never go back here again!

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Gary H.

12 years ago

Safari Hookah is by far one of the best hookah lounges in the Nashville area. It is conveniently located away from the downtown crowd, in south Nashville near the Grassmere Zoo. The place was recently updated with modern but exotic decor. Under the black lights, the new purple themed furniture is quite a sight, great environment for picture taking, especially selfies. They have some of the best varieties of hookah flavors. The manager, Sam, is very knowledgeable about the hookah experience and will take great care of you. Ask him to prepare you the best hookah you've ever had, and he will not disappoint. There is a very diverse crowd, ranging from Belmont/Vanderbilt college students to professionals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The music is on point with the hookah theme and they do take requests, all you have to do is just ask. If you are feeling the munchies, after a long night of partying and smoking hookah, the lounge has some of the best pastries you will ever taste. Their baklava is second to none and their buffalo wings along with their seasoned fries will more than fill your appetite. I would definitely recommend everyone and anyone to check out Safari Hookah, and I will definitely be back. Safari is a great place to sit, relax, and smoke some of the best hookah in town. The people are very friendly and easy to carry a conversation with. You will find yourself losing track of time and not wanting to leave. read more

Jeo A.

12 years ago

The first went to safari hookah because a friend of mine was always taking about it.So I gave it a try and went in one day . It was an amazing experience from the beginning .i got great customer service and the hookah variety was great and so was the food and drinks. The people there were very welcoming and nice . The seating and decor were very clean and comfortable .All in all I would definitely recommend safari hookah to everyone I know, and now I know why my friend was always taking about it.great place to visit and it's convenient location in nashville .go there good price . read more

Jake B.

9 years ago

If you want cheap priced hookahs, delicious food, great music and a friendly staff then his is the place to be. They have amazing deals on hookah prices especially during happy hours. They have a laptop there and as a customer they allow us all to change the music and play whatever we want too. They have all assortments of drinks from tea to smoothies. I told them it was my first time there and the worker called the boos so he could introduce himself to me and my friends and really made us feel welcome. This is the best place hookah bar to be at, especially on the weekend. read more

Abdi S.

11 years ago

I have really enjoyed spending my afternoons here because of the service and their excellent hookah. The people who work there are extremely helpful and well organized. The service is fast and their hookahs are always clean. You can not beat the their price anywhere else in nashville. Anything you ask for is brought to you with speed and courtesy. The food is always amazing and their smoothies are one of a kind. All in all it is an excellent place to relax catch the game or even chill and listen to music. read more

Linda S.

9 years ago

This is probably my favorite place & the most comfortable place I spend great time with friends.. great for anyone to feel special & that's what I exactly feel in this place. They know what's my order, meet me every time with warm sincerely greeting, great smiles. I feel home put the music I like. no one bothers any one else everyone having good time.. I personally like khalil, Essam and Nabil they really make me feel that I'm special. Keep great service up! You guys rock. read more

Joshua H.

12 years ago

I have been to most of the hookah bars in the Nashville area and Safari Hookah is one of my favorite spots to relax and smoke after work. Safari has the broad range of flavors that one would expect at a hookah bar including flavors from Haze and Fantasia. Their refreshments range from classic "munchie foods" such as chilly cheese fries and chicken tenders to the more traditional refreshments such as their Turkish coffee. read more

G H.

11 years ago

By far, best Hookahs, delicious hot tea and great baklava snacks. They have 3 different areas you can choose to sit. We usually sit at the sitting booths, since we go in a group. The place has been renovated and brand new seating. Best of all, you pick your own music to play. This is the only Hookah place that I see people of all ages as regulars, so they have something for everyone. Definetly 5*****. read more

Tabeer T.

6 years ago

I'm happy this hookah lounge is still open during the COVID-19. This place place helps us to get away from stress. They have amazon hookahs and nice beverages. I'm very satisfied with their customer service. I highly recommend this place to hang with friends and smoke hookah or just chill. No bad days. read more

Ali M.

9 years ago

well great place good service and best hookah , the good think about this place is the people who work there nabeel and neshwan are awesome and Khalil is too love being here all days 7/24 well it's fells like family safari it's part from Nashville so drop by it If u got a chance read more

Rizgar H.

9 years ago

This is the best Hookah bar in Nashville. The diverse music alongside the best Hookah flavors makes this place one of a kind. I recommend Safari Hookah to anyone in Nashville that is looking for great Hookah and a live atmosphere at night. read more

Lilly V.

11 years ago

The owner remodeled the whole place .At night it is a hookah lounge as well and it's a really chill spot .they have every and any flavors you ask for . They make the best hookahs and sweets! in town .My favorite place in Nashville!!!!! read more

Safari-hookah N.

115

9 years ago

John W.

11 years ago

I love the fact that the guys here listened to the reviews and have remodeled and updated the whole place. It looks amazing now. My friends and I always go here for a lot of sporting events and just to hang out sometimes. read more

Mohad L.

8 years ago

The owner remodeled the whole place .At night it is a hookah lounge as well and it's a really chill spot .they have 50 flavors .good spot to watch games .any game you like to watch I had a good time this world cup 2018. read more

M B.

110

131

12 years ago

Someone finally did a hookah place right in the Nashville area. Great selection, friendly staff that knows their product and awesome prices. A "must stop" for me when I'm traveling through Nashville on business! read more

Nosa W.

6 years ago

Tonight was amazing at safari.especially when everyone there is very kind and helpful for others.thanks to Sam the awner for everything he is doing that all he wants is to help others have a good time. read more

Safari H.

11 years ago

At night it is a hookah lounge as well and it's a really chill spot .they have every and any flavors you ask for . They make the best hookahs and sweets! in town .My favorite place in Nashville!!!!! read more

Maria N.

6 years ago

Safari hookah lounge is been excellent experience of all times.they have great hookah flavors,delicious food and amazing atmosphere with great music of your choice for the perfect moments read more

Tony S.

11 years ago

Best place to enjoy hookah and be around your friends .They have all great flavors and the food is hot and fresh .i had a great time .Recommend for anyone enjoying a good night out . read more

Ramo H.

7 years ago

I've been to hookah places all around the world, and having this place in my home city is just amazing. Amazing hookah, very friendly team and great choices of food and drinks. read more

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