Uptown Hookah

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A very affordable vibe. My first time here was Wednesday night. Parking is TWENTY dollars be aware and there isn't street parking anywhere. A trick I learned was to park at Sam's Boat, go inside order a shot and use the bathroom. Then go on over to Uptown. That way you can't be towed and don't have to pay $20 just $8. This worked for me. When I arrived it was lively but not packed. They offer $1 hookahs on Wednesday before 10! That alone has me sold. There are drink specials and happy hours every day. The food was okay. I ordered wings. The service was a bit slow. Im sure it's because of how busy it was. All in all I am adding this as a place to frequent for a reliable happy hour atmosphere. read more

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Kenny M.

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Came during happy hour the crowd was light for a Saturday they have some good happy hour prices hookas are 12$ they have drink specials for those who drink and food specials also. I didn't order food but it looked good from seeing some people who did order. The service is good. read more

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Shania C.

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The food is descent... 6/10 in my opinion . The service is 7/10 .. definitely could be better Ambiance is very chill but still get rowdy here and there . I do enjoy coming here !! The hookah is a 8.5/10 read more

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Taylor N.

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I love Uptown!! My boyfriend and I frequently go there when we feel like stepping out for some drinks and hookah. Compared to other bars, uptown is inexpensive, plenty of seating without having to buy a section, pretty good bar food and great priced drinks. The servers are always kind and attentive too! Definitely recommend for a night out. read more

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Earl A.

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I have visited on a few occasions and have enjoyed them all. This place really gets going. They play upbeat types of music. They have drink specials on Saturday which was the nite I went. I think it was $6 Tito's which I was drinking among a few other specials. The bartenders do a great job in taking orders and fixing the drinks strong They are known to their hookahs as they were on almost every table. They also serve food which their wings are enjoyed the most. They also have a large outdoor patio with lots of seating. Now the parking seems to be tight although I have usually parked next door while visiting Sam's boat. You will also be patted down before you can enter. This is a good thing. You should stop in you will be guaranteed a great time. read more

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Olivia C.

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Day 2 in H-Town! We pulled up to Uptown. Service was great and everyone was helpful with explaining the happy hour specials (on chalkboard in video). We chose our own seating, ordered drinks and hookah and had a TIME. THE VIBE WAS EVERYTHING! We turned up, we sang our hearts out. The food and drinks were DELICIOUS. THANK YOUUUUUU read more

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Michaela B.

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Cool little spot where you can do work during the day and party at night. Parking is always $10 no matter if it's busy or not. Drinks are ehhhh read more

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Anayah D.

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2 years ago

How is it YOUR bartender charged me wrong but I still got asked to leave ? I specifically asked for 5 drink and when i asked for a refund for 1 drink I get asked to leave ??? You could've simply gave me a refund and called it a night. read more

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Charlotte B.

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The place is great to meet new people and just have a good time but what I don't like is stubborn, entitled people... if you are a paying customer that customer should expect nothing but the best service, especially if they're paying the highest amount,,, I won't allow anyone to disrespect me or try to say I did things I never done.. I was accused of taking a bottle out the building .. that is insane because I would've been stopped by security. I paid three bottles I didn't finish one. I did ask for a refund, but they told me that they didn't know how to do it so I said just give me the bottle and I'll finish it off. I poured all of it inside of the ice bucket... and then I immediately walked out the section the waitress that I had ASSUMED I walked out with the bottle because she's too slow to not actually look in the ice bucket to see that there's an actual bottle in it.. she tried to tell the security to not let me out because I walked out with a bottle,, how can I walk out with a bottle when I'm still clearly inside the place?... I walked out anyway, because I had nothing in my possession .. legally, I cannot be kept in a business because that's a hostage situation,, even then I never lost my cool because what was the point of that? So of course the waitress lost her tip because what you're not gonna do is accuse me of something I've never done because you're too slow to not Pay attention. .. if I do go back up there, she will not be my waitress. I will need someone else.... In the video, she's to the far right with the braids, Lightskin... she was not a good waitress, and I was looking for her more than half of the night... you had already lost your tip then.. you never checked on us either Other than that, it's a good place to really have fun ... read more

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Ememabasi I.

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This place is what you make it. Ambiance If you are from the PNW and want a chill vibe, this spot isn't for you. If you're looking for a mini turn up, with drinks and good music to dance to, this spot is most definitely for you. Food/Drinks I'm not used to having served alcohol at the hookah lounges, so it was great for me. My friends order food , but I didn't partake. They serve mainly dive bar food, so don't expect a course meal here. Service Our server was extremely friendly and attentive, making sure we always had water and drinks. It was a tad pricey after happy hour but it was worth it All in all, this place is a 8/10 recommend! read more

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Day D.

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To will always give this spot a 5 stars! Listen they LITERALLY HAVE THE BEST EGGROLLS!!! Service is fast too! No matter if it's pack or empty DJ stay playing hits! I'm here now cuz I wanted eggrolls! N the drinks!!!! First drink u gone feel it! I promise u! read more

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Shateria B.

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Bartender was a very sweet girl and super helpful. The drink specials 10/10 but the food definitely 0/10. My friend and I order two appetizers they seemed uncooked, cold and not appealing. Food was remade but still subpar basically looked the same way it was the first time. In the end we just got a refund. Bathroom is fulllllll of gnats and mosquitoes, definitely have to be ready for war in that restroom. Outside of all of that my friend and I had a good time. I would definitely eat before I go and try not to use the restroom lol read more

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Kasney C.

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1 year ago

Cool vibe but they can run out of hookah early like around 12 and it gets super packed. Kind of like fend for yourself regarding service so if that's not your vibe be aware lol read more

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Brashada M.

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2 years ago

I enjoy coming to this spot! You sit in any section you want, you place your own orders, and its a good vibe. I love their wings! The boneless henny bbq wings are top tier! I'd also like to highlight the integrity of the waitstaff, as I was about to leave the counter from paying and the waitress came from behind the register to flag me down and give me my card, as I must have forgot it at the counter after paying. I was amazed, as she or anyone could have had grimy thieving tactics that you often would expect in a nightclub. I made sure to find this lady and personally tip her for her honesty. Definitely will post more pics next time I go. read more

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Devin W.

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Hookah is less than mid. Food is incredibly mediocre. Service is Sub par. Best thing about them is their DJ line up. The manager is homophobic, and the staff is self serving. Bathrooms are atrocious. The list could go on. read more

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Shana H.

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I came here on a Friday after work...it was easy to find a table, I'm sure that is because I got there kind of early. It definitely got packed toward the end of the night though. Parking, as always, is annoying. I paid $10 to park behind the lot, but it was full of water and mud, so beware of that. My server was Shay - and not only is she super pretty, but friendly as ever too! She suggested the chicken Alfredo empanadas, and man listennnn. They were cooked to perfection!! Super crispy and golden on the outside, soft and delish on the inside. Way better than I was expecting. Not sure what the sauce was but it went well. I selected purple haze for the hookah and there was nothing notable about the taste or way it smoked, but the coals were changed pretty frequently and I didn't have to hunt anyone down for help so that's a plus. I would definitely come back here, the vibe is pretty cool. read more

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Tiffany H.

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I lost a diamond ring in there and never got it back called and went by every day they wouldn't even play the cameras back to see what happened never will I ever read more

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Kris G.

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I give this lounge 3 stars, not because it doesn't pass the vibe check (it does), but because there are a few hits that prevent this good spot from being great. Parking is not free. You can pay between $5-$15 for parking which can situate you as far from the bar ($5) or as close to the bar ($15) as you would like. However, paying for parking does not guarantee the security of your vehicle. After reading a recent review where a person's vehicle was broken into, paying for a spot did not instill any confidence. I was a bit concerned about the safety of our vehicle throughout the night. We got in and went straight to the patio (because we are still mid-pandemic) and were low-key confused about whether or not they were going to service the tables. There was no real direction - no signs on the tables or chairs - indicating that we had to place our orders inside. We were further confused because it seemed like one table outside was getting service. However, we wizened up quickly enough and placed out orders inside. One of the hookar tenders behind the bar (barhookahtenders?) was gracious enough to acquiesce to my request to change the channel to the NFL draft - I truly appreciated that bit of hospitality. The menus were sticky (helllllooooooo hand sanitizer!) and the drinks were tasty but not very strong - which might just be my own personal preference. Outside of these minor concerns, I had a great time. The weather was perfect, the music reminded me of a happier, more simpler, pre-pandemic time, and the hookah was well balanced. All in all, this is not a bad spot. Absent the issues I addressed, it is a cool spot to kick back, chill, and smoke a bit. read more

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Deonika M.

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The security 5 foot security at the door was on a power trip, he literally was trying everyone around . It's literally raining he Turning people around in hoodies. Then he told me my pants were flammable lol and I can't come in. I'm swear I thought it was a joke!! But he was dead serious. It was a line of people that couldn't come in because of so dress code violation. read more

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Kourtney H.

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OK...... uptown hookah is a bop for sure.. but more so for the young-mid urban crowd. Meaning I LOVE IT there... but I'm not recommending it for out of town visitors or people looking for a certain vibe. It's a vibe. Hookah. Drinks. DJ. But it's almost like a dive bar. If that's your thing.... have a ball! read more

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Boujee C.

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This place was definitely, giving the VIBES . I enjoyed the music they plaid old jams can play a little more up to date music but I really enjoyed myself.. Side note : stick to the food they serve the man outside with the seafood ain't bout shit. Cajun food supposed to be spicy not sweet read more

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Toni A.

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I've been coming here for about 8 years & I LOVE IT! (Obviously or I wouldn't have been going there this long). The building is not the most attractive but the Hookah is simply AMAZING! They drinks are strong & reasonably priced. And the DJs they have are great! It gives me "lounge vibes with club tendencies" as after a few drinks the songs start kicking in & there's dancing everywhere!! Over the years I've gotten to know everyone from the owners to the parking lot people . I haven't been in about the last 6 months (COVID & having a baby), and I've heard things have changed DRASTICALLY! Upon returning I'll definitely give an updated review! read more

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Elizabeth O.

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This place is horrible. The hookah is TERRIBLE, they have no waitresses, and no service at all. You have to go to the bar to order everything. The hookah was very low quality, at a standard $18. definitely one of the worst I've tasted, no one even came over to turn our coals for us. My friend ordered a pizza ($10) and I kid you not, this pizza is Digorno's!!!!! No plates, no napkins, just brought it out on the pan it was probably cooked in. We tried to make the best of it because we were a large group and the DJ wasn't that bad but yea. I'd never come back again. Don't waste your time! read more

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Donye W.

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This is one of those, spend a pretty penny, "outside", crowded, dress code even though they're not the classiest kind of spots AKA houston nightlife. So, if your looking for a crowd, music, high priced shots, all the epitome of houston night life, this is a spot to get your energy out. Yet, some nights its pretty empty where you can get a more chill vibe. Overall 6/10! read more

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KeiAndrea S.

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Horrible service , if I knew her name I would put it ,I was at bar at 8;57 happy hour end at 9 One person ordered shots and drinks so girl went to get other girl to get me because it was almost 9. She charged me full price and told me it was the system . That's a uptown problem not mine . Businesses suppose to take care of paying customer , I hope she have a horrible night and not get a lot of tips . As for the business 1 Person shouldn't be doing drinks if happy hour ending someone should be help... That 1 person messed it up for others I won't be tipping !!!! read more

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Rose W.

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Wensday is a great day to go! Everybody so down to earth. $12 hookah's before 8pm. 90's Music. Bingo( but bingo do not start until 9 or after) read more

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Taniya A.

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A MUST GO‼ I love the atmosphere & the DJs be on the 1s & 2s!! lol- I only go on Tuesday or Wednesdays & it still be full of people.

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Sydney F.

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Cool little spot. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a lounge without the crowds of a club. Maybe somewhere to chill when you don't want to turn allll the way up, or as a pregame before the club. "Sections" have bottle minimums at certain times, but there's plenty of high top seating and booths. Hookah is like $8 before 8pm and the chicken alfredo empanadas are to die for. read more

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Emily H.

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My car got broken into and when my cousin went back in to speak to them about it they said they weren't reliable AND WE PAID FOR PARKING!!!! DONT EVER GO HERE. Your car randomly gets Broken in to for no reason. And they don't take responsibility and blame it on you when you were inside trying to enjoy yourself...smh I can't believe this read more

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Taylor C.

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2 years ago

The customer service and hospitality here is terrible. You can expect the employees to try and bum off of your hookah while security plays favorites and doesn't enforce their "dress code" equally. Overall, do not recommend. There's far better hookah lounges in Houston read more

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Lashon L.

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2 years ago

This place is trafficking trap. Be aware that they do not pour liquor. The bottles are filled with water and other things . I guarantee you that they should be shut down for multiple violations. Just because you play loud music it doesn't make you legitimate bar. WHAT A SCARY PLACE. It's a total scam. YOUNG LADIES PLEASE BE CAREFUL!! TABC will be notified read more

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Aurelia R.

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This place is nice. Parking is $10 at least on Friday night. We came for a party, so drinks were on the party. The menu seems to be priced reasonably. We only ordered fried pickles which were flavored really good. It took a while for them to come out, but for $5 it was worth the wait. The staff checked in on our section often which was nice. Overall, good Friday hangout spot. The DJ came by and did a shout out to our birthday girl which was nice. May I add, the DJ was jamming. The hookah was cool, lits.of flavors to choose from. If you come before 8p you can hit the happy hour up. read more

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Chibuzo E.

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5 years ago

Parking is limited Atmosphere is chill Music is what you make it. I didn't like the old school vibes per se but others did. I went on a Monday night, so I think it's more of a chill vibe than hype. I love that they have televisions everywhere. It's also nice that the sections allow privacy and a form of seclusion. The chairs for the sections are torn up. My guess; dropped hookah coals and general wear and tear. On a more popular night, I'm assuming this place would be a GREAT vibe. Mondays, they are chill. I took away stars because of parking and service. Once they check on you once, they barely come around again. Like I said earlier, it was a Monday evening. That could be the reason. read more

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Walter W.

Elite 21

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5 years ago

I went to this spot with a couple of friends, looking for a late Happy Hour place to relax after work.. I've been to this location a few times in my nearly decade time in Houston and it's was different every time. The last time was a Sunday funday... Live band and good drinks on the patio. This time was karaoke night. The happy hour didn't really do it for me, so I got a drink with añejo Don Julio and other stuff.. the chicken sliders were pretty tasty, onion rings overcooked (but I ate a few of them). The music was good. The karaoke was funny. They passed up 2 of my friends (one did get her turn tho).. I kinda think it was on purpose, but ‍. All in all, I'd come back.. wish they still had the live band on Sundays read more

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Definitely a great atmosphere good drinks and the hookah was fresh the customer service was good and the environment was even better read more

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Lavel B.

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3 years ago

I went here on a Saturday night. Music was good. Hookah was good and reasonably priced. Wings were on point. Drinks could have been better. Not much alcohol. The $10 to park was strange. I'll give them another try. read more

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Desma D.

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I am extremely disappointed on a few things with this hookah bar. 1. You have to pay for parking 2. Once inside you seat yourself, however the wait staff is standing around when they should be taking your order, which leads you to the bar to place your hookah, drink and food orders. It's safe to say you are your own wait staff. Now the good thing is they usually have a drink special, it's best to get those as some as the plain drinks are priced ridiculous. Last night we ordered shots of casimigos and they were 21.50 each. That's a shame. And it wasnt an extra pour, the used the shot measuring tool You didn't get a drop extra likely less. So when did tequila shots start costing 21.50? They big tripping casimigos is nit expensive I hate to feel ripped off something about 21.50 for a tequila shot just didn't sit well with me. I can say I had no issues with the flavor of my hookah the few times I've been there, however lastnight I got a hookah that wasn't working properly and I had to wait a long time to get someone to check it out. After finally getting him he tells me it's working fine. I'm like it's not, you can't barely suck anything or blow smoke out. He wants to argue and then says he is coming back he doesn't return. I get the mgr or owners attention and ask for a refund or replacement and he did replace it. The energy was off on there and they no longer have to worry about getting my $ 21.50 for a shot of tequila , being my own waiter and staff wanting to tell me a clearly broken hookah wasn't was a bit much. We left there and went to 5015 got shots of casimigos they were 15.00 but it wasn't a measured exact pour we got way more bang for our bucks. Oh and the seats on uptown hookah aren't cool. Busted and disgusted!!!!! Barstools aren't comfortable either. I thought I liked this place as I'd been 4 times but no more. Many other places to go. read more

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Taylor M.

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4 years ago

This establishment needs new management. I hate to even bring this up but this is how it stated. The manager tried to holla at me (the guy with the dreads) & I turned him down. He says I'm disrespectful but now every-time he see's me it's "this B" "that B".. I been back, try to joke around & he just continues to be rude. Management is not up to par & has no class or even cares about his guest. Ive seen people even complain to him & he just brushes things off as if the complains aren't relevant. Also, we bingo there ever wed. But have stopped because of the lack of respect. Managers are not only problem solvers but atleast can fake empathy for there guest. Apologize for inconvenience.. ect. This ego game he plays will be this place downfall... read more

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Damon C.

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5 years ago

Love the drinks and hookah here. Place is reasonably priced. Valet is $10. The vibe is grown and chill. Dress is casual but no T-shirts'. read more

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Helena C.

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4 years ago

They need to work on making the experience better. The Hookah is very good, but they told us we could have VIP and technically there was no VIP just a corner that was subpar. But overall def recommend if you want some good hookah and an unbothered vibe. read more

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More info about Uptown Hookah

5706 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77056
Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton
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(713) 588-0435
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http://uptownloungehtx.com

Hours

What time does Uptown Hookah open?

Uptown Hookah opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Uptown Hookah opens at 4:00 PM on Friday.Uptown Hookah opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Uptown Hookah close?

Uptown Hookah closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Fri 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat-Sun 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Uptown Hookah take credit cards?

Yes, Uptown Hookah takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Uptown Hookah have a happy hour?

Yes, Uptown Hookah has a happy hour.

Does Uptown Hookah serve alcohol?

Yes, Uptown Hookah serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Uptown Hookah have TVs?

Yes, Uptown Hookah has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Uptown Hookah have bike parking?

Yes, Uptown Hookah has bike parking.

Does Uptown Hookah have outdoor seating?

Yes, Uptown Hookah has outdoor seating options.

Does Uptown Hookah have parking?

Yes, Uptown Hookah has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Uptown Hookah allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Uptown Hookah allows outdoor smoking.

Does Uptown Hookah have free WiFi?

No, Uptown Hookah does not have free WiFi.

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popular night club in galleria area, Houston TX. serving over 80 hookah flavors and mix beverages, nightly DJ music and dance floor along with our fabulous patio

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“One of the best places to go for hookah, drinks && a live DJ.”

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had an amazing time amazing welcoming vibe and service cade was an amazing bartender me and my…read morefriends had the best time cant wait to be back and have good drinks

This is a cute little date spot. The outside area is huge. The lighting and setup is really cute…read more They have parties and poetry nights here. No food but there has been a taco truck and pizza maker on site depending on the day I'm guessing. Free parking is street parking and very scarce but they do have a valet lot. Bartenders are nice. Drinks are average priced.

6.1 mi•Fourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose

Burlesque

The show!

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Mystery mocktails

Lost & Found

3.8(1k reviews)

First time and definitely not our last time. Once seated and our waiter, Tyson, introduced himself,…read morehe made the experience quite welcoming. He seems like he enjoys what he does bcz he was such a pleasure. He could tell it was our first time and was very patient and took time to explain everything on the menu. Tyson's suggestions were spot on for both eats and drinks. He didn't make us feel rushed at any time, and instead made us feel like taking our time was preferred, which helps patrons enjoy every single detail of the work chefs and bartenders put into their crafts. Whenever I return, I'll definitely request Tyson as our waiter.

We came on Monday for HH around 7:30 pm, we know HH was almost over, we live 5 mins away and wanted…read morea quick bite and drink. The valet charges $20 or $40 on a week day and its not even that busy. We walked in and nobody was at the front so we asked the first person we saw " do we sit ourselves" , and she said just wait by the entry door and the host will seat you. Well the host came and said "go to the front & I can help you there". Cool. We get seated and given a menu. The menu was dirty, sticky, and over all filthy. We moved inside to the bar and asked a waitress "can you let the bartender know we are here, we think she went to the back for something". The waitress looked at us and said " oh, she know y'all here. She gone come". Instead of letting her know we moved to the bar. Anywho, Bunny took great care us. She literally made our experience go from 1 to a high 8. Ask for Bunnnyyy at the bar!!! Nice music playing. Minus the bugs on the patio (love bug season in tx) and long wait on the patio, the ambiance wouldve been great outside..... Service needs a bit of tweaking, food was good, Bunny was amazing. Well be back in some time. Thank you Bunnyyy!

6.2 mi•Fourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose

Hookah bar

Jerk Lamb Chops

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Cafe Layal Midtown

3.3(450 reviews)

This is my second or third time eating here though this time I ordered it for delivery and it…read morewasn't as good as I remember. The salmon was practically tasteless. It was so bland, like I don't think they added any sort of seasoning whatsoever. The chicken was much better though being that it was more flavorful and overall enjoyable. I really enjoy toum sauce too, and I specifically asked them to give me a bunch of extra of those sauces and I do appreciate that they very much satisfied my request. They gave us more than enough sauces so I appreciated that especially for Mediterranean food I feel like the sauces are key. Overall, though this experience was almost subpar, but not quite because I still didn't enjoy the chicken and the sauce and the rice altogether I just really did not like the salmon and I feel like the portion could've been a little bigger too.

Decent spot in midtown for some middle Eastern food. I ordered the chicken schwarma and lamb gyro…read moreand both were filling and fries were battered/crispy.

Hookah

Hummus

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Hot Persian Tea

Sky Hookah Lounge

3.9(124 reviews)

9.8 mi•West Oaks

Pros Ambience Hookah…read moreVariety Music Selection Cons Asthma Risk Patron Mixture Risk The Hookah lounge was comfortable however I'm not a big hookah smoker because it makes me dizzy after a while. This night I went with one of my close sorority sisters and ended up smoking hookah with her. This location was dark and very easy on the eyes. It showcased a heavy middle eastern influence since hookah is heavy there. The variety of options are given in a menu style and allow you to pick whatever fits your needs at the time. You are also able to freely smoke as long as you would like with the occasional waiter coming to replace the coals on your hookah. They also hire their DJs every night, so the music can change and control the mood depending on what is played. The do played a variety of music from hip hop to r&b and pop, there was no shortage on the tunes just know that they will change. The downside of this place is the smoke, if you're asthmatic or have trouble seeing this place might pose a couple of risk to you. You might have trouble breathing or being able to see the ground as you walk into the puff clouds of other patrons. There is also a mixture of patrons, some there to enjoy themselves and others to have parties and fun, if you're set on a flat consistent vibe then this may not be a place, there was someone on a couch enjoying their entire life while we were there, luckily we didn't care how they did anything it didn't interfere with us. Risk was also a major thing to be mindful of, the coals can be extremely hot and give damaging burns, people can also get sick from the hookah so be careful of the health risk and also use caution around the hookah to avoid coals! Overall a good place, if you're in Houston definitely stop by and have a good time.

if I could start off by giving this I would. I went there to have a good time every 5 to 10…read moreminutes. A waitress approached me trying to get me to buy a bottle. After I already bought the as well as a a waiter ended up walking up to me and telling me even though you bought the section. You're holding it up because there's other people that wants to buy bottles. Which made no sense to me since I've already would not recommend going here. Not only is the service bag, but waitresses are pushy like sales people one out of 10 would not recommend.

Chillin wit bae

Ambrosia, white gummy bear, mango, and mint....starbuzz hookah

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Side of fries with veggie samosas. They were nice and spicy just how I like them!

O2 Hookah Cafe

4.2(30 reviews)

8.8 mi

Oh how I love the settings, the service, and the price here…read more Even though I didn't come during Happy Hour, the price is still affordable. I always ordered one for myself, not sharing, so I stay like 2-3 hours there. I could even bring outside food/drink to this place. I have looked elsewhere and no other places have as cheap of the price with nice sofa like here. They refill the coals very often too. I would definitely come back every time I'm in Houston. I came here twice one day after another. It made such a good impression on me.

One of the best clubs in Houston, HANDS DOWN…read more I came here for a birthday celebration with my friends and they made sure we had a good time. We had a section and the bottles kept coming. This is a Nigerian club, so the music is always on point. The bottle girls were nice and beautiful as well. Plenty people, liquor, and fun. No complaints at all.

Pool Table in playing area

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Hot tea

Cafe Mawal

3.4(470 reviews)

0.4 mi•Galleria/Uptown

Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$7)…read moreHookah on Orange Head (~$18) with Iced Hose (~$3): Tropical Mix with Mint flavor Aya's take: Out last night in Houston and so glad we ended up here! We wanted to do something chill and hookah is the perfect activity for that. They have more chill seating (couches, etc.) and also table seating in front of the stage which is nice for when the bellydancers perform (started around 9pm on a Sat). The Mint Lemonade is a must whenever I go to a hookah lounge and this one was spot-on; delicious and refreshing. The hookah was also well-made and although we had to ask a few times to rotate the coals, the workers came pretty quickly. It lasted over 2 hours overall. They even gave me a buzzer in case I needed anything to call someone over. Shout out to Abdul for being a great waiter!

Good place to go to be in the middle eastern culture. Great food good entertainment, they have…read morebelly dancing and live music. It's always busy so you feel very lively. The juices are freshly squeezed and so good. The hummus/ yogurt plate is good as well. Service is also good. Staff is entertaining.

Super comfy

If you're familiar with beef kaftah, then you'd know this isn't the real deal. And it was burnt!!

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Mint Lemonade (~$7)

Nubia Bar & Lounge

4.8(10 reviews)

6.4 mi•MacGregor

We received an invite from one of the owners and wished that we had went just a little earlier. The…read moreparking in the area was a challenge and we had to walk a little but it was worth it in a full moon. The DJ was on point all night and thank you for the birthday shot-out for my girl Mendy. Our waitress served us quickly and when we could not remember what we needed for the second order, she remembered all the drinks. Last, the security was on point. They continued to walk back and forth. There is a small seating area outside with cover and the security man tilted the fan to cool me on this hot night in Houston. Good energy vibe, happy people, and hookah love

Perfect atmosphere to get get both the Houstonian and touristic experience…read more In the heart of third ward it's easy to here and walk and enjoy 3rd ward. Pros: The Houston experience Good variation of music Hookah Great DJs Wonderful bartenders Parking Clean restrooms BOB Owner was nice and welcoming t Cons: None

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The Cave Hookah Lounge

4.3(28 reviews)

15.9 mi

Love this place! But just a heads-up, they don't have a sign in the plaza where the hookah lounge…read moreis located, so it's a little tricky to find. But it's so worth it! Aly the manager is so kind and opens his place until the last customers leaves and never acts pushy or rude. He also lets you test out different flavors and if you have a problem with your hookah or you just don't like the flavor, he'll switch it out for you no problem! They've also done some renovating to the place and it looks pretty nice now. New couches and tv's at every corner of the lounge, plus they've added some nice decor to the walls. Only complaint I have is the music they play. Aly lets this amateur DJ come in every once in a while to play and test out his music, but it's just so loud and overbearing sometimes. It's hard to have conversations when the DJ is there... But besides that, I would highly recommend!

First off, the actual customer service was great. The seating, ambience was very cool. The dj…read morecould use a little fine tuning but he was cool. I'm just not ok with a dj who is being paid by the owner, telling folks or allowing the MC to tell folks in order to request a song, you gotta pay. If I chose to tip him, so be it, but being forced ain't cool. My biggest complaint was the price of everything. Now I'm a country chick and realize that prices are more expensive in the city. I was approached by the manager and I told her I needed a set up. She asked me what chasers I wanted and I said water and coke. I was charged separately for the water and coke that was supposed to be included in my set up.... so all together for a set up and a hookah, I paid over $60. I've never paid, IN HOUSTON, more than $10 for a set up and $35 for a hookah. Then they have small 4 oz paper cups to get the ice out with. After all this she attempted to charge me a bottle fee for each bottle I brought in. I sincerely think the young lady wasn't sure about what she was doing. Again she maintained her professionalism but she looked overwhelmed. Let's move on to those hookahs, the flavor lasted maybe 10-15 minutes and then the other lady who was helping refresh the coals was firmly pressing them down on the foil. I called her to the side and advised her that she was going to burn the shisha like that and sure enough my next puff was nothing but burnt shisha. They did replace it for free so I can't say much about that but overall....... The employees need training, I think they were overwhelmed and I think y'all were understaffed to serve the amount of people that accompanied this party... Great establishment Great employees Refine their skills and you'll be open a long time.