findlaytennis Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I am working with a member on the community in Findlay, Ohio and I am just trying to get some information about other hookah bars in different locations. All responses are appreciated and again thank you for your time. What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio? Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking? Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture? What is the price for using the hookah one time? Are refills the same price? What kind of food and beverages are offered? What is offered for entertainment? Any additional comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 If I may offer some insight;Before finding out what hookah bars in other parts of the country do, perhaps you should scope out some of the hookah bars in your area first. If there are any, judge what they do, and either match or one-up it. I haven't been to a hookah bar in almost a year, I always smoke at home now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 ill give you a few manSinbads(San Diego) Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? Just singles Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Both Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?yes they do and no it doesntDoes the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? They use sinbads shisha only Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?No Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Comy couches inside kinde weird benches outside and patio chairs.still comfy What is the price for using the hookah one time?Depends.They have deals early in the day like 13 for reg flavs 15 for premium but when you get past 8 its 15 and 18.1 buck to add ice and after 9 there is a 3 buck cover for 18 to 21 Are refills the same price?I think so What kind of food and beverages are offered?Beer and bar foods also serve mixed drinks What is offered for entertainment? Funny drunk people fighting and hot girls Any additional commentsHate the town its in but i enjoy their shisha and have made friends with lots of people that work there.Oddesey Lounge(Tangiers in San Diego) Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? No Eric uses KMs for the most part Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Indoor Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Yes and NoDoes the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? Nope dont need it Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?No good prices as is Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Pretty comfy i dont like the couches i like the chairs in front of the tv so i dont have to turn my neck(gets painful watchin movies for 3 hours with your neck turned) What is the price for using the hookah one time?12 bucks Are refills the same price?I guess What kind of food and beverages are offered?Just a soda fountain but im sure eric wouldnt mind you bringing food in. What is offered for entertainment? Erics thousands of dvds and just erics fun conversations Any additional commentsKind of in a shitty neighborhood but still awesome place to hang out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thank you Dereksd. If anyone else could fill this out for me this would be greatly appreciated. cromecarz00 I have already received from friends going to different schools reviews on most hookah bars in my area (not that their are many). This information is being used to help add the extra features that do the one up and just seeing what works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (findlaytennis @ Jun 5 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thank you Dereksd. If anyone else could fill this out for me this would be greatly appreciated. cromecarz00 I have already received from friends going to different schools reviews on most hookah bars in my area (not that their are many). This information is being used to help add the extra features that do the one up and just seeing what works.no prob buddy hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 bump...lets help this guy out...he's trying to do a little market research for opening a bar. You guys helped me out a lot when I was starting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majid Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Would reviews of foreign hookah bars be of any use for you? I can do some if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelder Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? -"She-Sha" Daytona Beach, FLDoes the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? -yes, they offer 1 and 2 hose hookahs. Same price for either. Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio? -indoors Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore? -yes, 2 or 3 dollar chargeDoes the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? -not to my knowledge. they dont even advertise what brand they sell, which irks me. Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking? -no, but I wish they did Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture? -definitely an arabic feel. dimly lit, loud music, big projection of middle eastern music videos on the wall. laser pointers doing little designs on the wall. lots of bass in the music. furniture is plush leather couches and chairs. i LOVE the atmosphere of this place What is the price for using the hookah one time? -15 bucks Are refills the same price? -never refilled a hookah so i couldn't tell ya What kind of food and beverages are offered? -fountain soft drinks, monster energy drinks, pizza, ice cream sundaes/floats. no alcohol served or permitted What is offered for entertainment? -big music video shown on the wall, sometimes they have a belly dancer dance around Any additional comments -I like the place a lot, but sometimes feel like I'm being nickled and dimed. When they charge for parking, 15 for a hookah, more if you mix flavors, more if you add something in the base, more if you share the hookah with more than 2 people, all these random ass charges really frustrate me as a customer. Try to keep your charges simple and straightforward so you dont walk in for a 15 dollar hookah and leave with a 25 dollar bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I think they are just looking at how other places do their stuff and if they want to incorperate some of the same features...so any bar anyplace would probably be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Majid foreign reviews are welcome with the amount of exchange students that are in our area we plan on trying to attract them and do not want to offend them by doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanSmoker Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? Pride of the mediterranean (Bay Area California)Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? Yes and YesIs the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio? Only out on the patioDo they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore? No mixing, one time i asked was the last time i went...Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? They make there own so no.Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking? No, your required to buy a drink just to go insideDescribe the atmosphere there include description of furniture? Middle eastern feel with all egyptian hookahs. What is the price for using the hookah one time? One bowl for four people is around 15$Are refills the same price? AyeWhat kind of food and beverages are offered? They have appetizers for food, and as far as drink goes they range from most types of alcohol to soda to very good tea (the only reason we went in the first place)What is offered for entertainment? Nothing, forced to smoke outside.Any additional comments This hookah bar is a rip off in my opinion. The guys who run it do not care about the customers, only their money and will go to great lengths to try and bleed you dry. Horrible when it comes to maintaining the hookahs for how much money you pay, you think they would have a person attending the patio at all times....Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majid Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 A Turkish place: Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices?Singles, but they offer larger hookahs with larger bowls. Normal bowl 4 euros (8 dollars) large ones or 6 euros (9 dollars). But like 95% of the people go with the normal size hookah.Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Only insideDo they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?They do, no extra chargeDoes the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco?Only one brand of tobacco. "Serbetli"Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?NoDescribe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?"Sharq" style interior like in the below picture, this is not the place itself though. A living room like atmosphere, brotherly, friendly people who take the time to talk to you and get to know you. Very pleasant.What is the price for using the hookah one time?4 euros (6 dollars/6.50)Are refills the same price?Yes sir.What kind of food and beverages are offered?No alcohol. Tea, turkish coffee, all the common sodas.Food wise, small things like cheese/cheese and sausage toast, nuts, sandwiches. Two days a week they have some turkish supper style foods.What is offered for entertainment?TV with movies, all the big football matches are played. Sometimes there's live music played mostly by patrons themselves.Any additional commentsThe friendly service makes me return here.Morrocan cafeDoes the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices?No, only single hose hookahsIs the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Only insideDo they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?They only serve apple flavour. Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco?Only one brand of tobacco. Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?NoDescribe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Cafe, tables and chairs inside, does have nice morrocan tiling on the walls. What is the price for using the hookah one time?5 euros (7.50 dollars)Are refills the same price?Yes sir.What kind of food and beverages are offered?Mint Tea, coffee, all the common sodas. A morrocan dairy type drink wich is popular with the customers.Food wise, small things like cheese/cheese and sausage toast, nuts, sandwiches. TWhat is offered for entertainment?TV with movies, all the big football matches are played.Any additional commentsService is quite rude at times. But it is a buzzing, lively place wich is attractive. It feels as if you're there with every guest, everyone talks to eachother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hookah Lounge in Glendale, CADoes the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices?No. Single pipe KM's onlyIs the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Both. Slightly more seating outside with awnings.Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Yes. No chargeDoes the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco?Yes. They serve three brands: Basic (Probably Layalina), Al Fakher, and StarbuzzDo they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?No.Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?It's definitely arabic but with a somewhat contemporary feel. It's done like whatever but the indoor section has hookah and arabic art!What is the price for using the hookah one time?Thee their system that goes along with the brands. $12, $16, $20 respectively. There is a small cover charge that no one likes.Are refills the same price?Never had to refill but I THINK it's half price for refillsWhat kind of food and beverages are offered?Many different types of arabic food like kabob and halal. They are good too. Beverages are typical sodas and excellent Persian TeaWhat is offered for entertainment?Most nights they have a live DJ but it tends to be a bit too loud inside (because they are setup inside) with too heavy an emphasis on the Techno. It gets exhausting after a while.Any additional commentsIt is a decent lounge but there are definite improvements that could be made. The music is too loud and not varied enough, the hookahs are decent but there is much more potential avalible cause they are using KM's. They do do some things right though. Striking that right balance is the key to success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 (edited) Sedra Lounge (Kingston, RI) Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? Just singles, really nice syrians theyre great. Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?inside Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?they have flavors of the day that are mixed, and i dont think they cost moreDoes the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? i think they use mostly nahkla, he doesnt advertise what kind though. Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?No Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Really comfy couches and benches inside, all really ornate lebanese tables and other furniture. What is the price for using the hookah one time?12.95 i think last time i went Are refills the same price?I think so What kind of food and beverages are offered?lots of middle eastern food, along with a few other foods (burgers fries, chicken fingers, etc), and coffee. What is offered for entertainment? big screen plasma TV middle eastern music, hot chicks Any additional commentsreally like this place, the guy knows what hes doing and has some really really nice hookahs, food is good and good atmosphere too heres a picture of inside. Edited June 6, 2008 by fineout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 fineout, mechant, majid, suburbansmoker all thank you for your contribution lets keep the reviews coming. If wanted when I get the paper reworked I can post it on here if anyone wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjmag Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Here's a topic I posted a while ago with some pretty thorough info about Algiers, my local hookah bar (also with some info about Narghile Nights, another local one): http://www.hookahforum.com/?showtopic=11934#entry138296Although it's been a year since I posted that, it's still pretty accurate, because not much has changed at Algiers. I'll answer your questions directly though, to make your life a bit easier. Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? They only use single hose hookahs in the lounge, but they do sell multiple hose hookahs (usually Myas). Also, a group of people can usually request multiple hookahs, depending on how many they have available.Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?All indoors, but I've heard rumors that they're looking to expand their smoking area onto the roof of their building.Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Yeah, in fact, they encourage it. The staff's always eager to come up with new blends and take suggestions from customers. No extra charge for mixing.Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco?Yes: Al Waha, Al Amir, Al Fakher, Layalina, Fumari, Tangiers, Nakhla, and Havana. Varying flavors for each, but they have the widest range of flavors in Al Waha and Al Amir.Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?One free smoke after every 9 visits, I believe. Just ask for a punch card.Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Read the topic I linked to for more info.What is the price for using the hookah one time?$7 per person (or $5 between 3-5pm every day, and all day Tuesday)Are refills the same price?$3 per person per bowl refillWhat kind of food and beverages are offered?They brew Stash's Moroccan Mint tea and offer it for free.What is offered for entertainment?Just music and good conversation.Hope this helps. Good luck with your lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 peterjmag thanks for filling out the survey all your time is appreciated. If anyone else could fil out more surveys that would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited?-Name unknown, Zanzibar TZ.Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices?-No, single hose only.Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?-Outdoor smoking, the hookah is placed on a stump in the sandDo they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?-No, they offer only 1 flavor.Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco?-No.Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?-No.Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?-Very natural atmosphere. Chill people, chill music, chill scenery. A motorcycle hangs from a chain in a tree. There isn't much furniture at all, only rope-made hammocks, and stump tables/stools.What is the price for using the hookah one time?-Around $5 USD (converted)Are refills the same price?-No, refills are free. What kind of food and beverages are offered?-Boooooze.What is offered for entertainment?-The beach, 20 yards off.Any additional comments-Its a rasta owned hookah bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 i must expierance this place someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? Hookah Bliss Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? no, only 1 hose QT's. Tried having a really fancy multihose hookah for smoking at a higher price, no one was interested.Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?all indoors.Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Yes you can mix. No additional price.Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? yes, AA, AF,layalina,Al Ajemy, nakhla including mossal saloum and Zaghoul, Star Buzz, Tangiers. Over 61 flavours total.Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?Vip club, $20 a year gets you $1 off hookah sessions, a free smoke of the flavour of the month, and 15% offf any retail purchase.Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?See pictures on the web site.What is the price for using the hookah one time?9-12 bucks depending on the brand. Unlimited coal refills. 4-5 people per hookah.Are refills the same price?usually, though we do give occasionally discount additional hookahs, but with refills on coals a session will last around 2 hours anyways.What kind of food and beverages are offered?Beer, soda, espresso and latte typ drinks, hot teas, energy drinks, juices. Food deliveries at no extra charge from mediterranian deli next door.What is offered for entertainment? Streaming music, everything from trance to 80's pop, to heavy metal, to middle eastern. We take requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 mushrat thank you for filling this out, the bumps and all the information you provided me. It truly means alot to see someone in the business helping someone get another started. Exile thanks for the fill out to. If I could get more people to fill this out that would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Well I typed out a post but I guess I forgot to post it =(. I will do multiple places for you since I need to procrastinate1. What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? Ramyz's Cafe/lounge something It was my first time there. Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? They were all single hosed KMs. 40 inches or more. Mya hoses though. All the same price. I wish more places had multi hose hookahs it is a plus in my book. Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Both Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Yes, at no cost.Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? We got starbuzz but I think they had a "non-premium" brand as well. Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?nope Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Hmm lets see. First off we needed an appointment to get in which was a first for me at a hookah lounge. I needed to show ID to two bouncers who gave me a red X which meant I was under 21, this was also a first. We sat on couches order are hookahs. They brought out the hookahs but not the bowls which was also a first. After a while someone brought out three bowls and put them on our hookahs. A few minutes later we got what seemed to be 2 1/3rd pieces of exoticas per bowl. The place had a bar when you walked in and had a dance floor with a DJ. The walls were lined with couches with tables in front of them. They had wall mounted TVs too. Outside just had regular chairs and tables. What is the price for using the hookah one time?$20 for starbuzz Are refills the same price?I don't remember but I think they were $5-$10. What kind of food and beverages are offered?They had a lot of middle eastern food which was VERY good. I didn't order any but I did a lot of mooching. They seemed to have a wide selection of tea. They also had the standard water, soda, energy drinks. Oh and they had a bar. What is offered for entertainment? Bad DJ and music videos on the TVs.2. What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? Turtle Bay Cafe Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? Everything is the same price its a mater of how you look (tits in the guys face) or if your "down" with the employees. You will either get an acrylic MYA or a KM. Single hose. Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?All indoor Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Didn't ask but I would be surprised if they said no. Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? No all starbuzz Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?For $50 they would put a custom design on one of their hookahs and that would be your hookah. No one else could smoke it. VIP section which is exactly the same as the normal section for $20 a seat (spend it on whatever you want). Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Its a dark place with a lot of I can't remember what they are called ultra violet lamps? That makes stuff glow. They have a lot of hand done paintings on the walls which also glow. The furniture sucks balls its uncomfortable and just eww. What is the price for using the hookah one time?The first time I went when they just opened it was $5 a hookah. I was promised the price would stay the same. Next time I went it was $10. Now its $15-$20 (i dont remember probably $20) just to WALK IN. You can spend that money on whatever you want but you can't go in without paying it. Are refills the same price?First time I got three free refills. Ummm probably $5-$10. What kind of food and beverages are offered?Nothing good. They offered to make grilled cheese. They had water, soda, energy drinks, and tea. What is offered for entertainment? Bad music played over a very bad system. The firs day they had a big screen with guitar hero setup!3. What is the name and location of the Hookah bar you visited? Cafe O (its actually O cafe but everyone calls it cafe o) Does the hookah bar offer hookahs with multiple hoses and if they do are they different prices? Nope, but they have hookahs that can be converted to multi hosed ones but won't give you the other hose port. They have dual head hookahs which looks like Dr. Frankenstein made himself. Is the smoking taking place indoors or out on a patio?Mostly outdoors but they have a small area inside to smoke. Inside is usually where you pay. Do they allow mixing of flavors and if so does that cost anymore?Yes, no charge.Does the hookah bar have different brands of tobacco? Yes they have some brand for $12, AF for $15, and SB for $20. Do they offer any fixed rewards program list after so many times a discount or free smoking?No, if you make friends with the waiters (tits in faces) then you get hooked up. Or if your friends with them they can hook you up. Free drinks or free refills. Describe the atmosphere there include description of furniture?Metal tables with metal seats. Has TVs with music playing. What is the price for using the hookah one time?some brand for $12, AF for $15, and SB for $20. Are refills the same price?$5-$8 What kind of food and beverages are offered?Good middle eastern food, burgers, salads, you name it they got it. No alcohol since their license was revoked but they serve the regular. What is offered for entertainment? Sometimes they bring belly dancers but I have never seen them. Music videos on the TV and music. Any additional commentsNeed to buy a drink for every person and can not bring your own food or drinks. So if you were walking around and got a coffee they won't serve you until you are done with it or give it to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 thanks voski it will all be put to good use meeting with the guy tomorrow to talk some stuff over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikon1323 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 already posted one for guess hookah in chicago so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlaytennis Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Nikon1323 Where is the review for the guess hookah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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