The tradition of hookah smoking originated in the East and it was in the Arab countries that it became one of the most popular folk traditions. In recent years, hookah smoking as a form of recreation has become widespread. This happened mainly due to the fact that tourists, having begun to massively visit Egypt and Turkey, began to bring these exotic devices from there. Hookah lovers treat smoking rather than as a substitute for cigarettes, but as an opportunity to relax and have a good time with friends. We want to introduce you to Almaty hookahs. Here you can have a good rest.
Hookah bars Almaty, list
We offer you the top ten hookah bars in Almaty:
- "MINTA Lounge on Seifullina" (Seifullin Ave., 472) - this bar will please you with excellent cuisine, elite types of hookah, tea, excellent atmosphere. This bar also offers delivery of a fully stocked hookah, accompanied by the best hookah masters.
- "MYATA Lounge on Gagarina" (208A/8, Gagarina Ave.) - another bar of the "MINTA Lounge" chain will delight you with quality and varied cuisine, an excellent choicehookahs. The bar has a DJ, there is a summer terrace, unguarded free parking.
- "Shishka" (66, Zhibek Zholy St.) is one of the best hookah bars in Almaty. In addition to hookah, you can taste delicious dishes there. The summer terrace with live music is also very cozy.
- Topor (63, Nauryzbai Batyr St.) - coffee, tea, lemonade, burgers, hookah and a great atmosphere await everyone here. Board games and live sports are the main attraction here.
- Intimes (ul. Utepova, 13) - this bar offers to combine a hookah with Japanese cuisine and a game on PLay Station. The bar has a VIP room and karaoke. Private cabins are also offered: a VIP cabin with 15 seats, and smaller cabins where you can immerse yourself in the world of the famous capitals of New York and London (8 seats each).
- Khan El-Khalili on Makataev Street (Makataev St., 158) is a representative of another well-known hookah chain. In Almaty, the network is represented by three establishments, in addition to Khan El-Khalili on Makataev Street, these are Khan El-Khalili on Abylai-Khan Street (Abylay-Khan Ave., 94) and Khan El-Khalili in Alma-Arasan (Dulati Street, d. 2a). A distinctive feature of the bars of this network is the interior from the "Thousand and One Nights". Excellent cuisine and a luxurious hookah - that's what attracts visitors to this bar. Board games are available and Wi-Fi is available. Another distinctive feature of the bars of this network is the opening hours, from 10 am to 3 am.
Hookah bars without a kitchen
- Contrast Hookah (148 Shevchenko St.) - fragrant hookah, pizza, various drinks, TV screen, board games, sportsbroadcasts, Wi-Fi… You won't be bored here! Special promotions for visitors, private parking.
- Nargilia (Satpaev St., 4) - a well-known international network of hookah bars is also represented in Almaty. A rich selection of tobaccos, unique design and musical style will impress fans of this type of recreation. Board games, sports broadcasts, movie projector - everything for your best pastime.
- Mist Hookah Lounge (Zeina Shashkin St., 16) is one of the most democratic establishments in the city, thanks to very low prices, hookah is available to almost anyone. There is a movie projector, background music. Great place to watch movies and smoke hookah.
- Bellini Coffee (Auezov str., 130) - this coffee house offers an excellent selection of coffee, pizza and hookahs. Pastries and board games are also offered. Great for meeting up with friends at the end of the work week. There is a summer terrace.
Price comparison
In institutions of this kind, there is usually a concept of "average score". This makes it possible to at least roughly imagine the level of prices in the institution. Let's look at the above hookahs in this aspect.
It is immediately evident that the most expensive average bill is in the Khan El-Khalili network, from 7 to 10 thousand tenge (1300-1850 rubles). Behind him with the same "results" of 4.5-7 thousand tenge (800-1300 rubles) are several bars at once - bars of the network "MINTA Lounge", "Shishka" and Mist Hookah. Further with an average score of 3-4.5 thousand.tenge (550-800 rubles) are Intimes and Contrast Hookah. And they close the list, that is, they can boast of low prices, the Bellini Coffee coffee house and the Topor bar - 1.5-3 thousand tenge (280-550 rubles).
Of course, such a comparison is not the most objective, it depends a lot on the services offered, in particular, the cuisine, but you can get a general idea before visiting.
Hookah bars in Almaty: visitor reviews
It is no coincidence that in our list of the best hookah bars in the first places are the bars of the "MINTA Lounge" network. Many visitors in their reviews confirm that the network is the best in Kazakhstan.
Here are some of the top 10 bar reviews:
- "Bump". Visitors are completely satisfied with the service, there are small comments on the interior, some visitors are unhappy that the tables are not separated from each other.
- Topor. In the reviews, visitors mostly thank for the excellent service.
- El-Khalili. Gratitude from visitors, especially the convenient opening hours.
So, friends, Almaty hookahs are waiting for you!
