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10 of the best shisha lounges to visit in the UK

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There are many great places to smoke shisha across the UK, and we’ve put together a list of all the lounges you need to visit.

Shisha is an Eastern tradition that has become really popular in the UK. Shisha lounges offer a chilled out environment, where you can relax with friends, enjoy the different flavours of shisha, listen to music, and you can even enjoy some Middle Eastern grub.

There are many all over the UK, and each one has it’s own special unique offering. This could be a particular flavour of shisha, the types of fruits used to add a different taste, or even the special milkshakes.

1. Sequoia Lounge, Clapham Common

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A buzzing lounge that overlooks Clapham Common, and is busy until the early hours.

Great range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails on offer, as well as special blends and mixes of shisha flavour, mixed on site.

2. 360, Manchester

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Located on the city’s famous Curry Mile, 360 is popular with locals, as well as those who visit from out of town.

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3. Mamounia Lounge, London

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If you’re after something swanky, then look no further.

With locations in Knightsbridge and Mayfair this is a fancy affair.

There is nowhere else you can indulge in afternoon tea and shisha.

4. Beirut Nights, London

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This place has previously won awards for being the best Lebanese restaurant in London.

Start with food, and finish with shisha in the outdoor heated lounge area.

5. Pasha Shisha, North England

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Pasha prides itself in being Europe’s largest shisha chain.

Their locations are in Bradford, Leeds and Preston, and each lounge promises authentic Arabic culture.

Make sure to try the famous Hollywood milkshake, which is packed full of secret ingredients.

6. Syon Lounge, London

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This lounge prides itself on two important things; sushi and shisha.

The flavours here are unique and you can even try a blueberry muffin shisha or a grapefruit and mint.

7. Meer Shisha Lounge, Birmingham

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A few steps away Grand Central station, this lounge is located above a restaurant.

They offer shisha as well as food, and their baklava is a favourite with visitors.

8. Smoke Lab, London

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The place is just as cool as the name sounds, and there are three locations around London.

Pop to the Millwall location to sit outside, overlooking the dock. It is a bit pricey, but with flavours such as spiced chai and Kashmir peach it is worth it.

9. Arabesque, Birmingham

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From the outside this place looks simple, but once you enter inside you are greeted with an Arabic themed spacious lounge, complete with a waterfall wall feature.

Regular additions include belly dancers, and be sure to try the waffle dessert.

10. Al Qaza, North England

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Al Qaza is located on Manchester’s Curry Mile, and has locations in Bradford and Leeds.

A great place to watch sports, and try their special range of non-alcoholic cocktails.

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20 best shisha lounges in the uk.

We take a look at some of the most highly rated shisha lounges in the UK and what makes them so accommodating for many people.

By Sidra Zaffar

"This place understands the art of shisha"

The business of shisha lounges in the last decade has boomed.

Cultural Desi hotspots in various UK cities now reflect the diversity of the nation, with many trendy shisha spots open to a new generation.

A lot of these venues provide light food, drinks/mocktails and entertainment with most places serving halal options and various Middle Eastern cuisines.

Some more traditional Desis may refer to these spots as ‘halal discos’ and may opt for a quieter café like atmosphere.

Whatever your flavour of shisha is, this list will have an option for you.

Let’s take a look at 20 of the most highly rated shisha lounges scattered across the UK.

Sky Lounge, Coventry

If you are looking for a venue which provides all the classic shisha lounge perks, Sky Lounge delivers.

Well-known in Coventry, with cityscape views, delicious food and drink and a relaxing atmosphere this rooftop shisha lounge has raving reviews. 

One such review by Stephanie D on Tripadvisor stated: 

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“I would most recommend Sky Lounge for the great shisha, excellent customer service, most chilled-out atmosphere with good music choices and freshest delicious food from the amazing chef!

“You definitely wouldn’t be disappointed the staff treat you like family!

“So make sure you check out Sky Lounge, you wouldn’t want to miss out!!”

Aura Lounge, Birmingham

Aura Lounge in Birmingham boasts a trendy atmosphere with good music playing and flavourful shisha.

It provides a good place for photos with the girls with stunning backdrops and décor.

If food is your favourite part of the night, Aura Lounge has tremendous options for all taste buds.

The Factory Lounge, Nottingham

The Factory Lounge is one of the best shisha spots in Nottingham as expressed by locals. There is usually something for everyone.

Light food and refreshments are a must, and usually, if the football is on, this is a place locals go to watch the game and enjoy some time with friends. 

A review by one visitor revealed:

“Best shisha in Nottingham, very chilled and casual – great for catchups and a smoke with a group of friends.”

Sannin, London

Sannin serves Middle Eastern and Lebanese food with an option of halal, vegan and vegetarian-friendly options.

The shisha has been described as reasonably priced and the atmosphere is low-key.

Amelia Cambs, a visitor, expressed:

“I’ve been a regular to this place for years, it’s truly a gem of a place and worthy of a visit.”

“They don’t serve alcohol but I’d recommend the carrot, apple and ginger fresh juice – delicious!

“After your main course, they bring you a fresh fruit platter with some baklava, adding to the generosity of the venue.”

Al Feena Shisha Café, Leicester

Al Feena Shisha café serves light food options and some tasty desserts.

For a chilled spot to enjoy some tea and shisha, this is one of the most loved spots in Leicester. A Tripadvisor comment read:

“Having tried all of the cafes in the Leicester region, I conclude that Al Feena is the best.

“Consistently deliver high-quality shisha – thick clouds of smoke, non-harsh and lasts a long time.

“They have never messed up my shisha order. Customer service is great.

“The manager (Ahmed), and his staff make me feel very welcome and part of the Al Feena family – any problems and they are there to help.”

Argeela Lounge & Grill, Birmingham

This shisha lounge serves grilled food and burgers with optional sides of shisha in many premium flavours.

They do also serve vegetarian-friendly food and are another popular spot for Birmingham locals.

This venue has promised a warm atmosphere, suitable for families, friends, and get-togethers. 

Mawal Garden, London

Mawal Garden provides a lovely venue in which food for every diet or taste including Lebanese, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern.

A venue which is accessible and accommodating to wheelchair users, Mawal Garden in Hounslow provides a relaxed restaurant-type vibe whilst still accommodating shisha smokers.

TigerBay Shisha Lounge, London

This Shisha lounge boasts exceptional customer service and cool vibes.

Entertainment such as belly dancers and snake charmers are a regular occurrence.

This is one of the more lively lounges depending on the time and date you choose to visit.

Blue Café, Manchester

A more low-key café setting where locals and elders enjoy shisha in a casual environment. In one review a customer explains:

“Despite all the Shisha cafes in Manchester, I choose to go to this place as it’s not like a ‘halal disco’.

“It’s a place where you can enjoy the tranquil décor, mature atmosphere and great APPLE Shisha.”

Beirut Nights, London

Beirut Nights provides a tantalising Middle Eastern menu which is fresh and handmade.

With over 600 high ratings for food service and value for money, this is a venue which requires a visit.

Leigh, who’s visited the establishment many times revealed: 

“It’s not a licensed restaurant, so you need to be aware of that if you are a big beer-bellied swigger like myself.

“However, after two nights away from work, a third with no option of an alcoholic drink was most welcome.

“The food was great, with a buzzing atmosphere.”

“It’s obviously popular with the local Middle Eastern community.

“I was made to feel most welcome. The food was very good and plentiful. Would recommend.”

Pasha, Glasgow

Pasha Glasgow décor may be a little simple but this is more than made up for with its menu and premium shisha flavours.

Customers mention friendly service and excellent food options. One piece of feedback given by Missvani (a visitor) was:

“Really wonderful food, didn’t expect it to be this tasty! Great value for money.

“Had a range of dishes from the rice to the lamb shank and the kebab roll as well as chips and kibbeh.”

Daika Kanm Kurdish Grill, Edinburgh

Daika Kanm Kurdish Grill has been voted as one of Britain’s top five Middle Eastern restaurants by The Telegraph .

Nestled in the centre of Edinburgh the menu offers starters such as falafel and baba ghanoush, vegetarian options and halal-friendly dishes such as Kurdish-style lamb biryani.

The hookah at this venue is usually enjoyed after a meal usually costing less than £20.

Junoon Café, Bradford

Junoon café in Bradford boasts a brilliant shisha spot where visitors can also taste some delicious desserts and light food in a nice environment.

Customer service has been described as excellent and one reviewer on Tripadvisor stated:

“Brilliant spot for a shisha, nice environment, excellent staff very polite, friendly and very professional.

“Behind the counter staff also clued on about all the flavours and always recommended the best drinks and teas. Got yourselves regulars!”

Akaya Restaurant & Lounge (Halal), Slough

Like a lot of other shisha places, food is a high priority on the list of importance when choosing a venue to visit.

This is something Akaya Restaurant and Lounge does not need to worry about.

Akaya serves Pakistani and Turkish food as well as American street food which is sure to appeal to many different customers.

Reem Lounge, Liverpool

With bustling music and tasty treats and sweets, Reem Lounge is perfect for those wanting to enjoy Liverpool’s city centre. 

It’s a very tempting option for many locals and tourists, as Swaira Riaz mentions in her Google review:

“Nice environment, professional staff, good management, clean and amazing music.”

Casablanca Lounge, Leeds

Casablanca in Leeds provides customers with a chilled-out venue to unwind and enjoy shisha.

It is a well-liked spot for locals and out-of-town visitors to enjoy snacks and hookah.

One visitor, Zaid Hashim, explains all the best things about the venue in his review on Google:

“Good parking spaces around. Spacious, not loud and comforting for someone who wants to enjoy a shisha and distress after a long day.

“They keep up with all important sports events.”

“Choice of music is excellent. Lightning is just right indoors. Nice outdoor space when weather permits.

“This place understands the art of shisha and customer service.”

Arabian Nights, Swindon

Arabian Nights is another venue providing delicious Middle Eastern food in a relaxed environment.

The lounge area has a steady stream of young customers whilst the restaurant provides families and couples an area to enjoy their food away from the smoke.

With great service and an intimate setting, the lounge has a great selection of music from hip hop to afrobeats to soca. 

They also have amazing cocktails and smoothies; their lamb chops are always highly recommended. 

Lyalena Lounge, Newport

Another favourite of locals of the respective area is Lyalena Lounge.

Many believe it to be Cardiff’s best shisha spot as it shows live sports, has mouthwatering dishes and has great portions.

Arabian Krush, Bradford

As described on their website :

“Based in the heart of Little Germany Bradford, Arabian Krush is a Shisha, Drinks and Desserts Lounge bringing the authentic Arabian experience to the neighbourhood.”

The lounge has high ratings for its food and shisha, one of few venues that have equally high praise for both.

Avana Lounge, Bristol

This venue provides delightful desserts and steaming Karak chai for a chilled-out meet-up spot.

Avana Lounge in Bristol provides light food and a cool atmosphere for “fantastic shisha and great fruit juices!”

A big draw for locals is the stone-baked pizza with fresh Italian dough to order.

What stands out beyond the shisha and culinary delights is the sense of community and hospitality prevalent in these establishments.

From glowing reviews praising the friendly staff to comments highlighting the welcoming ambience, it’s evident that these lounges have cultivated spaces where visitors feel like family.

Whether you prefer a lively atmosphere with entertainment or a tranquil setting for quiet conversations, the vibrant world of shisha lounges in the UK has something to offer everyone. 

Sidra Zaffar

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A spokesperson for AGS Airports which operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports has told Sky News they are impacted by the nationwide outage of the UK Border system.

The flights schedule means they are not currently affected by any queues, but Glasgow airport is due to have international arrivals later this evening.

The spokesperson said that if the situation continues they would expect passengers to be affected at Glasgow airport but contingency plans are in place and extra staff will be on hand to assist passengers.

A London Gatwick spokesperson said: "Some passengers may experience delays at immigration due to a nationwide issue with UK Border Force e-gates.

"Our staff are working with UK Border Force - who operate passport control including the e-gates - to provide assistance to passengers where necessary."

It said its teams are working to assist passengers in the airport.

Seems to be a UK nationwide airport system crash. No e gates working. This is the current queue in Gatwick airport with lots of children and no water #welcometotheuk pic.twitter.com/ckT21gJYXx — Rosie (@rxsiebo) May 7, 2024

A passenger at Gatwick Airport posted a video of the queues, saying on X that there were "lots of children and no water".

At Gatwick airport, the queue is over an hour long, with people being given no information on how long it may take for them to get through passport control, Sky News understands, while getting people on trains into London has also become an issue.

One passenger at Heathrow Airport said they had already been in the queue for an hour and it was "only getting bigger".

They added there had been "no communication" on how long it may take to resolve the issue.

Sky News correspondent Sadiya Chowdhury, reporting from Heathrow Airport, said one passenger had been in a queue for about three hours.

Last year, at the end of May, there were similar problems with e-gates and it took a day to resolve the issue as human officers had to check people's passports while the automated machines were out of service.

The country's air traffic system also suffered issues in August 2023 when a technical problem disrupted the National Air Traffic Service for several hours.

Long queues at Heathrow airport where passengers are being held at arrivals for a system failure. Been here already 1hour and the queue is only getting bigger. No communication given to anyone on what is the timeframe to sort this out. #welcomeback #heathrow #london #england pic.twitter.com/1BR71tetJh — A N D Y (@A_N_D_Y_3) May 7, 2024

Stansted Airport said on X: "UK Border Force is experiencing nationwide issues affecting e-gates at a number of airports, including London Stansted."

They said in a statement to Sky News: "Our operational and customer service colleagues are supporting passengers while UK Border Force and the Home Office fix the issue."

Edinburgh Airport said: "Border Force is experiencing a nationwide technical outage affecting UK airports.

"Although not in a peak arrivals period, some passengers may experience longer than normal waits at the Border while UKBF works to fix the issue." It added: "Thank you for your patience."

A Home Office spokesperson said: "We are aware of a technical issue affecting e-gates across the country.

"We are working closely with Border Force and affected airports to resolve the issue as soon as possible and apologise to all passengers for the inconvenience caused."

The disruption comes after Border Force workers staged a four-day strike at Heathrow in a dispute over working conditions last week.

The union said the workers were protesting against plans to introduce new rosters they claim will see around 250 of them forced out of their jobs at passport control.

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JetBlue to Cut Routes Across the U.S., U.K. in Major Change-up

The changes will take place in October.

JetBlue is making major changes to its network for this summer and fall following the U.S. government’s breakup of its planned merger with Spirit Airlines earlier this year. 

Travelers in the New York, Boston, and Los Angeles area will be most affected, with a handful of route cuts and reduced transatlantic service to Europe during the winter months. However, there will also be a boost in service on JetBlue’s popular lie-flat business class cabin, Mint, to hot spots like Phoenix and Vancouver (along with new San Juan and Caribbean flights ).

Route Cuts and Reductions

While JetBlue only started flying to Europe in recent years JetBlue will slightly scale back its transatlantic operation during the slower winter season this year. It’s not unusual for major U.S. airlines to deploy their aircraft more efficiently during this time period (more on that below).   Starting Oct. 27, JetBlue will cut Boston (BOS) and JFK service to London-Gatwick (LGW) and reduce service between JFK and Paris (CDG) to once daily, from twice daily. The airline will continue to fly daily to London-Heathrow (LHR) from both JFK and BOS. JetBlue also intends to bring back these flights later in 2025 when the warmer months return—and along with it, the crowds to Europe.  The New York City-based airline will cut service on select North American routes entirely starting on Oct. 27 — with the hardest hit being New York LaGuardia (LGA) — including:

• LGA to Atlanta (ATL)
• LGA to New Orleans (MSY)
• LGA to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) 
• LGA to Fort Myers (RSW)
• Los Angeles (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)
• Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR)
• JFK to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

More Lie-Flat Seats in the Americas 

JetBlue’s much-beloved premium Mint cabin , which is only found on select JetBlue aircraft, will make its debut on several routes. That includes a once-daily service beginning in July between JFK and Vancouver (YVR); and JFK and San Juan (SJU). Starting in late October, travel to Phoenix (PHX) will be getting a major upgrade with the airport’s only dedicated lie-flat business class service domestically. JetBlue will launch Mint seasonal flights from PHX to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), JFK, and BOS. In addition, Mint-equipped planes will also operate between FLL and Las Vegas (LAS). All of these new Mint flights mean more opportunities to travel in style within North America. 

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Norwegian Cruise Line to launch a nude cruise for 2025 – and these are the rules for passengers

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A specialist tour and travel company has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line to launch a new nudist cruise to the Caribbean .

Bare Necessities, a nudist travel company that aims to “break down the barriers against social nudity and make clothing-optional vacationing a viable and acceptable option”, has teamed up with the well-known cruise operator to set up the 11-day trip, which leaves from Miami and takes in destinations including The Bahamas , St Lucia, Dominica and Puerto Rico.

The cruise, which will take place on Norwegian’s 295-foot 2,300-person capacity Norwegian Pearl , will set sail on 3 February 2025 and return on 14 February.

Prices start at $2,000 (£1,592) per person for a standard two-person cabin, rising to $33,155 (£26,400) for a three-person ‘garden villa’.

The trip is marketed as “an 11-Day adventure back to Bare-adise”, offering “a wide range of amenities to fit everyone’s style of bare cruising”. The Norwegian Pearl contains “loads of entertainment, lots of open deck space, and multiple dining options”, including 14 restaurants, 14 bars and “a large buffet area for nude outdoor dining”, in addition to a casino, spa and several “nightspots”.

“As always, it’s our pleasure to provide you with the luxury of deciding what NOT to wear”, reads a final message on the information page.

However, it isn’t an entirely clothing-free experience. Cruise rules require passengers to be clothed during the Captain’s reception and introduction, while docked in port, and at all times in the main and specialty dining rooms.

Other rules include putting a towel down before sitting “in the stateroom, pool deck, and buffet area”, as well as a ban on “being nude in front of other ships in port” and “fondling or inappropriate touching”. A message on the site urges passengers to “use common sense”, emphasising that proper cruise etiquette “is not any different from proper etiquette in any other social situation”.

In a statement to CNN , a Bare Necessities spokesperson said: “Our mission is to provide relaxing, entertaining and health-conscious vacation opportunities that offer non-threatening, natural environments where the appreciation, wonder and compatibility of nature and the unadorned human form can occur.”

The Independent has contacted Bare Necessities for comment.

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75-year-old 'mastermind' of a 2005 armed robbery that killed a UK police officer sentenced to life

A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a British police officer who was shot dead during an armed robbery of a travel agency in northern England nearly two decades ago

LONDON — A 75-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced Friday for the murder of a British police officer who was shot dead during an armed robbery in northern England nearly two decades ago.

Piran Ditta Khan was convicted in April, as he had fled the country to Pakistan soon after the murder of Sharon Beshenivsky. He was extradited to the U.K. last year.

Judge Nicholas Hilliard sentenced him in Leeds Crown Court to life imprisonment. He must serve a minimum term of 40 years in prison.

“You will inevitably spend the remainder of your life in custody, but that is a consequence of sentencing a man of your age for a crime of this particular gravity,” he said. “You have had your younger and healthier years at liberty because you chose to leave the country when you feared you were about to be arrested.”

Though Khan stayed in the lookout car during the robbery at the family-run Universal Express travel agents in the city of Bradford in November 2005, prosecutors argued that he was the “mastermind” behind the robbery as he organized it and purchased the weapons. Police officers in Britain do not carry guns on routine patrols.

“Even though he did not fire the fatal shot, his actions stole from Sharon and those who knew her a lifetime together, and as he is sentenced today our thoughts remain with her family and loved ones,” said specialist prosecutor David Holderness.

Beshenivsky was 38 years old and only nine months into the job when she responded to an alert about the robbery. She was shot dead at point-blank range by one of the three men who carried out the robbery. Her colleague, Teresa Milburn, survived after being shot in the chest.

Beshenivsky, who had three children and two stepchildren, was gunned down on her youngest daughter’s fourth birthday. In a victim personal statement read in court, Beshenivsky’s daughter Lydia said she was “too young and innocent” to understand what happened when her mother failed to return home from work to celebrate her birthday.

“There will always be a void in my life — a void that should have been filled with my mum’s presence but as a result of violent, callous actions by you, Piran Ditta Khan, and your associates that day, you robbed me of a future and precious time with my mum,” she said. “Every birthday is a reminder of what happened that day.”

Paul Beshenivsky, who had been married to his wife for four years when she died, said telling the children what had happened was “the hardest thing I have ever had to do.”

Khan fled to Pakistan two months after the robbery. He was arrested by local authorities in Pakistan in January 2020 and extradited to the U.K. last year.

Khan denied the allegations.