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1001 Arabian Nights Hookah Lounge
Category: Nightlife Bars Hookah Bars Hookah Bars [Edit]
134 Park RdWest Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 523-7900
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for 1001 Arabian Nights Hookah Lounge
5 reviews in English
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Review from Rebecca M.
West Hartford, CT
10/18/2010
I wouldn't consider myself a hookah expert, but I have been to hookah lounges in 3 different cities, and my husband and I LOVE 1001 Arabian Nights. We are there just about every weekend.
The owner, George, is incredibly welcoming, as the other reviewers have said. The staff (some of whom, if not all are family) are pleasant, knowledgeable, and very attentive. They come around about every 15-20 minutes to change the coals and make sure you're comfortable and like your flavor choice.
The atmosphere is perfect. The music is upbeat, but not loud. The lighting is just right so that you feel like you can see who you're with, but it's also very relaxing. The lounge itself is always neat and clean and the bathrooms are spotless.
They also carry hookahs, tobacco and charcoals to buy and bring home (which we've done).
I cannot recommend this hookah lounge highly enough. -
Review from Sara L.
Southington, CT
5/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
For me, I think of my visit as more of a nifty novelty rather than an introduction to a new way to spend my leisure time. Like other reviewer's have mentioned, the staff is helpful and attentive. Coals are changed regularly. The hookah's are in good condition and the lounge area itself is comfortable.
We tried the white-grape-something-else-I-can't-remember-blend. It was as represented. Though I got a little sick of the Welch's like taste after a while.
The crowd was WAY young when I was there, but despite being in a room where no one else appeared to be over 23 years old, it wasn't the least bit rowdy. FYI, they absolutely do card here.
Be advised: The exterior of this business does not do it justice. The sign is tiny and easy to miss. Some of the windows are covered up and despite frequently driving down Park Rd and visiting Plan B often (which is next door) I never knew this place existed until I found it on Yelp! (Yeah, way to go Yelp!) -
Review from Saima D.
Vernon, CT
3/17/2012
I have been to many Hookah Lounges in Ct and also out of state, and I must say that for CT's standards this place is great. There are 2 shisha brands to choose from Al-fakher which is priced at $22 a bowl and Starbuzz which is priced at $25 a bowl. In my opinion that is a bit pricey since a can of both of those brands is at that price but I'm not complaining because that's the going rate for a bowl in many lounges. One thing I will add though is that to change a bowl out is full price which I don't like because that is expensive. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and comforting. The decor is very nice, the standard dark lounge with Arabia decor. The main smoking room is nice and comfy you can sit on leather sofas, or the cushioned floor which is nice and I have never seen that before. One thing I did't like though is that in the main smoking room there is no air flow and no ventilation system. So everything your smoking and exhaling is just sitting in a giant cloud in the room. That can give you a head ache after a while. The music Arabic but quite nice not too loud not too obnoxious. Both the male and female bathrooms were very clean. Overall this is a great hookah lounge. I am sure I will be going there more often.
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Review from Josh B.
Middletown, CT
10/17/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I went this past Saturday during their "happy hour" (half price from 5 to 8pm).
When you walk in, the front reminds you of a classy but small coffee house - it was very clean and the guy behind the counter (owner?) was extremely polite and helpful. He gave us some suggestions and we choose a mixture of orange and mint. He politely asked to find a seat and he would bring the hookah to us.
We walked down a small hall and into an extremely large room that was very well designed and a perfect mood setting. Mood lighting, with many comfy leather couches, leather ottomans, "coffee tables", and the corners had pillows on the floor so that you could choose to sit on the floor "authentic-style": as well. The walls had calming colors, and some plants in the room as well. A good sound system provided relaxing music. The guy from the front would come around once in while to replace the coals but was never a bother.
We spent about 2 hours there, and then went to meet up with friends for dinner and whom we easily convinced by our wonderful experience to go back with us that same evening. Yes, we went 2 times that same day!
P.s. Second time we had a vanilla caramel mix which was very smooth. -
Review from Mike L.
5/11/2011
It's a good thing I don't own one of these things or I'd never leave the house. The lounge is relaxing and instantly makes me think of an opium den from the movies. The hookah is a little expensive, but when you realize you can lose two hours here puffing away, 30 bucks becomes easier to swallow. The owner has a very nice, very clean station where he prepares the pipes, which are all uniform and in very good condition. There's a nice menu of flavors, and they will help you choose a good combo if you're new to it.
