Hookah Lounges in Birmingham
Hookah lounges in Birmingham
Birmingham keeps its hookah in two places. Avondale is the anchor, where Avondale Vape Shop and Hookah Lounge stays open until 11 PM on the 41st Street South strip, and the downtown blocks near the Civil Rights District hold Carters Hookah Lounge Grill and Bar, which serves food alongside the pipe. Sessions run $10 to $20 at both, and Alabama checks ID at 21. Browse Birmingham neighbourhoods below.
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The Birmingham hookah scene - What to know before you go
Birmingham returns a long list of late-night venues, but most of them are cocktail bars and cigar rooms rather than hookah lounges. The genuine hookah is concentrated in two spots. Avondale carries the scene: Avondale Vape Shop and Hookah Lounge sits on the 41st Street South strip among the district's breweries and restaurants, holds a 4.8 rating across more than 300 reviews, and runs until 11 PM. It is the highest-rated hookah venue in the city by a clear margin.
Hookah culture in Birmingham: Flavours, etiquette and what to order
Birmingham's hookah rooms lean casual and food-forward rather than club-style. Mint, double apple and grape lead most menus, and a session runs 45 to 60 minutes with coal service included. Tipping the coal attendant is customary. Carters is the easiest option for a group that wants to eat while they smoke, since the grill menu runs alongside the pipe. Avondale suits a shorter stop before or after dinner on the 41st Street strip, and its retail counter means you can pick up bowls, foil and coals on the way out.
Top Hookah Lounges in Birmingham
- The Humidor Room cigar & Scotch Bar2115 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233Rating: 4.6
- Avondale Vape Shop& Hookah Lounge309 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222Rating: 4.8
- The Vape Loft - Vape + Dispensary720 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233Rating: 4.8
- Vapors Smoke Shop1807 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233Rating: 4.7
- The Onyx of Birmingham615 8th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204Rating: 4.4
- Vitola Fine Cigars Mountain Brook2911 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223Rating: 4.9
Top Hookah Stores in Birmingham
- OG Puff Smoke Shop1632 Montclair Rd suite 1000, Birmingham, AL 35210
- OG Puff Smoke Shop - Trussville1423 Gadsden Hwy #119, Birmingham, AL 35235
- Royal Cloudz Smoke Shop - THC/CBD Dispensary9229 Parkway E Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35206
- Smoke Break - vape & smoke shop2116 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Vaper Forge4673 US-280 Ste 8, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Royal Tobacco & Vape Outlet3301 Lorna Rd #4, Birmingham, AL 35216
Popular Neighbourhoods
- Avondale
- City Center
- Five Points South
- Lakeview
- Southside
- Woodlawn
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hookah lounges are in Birmingham?
Birmingham has three verified hookah venues: Avondale Vape Shop and Hookah Lounge, The Hookah Up on Bessemer Road, and Carters Hookah Lounge Grill and Bar downtown. Many other Birmingham listings are cocktail or cigar bars rather than hookah rooms.
Are Birmingham hookah lounges 18+ or 21+?
21+. Alabama raised its tobacco purchase age to 21 in 2021, so venues check ID at 21, and rooms serving alcohol apply the same standard.
How much does hookah cost in Birmingham?
Expect $10 to $20 per session, which is at the affordable end for the region.
What is the best neighbourhood for hookah in Birmingham?
Avondale. The 41st Street South strip holds the city's highest-rated hookah venue and sits among the district's restaurants and breweries, so it works well as part of a longer evening.
Do Birmingham hookah lounges serve food?
Carters Hookah Lounge Grill and Bar runs a full grill menu alongside the hookah. Use the With Food filter above to find venues that serve food.
