Hookah Lounges in Louisiana
Hookah lounges in Louisiana
Louisiana runs its hookah along one corridor. Tulane Avenue and Canal Street in Mid-City New Orleans hold Vandal, Tulane Hookah Lounge and Haifa Cuisine within a couple of miles of each other, and Haifa pours until 1 AM. Baton Rouge concentrates on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, while Kenner, Lafayette and Shreveport each hold a well-rated room. Sessions run $20 to $50, and Louisiana checks ID at 21. Browse by city.
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Hookah lounges in Louisiana - What to know
New Orleans carries the state's scene, and it carries it in one place. The Tulane Avenue and Canal Street corridor through Mid-City holds Vandal at 3835 Tulane, Tulane Hookah Lounge at 3219, and Haifa Cuisine and Hookah Bar out at 4740 Canal, all within a short drive of each other. Haifa is the volume leader with more than 900 reviews and runs until 1 AM. XCAPE covers the Lower Garden District on Religious Street. Notably, the French Quarter itself offers cigars rather than hookah. Outside New Orleans the scene is one room per city. Kenner's Lava Lounge pairs hookah with a Mediterranean kitchen and is the best-rated venue in the state. Lafayette has Oasis Hookah Lounge, Baton Rouge has Royal Hookah Lounge on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, and Shreveport's Royalty runs 24 hours on Texas Street. Expect $20 to $50 per session. Louisiana raised its tobacco purchase age to 21 in 2021.
Top Hookah Lounges in Louisiana
- Cuban Creations Cigar Bar533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130Rating: 4.7
- Haifa Cuisine & Hookah Bar4740 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119Rating: 4
- Vandal3835 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119Rating: 4.5
- Don Leoncio Cigars Bar430 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130Rating: 4.4
- Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar5535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115Rating: 4.6
- Treehouse1840 Thalia St, New Orleans, LA 70113Rating: 4.3
Top Hookah Stores in Louisiana
- 420 Smoke & Liquor Shop LSU3158 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Cigar Factory New Orleans415 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Mushroom New Orleans1037 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Cali Smoke Shop4433 Perkins Rd APT 105, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Wild Side Smoke Shop3151 College Dr APT A1, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Ra Shop #3 Highland BR3275 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city in Louisiana has the most hookah lounges?
New Orleans, and they cluster along the Tulane Avenue and Canal Street corridor through Mid-City rather than in the French Quarter.
How many hookah lounges are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has roughly eight verified hookah venues statewide - four in New Orleans, with one each in Kenner, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.
Are Louisiana hookah lounges 18+ or 21+?
21+. Louisiana raised its state tobacco purchase age to 21 in 2021, matching federal law, so venues check ID at 21.
How much does hookah cost in Louisiana?
Expect $20 to $50 per session. Vandal in New Orleans runs the widest band at $20 to $80 depending on what you order.
Do Louisiana hookah lounges stay open late?
Yes. Royalty in Shreveport runs 24 hours, and Haifa Cuisine in New Orleans pours until 1 AM. Use the Late Night filter above.
