What a gem! Such a beautiful vibe, the decor and ambiance are stunning, and it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. A special mention to Olga behind the bar, she’s absolutely lovely, with a beautiful smile and such positive energy that makes you feel right at home. The whole atmosphere is warm and inviting, and you can tell they’ve put real care into the space. If you’re in Tampa Heights, do yourself a favor and stop in. You won’t want to leave!

Really enjoy the vibe at Heights Lounge here in Tampa, FL. Good music, relaxed atmosphere, and a great place to unwind or hang out with friends. Had to have a layover due to weather and found this joint. Definitely a solid go-to spot. Ask for Jason, a very cool and educated with explaining to my girl what to expect for her first time.

Olga and Jason were very helpful and made a great kratom & kava mocktails. Great place to get work done or just relax. Definitely will come back.

UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW! I’ve visited Heights Lounge several times recently because my husband enjoys working from there. Unfortunately, on at least three separate occasions, the kava-tenders have treated me with noticeable hostility and dismissiveness, leaving me feeling unwelcome as a customer. On one visit, I approached the bar with wet hands and my arms outstretched because there were no paper towels in the women’s restroom. I asked for a paper towel. The kava-tender told me to use a drink napkin instead. I politely explained that there were no paper towels in the restroom and asked again. Rather than handing me the paper towel roll that was sitting immediately beside her behind the bar, she picked it up, walked past me, carried it across the room, and restocked the restroom while I stood there with wet hands waiting. At no point did she offer me a single paper towel, despite my asking twice. This experience, combined with similar dismissive interactions on other visits, made me feel genuinely unwelcome. Based on my experiences, I cannot recommend this lounge. UPDATE — August 12, 2026: Lowering my review from 2 stars to 1 star. I decided to give Heights Cava Lounge another chance today and unfortunately had yet another negative experience with the service. For context, my spouse and I are both attorneys, and we occasionally come here to sit and work. While we may stay for an extended period of time, we consistently order throughout our stay and tip well. We have never treated this establishment as a free workspace or occupied a table for hours without patronizing the business. Today, I came in with my spouse and business partner to get some work done. Almost immediately after we sat down, the bartender came over and told us that we needed to purchase something. My spouse ordered a hookah, which is a shared item for the table. The bartender then specifically looked at me and told me that I also needed to individually purchase something. At that point, I left. The interaction was particularly strange because the establishment was not crowded. We were not occupying a table that another customer needed, there was no wait for seating, and our table had already made a purchase. Had there been a clearly communicated per-person minimum purchase policy, that would be one thing. Instead, the way this was handled felt unnecessarily confrontational and directed specifically at me. This is also not an isolated experience. I originally gave this establishment two stars because the service has repeatedly been rude and unwelcoming despite the fact that we are paying customers who consistently order and tip well. I cannot speak to anyone’s motivation, but after multiple visits and multiple negative interactions, today’s experience genuinely felt targeted. I don’t know why I consistently have this type of experience with the customer service here, but at this point the pattern is difficult to ignore. I have given this establishment multiple opportunities because I genuinely wanted to like it. Unfortunately, the customer service continues to be the reason I don’t. My original two-star review is now one star.

Tampa’s hidden gem! This place is on a completely different level in preparing hookah! You walk in the cozy place with urban design that hits you with connect interior! modern, cozy casual and so beautifully put together. The lighting, the colors… everything feels like a whole experience. Their hookah setup is insane smooth, flavorful, and visually stunning just like in my photos. The atmosphere is full of energy but still relaxing. The vibe here makes you want to stay for hours. DJs at the weekend on and the hit is on fire.. Their apple cinema on late is unique and you have to try it. is amazingly rich and comforting. And the best part? The entire place is immaculate. Super clean, beautiful chairs, comfy seating, and such a well-designed setup. If you want a spot in Tampa that feels premium, welcoming, and unforgettable, Alibaba is the place. Definitely a 10/10 experience. ✨🔥🖤