The 6 best shisha lounges in Southampton (2026)
Ranked by real customer ratings across Southampton's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.
These shisha lounges in Southampton have each received 15 or more reviews and average 4.3 stars. Royal Shisha Lounge has the highest rating at 4.7 stars from 39 reviewers. The Lounge (Shisha & Cocktails) follows with 4.5 stars from 86 reviews. Hook’d Shisha Lounge rates 4.5 stars from 49 reviews. Persian Paradise Restaurant & Shisha Lounge has 333 reviews and averages 4.4 stars. Cattle Steakhouse has 561 reviews with a 4.0 star average. Smokeys - Burgers, Shakes & Shisha has 257 reviews and rates 3.6 stars.
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Royal Shisha Lounge45 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DP★ 4.7 (39)£Open late“Great shisha, some of the smoothest I ever had, well stocked bar.”
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The Lounge (Shisha & Cocktails)14 Hanover Buildings, Southampton SO14 1JX★ 4.5 (86)Open late“The shisha lounge is superb - great venue and atmosphere.”
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Hook’d Shisha Lounge4 Northam Rd, Southampton SO14 0PA★ 4.5 (49)£Open lateSports screensPrivate booths“The best shisha in Southampton — 5 out of 5”
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Persian Paradise Restaurant & Shisha Lounge104 Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2FW★ 4.4 (333)££“The koobideh was excellent — juicy, perfectly seasoned, and you can genuinely taste real meat”
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Cattle Steakhouse14-15 Hanover Buildings, Southampton SO14 1JX★ 4.0 (561)££Open lateOutdoor seating“The steak was done to perfection, the steak was juicy and not tough at all.”
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Smokeys - Burgers, Shakes & Shisha116 Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2FY★ 3.6 (257)Open lateOutdoor seating“By far, the worst experience we’ve had in any café.”