The 7 best hookah lounges in Indianapolis (2026)
Ranked by real customer ratings across Indianapolis's hookah scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.
These are the top-rated hookah lounges in Indianapolis, with six venues meeting the 15+ review threshold and averaging 4.0 stars. Shi-Kay Lounge leads with 240 reviews and a 4.3-star rating. Living Room Lounge follows with 1,753 reviews at 4.1 stars. Sultana Cafe & Hookah Bar has 720 reviews and a 4.1-star rating. ICON Lounge rounds out the top four with 227 reviews at 4.1 stars. Louisville Gardens Hovito Lounge and Georgia Street | Rhythm and Blues complete the list with 3.8 and 3.5 stars respectively.
- 1Shi-Kay Lounge1514 N Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219★ 4.3 (240)£Open late
Known for: bartender quality · drink pricing · atmosphere
- 2ICON Lounge148 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204★ 4.1 (227)Open late
Known for: dress code issues · poor service · rude staff
- 3Sultana Cafe & Hookah Bar1107 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202★ 4.1 (720)££Open late
Known for: chill environment · hookah quality · friendly staff
- 4Living Room Lounge934 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204★ 4.1 (1753)£Open late
Known for: crowded during peak hours · friendly staff and service · delicious food and drinks
- 5Louisville gardens Hovito lounge234 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225★ 3.8 (112)Open late
Known for: food options · service quality · atmosphere
- 6Paradox Lounge1059 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203★ 3.5 (163)Open late
Known for: poor customer service · understaffed · construction issues
- 7Georgia Street | Rhythm and Blues28 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46204★ 3.5 (242)££Open late
Known for: poor customer service · food and drink issues · management communication