The 10 best hookah lounges in Newark (2026)

Ranked by real customer ratings across Newark's hookah scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.

These are the top-rated hookah lounges in Newark, based on 15+ reviews each and averaging 4.5 stars. Qaalii's Cafe leads with 207 reviews at 4.8 stars. STATUS CIGAR & HOOKAH LOUNGE follows with 29 reviews at 4.6 stars. Adega Lounge has the most reviews at 362, scoring 4.4 stars. True Lounge, Central Lounge, and Taylour Peighton Lounge round out the list with 4.4, 4.3, and 4.3 stars respectively.

1
Qaalii's Cafe
41 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
★ 4.8 (207)
Known for: kind staff · community vibe · specialty drinks
2
STATUS CIGAR & HOOKAH LOUNGE
41 Congress St, Newark, NJ 07105
★ 4.6 (29)
Known for: hookah and drinks quality · staff friendliness · location accessibility
3
Adega Lounge
132 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
★ 4.4 (362)££
Open late
Known for: rooftop experience · friendly staff · good food
4
True Lounge
88 Orchard St, Newark, NJ 07102
★ 4.4 (23)
Open late
Known for: house music · birthday party · karaoke
5
NOAH Osteria
119 Jackson St, Newark, NJ 07105
★ 4.3 (1383)
Open late
Known for: brunch experience · hookah quality · service inconsistency
6
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Central Lounge
501 Frank E Rodgers Blvd N, Harrison, NJ 07029
★ 4.3 (91)
Open late
Known for: friendly staff · good atmosphere · drinks and cocktails
7
Taylour Peighton Lounge
246 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
★ 4.3 (27)
Private booths
Known for: private events · food quality · service
8
Lua lounge
90 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
★ 4.2 (17)
Open late
Known for: good food and vibes · language barrier with staff · surprise tip charges
9
3 FRIENDS LOUNGE
198 McWhorter St, Newark, NJ 07105
★ 4.2 (40)
Open late
Known for: staff gender ratio · DJ music quality · hookah taste
10
VIVO Tapas KITCHEN • LOUNGE
167 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
★ 4.1 (943)££
Open late
Known for: cozy atmosphere · delicious food · friendly service

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