Whether you like it or not, there’s no denying the craze for hookahs has caught on in Lucknow, and how! People are shelling out as much as Rs.800 for a single hookah in the city, but there are still plenty of cool places that not just serve an amazing assortment of hookah flavours, but do so well within your budget. Here are our top 5 picks for hookahs under 400 bucks in Lucknow.
SIGN IN CAFE, ALIGANJ
This place is not just known for its food and graffiti interiors, but also for their hookah varieties. You may feel the place at a higher side when it comes to food, but won’t be disappointed with the overall hookah experience that they have in store for you. They have special small and large Maharaja hookahs, variety which are available either in single or double flavour.
Price: Rs 315 onwards
Timings: 10 am t0 12 midnight
Location: B-35, Sector-H, Near Pappoo Store, Aliganj, Lucknow.
THE PEDDLERS, MADAN MOHAN MALVIYA MARG
Situated in the heart of the city, this tiny cafe is a favourite of Lucknow youngsters. The hookah here is one of the best we have had in town. Even the basic flavours are flavoursome and last longer than usual. They have indoor and outdoor sitting arrangements where you can enjoy your hookah. Extra points to the place for their quirky interiors!
Price: Rs 295 onwards
Timings: 11 am to 11:30 pm
Location: 17/1, Madan Mohan Malviya Marg, Near Butler Palace, Lucknow
HIDEOUT CAFE, GOMTI NAGAR
Head here for one of the most economical hookahs in town. The beautiful graffiti drawings make this place popular for clicking selfies as well. They have recently come up with a fusion of hookah flavours like Coco Zara Hookah, where you can customise the flavours.
Price: Rs 250 onwards
Timings: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm
Location: 1/5, Near Kathauta Chauraha, Vinamra Khand, opposite ICICI bank, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
RED CARPET CAFE, GOMTI NAGAR
Known among SRK fans for its popular SRK graffiti, this place is widely popular for open mic events and other competitions. It serves24 different hookah flavours at a very affordable rate. What we also like about this place is that it’s spacious, and has a great music too for us to enjoy our hookah.
Price: Rs 250 onwards
Timings: 11 am to 10 pm
Location: 2/81, Patrakar puram crossing, Viram Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
BUNKER CLUB, ALAMBAGH
This quaint little place in Alambagh has serves dressed in military print pants. Why it’s on this list though is that it serves affordable and great-tasting hookah. All their flavours are priced uniformly. Add to that good music, food and ambience – what’s not to like!
Price: Rs 289
Timings:11 am to 11 pm
Location: Basement Acumen Inn, Sec-B, Behind Phoenix Mall, Alambagh, Lucknow.
