Experiences
The 6 Best Shisha Lounges in London
Marble floors, garden cabanas and premium blends: London's most polished shisha lounges.
In short: our top picks are Tigerbay, Ground5 and Drunch. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London’s shisha scene runs from scruffy neighbourhood cafes to genuinely luxurious lounges, and this is the polished end. Think Mayfair marble and a sommelier, or a Kensington garden strung with fairy lights and private cabanas. Most pair the shisha with cocktails, mocktails and a full food or dessert menu, so it works as a whole evening. Decide if you want indoors or a heated garden before you book.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tigerbay | Kingsbury | |
| Ground5 | Mayfair | |
| Drunch | Mayfair | ££ |
| The Garden and Shisha | Kensington | |
| Dolce London | South Kensington | |
| Blacklist Lounge | London |
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Editor’s choice
Tigerbay
Why we pick itAn uber-luxe shisha lounge and restaurant near Kingsbury, premium tobacco from around the world and a huge cocktail list.
luxury shisha lounge
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Ground5
Why we pick itPolished marble and soft lighting in Mayfair, with a sommelier pairing wines to your shisha flavour.
luxury shisha lounge
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Drunch
Why we pick itA sophisticated Mayfair spot pairing all-day brunch with a dedicated heated shisha garden.
shisha garden
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The Garden and Shisha
Why we pick itHanging plants, fairy-lit paths and private cabanas for a calmer shisha evening in Kensington.
shisha garden
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Dolce London
Why we pick itE-shisha, a VIP lounge and DJs spinning RnB and hip hop into the early hours in South Kensington.
shisha club lounge
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Blacklist Lounge
Why we pick itA shisha lounge and dining room built around a moody, late-night cocktail scene.
shisha and dining lounge
Before you book
Many of the best lounges are in Mayfair, Kensington and Edgware Road, and the garden venues run year-round with heaters. Some are licensed bars and some are alcohol-free, so check in advance if drinks matter. Weekend evenings get busy and the VIP lounges take bookings, so reserve ahead.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Tigerbay is our editor's choice: An uber-luxe shisha lounge and restaurant near Kingsbury, premium tobacco from around the world and a huge cocktail list. Tigerbay, Ground5 and Drunch lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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