Shisha (hookah) is a beloved social tradition in Bahrain. Whether you prefer rooftop lounges with city views or traditional cafes with authentic atmosphere, here's your guide to the best shisha spots in the Kingdom.
Last updated: 2026-02-24
Our handpicked selection of the best shisha lounges in Bahrain.
Adliya
Upscale Lounge
The famous Lilou extends to an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy shisha in elegant surroundings. Perfect for sophisticated evenings.
Adliya
Traditional Bahraini
Authentic Bahraini cafe with traditional decor, great shisha, and local food. A cultural experience as much as a shisha spot.
Adliya
Heritage Restaurant
Heritage house turned restaurant with a courtyard perfect for shisha. Enjoy traditional Bahraini food and atmosphere.
Diplomatic Area
Rooftop Lounge
Rooftop lounge with stunning city views and premium shisha selection. Perfect for special nights with an impressive backdrop.
Juffair
Hotel Terrace
Popular Juffair spot with outdoor seating, good shisha, and a relaxed atmosphere. Convenient for the expat community.
Multiple locations
Lebanese Chain
Lebanese restaurant chain with reliable shisha and great food. Multiple locations make it convenient across Bahrain.
Juffair
Modern Lounge
Modern lounge in Juffair with good shisha selection, food menu, and DJ nights on weekends.
The Avenues
Premium Restaurant
The famous Salt Bae restaurant has a terrace area with premium shisha. Ultimate splurge for a fancy night.
The classic choice. Anise-forward, traditional taste. A must-try.
Sweet and fruity. Lighter than double apple. Great for beginners.
Refreshing and clean. Often mixed with other flavors.
Sweet summer flavor. Light and refreshing.
Modern combo. Sweet with a cool finish.
Citrusy and refreshing. Perfect for hot evenings.
The heart of Bahrain's cafe culture with the best traditional and upscale shisha spots.
Trendy, artsy, mixed crowd
Top picks: Lilou Terrace, Al Bindaira, Saffron, Block 338 cafes
Popular expat area with numerous casual shisha spots and late-night options.
Casual, international, lively
Top picks: Wyndham Garden, Elements, Various cafes
Traditional cafes and some upscale hotel rooftop options.
Mix of traditional and modern
Top picks: Hotel rooftops, Traditional cafes
Upscale hotel terraces and lounges with premium shisha experiences.
Upscale, sophisticated
Top picks: Four Seasons terrace, Hotel lounges
Premium shisha uses higher quality tobacco and cleaner coal. Worth the extra BD 2-3 for a better experience.
Early evening (7-9 PM) is ideal - not too crowded, good weather. Late night gets busy on weekends.
Double apple is the classic. Grape, mint, and fruit mixes are popular. Ask for recommendations.
One hose per person is standard. Don't adjust the coal yourself - ask the waiter.
A shisha typically lasts 1-2 hours. You can ask for new coal to extend it.
Most shisha spots are outdoors. Check weather in summer - many are AC'd in covered terraces.
Top shisha spots include Café Lilou Terrace in Adliya for upscale vibes, Al Bindaira Cafe for traditional atmosphere, and rooftop lounges like Level 23 for city views. Adliya has the best concentration of quality spots.
Standard shisha costs BD 5-8 at most cafes. Premium tobacco or specialty flavors range from BD 8-15. Upscale lounges may charge more. One shisha typically lasts 1-2 hours.
Double apple (traditional anise flavor) is the most popular and classic choice. For something sweeter, try grape or watermelon. Mint is refreshing and often mixed with other flavors.
Adliya is the best area for shisha, with options ranging from traditional cafes to upscale lounges. Juffair is popular for casual spots, while hotel terraces offer premium experiences.