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HOKAH

Pittsburgh's Premier Hookah Experience

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201
Five-Star Google Reviews
21+
Upscale 21+ Experience
50+
Private Event Capacity

No bar. No cover. No bottle service.

Bring your own if you'd like — $10 corkage. Otherwise it's Turkish tea, craft mocktails, premium hookah, and a room built for actually hearing each other. Open till 2AM Friday and Saturday. 21+.

HOKAH lounge interior — tufted sofa, vintage lamp, dark moody atmosphere
The Experience

A Different Kind
of Lounge

HOKAH was built on a single conviction: that the hookah experience deserved elevation. Not just better tobacco — but a setting worthy of it. Dark, intimate, and deliberate.

We brought Pittsburgh a lounge that doesn't compromise. Premium hookah from the world's finest brands. A space designed for the night when ordinary won't do.

  • Element, Darkside & MustHave — world-class tobacco
  • Moze & Hookah John — premium hookah hardware
  • Craft mocktails — some of Pittsburgh's best
  • Private event hosting up to 50 guests
  • Indoor lounge and open-air patio
  • 21+ — because quality demands it
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Atmosphere

Where the Night Lives

HOKAH bar — curved bar, warm amber lighting, Pittsburgh hookah lounge
Premium gold hookah lineup at HOKAH Pittsburgh
Glowing hookah coal — HOKAH Pittsburgh hookah lounge
HOKAH lounge interior — dark atmospheric hookah bar Pittsburgh
HOKAH premium hookah experience Pittsburgh

"Pittsburgh finally has a lounge that takes the experience seriously."

HOKAH private event space — Pittsburgh venue for birthdays, bachelorettes, corporate events
Private Events

Book the Whole Experience

Birthdays. Bachelorette parties. Corporate mixers. Graduations.
HOKAH hosts private events for groups of 10 to 50 — with full hookah service, craft mocktails, and dedicated staff.

Weekday · Sun–Thu
Intimate
Up to 15 guests · 2 hours
$800–$1,000
Starting price · final quote based on group
  • 1 hookah per 3 guests
  • Reserved lounge space
  • Dedicated hookah attendant
  • BYOB welcome
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Weekend · Fri–Sat
Intimate
Up to 15 guests · 2 hours
$1,500–$2,000
Weekend premium · most-booked package
  • 1 hookah per 3 guests
  • Reserved lounge space
  • Dedicated hookah attendant
  • BYOB welcome
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Any Night
Celebration
16–30 guests · 3 hours
$2,000–$3,000
Ideal for birthdays & bachelorettes
  • 1 hookah per 3 guests
  • Full lounge section reserved
  • Decorations allowed
  • Custom hookah flavor picks
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Any Night
Full Buyout
30–50 guests · 4+ hours
$3,000–$4,000+
Entire venue · full staff · max exclusivity
  • 1 hookah per 2 guests
  • Entire venue reserved
  • Full staff dedicated to your event
  • Custom experience design
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50% deposit to confirm · Full refund with 72+ hours notice · 21+ only

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Guest Reviews

201 Five-Star Reviews

★★★★★

"The atmosphere here is unlike anything else in Pittsburgh. Low lighting, great hookah, and the staff genuinely cares about your experience. I've been to hookah lounges across the country — HOKAH belongs in that conversation."

James R.
Google Review · Pittsburgh
★★★★★

"We booked a private event for my sister's birthday and they made it incredibly special. The whole lounge was ours. The hookah was flowing, the setup was gorgeous. Already talking about booking for my bachelorette."

Mariah T.
Google Review · Pittsburgh
★★★★★

"Finally a spot in Pittsburgh that actually puts effort into the quality of the hookah. The coal management alone tells you these guys know what they're doing. Became a regular after the first visit."

Darnell K.
Google Review · Pittsburgh
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Unforgettable.

Walk-ins are always welcome — but Friday and Saturday fill up, and we only have so many tables. Two minutes now means your seat is waiting when you get here.

  • Phone 878-626-0264
  • Instagram @byhokah
  • Hours Mon & Thu: 5PM – 1AM
    Fri: 5PM – 2AM
    Sat: 6PM – 2AM
    Sun: 7PM – 1AM
    Tue & Wed: Closed
  • Location 5744 Ellsworth Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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