The Swinging Hookah

This SoFa warehouse is the biggest hookah lounge in the Bay Area. Bathed in scarlet light, you can smoke outside, in the spacious main lobby, or, for a three dollar discount, upstairs in cozy suites. Their low, sleek couches offer solid support while you recline, and their screens feature muted movies as hip-pop artists like Pitbull and Shakira bounce in the background. They offer 25 flavors. Starting at $21, the “premium” varieties are more traditional like Mint or Watermelon, but for a few dollars extra you can try “top shelf” concoctions like Ambrosia or Pirates Cave, and if you’re really dropping stacks, they’ll mix in a bit of fresh mango or pineapple to heighten and smoothen your experience.

386 S. 1st St., San Jose, CA

+1 408.298.4824

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