Hookah Bars in Munich

Spice-filled marketplaces and sizzling kebabs are obviously not native to snowy Bavaria, but Munich’s multi-culti population has ushered in a new kind of nightlife: the hookah bar. Hookah bars in Munich are oases of mellow vibes and dimly lit sexiness, with tendrils of smoke trailing up from pipes to the ceiling. Groups out for the night grab spots on plush cushions and pass the hookah around while indulging in Middle Eastern food. Hip crowds gravitate toward all kinds of lounges, and hookah bars are, by nature, perfect for chilling and observing.

Munich hookah bars, like all indoor spaces in Germany, ban cigarette smoking, but, fortunately, hookahs filled with flavored smokes are a lawful alternative. Students and other trendy types flock to bars like The Green Room Bar, a cozy, cave-like space with low green lighting and walls of palm fronds reminiscent of a camel-trail oasis. Laid-back crowds vie for the comfiest-looking cushions and derive energy from the bar’s bright colors, while simultaneously chilling out over inhales and exhales. Alcohol may be hard to locate in real Middle Eastern souks, but Munich hookah bars like the Green Room have cocktails and beers by the droves. And unlike those hectic bazaars, these lounges are hassle-free.