The 10 best shisha lounges in Melbourne (2026)
Ranked by real customer ratings across Melbourne's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.
These Melbourne shisha lounges have earned high ratings from reviewers, with 6 venues meeting the 15+ review threshold and averaging 4.9 stars. Smoke Lab Melbourne leads with a 5.0 rating from 136 reviews. Moukhtar's Cafe Lounge follows with 5.0 stars from 22 reviews. Duke of Albany Rooftop has 4.9 stars from 167 reviews. Other top-rated venues include Venue Sixty-Nine Restaurant & Bar with 4.9 stars from 90 reviews and Mosaic Lounge with 4.8 stars from 324 reviews. Arabesque rounds out the list with 4.8 stars from 70 reviews.
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Smoke Lab Melbourne53 Moreland Rd, Coburg VIC 3058★ 5.0 (136)Open lateKnown for: quality shisha · friendly staff · great atmosphere
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Duke of Albany Rooftop323-325 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067★ 4.9 (167)Open lateOutdoor seatingKnown for: rooftop location · dark wood decor · friendly staff
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Venue Sixty-Nine Restaurant & BarU1/69 Butler St, Richmond VIC 3121★ 4.9 (90)£Open lateKnown for: qr code entry · bartender quality · venue setup
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Mosaic Lounge428 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122★ 4.8 (324)£Open lateKnown for: air conditioning issues · upstairs seating · customer service
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Mint & Co.62 University St, Carlton VIC 3053★ 4.7 (8966)£Outdoor seatingPrivate boothsKnown for: delicious food · great service · lovely atmosphere
- 6Blackout Restaurant and Lounge342 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065★ 4.7 (1859)££Outdoor seating
Known for: best shisha in melbourne · great cocktails · friendly staff
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Arabesque57 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058★ 4.8 (70)Open lateKnown for: shisha quality · atmosphere · staff service
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Moukhtar's Cafe Lounge434 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072★ 5.0 (22)Open lateKnown for: Lebanese BBQ · shesha · wraps
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Cafe De Armani - Food & Shisha144 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053★ 4.8 (44)Open lateOutdoor seatingKnown for: great atmosphere · fresh food · smooth shisha
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The Jungle Rooftop bar & loungeFirst floor/446 City Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205★ 4.9 (22)£Open lateKnown for: vibrant atmosphere · excellent flavors · delicious food