The 9 best shisha lounges in Cardiff (2026)

Ranked by real customer ratings across Cardiff's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.

These shisha lounges in Cardiff have each received 15 or more reviews and average 4.6 stars. Nara Restaurant and Shisha Lounge has the highest rating at 4.8 stars from 154 reviews. Castello Shisha Lounge follows with 4.8 stars from 26 reviews. Lyalena Lounge has the most reviews with 795, while RUWA Lounge has 533 and Havana Shisha Lounge has 299. Cleopatra Cafe rounds out the top six with 4.5 stars from 24 reviews.

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Nara Restaurant and Shisha Lounge
222-224 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3JH
★ 4.8 (154)
Open late
Known for: mixed grill with rice and chips · large chicken shish · fresh meats being cooked
2
Lyalena Lounge
119-121 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3BP
★ 4.6 (795)
Open late
Known for: relaxed atmosphere · good value food · helpful staff
3
Street view
RUWA Lounge
34 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DL
★ 4.6 (533)£
Open late
Known for: shisha quality · friendly staff · great atmosphere
4
Castello Shisha Lounge
First floor, 76 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DD
★ 4.8 (26)
Open late
Known for: good atmosphere · friendly staff · quality shisha
5
Havana Shisha Lounge
152-154, City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DR
★ 4.6 (303)
Open late
Known for: shisha quality · staff friendliness · atmosphere
6
Street view
Cleopatra Cafe
122 Crwys Rd, Cardiff CF24 4NR
★ 4.5 (24)£
Known for: quality hookah · friendly staff · great shisha
7
Street view
BINT AL-SULTAN
69 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3BL
★ 4.3 (43)£
Open lateOutdoor seating
Known for: mocktail jugs empty · staff lovely welcoming · cozy vibe
8
FOMO Lounge
102-106 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DQ
★ 4.2 (58)
Open lateSports screens
Known for: shisha quality · atmosphere · food issues
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Albasha Shisha Lounge
222-224 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3JH
★ 4.2 (64)
Open late
Known for: shisha quality · customer service · atmosphere

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