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    Social Hookah Lounge

    4.1 (107 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Hookah and pizza :0)
    Samantha D.

    Came here on a Saturday night and there was plenty of seating available. I really appreciated that the hookah was smooth AF. I went to another place in Hillcrest not too long ago and all their hookahs were harsh and made us cough, but not here at Social! Originally we ordered their social mix which was a combination of 8 different flavors but it ended up being too much going on for us, so we switched to a honey dew melon one which was perfect. I really appreciated that the workers came around to switch the coals without being prompted to, and it was super cute and clever they had a handheld vacuum for the ashes. The pizza we ordered was good too, it had lots of cheese and they had an assortment of sauces to choose from. Total bill for 2 bowls and a pizza was $80. 10/10 would definitely come back here!

    Sireen S.

    Really cool place! We went to a smaller place first that said they don't play any Arabic music so we came here and enjoyed a little rap, R&B, and some Arabic music with some green tea and a hookah. Really beautiful inside with high ceilings, so it doesn't feel stuffy. Really cool vibes. Will def be back.

    Great atmosphere and hookah flavors. The shisha is great and fresh. Great staff and food. Tried multiple cocktails and they were amazing. Highly recommend this place for a great hangout

    The spot is super chill and gives welcoming vibes, the hookah's are priced very fair and the customer service is top notch.

    The spot is super chill and gives welcoming vibes, the hookah's are priced very fair and the customer service is top notch. I highly recommend this spot, there's solid appetizer options such as wings, fries, mozzarella cheese sticks, small pizzas.

    Karen H.

    I've been to a few hookah lounges as of recent and this one by far has been my favorite thus far in SD. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon pretty empty which was good for us. The interior is spacious, booths along both sides of the walls. Tables and chairs in the center. Big screen televisions all around and a nice center section with 3 big screens. Really liked the interior well kept and clean. Bathroom was much nicer than I've seen at other places. Small bar area to order drinks and they also sell food. We didn't check out the menu will need to another time. Just came for hookah. We ordered our favorite mix and ordered a small hookah with coconut coals no extra charge spent about $25 plus a bottle of water. I did catch a sign that 3 hour limit on each hookah head and then you have to refill. We don't usually stay that long but heads up. Really enjoyed this spot we got comfortable on the booth and smoked our hookah. Super chill great atmosphere. Parking sucks! But if you find a spot it's worth coming in. Will be back!

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    Jake R.

    Social hookah is one of my go to spots to chillax. It's right next to USD (University of San Diego), so you'll ocassionally see students studying. There are 6 TVs that usually are playing the current sports. Lots of space and couches, dont think you'll ever have a problem finding a seat. Conveniently the couches all have outlets to plug your electronics in . They have both square coals and quick lite circle ones, so you can choose which you want. Attached is photos of the menu to see what other additions you can make. There is food, drinks... to include alcohol. The liquor license is the one that they have to water it down... just fyi. Very convenient location, in a strip mall with lots of food places and they dont care if you bring in outside food. It's the owner and his son that are usually running the place, both of which are chill dudes. Parking basically sucks really bad, I would strongly suggest parking on an adjacent street, most of the spots are labeled with 30 minute parking but its VERY HARD to see, I've seen cars get towed out of there alot. $20 for a basic hookah, I go with watermelon mint. Happy hookahing @sirjake2.0

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    5 months ago

    The lounge has a great atmosphere, but Weezy truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend checking this place out!

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    They water down the shots. Aside from that it's a nice go-to spot. Chill vibes, nothing crazy

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    3 years ago

    All they play is 42 Dugg, Kodak or meek mill. I hope they play some Latin music like peso pluma or fuerza regida. Price is ok for 30$

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    4 years ago

    Nice mellow lounge, variety of hookahs.. The wait is a bit long but I understand because they're typically busy on the weekend. Will return.

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    4 years ago

    Great place to chill and let things go. Take your date there as a second time and have some smoking fun time :).

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    7 years ago

    Pictures are deceiving. Hookahs are weak. The music is very quiet and the lights are on the whole time.

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    4 years ago

    Best hookah spot hands down in the San Diego area. Instant family vibes from the whole staff. Good music. Better hookah. Best atmosphere

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    7 years ago

    This place is awesome and the staff is so friendly!!! Super laid back and they play great music. Definitely recommend

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    If you want a chill spot downtown with hip hop music/vibe, this is one of the spots to go to. Be…read moremindful because it can be ghetto so if you are looking for something bougie, this is not the place. There's often fights inside or near Myst. Giving it 3 stars because the bathrooms are DISGUSTING. There's only 2 unisex bathrooms and they are often clogged up. If it isn't clogged up, there's no toilet paper or it's just trashed. Sometimes the door lock is broken too and won't lock properly. They have been doing some renovations to their furniture but not the bathroom. It's so gross. The specialty drinks are really good. Especially when the bartender Chase is there. My favorite is the Pink Lagoon. It'll sneak up on you because it is made with tequila. It's like an alcoholic pink drink with the coconut cream, guava and pineapple. Pricy with drinks averaging $15-20 and they have an automatic 18% surcharge on weekends (that is not tip). Food is great. Some of the best wings downtown. The lamb chops are really good too. I wouldn't get the wagyu sliders. It wasn't good. It tasted like an average slider advertised to be fancier since it's "Wagyu". I've had better sliders elsewhere for much cheaper. Save your $30. Parking here is horrible because it's in the heart of gaslamp. Horton plaza parking is probably your best bet if you can't find street parking.

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    -- 10 STARS. PERIOD…read more Just pulled up to Pushkin Bar & Hookah Lounge in Gaslamp Downtown San Diego... and let me tell you -- this place hit me straight in the nostalgia and the luxury receptors at the same time. I first visited this spot 12+ years ago when I was living in the San Diego area. Back then it was basically the holy temple of traditional Russian & Ukrainian cuisine -- the one and only in downtown SD. Very authentic, very -approved. That cute fancy borsch was literally to die for. And yes... you happily paid big $$$ because authentic Russian grandma cuisine is not supposed to be cheap -- it's a cultural investment Fast forward to today -- I walk in and BOOM They transformed the whole concept into a super chill house hookah lounge + fancy executive bar vibe... yet somehow still managed to keep those legendary Russian gem dishes on the menu. That's what I call strategic evolution. And wait -- plot twist -- they added a full-scale sushi menu. From pelmeni to premium rolls... this place is now basically a geopolitical peace treaty on a plate. If you're Russian from the hood -- you simply MUST pull up. Order the $30 pelmeni dumplings (mandatory ritual). Top them with black caviar if you're feeling oligarch-level fancy -- I mean why not, live once What they've done here is honestly genius: They took old-school grandma recipes... put them in a luxury outfit... added hookah lounge energy... sprinkled executive bar aesthetics... and created a serious relaxation & dining destination. Perfect spot to unwind, talk business, vibe out, or just pretend you're important -- works every time. Huge respect and special thanks to Julia -- the host & bar boss. Top-tier service, warm energy, yet still operating in full professional boss mode. Love to see it. Also respect to the main boss himself -- and yes, go check his stand-up comedy next door. Let's be honest... he might actually be the only funny performer in the whole joint But hey -- quality over quantity. If you've never been -- you absolutely must go. Authenticity + reinvention + vibes = rare combo Amen

    I'm in! Post convention with my coworkers 9 of us seated and music not too loud but cool beats…read more Eats cool too! Sushi and sandwiches. Strong drink menu as well as hookah selections. Service is earnest at best but nice. Don't be in a hurry and relax already. We walked over from our hotel. Door was stuck for my weak arms... someone literally walked right up and open it with their bicep curl. I need to be sexy and start working out. Come here and vibe. It's a Wednesday and I love it.

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