Nara Lounge

by farah

i use to come to nara a lot when geroges use to sing and i loved it a lot now that andre sings not enjoying it at all, it feels like he's having his own party and his singing to his family and friends only i did not like that at all i think their is other people are setting in the other room would like to have fun to and he should make enough effort to manage between the two rooms unless the other part of nara pays more. Nara is a public place for everyone to come in and enjoy themselves not only for the singer and his family, on top of that he makes his cousin sings seriously i am not there to hear her singing or to see her modeling for all of us, i would like my money worth my night and she's not worth my money or my trip next time make sure you guys bring better singer to sing if you loosing business its because of the singer and his cousin they both suck, you guys were my number one place to have fun not anymore best of luck to the owner

by Don F.

Have been here numerous times to drink but have never tried the food. The interior is small but beautiful, split into 2 rooms with a couple of tables outside in the summer. Staff is always friendly and attentive serving good drinks with a well rounded beer selection. Hookahs are the main attraction here serving a diverse crowd. Here are the downsides, first the bar stools are probably the most uncomfortable in the city. The rest of the seating is on low leather ottoman type seats surrounding some low tables. These seats also can get a little uncomfortable especially after sitting for sometime. The other problem with the lounge seating is you are really packed in and can get crowded. This place seems to attract mostly large groups 4 or more where a party of 2 can get lost in these seating arrangements. There is only one common bathroom so be prepared to wait.

by Gio G.

The decor in this little joint is absolutely gorgeous. Some friends and I stumbled into this place after a Saturday night out of drinking and were instantly attracted to the music and crowd. The staff was SUPER friendly and accommodating and the whole vibe of this place was relaxed yet lively. Some people were just taking it easy at the bar, some people were dancing to the music in their booths, and some people were just lounging with their hookahs. It was really quite a diverse sight. We got a mango hookah which was absolutely delicious! Our waitress kept our coals burning and made sure we were taken care of the entire night. I haven't tried the food here, but considering the vibe and staff, I would definitely stop by again.

by Vanessa T.

Federal Hill is home to this little Lebanese lounge and hookah bar.  The clientele is diverse and wide-ranging: young hipsters, middle aged professionals, jock coeds, broke artists, and thirty-thousand-millionaires.  It's a great location to grab a drink, a bite, or a hookah.The venue isn't terribly spacious but it's well designed and appropriately decorated.  There's low slung tables, cushions and chairs. Low lighting adds to the exotic air and also allows you to pretend fellow patrons are better looking than they actually are.  The food is a little cumbersome to consume on the small, short tables but most of it is designed to be eaten with your hands. There's no actual entrees; just appetizers, salads, and rolls.  The labneh btoom was very, very good.  The shrimp skewer was a little dry but otherwise edible. We tried several rolls and found them flavorful.  The food is fine and won't hurt your feelings, but Nara's purpose and positioning is mostly the hookah angle.I found Nara's hookah rental/use expensive. Typically, places charge $13-$20 for the rental of the hookah itself and then $5 for each person smoking.  At the very high end, a group of four can expect to pay $40.  At Nara, they charge a flat fee of $15 per person.  They carry the known flavors but they haven't the 40 varieties you've come to expect.  We tried the special for the evening, blueberry. It was among the best I've had.The service was not spectacular, but it wasn't the worst, either. You have to have a group of four or more in order to secure the nice, spacious seating. Otherwise, you're relegated to the crowded bar or small stools along the wall. We requested additional pita when our labneh btoom arrived and we didn't receive it for another 20, 30 minutes. Not cool.As the night wears on, it definitely becomes Lebanese territory.  Groups of heavily perfumed and cologned people wearing only black show up and expect to be quickly seated.  Everyone seems to know one another and the drinks flow freely.Despite it being slightly overpriced, it's a welcome addition to the Providence scene. It should be interesting to see if and how they iron out their kinks and evolve into a neighborhood destination.

by Rachael N.

I stumbled upon this place on a random adventure to Providence.  I like it, but I feel like I am more apt to like it because it's a hookah lounge with a full bar.  I have never ever come across this in my hookah adventures. It's pretty hard for hookah lounges to get a liquor license. The atmosphere is chill, well decorated and enjoyable, just a bit cramped feeling.

by Gina C.

As far as RI nightlife is concerned, it appears to be happening on Atwells Ave.  The lounge has a upbeat and live energy, the hookah was a little pricey, but had the best mango that I ever had!  The people were friendly and I enjoyed the music and ambience.  I didn't eat there, but would be willing to check it out.  I will definitely be visiting again the next time I'm up this way.

by May N.

Stopped here for a drink on a Saturday afternoon while exploring Federal Hill. It's doing the Middle East-vibe quite nicely with low seating, small tables, cushions, and dim lighting. Though the sun was shining brightly, I could see how this place probably fills up and gets crowded on a typical weekend night. It has a loungey atmosphere and a sidewalk patio area where you can enjoy your drinks, hookah, and/or food as you people-watch Atwells Ave. We only got drinks because we planned dinner elsewhere. The beer is all bottled, reasonably-priced. I ordered a white sangria which came with fresh citrus fruit slices and a cherry. Very refreshing! I probably should have gotten some food to absorb the alcohol because I'm a lightweight. Cool place to hang out. They have $19 hookah specials Mon-Tues-Wed. I'd love to come back and try to the Lebanese food.