by Anna F.

The shisha was so-so but the food was good. Having the hookah up on the table was weird, since I'm used to smoking with it on the ground.  The place did have a pretty chill vibe-- until the manager put ultimate fighting on the TV screens.  I don't know about you, but watching two guys beat each other into a bloody pulp isn't relaxing to me.  When we (and a couple of other tables) asked if he would change the channel, he refused.  I guess if I was a college kid with no experience of what hookah--or decent customer service-- should be like I'd be more into this place. As it is, we'll go elsewhere.

by Dan S.

Observations from a visit during Summer, 2008:The pros to this place are:A. LocationB. Fried oreosNote that Hookah isn't on this list, despite Nile being a hookah bar.  I smoke a lot of hookah, at home and abroad, and was not impressed.  There were 3 key hookah bar elements that were lacking, listed in order of importance:1.  Choice of good flavors and tobacco.  Not only having unusual mixes, but having GOOD tasting unusual mixes, using high quality tobacco, and preparing the hookah to draw well and taste smooth... these are all aspects that a good hookah bar should have down pat and that Nile unfortunately did not.2.  Seating.  You smoke hookah to relax and enjoy yourself.  Pillows and alcoves are best for a hookah bar, but at least having comfortable, non plastic chairs is to be expected.  Again, below expectations.3.  Food and drinks.  These aren't essential for a hookah bar, but it's nice to have a good range of drink and food choices while smoking.  The menu was disappointing, except for the fried oreos, which I've already mentioned.Overall, I would have no problem paying a premium for the relatively good location if they could get #1 and #2 right.  If not, Nile is a great fried oreo lounge, accompanied by overpriced, mediocre hookah.

by Stephanie B.

I found this place mediocre and was disappointed after reading good reviews on several sites. I have a hookah bar that I frequent at home with a really chill feel and was expecting something similar here.Firstly - smoking hookah on the equivalent of a dining room table is just strange to me. If I'm going to try to relax and smoke hookah, I don't want to feel like I'm in a cafeteria. Some one who reviewed mentioned that they felt like it was a Starbucks version of a hookah bar, and I can see where they're coming from. It felt too modern and self-aware to be a good place to hang out very often.The coals burn out really quickly and you have to either bug some one to change it every twenty minutes or wait until they notice which can take forever when it's busy (which is most of the time). Minor thing, but it's a pain in the ass when you pay as much they charge (the prices are ridiculous, in my opinion).My recommendation would be to come early (before 9-9:30) and bring a group of 5+ people so that you can sit on one of the couches. They're a lot more comfortable and relaxed than the freaking dining room tables.

by ericalynn g.

I had no idea that within Allston's hustle and bustle that there would be a comfortable, low-key, fun little spot like Nile!   I had been to hookah bars before, and they all were quite grimy, shady, and downright weird.  Any apprehension I had about reuniting with the fruity blended coals immediately vanished upon my first minute at Nile.   I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down, try some blends I've never even imagined existed, and meet some fellow Yelpers in a relaxing space.  And then I was given the greatest gift of my life:  a fried Oreo.Can't beat that.

by sue k.

you know the "what should we do?" quandary. like on a tuesday night when you want to go out but you've ruled out the usual suspects (already eaten dinner, don't want dessert or coffee, really shouldn't be drinking so early in the week, etc) so you and your friend just end up exchanging "i dunno, what do you wanna do?" all night.nile is my answer- it's a great way to spend an hour with friends. smoke one of their varied and delicious shisha flavors, sip some tea, munch on a fried oreo or two...all while hanging out and talking in a very low key and relaxing atmosphere. sometimes i wish the decor was more lavish with tapestries and throw pillows and all- but it wouldn't be the same place or vibe, so i appreciate nile for what it is. though, for the same reasons, if the shisha prices were just a couple dollars less i'd hang out here much more often.

by Matthew C.

This place has a five-star restroom, let me tell you.Read Yi-Hwa's review for all the handy factual information you might need to know.  In summary:  the shisha is great, the owners are awesome.  Now, for the personal highlight of my trip --What a fantastic restroom!  Spacious, clean, AND the lighting gave me cheekbones.  The mirror is large and is complemented by an equally large sink.  The blue accent wall featuring the mirror and sink is a handsome touch, as well.  Also appreciated is the large silver trashcan, the kind with the foot pedal controlling the lid.  No paper towels on the floor in this establishment!  Toilet's just a tad bit short, but I didn't let it ruin my evening.  There are so few acceptable places in Allston to pee, I'm very happy to have discovered this one.  The sofas, shisha, Zero 7 on the stereo, Baraka on the plasma screens, and awesome staff are a nice bonus.

by Kit Y.

High quality Hookah.What a fantastic place for a chill night.I absolutely love hookah, and smoke it at home once in a while, but really it's a go out and enjoy kind of thing as opposed to a sit at home on my ass getting fat kind of thing.I'm bringing my friends back because this is the kind of place that I would love to hang out at often.The size is just right, the sheesha is good, and the tea just as tasty.

by Roni E.

The Nile - Meet me in The Nile!!! Well... I have to say that I absolutely love this place. I had my first hookah experience here one night during an after-after-party. Hehehehe and it was boat loads of fun. But then we came back here another evening after Shabu. Another evening of fun. My only request is that the Nile eventually gets more of those comfortable micro-fiber couches they have. I like the fact that their minimalist, but more couches are a must. I'd say get rid of the tables and chairs and just do more couches and maybe like a few of those single big comfy chairs. We had tried the Skittles (a new flavor that Alex is testing out), Watermelon (another new flavor that's out, but hasn't made the menu yet), and Double Apple. All very delicious. IMO I thought the Skittles was just right, captured the rainbow, it was magically delicious (oh wait that's Lucky Charms...). I could "taste the rainbow" and we did with some real skittles - compliments of Orly and running to Hess. The Double Apple was certainly too much for me. The Watermelon was juuuust right. Okay I feel like Goldie Locks and the 3 Hookahs. With good company, this place is THE HANGOUT when you want to relax, have a few cups of tea, sit back, and smoke some shisha. My only other complaint is that once this place fills up, the smoke level in here also fills up. Maybe a ventilation system to suck it all up? I was definitely getting a headache towards the end of the night after breathing in all the smoke released into the air. And I was an avid cigarette smoker since the ripe ole age of 13 so I should be used to it, and not.

by Sasha R.

Not what you'd expect, but surprisingly made for a chill and relaxing evening.  Being a married old fartsky, I tire easily when thrown into the wild rhythms of the bar scene, in spite of desperately trying to hang on to my youth.  There, I said it.  I no longer have that much fun barring.Doesn't leave many options.  Stay home and farm adipocytes on the couch or go out and farm adipocytes at restaurants.  (read: get fat)OR...Kick off my shoes and sit on the couch without having to eat or drink anything, or endure bad hip hop, or deal with, "so, where do YOU go to school?" and suck on a very tasty milk based Fruit Pebble shisha.  Can't tell you about the price, because it's not a habitual pasttime for me. But I can tell you that time flies when you're having fun doing nothing: we were only supposed to stop by for 5 minutes, but the atmosphere is so relaxing, despite the lack of conventional cliche middle-eastern decor, that before we knew it, it was 2 hours later.A word about the decor: I like that it's not the traditional... But I DO think it needs a bit more oomph, in the form of maybe some artwork.Plus, how cool is it that two guys my age just up and opened a hookah bar?  It's WAY cool!!  I'll be back if even just to support them.

by Brian G.

I came here with some yelpers who knew one of the employees which resulted in "special" treatment?  I'm not sure what to call it.  They came over and chatted.  The hookah was good, the prices were decent, and our water glasses were filled promptly.  My complaint....  the coals.  They use little wimpy coals and if there are 4 people smoking on a hookah, the coal runs out fast and you have to wait around for someone to top you off (in California we fill up our own coals, which I like better).  Our plum flavor also died out in under 2 hours which was a bummer.  Relaxing environment but.... MOAR PILLOWS PLZ!!  Nice art on the wall, but the ambiance isn't the most relaxing... hard chairs, not enough couches.  I would recommend they higher a Feng Shui master to come in and give this place a better flow.

by Damon I.

The Nile Lounge is a great way to cap a day of rr with new friends or old.    Everyone's commented on the decor.  Honestly, when it's empty it feels more like a stark cafeteria space - fire code restricts more cushy furniture around all those burning embers ):  It's well worth poaching one of the two couches if you really want to lay back and steep yourself in the hookah experience.  The flavors run the gamut of extremely subtle to more potent and dizzying.  Watermelon is pleasant and low key.  Thrill seekers may wish to try the double or triple apple which is sure to make your table giddy with it's delightfully strong anise flavors.  Alex and Brendan were awesome hosts and they have a vision to continually grow and evolve the Nile.  On the weekends the Nile Lounge fills up but you'll never be exposed to the tactless din of nearby Allston bro-downs.  Prepare to relax. . .

by Samir P.

Once again, my rating might be biased, being that I'm from California. There are a ton of good hookah places here, so my standards might be a bit high. But I was at Nile Lounge with a few friends (recently transplanted to Boston). The place is nice. It's a clean environment with cafe type tables and chairs, though I prefer sofas, couches, and lounge chairs. This place has some great combinations - we got Rose and Vanilla sheesha with Milk in the base. It tasted great. However, the coals were waay too hot and it got harsh really quickly. We tried dusting the ash off, as all three of us are avid hookah fans, but to no avail. It was unfortunate that there was only 1 person on staff that day, as it got really busy and service was extremely slow (I felt bad for the 1 girl that had to wait on everyone). When she did come around,. she was really nice and apologetic for the wait. She blew out the ash for us and gave us some new coals. The good flavor returned, but lasted again for a very short period of time before getting ashy again. The other thing that I didn't like about this place were the prices. It was like 30 buck for the hookah. That's insane! I'm used to like $15 or less. And Allston, being college central...I would think the prices would be a bit better. The great service and friendly people make up for it, but I still can only give it 3 stars based on that experience.

by Deepa C.

Me at dinner: "So, am I driving back from the hookah place? I don't mind being DD."Sasha: "Umm.. they don't serve drinks there.Everyone else at the table: "WHAT!?" We were all aghast, and now I was wary. No booze? Um... Not quite sure what I was expecting as I stepped into the Nile Lounge. Something out of Arabian Nights? Rugs everywhere? Crazy lighting? (My only hookah lounge image comes from my visit to a place in Cairo). No rugs, no silk curtains, and no belly dancers. Instead, couches and chairs centered around tables, huge hookahs on each one, the smoke filtering the dim light, some art on the walls, and the low din of of the people puffing away happily. I didn't even miss the drinks. People were sipping on tea (I ordered  a cup of Kona coffee) and chatting while passing around the hookah nozzles. I tried three and liked the Fruity Pebbles one the best - smooth and sweet. Good?The set up lends itself well to conversation.  The prices are good for big groups. They seem to have a good variety of teas. Easy to find/near the T. Ungood? I wish they had more couches and more color. I don't find the modern/minimalist thing as inviting, but in the end, it is not the lack of rugs or need for couches that defines what kind of time you have - its the company.

by Kenny L.

You know that packet of Strawberry Burst flavor Kool Aid that you saw at Stop and Stop and how ordinary it looks on its own? The Nile is much like that when you walk by it. But when you add your friends, shisha, and tea into the mix (much like adding water to that Kool-Aid and having the Kool-Aid Man bust through the walls and goes, "Oh, Yeah!") http://video.google.co...You can really see how enjoyable this place can really be! Be sure to be on the look out for artwork from local Yelpers and grab a Skittles to see if the Skittles smoke taste just like it as Orly did.And don't forget to give owner and fellow Yelper Alex L. a hello when you visit!http://aalewis.yelp.com/

by Tom E.

The night I went to the Nile Lounge was one of my best in Boston yet. When I arrived at 5 it felt a little cold and sterile, but a yelp-related turn around had the place moving up from 3 stars to 5 stars in 1 hour. Some amazing art work was up to hide the bare walls, great background music was playing and the TVs had beautiful scenes on the loop and shuffle.Add to this a busy crowd, flowers on the tables and wonderful luxury teas and the atmosphere was all set for hitting the fantastic hookahs repeatedly. These are what you're here for and they are excellently maintained and pull very well. Took me back to my days a decade ago when we'd diligently try to smoke all and sundry through my friend's crappy shisha. Much better idea just to come somewhere like here and pay for really good flavors.I never had the issue of being at college but being too young to hang in bars (UK is 18 for booze) but if I was in that conundrum right now, then this would be a tempting haunt. Especially if they keep up the great artwork and carry on serving the real tea I left them and not that cheap-ass Lipton shit.

by Dana L.

Decidedly different than what I'm used to in a hookah bar. When I think of hookah smoking, dim lighting, cushy sofas, and turkish rugs come to mind. Conjure up your best mental images of an opium den ;-)This place pretty much breaks the stereotype. It more resembles a coffee shop than a lounge. That isn't a bad thing - its just kind of a different vibe than you would expect.The hookahs were good - it was nice that they used stove-heated coals rather than the match-lit ones. Some of them still pulled a bit harshly, though. When i mentioned it to the server, she made some adjustments that helped somewhat.Now, smoking cola. I'm not quite sure about that.

by Linh V.

FRIED OREOS! SPICY KETCHUP! And oh yeah HOOKAH! Really fun place to catch up with some friends. Flavors range from fruity pebbles to some kind of apple with an actual apple piece on top. So i'm not exactly a fan of smoking but i'd come back every day for the fried oreos if my body didn't hate me so much afterwards.

by Diane D.

This place is cool, because its not typical.  Firstly, it isn't your typical hookah setting - it's more like a cafe set-up, which lends itself nicely to either group conversation or just a couple friends around a table swapping the latest gossip.Secondly, the couple flavors I tried were well-blended and fairly smooth...and the food was even good here! UM fried Oreo?? Whoever thought of serving those is genius...so simple and awesome.  Even just the humus and bread plate was tasty if you're not into the fried foodstuffs and need a snack...Lastly - its a hookah bar conveniently in Allston!  That in itself makes this place original... before last week, I had all but given up finding a decent hookah lounge not too far from home.  Now I have a recommendation for a new, different hang-out in the area - and it's Nile.

by Amanda H.

Oh crap, my lungs are still mad at me....Ok, let's preface this shall we? I have never so much as inhaled a cigarette never mind hookah.  So let's just say I was a tad nervous walking in here.  I tried my hardest to be like Trish and NOT give into the peer pressure.  But I suppose I was mildly curious so I tried it....Holy beejesus my lungs are on FIRE! So I tried it.....and, meh, I wasn't a fan.  Half the time I was coughing my brains out, especially when I tried the double apple.  Alex probably thought I was a loser, lol.  My virgin lungs were screaming, so after about 3 hits, I was done.  However, just because I don't like it doesn't mean I want to knock it down.  I did like how it actually tasted like the fruits they say they were.  I just want to point out, that I expected something totally different than what I walked into.  I was expecting more couches at least....maybe because it said "lounge"? It felt a little industrial.....Alex is super nice and I felt bad that I wasn't enjoying myself.  Well I was, because I was surrounded by awesome Yelpers, however, unless I am with said Yelpers, I probably won't be coming back. However, if you enjoy Hookah, this is definitely your place.  Although I do want to try those fried Oreos....

by David H.

Cool place to go to meet up with friends and just chill out!The Nile Lounge is a great spot for smoking hookah.  What I like about it in comparison to Tangerinos (another hookah bar/Morrocan restaurant in Charlestown) is that this place is actually spacious: I don't have to topple over people just to grab a chair!  The Nile has a nice range of tobacco flavors, though I only recommend sticking to the basics: apple, strawberry, mint, or peach.  Anything else is risky.  The waiters are very attentive and helpful, assisting virgin cherries that have never smoked before in getting started.  The atmosphere is good, too.  It is a popular place for the young guns; mostly 20-28 year olds go here.  Unsurprisingly, the crowd is mostly Middle Easterners, Armenians, Greeks, Persians, Turks, and Indians, though people of all backgrounds are usually present.  The one complaint I have is that there is no bar!  A hookah experience is not complete without being able to suck down a drink with tequila!  It's too bad, especially since it's usually open until 1 AM.Overall, I'd say this is an awesome spot to come to with a group of friends after going out to eat on a Friday night.  It's nice and relaxing.

by Ligaya T.

"Hookah" conjures up images of of opulent furnishings, hazy and dim lighting the feelings of warmth. I agree with K.B. that at first Nile seems sterile because of it's modern decor and upright chairs. There almost needs to be more couches to call it a lounge, though the two L-shaped ones were very inviting. Looking around the thought and care is apparent: plasma tvs, wi-fi and a cool textured wall.When I met the two owners all became clear: it's a (straight) man's world. That explained the sparseness of the menu and why the only tea offered was Bigelow. Get some big sipping mugs in warm tones, Mighty Leaf teas, dim the pretty overheads. Shisha is meant to be relaxing. The flavor selection was excellent, with flavors I had never tried before (and I consider myself an aficionado). A mix of the grape and plum is delicious. And even without a liquor license I would be drawn back here because there is oh-so-much potential to enjoy. It just needs to mature a bit (for stars to be had). And Yelp is here to help!

by Nicole M.

It pains me that I have to write a bad review about a HOOKAH place, of all things.Reading the reviews, I was prepared for the starkness of the Nile.  And honestly, why name an establishment the Nile when there is nothing remotely resembling the Nile region, or any place in Africa for that matter?  Whatever, no matter.But when we walked in, I felt like I was sitting in a frickin Starbucks.  And at first, I thought to myself - yeah, I can totally see myself heading out on the B line to come here every so often to read or write for a while, puffing away.Then the shisha came.  I'm no stranger to the hookah, and I'm no smoking novice.  In my days I've enjoyed many, many, many a bowl, bong, joint, hookah, pipe, cigar, ciggie, etc... I loathe and am allergic to ciggies, but I still smoke the others.NEVER in my life have I felt so sick from smoke.  I drew a few long pulls and loved the taste of the double apple.  But then 15 minutes later, I got horrific waves of hot and cold flashes and thought I was going to puke.  It makes no sense because I looooooooooooooooove to smoke the shisha, and I always get such a great high off it and feel nothing but chill.I really liked how the staff came around and adjusted the coals - you don't get that at other hookah places in Boston unless specifically requested.  But that brings up another con.  The staff is so busy smoking their own hookahs the entire time (which I would totally be doing the same if I worked here), you have to employ a distress signal to get their attention if you want or need something else.Some people are raving about how good the price was, but I disagree.  For just $5 more, head over to Charlestown or Newbury Street (on a nice day) for much better ambiance.  During the summer I will head to Kashmir, but any other time I will remain loyal to the fabulous atmosphere and smoke of Tangierino.  The only Nile I'll return to is the one in Egypt.

by Melanie D.

After Shabu made big booboos and the zen was bro-ken, where else does a crew go to get their groove back than the Nile?With the Swinging 60s fab decor, and the friendly, chill and skilled staff swinging the coal trays around like it was the censer full of incense at Catholic church, the good feelings were returned and the lounge atmos put the train of the evening back on the tracks. And no static whatsoever for bringing the boba in from the outdoors. This place must be magic. It makes me like things I hate!!!Cigarettes: BOOOOOO. Fruity Pebbles shisha: YAY! Who knew milk in the base made a smoother smoke? This, me likey! No ashtray mouth, no stinky clothes. Oreos: Yuckitude, regardless of what age I've ever been. Fried Oreos: How did the elves do it? These tasted nice and soft  like chocolate Munchkins. Oh, swoon.

by Lauren S.

After reading about these fried Oreos and looking forward to trying them for a few weeks, a friend and I decided that last night would be the night.  We headed over to Nile to try the Oreos and grab a cup of tea.  As soon as we walked in we got a weird vibe from the place.  The hard plastic seats and cafe tables made it feel sort of like the lobby of a pizza place.  And while the smell of the shisha was really great and the music was ok, the lighting was pretty bright.  It didn't have the comfortable, loungy ambiance that you'd probably look for in a hookah bar.When we told the server that we were just interested in tea and Oreos, she told us that we had to order a hookah, because it was "the rule."  Even though the place was dead (about 60 or 70% empty) and we probably would have been out of there in under 30 minutes, they wouldn't allow us to order anything unless we got a hookah as well.  That's a pretty crappy way to run a business if you ask me.  Since we didn't really want to sit there and smoke a hookah for an hour, we left.Like I said before, the smell in there was great - I most definitely would have gone back another night to test out the shisha - just didn't feel like it last night.  But now I don't think I'll be patronizing them at all.  They can keep their mythical fried Oreos.  I don't think a place with such unfriendly and unaccomodating business practices fits into my happy Allston neighborhood.

by Kiwi H.

After seeing Allix T's update on her review, I realised I really need to update mine too. Just to say this:I still am utterly hopelessly in love with Nile and foresee this as a very long-term relationship.Alex, Brendan and all their staff are still fantastic and lovely and wonderful and spectacular.The shisha is all really great and my dream of them making real-fruit shishas with watermelon base and apple-bowls came true. And are delicious, delicious, delicious.I love them extra-much because they put my artwork on the wall for decor, sale, and my artist's ego. Thank you thank you thank you! :)I try to come here as often as I can because I LOVE THIS PLACE. Always. xoxox I envisioned opulent orientalist decor, luxurious silks, pillows and draperies and dim lights…

by Shruti V.

The hookah was unimpressive. About service, the staff here are really bitchy,they act like they're doing you a favor by letting you sit on their little plastic chairs. I went here once and I'm never coming here again.

by Lys W.

1-0-0!How appropriate that my 100th review is for a sheesha place!  While studying in the UK, I became hopelessly addicted to smoking sheesha.  This was before the UK banned all indoor smoking and put all the hookah places out of business.  It was the cool thing to do, and all my friends smoked.So the Nile... We ended up here during a Yelp newbies event, and truthfully, this was the reason I went to the event.  I was looking for a new place to go for hookah.  Alex the owner is a Yelper, and I was very excited to finally meet him.  He came out and smoked with us and gave us a little info on the tobacco and the products he used.  I love the Nile.  Yihwa's artwork and the chill atmosphere make me want to come back, even if I am smoking alone!  The double apple, as usual, was my favourite, and it was very smooth.  They came by often and replaced our coals, which I thought was a nice touch, because many hookah places limit you on your coal.  The Nile will be the place that I recommend for a smoke!

by Cara P.

Nile Hookah cafe is a fantastic space. I had imagined  such a place in my chimeric state as a young girl. A place to chill, not be bothered, smoke and laugh with friends. My impression is the Nile let's you dictate your own experience and create your own atmosphere. Similar to the Choose your own Adventure, you make of it what you want. Charity art show with dessert and wine? Yes, please. Meet up with friends for some deep conversation? Why not.Bring your food from Super 88 and then indulge in some hookah? You know it.        Art work on the walls, comfy couch, plenty of tables, nice open space and super friendly owners; Nile is a great place to host an event, art show, meet up or just to chill and enjoy their "special blend."        There is no argument that their atmosphere is a personal encounter in its own right. Yet, the fact one has so much freedom when they come to enjoy the hookah or rent the gorgeous space for an event, is what makes the Nile unique. Admittedly, I only said yes a few times, when the mouth piece came my way because I had a headache....burning was a special blend a few yelpers purchased and man, was it smoothe.What I did experience was stellar and worthy of many repeat visits from me.

by Alec Y.

i really enjoy nile. it's the epitome of hipster and a complete product of college kids, but it's still great. i've gone there twice within one week and both experiences were good.the decor was very nice. i liked the wall art and the lights were very interesting. they had two sets of couches and many tables. the couches look so comfortable and each time, i wished we could get one. but they seem to be always occupied. for me, that would've made the experience better if they had more couches. the chairs otherwise are wooden and aren't the most comfortable.the service is great. they're very very nice and very prompt. when it comes to making sure you're getting the best smoke, they're 5 stars. the waitresses came around multiple times to make sure the coal was lit and to give you a new one if they thought it wasn't working well.the experience itself was excellent. the hookah's were great. very clean. and the tobacco flavors were great. i would highly suggest blue mist. it kind of taste like blue raspberry, but it has a minty after taste. love it.it was a little cold in there, but thats cuz they had to make sure the air was circulating. wouldn't be good if it wasn't. i like to step out of the place once and while to get some fresh air. otherwise, i think i'd suffocate.i'd definitely suggest this place though.

by Allix T.

Verging on a year strong of solid, almost weekly, visits to Nile Lounge. Alex, Brendan, Steve, and staff are awesome - the perfect hosts in every way.  I love that they now have a small food menu down pat and are constantly offering innovative hookah add ons (watermelon shisha pipe anyone?).  For those who can have dairy I'm told you'll need to sit down after trying the fried oreos or Nile Pile.  Other folks rave about the fries with spicy homemade ketchup (if you've got a savory tooth that is).I'm a total yuppie so I also love that they carry Pellegrino water along with their soft drinks and selection of teas.And I can't thank them enough for the work they do with me hosting Kick For Nick events.Mark your calendars - the next one is August 2nd (shameless plugs away). [Upped my stars after last night's event]--------Cheapest shisha anywhere! Wow.I used to live just…

by Jeremy K.

I am not a fan of this place - not impressed at all. The location is great despite sporadic parking and yet they don't seem to have taken advantage of both their business plan, location and what could have been one of the coolest places in town. Honestly, how many places in Boston can actually offer a shisha experience? None other than this. But despite that, they still manage to open a sterile, overpriced place with a poor menu for both drinks and food.Sure, the owners are nice, and the staff is pretty attentive but the seating isn't very comfortable and a 20-25 a pop, the tab ads up real quick. Some might add stars because of the original selection of flavors for the water pipes, like watermelon and green apple, but I've seen those in other shisha places I've been too previously; once again, nothing I've never seen.The music wasn't half bad but the plasma televisions were poorly placed and I felt like they killed the atmosphere to some extent. I was disappointed from the moment I sat down - I couldn't get really comfortable... It's not the staff... those guys are cool, it's more of the setting and atmosphere...I'm not saying that I didn't have fun, but I left both annoyed at the huge tab for so little to offer and the fact that the Nile Lounge could be so much more. They could have some really cool, exotic drinks and juices and more middle eastern food... Some homemade mint tea too... I don't feel like that's a stretch for an Oriental/Egyptian themed place...One more thing, if you group is too big, your pretty much screwed. The place isn't meant for groups of more than 6 people which is also frustrating since shisha is something that is meant to be done in groups...

by Marihan h.

Ok, so my friend and i were just in the mood for some good hookha, so we did our research and this place was the closest. We got there and we were the only two people there besides the hookha guy. I loved the hookha and they also have FRIED OREOS! Which was amazing. I didn't like the atmosphere, too bright, no rugs, no curtains so u see the street, and had the news on all 4 flat screen tvs! Not what you need when you just want to relax.

by Jennafir O.

Apparently the best time to go here is on a Saturday when you get 10 bucks off your hookah and you don't have bitchy girls. The guy there was chill and very attentive. He would check back every 10 mins to fix the charcoals, clean out the pieces if it was too smokey, even deliver water we never asked for. The fried oreos are AWESOME. The best I've had yet. The music is chill and relaxing, so you can just spread out on the couch and relax. It is a bit pricey, but go on a saturday afternoon and you can get a hookah for 4 for 20 bucks.

by Ahmad D.

SHEESHA HOOKAH ARGEELA NARGHEELA LOVERS LISTEN UP. Are all of you that frequent these sheesha shops here in boston out of your minds? Paying $40 for a hookah is not ok. These jerks out here are ripping you off like there is no tomorrow. The worst part about it is that they are not even using a high blend m3asel (tobacco you are smoking). Dont get me started on how much you are paying for food!!!!!!!!! humoss for 10+, you must have lost your minds. I am new to boston, straight from amman, jordan. i stopped in dc for a few months where it appears there honest arabs as hookah is 8 to 12 dollars on average and 17 to 20 for club rate but premium high blend m3asel and REAL coal not this instqnt kind that is proven to cause cancer from the artificial nature. if it lights in 3 seconds you can bet it will kill you. this is not the way sheesha is meant to be smoked. 4 people on one pipe is not cool. but, its so dang expensive i suppose you have little choice.I can help solve this problem. contact me so i can share.

by Mark L.

Wow, never have I been to a place where the service was so poor.I went here with a friend of mine last week.I was sitting on one of the couches for what seemed like an eternity waiting for someone to take my order, but the guy  running the place was more engrossed in his I phone than customer service.  The sheesha was pretty good, but got harsh because I was never handed a pair of tongs to check my coals with.  The only time they got changed was when the same guy would lazily walk over every 15 min. or so and flip them.Also, do not come here if you get easily offended.  The guy and i am guessing a few female employees talk loudly and openly about situations that have no business being talked about unless the bar was a strip bar.  I heard more swear words in a single conversation than a Quentin Tarantino movie.  Just for the record swears words don't normally bother me, but gay and racial slurs do, and they were abundant. Way overpriced and absolutely atrocious customer service.  I have no idea how to run a business but I know if I ever do, I would want it to be the opposite of Nile Lounge

by Becca P.

Hooka- BLUE MIST. WHITE PEACH. and something else that tastes like a creamsicle..(not sure if that is on menu..i was chillin with the owners when I tried that one)Atmosphere- Very chill. The times I went they had Pandora on to the techno music. Good station.Food- Fried oreos and fries are delicious!Staff- The girls are really nice and gorgeous too. However, their service can be much better.Price- Bit pricey.Good for groups of 4. They have plastic things for the tube if you are a germ a phob.

by Allison C.

I'm not a huge hookah-er, but I've gone a few times during my time in Boston, and I must say, the Nile is a pretty chill place to come and hookah.  The atmosphere is relaxing and the tobacco menu is creative.  If you haven't hookah-ed before, I recommend the fruity pebble mix with a milk base (alot smoother for newbs).  The staff is really attentive, and they check in frequently to make sure everything is good.  Its a little pricey - but well worth it if you are looking for a low key night where you can veg with a few of your friends.The food menu is pretty decent as well.  I've had the ice cream cookie dessert - it was pretty tasty.  The Nile gets a bueno from me - but it can be a little bit on the pricey side.   Oh well.

by Sandra C.

I love the people and I love the hookah.Nile = Love.I'm coming during the school year to smoke hookah and do homework at the same time. One day, my artwork will be plastered all over the walls too. Good looking servers. Forreal.Also--fried oreos! Can you go wrong? No.The only thing that irks me is…

by Sandra C.Allison C.

I love the people and I love the hookah.Nile = Love.I'm coming during the school year to smoke hookah and do homework at the same time. One day, my artwork will be plastered all over the walls too. Good looking servers. Forreal.Also--fried oreos! Can you go wrong? No.The only thing that irks me is… I'm not a huge hookah-er, but I've gone a few times during my time in Boston, and I must say, the Nile is a pretty chill place to come and hookah.  The atmosphere is relaxing and the tobacco menu is creative.  If you haven't hookah-ed before, I recommend the fruity pebble mix with a milk base (alot smoother for newbs).  The staff is really attentive, and they check in frequently to make sure everything is good.  Its a little pricey - but well worth it if you are looking for a low key night where you can veg with a few of your friends.The food menu is pretty decent as well.  I've had the ice cream cookie dessert - it was pretty tasty.  The Nile gets a bueno from me - but it can be a little bit on the pricey side.   Oh well.

by Sandra C.Allison C.Becca P.Mark L.

I love the people and I love the hookah.Nile = Love.I'm coming during the school year to smoke hookah and do homework at the same time. One day, my artwork will be plastered all over the walls too. Good looking servers. Forreal.Also--fried oreos! Can you go wrong? No.The only thing that irks me is… I'm not a huge hookah-er, but I've gone a few times during my time in Boston, and I must say, the Nile is a pretty chill place to come and hookah.  The atmosphere is relaxing and the tobacco menu is creative.  If you haven't hookah-ed before, I recommend the fruity pebble mix with a milk base (alot smoother for newbs).  The staff is really attentive, and they check in frequently to make sure everything is good.  Its a little pricey - but well worth it if you are looking for a low key night where you can veg with a few of your friends.The food menu is pretty decent as well.  I've had the ice cream cookie dessert - it was pretty tasty.  The Nile gets a bueno from me - but it can be a little bit on the pricey side.   Oh well.Hooka- BLUE MIST. WHITE PEACH. and something else that tastes like a creamsicle..(not sure if that is on menu..i was chillin with the owners when I tried that one)Atmosphere- Very chill. The times I went they had Pandora on to the techno music. Good station.Food- Fried oreos and fries are delicious!Staff- The girls are really nice and gorgeous too. However, their service can be much better.Price- Bit pricey.Good for groups of 4. They have plastic things for the tube if you are a germ a phob.Wow, never have I been to a place where the service was so poor.I went here with a friend of mine last week.I was sitting on one of the couches for what seemed like an eternity waiting for someone to take my order, but the guy  running the place was more engrossed in his I phone than customer service.  The sheesha was pretty good, but got harsh because I was never handed a pair of tongs to check my coals with.  The only time they got changed was when the same guy would lazily walk over every 15 min. or so and flip them.Also, do not come here if you get easily offended.  The guy and i am guessing a few female employees talk loudly and openly about situations that have no business being talked about unless the bar was a strip bar.  I heard more swear words in a single conversation than a Quentin Tarantino movie.  Just for the record swears words don't normally bother me, but gay and racial slurs do, and they were abundant. Way overpriced and absolutely atrocious customer service.  I have no idea how to run a business but I know if I ever do, I would want it to be the opposite of Nile Lounge