by Clarence A.
don't really know how to grade this spot, if your looking for hookah this would be the spot but definitely not for the cigars.crowd is mostly younger crowd, cigars in the back in cabinets no humidor selection it is not that greatwhen in there was a group talking about WOW (world of warcraft) i good size group of 8 folks talking bout mages, casters and several other things about how to take down a boss of a clan or somethingseems to be more of chill place for the younger crowd of gamers alot of laptops , bout 4 tvs i remember seeinghookahs smokers all over no cigar smokers in the area.price $$ inexpensive ambiance ** bigger venue tight inside room to walk 4 couches some lazy boys seats outside also service * seems
Neat joint by Kevin H.
I was caught off guard with this place. How should I put it... They don't play loud music, they have over 500 DVDs on the shelf, including Bluray HiDef. The movie collection is updated every Tuesday.
The arrangement is much like living rooms, and they use mostly Fusion and Starbuzz tobacco. At $10 bucks a bowl for two, it's a bargain, and they don't use dinky little bowls either. From what I understand, they're the only direct MYA Saray hookah pipe vender in California, which means they have the largest selections of top of the line MYA pipes for sale, including those $1200 sultan crystals, which is almost impossible to find. Not to mention the selection of the tobacco they have in stock for sale.
They do use the standard MYA acrylic pipes and hoses, which is a big bonus because they smoke well, easy to clean and the presentation is classy.
The owner is not an Arab and is a big Honda fan, drives a Acura NSX that was featured in the Fast and Furious movie, and there are often nice cars parked in the front of the lounge, Ferrari 360, NSX, M3, AMGs. It is not a fancy place but comfort level is unmatchable by other local hookah lounges.
One of the most unique thing about this lounge is the client. About 80% of the customers are there daily, and they are very friendly. No weird vibe nor bizarre behaviors from them.
This is a very nice place to chill if you're not looking for a place to party, seeking a WiFi hot spot, and meet nice new people. Clients consist of mostly OC kids.
Also they have small but nice cigar selections. I learn a lot about cigars from the owner. He is quite a cigar aficionado.
If you're looking for a hookah lounge to call home, you need to check it out.
by Wesley P.
I feel guilty about reviewing Bulldog's. I fear that too much exposure in the Yelposphere may cause an influx of trash at a truly local joint with a personality all of its own. This place is a complete treasure of a hookah bar. When you walk in on Ninja Warrior on the big screens, you will be forced to leave your pretentiousness at the door. Vance, the owner, is the VJ for the joint, and his DVD collection is immense and impressive. While he does have a propensity for some Anime serials and Jeff Dunham, most of the time he'll be playing good action movies.Vance has owned the bar since it's first inception on Main Street, near the Downtown Library. Since moving next to Havana Cafe, it can now hold 40 people comfortably. Big couches and worn-in futons await you. Even if you go alone, as I sometimes do, I always walk out with two or three new friends. Everyone has a great attitude here, and they only serve the best brands (mostly Starbuzz) out of the best pipes (mostly Maya). It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. And they never enforce a time limit. They also carry a wide variety of cigars and a few expert smokers are usually around to guide you into a good pick. Sometimes you have to ask Matt or Vance or anyone else working to heat up some coals so plan accordingly. They also sell water, soda, Camel Cigarettes and some snacks. Bulldog's is open LATE on weekends (2 AM, usually) and they'll stay open as long as they aren't falling asleep and can still make a little money. However, they hate anyone from Riverside County so if you're a 909-er, you should avoid this place like the plague. Just FYI.
by tinna h.
Don't expect some fancy lounge. It appears as a basic storefront in a strip mall when you pull up and turns into someone's garage when you walk inside. There are seats everywhere for you to lounge around and enjoy the hookah while watching a random movie playing on the flat-screen or perhaps listening to music streaming from your iPod/iPhone over the speakers. It's $10 for 1.5 hours, a pipe to be shared between two. Fancier flavors cost a little more. There's also a wall of cigars up in the back. They were open on Christmas. Merry Christmas to us! From what I have heard, the guy running the shop will take a few hours that day to go have dinner with his family, but then he'll be right back. Five stars.
