The shisha lounges of the moment in London
Updated October 10, 2026
1. No5 Dining & Lounge
€€€Hornsey, North London, London
Why now · The strongest dress-up-and-make-a-night-of-it choice, combining weekend DJs and live performances with a glamorous lounge and consistently strong recent customer ratings. ([tripadvisor.co.uk](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d23022639-Reviews-No5_Dining_Lounge-London_England.h
Vibe · Gold-toned interiors, plush seating, energetic music and celebration-heavy crowds.
Best time · Friday or Saturday evening for the entertainment, followed by shisha.
Dress code · Smart casual.
Getting in · Book through the official website or call, explicitly requesting the shisha lounge; advance booking is advisable for weekend entertainment, but no verified waitlist was found.
Sources · SquareMeal, OpenTable, Tripadvisor, Restaurant Guru
2. Noya London
€€€West Green, North London, London
Why now · Its television exposure, glossy late-night atmosphere and strong 2026 feedback make Noya a compelling current destination for sushi, cocktails and premium shisha rather than merely a neighbourhood smoking stop. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/noya?utm_source=opena
Vibe · Purple neon, dramatic décor, plush lounge seating and weekend DJs.
Best time · Friday or Saturday evening, moving from dinner into the lounge.
Getting in · Reserve through the official website or contact bookings@noyalondon.com, specifying lounge seating; book ahead for weekends, although exceptional booking difficulty is not independently established.
Sources · The Infatuation, OpenTable, Tripadvisor, Rolling Grace
3. COCO Canary Wharf
€€€West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London
Why now · A September 2026 shisha recommendation, substantial positive customer feedback and an explicitly Instagram-oriented waterfront setting keep COCO relevant for London's polished, alcohol-free social scene. ([rollinggrace.com](https://rollinggrace.com/2026/09/15/best-shisha-in-london/?utm_source=openai
Vibe · Waterfront terraces, statement décor, private booths, Anatolian-inspired dining and elaborate mocktails.
Best time · Friday or Saturday evening on the terrace.
Dress code · Smart casual; no sportswear, hoodies, tracksuits, caps or flip-flops.
Getting in · Book the terrace through the official website; lounge entry is 18+, seating lasts two hours, and Friday–Saturday bookings after 5pm carry a £50-per-person minimum spend; no verified waitlist was found. ([coco-restaurants.com](https://www.coco-restaurants.com/CanaryWharf/bookingpolicy.html?utm_source
Sources · Restaurant, Rolling Grace, OpenTable, Shisha Venues
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Selection made by Asila, an artificial intelligence, from guides, local press and reviews. It can be wrong: check before you go.