IstanBulls Hookah Lounge

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The owners of this fine establishment are incredibly sweet, and I have nothing but positive words for the gentlemen and lady. They run their business properly and are super easy to speak with. They make you feel welcome upon entering and speak to you as if you have been friends with them for years. Once you meet the owners you will never want to try a different hookah lounge and you will only want to return to IstanBulls!!!

Incredible service! The owners are so kind and helpful and are very accommodating. You have to get a hookah to sit, but its obviously a hookah lounge so that totally makes sense. This is favorite place in Wilmington. The tea and snacks are great and of course they pack awesome hookahs. The macrons are great!

Great atmosphere and quite authentic! Very friendly people. All products are at great quality. Loved the place ❤️ Definitely a must visit place!

My favorite Hookah place in Wilmington! If you are a true lover of shisha, this is your place. Friendly and welcoming feel with the perfect aesthetic for relaxing vibes. The quality is great and there are many good options for flavors.I highly recommend a visit on your next trip to Wilmington.

I love it that hookah bar is amazing the ppl there are awesome I love it is much nice the vibe is amazing

Love this place. We stopped in for hookah on the way to downtown Wilmington. It was well worth the stop. The owner was friendly and the hookah was great. We also had wine and a fruit and cheese plate that elevated the experience. And we found a cool travel hookah that we purchased there too. We WILL be back.

Pathetic ownership, I have never met anyone so disrespectful. Disgusting way to run a business, do not go to this establishment unless you want to be berated

Wonderful place to enjoy hookah and relax with friends, family or even alone. Very welcoming atmosphere with amazing owners. Music is nice and the shisha is prepared well. Love this place

Best hookah in town.Beautiful atmosphere. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about hookah.Their hookahs are Khalil Mamoon brand, basically best hookah you can find.

This place is such a vibe. I visited Istanbul, Turkey years ago and it takes me back. The owner is incredibly nice and an all around good guy. Even if it isn’t to smoke hookah, there are other things to enjoy. I would bring anyone here who smokes or doesn’t just because it is a chill place to hang out, have a few beers, and enjoy the experience. Will definitely be back every time I head to Wilmington.

Amazing place. I’ve gone here for 3 years now. I’ve visited hookah lounges from Miami to NYC and this place by far gives the best service out of everyone.PRODUCT: Close attention to detail in flavor, great recommendations on flavors and accommodating to everyone. Never miss a beat on coals so you can seamlessly enjoy your experience.FOOD: Food is great and milkshakes are amazing.ATMOSPHERE: No overbearing music. Actually soothing and relaxing. Great lighting and comfortable seating.If you’re looking for an amazing hookah lounge, go to Istanbulls!

Nice place and amazing service,had a great experience there.

My wife and I moved to Wilmington in May from the Louisville area, which has a plentiful amount of hookah bars. When we moved here we were disappointed in the the fact that the only selection was either a dive bar or a nightclub to go to and smoke Hookah. When we saw Istanbulls was opening we were super excited and we were not disappointed in the least! This place is amazing. It is super relaxing, and the hookahs and authentic Turkish desserts were fantastic. It was the first time Id ever tried Turkish coffee and I loved it. Not only is the atmosphere perfect for relaxation and just chilling out with your friends over coffee/tea and conversations, but the service is some of the best weve had since moving here. The owners are as friendly as any Ive ever met, and I totally recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to hang out after dinner. I absolutely cannot wait to go back!

I went here for my birthday and my party loved this place. It is the place to smoke IMO and after going to other hookah bars around town, this is the cleanest, most releaxing hookah bar in Wilmington. The owners are very friendly and gave me and my party tea on the house for my birthday. I will most definitely come back. The atmosphere in this establishment is laid back and the music is great, but it is not so loud that you cant talk to your friend. The smoothies were fresh and the baklava were delicious. The attention to detail in everything the owners did such as their brand name napkins was amazing. It is a little more expensive compared to other hookah bars in town, however, it is worth the money because the hookahs seemed new and all of the hookahs were authentic Khalil Mamoon Hookahs. Because it is a new local business, I understand why it may be expensive. The couches inside were very comfy. Overall it was well worth my money and I will come back often.

Great place, hookah is awesome and service is amazing! Love coming here for hookah, wine, and cheese/fruit plates.

This is a sanctuary compared to the bar-like atmosphere of 95% of others in Wilmington and Raleigh. No service or horrible service elsewhere? No worries at IstanBulls. Everyone was sweet, attentive and personable, and I felt so welcome. The Turkish tea was great, and the baklava- youll want to take every piece they have home! I cannot recommend IstanBulls enough for their wonderful service and hospitality, awesome tea and pastries and a beautifully decorated space.

Never come here. We were kicked out because only me wanted hookah and my friend didnt smoke. Even though we told Isu that we were ordering deserts and drinks. Very bad customer service and a terrible business model. I hope the owner reaches out to me.Update after the owners response:We were a group of 8, so we shouldnt need the 10 group policy. My problem is not with the city regulation. I think there is always a nice way to do things (kick customers out)Id like to look at this city policy you mentioned to me that you talked about

The atmosphere is hands down the best hookah bar experience Ive ever had in the USA. Ive traveled to Turkey and other European countries and the atmosphere in IstanBulls Hookah Lounge was very authentic. The owners were VERY knowledgeable and were delighted to talk about the intricacies of Hookah and ensure we got exactly the experience you were in search for. The Hookah was very well tended to and many flavors were available on both the high end and middle grade spectrum. I would highly recommend this Hookah bar to anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing Hookah experience.(Not like these hole in the wall, subpar Hookah bars that have loud annoying music and low quality products charging premium prices).... HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE OVER ALL OTHERS IN THE AREA!

Great Local Hangout; Artistic, Creative, Intelligent Ambiance, Internet Cafe where you sit on Sofa, Friendly, Personal attentive service. Recommended.

Excellent hookah lounge! A nice, clean, and relaxing atmosphere. Its comfortable and spacious. The staff was super nice and attentive. I got a smoothie and it was tasty. I had a lovely experience and will definitely be coming here more in the future!

This place is a home outside of home in my hometown. I come here to relax and have fun. To celebrate and to commiserate. If you ever have free time like tea, hookah, good wine or good beer, or just want a few macrons ans some homemade baklava this is the spot to come spend sometime and meet good people.

Best quality hookah experience I’ve ever been to. Management is extremely friendly. Awesome atmosphere, great music, and a cool place to watch games. They have a big projector to play NBA games etc. #1 hookah spot in Wilmington by far.

This place has an amazing atmosphere and is everything you could want in a hookah bar. They use both high quality shisha and hookahs that are hand made. The service is friendly, quick, and continuous to ensure your coals are not running out. They play relaxing music at a volume that allows you to have conversations with others without needing to scream. They also serve a variety of drinks and snacks that are very tasty. It is a great place to hang out with friends, or come alone to relax.

Best hookah bar/cafe in Wilmington! Amazing Turkish atmosphere, excellent flavors, amazing staff that is so friendly. Very relaxed and quiet place. I recommend coming here if youre looking for a perfect hookah lounge!!

The couple that owns/runs the hookah lounge are some of the most genuine people I have met. They do not just supply a relaxing and chill experience but also supply some of the best hookahs made in wilmington. They have awesome desserts and pastries as well as a good selection of beers and wines. i highly suggest this hookah lounge to all my friends and too anyone in general.

Ive lived in Wilmington the majority of my life so Ive been to different hookah places and I have to say this is by far the best one. I like the fact that the back part is more of a hookah lounge whereas the front portion is more of a cafe so its not just smoking that they offer. I had a hectic day and the quiet relaxing music is so refreshing. I finally found a place open late thats not loud, not a bar, and I can get some work done while sipping coffee. This isnt a fake review, no smoke or mirrors just an honestly great place. Definitely coming back and would recommend to anyone looking.

First time at a Hookah bar and I must say it was a great experience. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Gave us different options to try before making a final decision. Always kept an eye on us to make sure that the coals were still burning and if we needed anything.

Incredibly welcoming atmosphere and a friendly owner. Good quality Sheeha and Chai. Plus very comfortable seating amenities - armchairs, sofas, and chairs to choose from. Plus the beautiful Turkish lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Coming back soon.

The BEST hookah bar in town. The owners are accommodating, knowledgeable, and so kind!! The atmosphere is top notch and the hookah flavors are phenomenal, especially dragons breath!! If you’re looking for a chill spot in town, this is it!!!

First time in Wilmington, my friends and I decided to get some hookah, we found this place and it was pretty amazing! Great service, tasty baklava, and good hookah! And pretty decent interior design that shows the Turkish history. I recommend giving it a visit if youre down in Wilmington!

This place is a great place i have been to hookah places all my life and this is by far the best hookah place I have experienced. I also observed that they are very clean and sterilize everything. I would definitely recommend this place because besides the cleanliness it feels like you are at home and relaxed and they have amazing service.

One of the best hookahs I have ever smoked and Im an everyday hookah smoker for almost 3 years now. Customer service is just great, all the employees are very friendly and super nice to talk to but even if they werent this nice the hookah itself is worth a visit. The grapfruit head hookah with an ice hose and maybach tobacco is defintily the best hooakh there but every other hookah is very good too even the simple flavours like Grape, Kiwi or Watermelon. Defintitly worth a visit if you are in Wilmington and a hookah smoker or if you wanna try it for your first time.

Youll find me here more often than not. Stumbling upon this place was such a blessing. The owners are so hospitable and wholesome. The decor, food, drinks, and hookahs are all authentic and intricate. The prices are very reasonable, as well. Definitely the best place to unwind after a long day.Ive been a loyal customer for about a year now!

100% The Best Hookah spot in town! The owners are amazing people and so kind and friendly!I only wish we lived closer because if we did my husband and I would be there every day!!Thank you guys for being so wonderful

All I can say is wow!! Customer service is #1 in my book. The selection of flavors, the smooth & laid back atmosphere along with the food and drinks are just what the doctor ordered (Turkey Black Tea!!!). Last and not least, the prices. If you are looking for some cheap, relaxing fun after hours I would highly recommend visiting IstanBulls ASAPMany thanks. My hats off to you. Please keep up the good work.

Great service, really clean and chill environment. Hookah was wonderful! Staff was very attentive and customers were easy to get along with and its a great place to meet new people! Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience. The owners are two of the nicest people Ive ever met. They really make you feel at home. The baklava is the best Ive ever had. Youve got to try Istanbulls hookah bar.

Great place! Very comfortable, chill atmosphere and very friendly people. First time coming here I was treated with the ultimate kindness. Plenty of hookah flavors and tasty food, one of the best hangout spots in Wilmington!

Best service I have ever received at a hookah lounge. The scenery is fantastic and the staff creates great suggestions/conversation. I would definitely see myself coming back if I end up in Wilmington anytime soon.

We stopped by for Turkish coffee with group of friends at IstanBulls. We truly enjoyed the friendly service and authentic coffee cups. The lounge is decorated with selected ornamental lights. We also enjoyed the rice pudding, traditional dessert made by the owners. It is a quite nice place for an afternoon break.

I live in Raleigh and often visit hookah lounges. Until recently the selection in Wilmington has been dismal, but since Istanbulls opened Wilmington finally has a quality hookah lounge with an authentic Turkish atmosphere. The service is as though you are a guest in someones home. This is my go-to place to relax and enjoy good company over some Turkish coffee and tea. High recommended.

Best service I’ve ever received at a hookah bar! Amazing selection of flavors and great quality hookahs. The owner is very helpful and patient and knowledgeable! Definitely going back!

Very relaxed and comfortable setting, facilitates comfortable and natural conversations. The hookah is incredible and the staff are very friendly as well as attentive. I love Istanbulls and Im a repeat customer for nearly 2 years now!

The owner is very knowledgeable and we had a pleasant conversation on hookah setups, hmd, packs, and shisha. Great place to relax and enjoy some hookah.

Excellent all around. Great people, great hookah flavors, great imported Turkish beverages. Fine Turkish desserts. Very classy atmosphere and very clean! By far the best lounge in ILM. Nowhere else even compares.

I go to this place every now and again for hookah and to drink Turkish coffee, awesome atmosphere, staff is very friendly , prices are reasonable.Thanks guys, keep up the good work! I highly Recommend.

Great hookah bar. Service is fast and friendly. Smoothest sheesha I have ever smoked. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a nice spot in Wilmington.

Best for a romantic date! Owns and runes by Turkish sweet family, very welcome and nice! Good hookah, wine&beer, custom deserts, Turkish coffee and tea. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Check it out yourself, you wont regret!

This place is amazing! My first time here and they were so welcoming and kind! They brought out every flavor we wanted for us to sample smells. The food is fantastic. Best customer experience Ive ever had. Definitely go here!

Awesome place! The staff there is so nice and accommodating. Very chill atmosphere! The hookah was really good and so many flavors to pick from.

I consider myself a hookah connoisseur, and this has to be the best if the best I have seen. From my time in the middle east, through America, Istanbulls has a sense of REAL culture. Not a night club, but like being welcomed to a well cultured home of a Turkish family. I came here by chance on vacation, and it is a highlight of my time in NC. The people are friendly and welcoming, Istanbullls has a very peaceful atmosphere, and I will come here any time I am in NC. Highly recommended.

I love this place. The best hookah I have ever had. Great place to either go by yourself or bring someone with you. Great place to unwind from a stressful day. I will most definitely be going back

I have been to many hookah lounges up and down the east coast, this is by far the nicest one. The hookah is delicious and the owners are extremely friendly. 5 stars doesn’t cut it.

Best hookah bar in Wilmington! Really great service really good hookah. And its in a good part of town unlike the other hookah bars in Wilmington. Its really unique and is the best experience Ive had in a hookah bar

I stop here every time I visit Wilmington. Best hookahs Ive tried in the US so far! The atmosphere is very relaxed and the owners are super nice.

Experience the finest hookahs and THC vape in town, all of which boast exceptional quality and a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Visited this place couple of times and I love it. Must visit place in wilmington. They have a very good collection of Beers and Hookah. Owners are friendly and very attentive to the customers. 5 stars for their customer service.

Very nice place. They really know their sheesha and the atmosphere is more sophisticated. The baklava was sweet and the tea was delicious. Will come back again!

Amazing place! The owners are so welcoming! The hookah, drinks, and variety of deserts are wonderful! Highly recommend to visit if you’re in Wilmington!

After arriving home and sinking into the potato size spot I’ve made in a +3 month old sectional already; I gazed at the sandman stealing my girlfriend away into a nicotine induced slumber. Her words still reverberating between my ears, “This is the best hookah I’ve ever had!”.To keep things 2018; Tonight unfolded around searches and deciphered google reviews. After a delicious meal and a bottle of lychee sake in downtown Wilmington, my date and I needed sanctuary. We needed a place to absorb our evening and of course hookah. We have been to enough hookah lounges to acquire a faint since of the desired ambience being offered by each one. With the assurance of google we set the coordinates to Instabull.Immediately upon arrival, we were helped and assured that if any questions arose they would be answered. Plenty of options to sit, some offering views to the games one of which was on a projector. The Hookah and other equipment was top notch. I have never had an owner or employee change my coals for me (Multiple times) throughout my now approaching two hour visit. The beer and wine selection was not extravagant, however the options were well thought out and truly fit the Instabull brand. As we puffed away on blueberry muffin and munched down on some baklava (actual food); My girlfriend and I were transported to a place that exceeded our preconceived expectations of what hookah can be. As she and I excavate the tip of this ice burg we discovered; I leave you with this. This is not a review. I genuinely enjoyed this evening and look forward to future visits to Instabull. I am telling you to come here. This is not a review. This is a Go-Do!

Great place to experience Turkish hookah! Owners are so friendly and helpful. They stayed well past normal hours for our party. Baklava was excellent!

Super nice people! I recommend the blue berry muffin hookah. Very relaxing vibe. Wish I had a place this nice in my home town.

I am sure Istanbulls is one of the best hookah bar/cafe in NC. Great atmosphere, awesome decoration, very friendly workers, so pleasant place to me.

The ambience is pleasant, the staff is very friendly, and the hookah is very good. I definitely recommend!

Best hookah place in town! Clean fancy longe and good atmosphere, also they make the best Turkish coffee!

Everytime I come through this place its always a beautiful and humbling experience the hookah flavors are amazing and the atmosphere alone is incredible if you wanna unwind chill and basically have a bomb ass time this is the place to be 100%

Staff is super friendly. The music is always great and the atmosphere/vibe is always awesome. If youre looking for a place to just chill, you cant go wrong here!

We just left the place and we had a great time. Hookah was great and the service and the server was very nice and friendly

I loved this place! Reasonably priced, decent wine/beer selection. The man and woman I presume to be the owners were very helpful and friendly and great to talk to! I will definitely be coming back.

My daughter and I LOVE this place! Owners could not be nicer. Have some tea and pastry or a glass of wine and a cheese plate or a beer. Atmosphere is exceptional!

My husband and I visit at least once a week! The owners are so nice and I love the relaxing atmosphere! Nothing better than leaning back with some chill music and an Oreo milkshake in my hand! 🙂

Very friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, good service and extremely welcoming to all patrons! I would give this cafe more than 5 stars if I could! Its a great place to come and unwind after a long day.

Very clean great music awesome atmosphere. I come every weekend and never disappointed. Highly recommend if looking for a good place to hangout and smoke hookah

Keep in mind, most of these reviews are planted.. but I will say that this is the cleanest and best located hookah bar in wilm. Really tasty flavors and dollar beers on monday!

They have Starbuzz, Fantasia, and Al Fahker for brands. Only met the owner so far and he is very friendly. They have coffee, beer, and wine to drink. Honestly the other two places in town hardly compare. I have been to the one that used to be Arabian Nights on Market street a few times, maybe I went on bad night every time but I didnt care for the service at all.

First time here! Staff greeted us and were friendly and well informed on brands and flavors. Nice atmosphere and laid back music. Reasonable prices! Will definitely be back.

Love this place, amazing atmosphere, fantastic hookah, refreshments are also a major plus especially the tea.

Best hooka lounge ever! Customer service is A+ The menu is large and they seem to be adding more and more food items. Great place !!

Best hookah around town. Owners are kind and talkative. Place is quite and cool. Prices are fair.

Istanbuls is the best hookah lounge in town. They have a great variety of flavors and food.

One of the best hookah bars I’ve been to in America.

Amazing place, very good hospitality and delicious tastes.Turkisk baklava and Turkish coffe is the best!Strongly suggesting to everyone and 100/100 sanitation rating! Great!

Very chill atmosphere. Very nice place to get work done during the day and party at night. Would definitely recommend the baklava and or chocolate milkshake.

I and my friend hangin out there today and this place is one of best I’ve been in the Wilmington. It is very comfortable to chill and go with friends.

As a turkish I missed a genuine turkish Cafe Lounge. There Turkish Chai, Simit and surely turkish coffee was absolutely succesfull. Recommended to anybody who want taste delicious turkish deserts and drinks.

This place is awesome ! I love atmosphere.I recommend you to try the smoothies and the Turkish baklava 💯 Its a great place to come and chill with your friends.I love the place :)

Nice people, good atmosphere, and great prices. I would 10/10 recommend to anyone looking to relax and smoke hookah.

What a great place !!!!! Will never ever go to there one here in town, if u looking to chill by yourself or with your friends and family at quite, clean, drama free place, thats the one!!!! And its free to enter. They survey beer, wine, tea, sweets, ice cream and sell souvenirs ! Free wifi!!

Amazing vibe, top-tier service. A much-needed escape.

Best hookah in North Carolina. Nice, calm and cozy place. Come here with your family!

I visit this place every week, sometimes multiple times a week. The atmosphere is amazing, the place is clean, the owners are the best. If you are looking for a great place to chill this is the spot!

They have bad service and the man there is not professionnal, and he dosent know how to.talk with clients, also bad hookah and the prices are hight,I really dont recommend that place .

Love the atmosphere! The people are amazing and it just a really chill place to hang with friends ds or vibe alone.

Great lounge spot. Lovely shisha options. Wonderful owners.

The staff is super friendly and are very knowledgeable. They have great coffee and tea, everything I have had there has been of great quality.

First time here and it was lovely! Employee was so nice and very welcoming

Friendly staff, delicious hookah, and great wine (and price 😁). Great spot to relax and enjoy company

The customer service is great!!! For a first experience I really enjoyed it AND the pastry was amazing (baklava not sure of spelling)

Poor service, rude owner, expensive hookah not worth the money, dont go there if you have smoked hookah before.

Great vibes and fast service. Finally a quality hookah bar has arrived in the 910. 😬

Awesome place, I love the Turkish coffee there, friendly people, I definitely recommend!

Really nice atmosphere and decorations, nice staff good drinks good hookah and really good turkish sweets ..

Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, great hookah, and delicious lattes!

Very informative and friendly staff, hookah tastes great and the atmosphere is amazing!!

I had a good experience going there — very nice and chill atmosphere. Highly recommend it!

Great service and environment. Hookah done right. If they bought a poke stop... Oh boy

My experience was great we will be back.

Great hookah but no food. And a very chill place .

Amazing staff and atmosphere. Attention and care given to each customer. Definitely will be back!

Best hookah place I have been to so far.

Very chill atmosphere. Best hookah lounge in the area

Great place. This beats all the other hookah places in Wilmington.

The owners are super friendly, they keep it super clean, and its such a comfortable place to hang out!

Bad HookahBad serviceThe prices are highI really dont recommend this place.

Great lil hookah spot!! You should definitely check it out!

Excellent staff who are very kind people. Its always a relaxing experience visiting here

Best place in the area for Shisha

They have the best Turkish coffee in wilmington

Great place to enjoy time with friends and relax. Service is excellent.

Thats an awesome place for hookah and tea and wine. Actually for everything!

Love this place, great food, coffee, tea, and GREAT owners, great place to gather for time to relax or meetings

Really bad service 🤦‍♂️. I was hoping to find a zero star, but Google doesnt allow it.

Very nice place. European/Middle Eastern type of caffe.

Great establishment, very clean and welcoming. Top notch service.

This place is very nice! Great for a date nigh!

It was great experience for me. Great business and employees.

Amazing environment with very friendly staff. Facility was clean and inviting

The staff was accommodating and attentative. Should consider offering food.

Nice and clean good spot to chill and very friendly would highly recommend you go

Great service, Great selections,Serves Beer and Wine.Authentic

Great customer service, very friendly and genuine.

People are soooo cute and very nice place

The only place in Wilmington to smoke hookah.

Great service and great hookahs

The best place in Wilmington!! I love this place!

Awesome place , many choices of tobacco

Great atmosphere and staff is very friendly!

Everthing is so elegant and staff are so friendly.

Chill atmosphere, nice place and people!

Best hookah ever

Great place to relax, great atmosphere, and great people

Very Good. Supportive Staffs.

Friendly, and always something new to try!

Great service, great atmosphere.

Great experience

Wonderful place!!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff

Best of to town (The best and elite place in the city)

The best