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Taj II

Google (455) 4.4
Tripadvisor (33) 3.7
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Visitors frequently praise the venue for its excellent hookah and friendly service, with some calling it the best in NYC. However, a common complaint is that some hookah flavors are not good, and service can be inattentive after the hookahs are served, leading to difficulties getting more drinks.

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Address
48 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
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Phone
1 212-620-3033
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Website
www.tajlounge.com

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About this place Taj II

Taj II is a restaurant, lounge and event space on Sixth Avenue in Flatiron, decorated with imported carved teak, sandstone statues and a large mahogany and copper bar. It is a mainstream venue, gay-friendly but not a gay bar. Most of its nights are promoter parties and private events, so who's there depends on who has booked it. Check its website or the night's promoter for what's on and any dress code or cover charge. The listed 10am-5am daily hours are unlikely to be accurate. Chelsea's gay bars are a few blocks west.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 05:00
Monday 10:00-05:00
Tuesday 10:00-05:00
Wednesday 10:00-05:00
Thursday 10:00-05:00
Friday 10:00-05:00
Saturday 10:00-05:00
Sunday 10:00-05:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Food served Lounge area Bar (alcohol) DJ sets Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music After hours (after 4am)

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4.4
★★★★★
455 reviews

Based on 455 Google reviews.

Saif Hridoy
Saif Hridoy Mar 2026
★★★★★
MC CG
MC CG Mar 2026
★★★★★

Very nice place to hang with your gang and smoke some puffs

Nazir Ikhlayel
Nazir Ikhlayel Feb 2026
★★★★★

The waiters are extremely friendly! the hookah is incredibly good. My favorite place in the neighborhood.

Tareq ayyad
Tareq ayyad Jan 2026
★★★★★

The best hookah lounge to chill

Christina Charles
Christina Charles Jan 2026
★★★★★
Prince Shovon
Prince Shovon Jan 2026
★★★★★

Some flavors bleh. Server never came back after the hookas were served. We needed more drinks. Though Maria told me she gonna give me a discount next time. Lets see.

Mr Rabbi
Mr Rabbi Jan 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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