Shookah Lounge persian restaurant is a restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 472 Google reviews. Known for kebabs and shisha quality. Best for shisha evenings and kebab dinner.
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 472 |
| Best for | Shisha evenings |
Quick Verdict
Fresh Persian kebabs, impeccable shisha, and genuinely warm service make Shookah Lounge a serious destination on Barlow Moor Road.
Book if you want the best Persian kebabs in Manchester and shisha that matches the quality of the food.
About Shookah Lounge persian restaurant
Persian food done properly is still rare enough in Manchester that Shookah Lounge on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton earns its reputation fast. The kebabs are what people write home about — fresh, succulent and full of flavour, with the lamb shank drawing its own following among those who know to order it. The shisha is rated the best in Manchester by more than a few regulars, and the homemade cakes round things out for anyone staying long. The room has a cute, lived-in feel to it, and the staff — welcoming and obliging on most accounts — make the place work as well for a hosted party as for a quiet weeknight dinner. Open from midday to midnight most days, and through the night on Thursdays, it fits around the city rather than the other way around.
In the last 90 days, Shookah Lounge persian restaurant has drawn 31 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — a measure of how actively its reviewers have been writing lately.
What Stands Out
Kebabs
A local reviewer described them as 'the best Persian kebabs I've had in a long time', with lamb shank, chicken, and mixed grill all noted as fresh, succulent, and full of flavour.
Shisha quality
One reviewer reported 'I've not had shisha this good in the entirety of Manchester', and another praised the shisha quality as impeccable.
Welcoming staff
Multiple reviewers note friendly, professional, and welcoming service; one described it as '10/10' and another praised the owner as 'incredibly kind' when hosting a party.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
320 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AY, United Kingdom
+44 161 943 7670Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Shookah Lounge persian restaurant
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester is known for its kebabs — lamb shank, chicken kebab, and mixed grill — which reviewers describe as fresh, succulent, and full of flavour. The shisha is also highly regarded, with one local reviewer calling it the best in Manchester.
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant in Chorlton welcomes groups and parties. One reviewer hosted a gathering and praised the friendly staff and owner for making the event perfect, noting the place has a great atmosphere for groups.
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton, Manchester is open midday to midnight most days, and 24 hours on Thursdays.
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant in Chorlton is consistently praised for welcoming and friendly staff. Reviewers describe the service as professional, obliging, and excellent, with one calling it '10/10'.
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant in Chorlton operates as a coffee shop and cocktail bar in addition to its restaurant service, with a tea selection and homemade cakes also available.
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