LA HUQQAH |TURKISH| SHISHAA |SMASH BURGER| MOCKTAILS

Head down to Hastings Road and you'll find yourself in a place that doesn't take itself too seriously but absolutely nails the basics. La Huqqah does that rare thing of feeling like a proper local hangout rather than somewhere trying too hard—the kind of spot where you can kick back with mates over a shisha and actually want the food to match the vibe. Their smash burgers hit different; crispy edges, properly seasoned, the sort of thing you'll genuinely crave midweek. The mocktail menu means you're not forced into choosing between booze or boredom, and the Turkish offerings give you something substantial to actually eat. It's got that relaxed energy where people linger, chat, and genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves.