- “The atmosphere is that of a Turkish tobacco den. Very laid back and dark with hookah pipes and flavored tobacco available for you (along with the usual brands of cigarettes). The best part is that it's one of the few bars left in the city where you are allowed to smoke.”

-”A friend introduced me to this place & I've since intro'd almost everyone I know to it. The dark, moody lounge atmosphere is perfect for a little date while still being cool, & majority of the staff are extremely nice & pretty hot. The music is awesome as well. Highly recommended if you're on a date & you wanna set the mood or if you're w/ a few friends & you just wanna chill out.”

-”Not only have I met for dinner and had cocktails past the happy hour cut off but I had a wonderful birthday party here. The owner and staff are fantastic. For a fantastic birthday party this is the place to go!”

-”I've been going to Karma since back in 2001. I love the DJ downstairs, as he plays the best underground hip hop which I love. If you love good music, $6 Guinness on tap, and smoking the hookah, then Karma is your spot!”

-”I went October 2, 2004 to celebrate my friend's birthday and had a BLAST! Everyone hit up the hookah pipe (including the non-smokers), drank and partied till damn near 4am downstairs!”

- “Being European, this is a place that reminds you of the cool lounge clubs in Paris, Madrid or London. You can have great drinks, great music and SMOKE! What else you can ask for in the city of NO SINS?!?!?!”

Karma

 

 

 

 

 

arma

NYC

Karma

NYC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

 

Karma is an elegant smoking lounge with two separate floors to entice you. The main floor, which is open daily from 1pm – 4am boasts a majestic candlelit bar, velvet sofas, deep, resonant music, and cozy tables topped with ornate brass hookahs. The downstairs lounge, which is open in the evenings, is more intimate, with a full bar, velvet benches, and tables topped with hookahs for your smoking pleasure. Artwork displayed by talented local artists is what adorns Karma’s walls, adding to its aura of sensuality and intimacy. During the day you are invited to Karma Café, with happy hour prices from 1pm-8pm, 7 days a week. Ambient beats and alternative classics played at Karma during the day compliment our Happy Hour and are sure to rejuvenate the soul.   

 

Your experience at Karma promises to be a delight to the senses. Beautiful, elegant bartenders, a wide variety of hookah flavors to choose from, a vast array of specialty drinks and spirits, and hot, resonant music spun by talented mix masters are what will contribute to making your experience at Karma unforgettable.

 

Karma is a true mix of East Village diversity in a no attitude space where everyone is welcome.

 

 

Air Quality

A smoking lounge? Must the air be filled with smoke? Not so at Karma. As you enter you will notice that although most people are smoking, there is virtually no smoke in the air. We manage to keep the environment smoke-free using a state of the art Biozone air purification system.  The Biozone system infuses the air with a plasma of Ozone, Negative Ions and UV Light. The smoke is oxidized by the ozone, which loses one of its molecules in the process of releasing pure oxygen into the air. The oxygenated air is continuously circulated and filtered through two sets of filters.

Shecky’s review of Karma 

”Karma is classy. This sitting in the shade staring at the clouds kind of lounge knows it’s the little touches that matter in a city over-saturated with bars. The black light that shines on the original artwork adorning the brick walls not only makes the place look hip, but it also serves as a great cover up for all those pimples you’ve been hiding from your date. The best seat in the house is the cozy red velvet couch overlooking 1st Avenue. There you can blissfully smoke some of Karma’s fun and flavorful sheesha as East Village passersby stare in wishing they were as cool as you. There is great music most nights right smack dab in the center of the room that lends itself nicely to the comfortable atmosphere. The staff is very pleasant and seems intent on making your night of excess as pleasurable as possible. And why not, you’re only young once! Spread the love and rack up those points for the afterlife at Karma!”

Karma has also been featured in the New York Post, Daily News, Channel 2, Channel 5 Fox, and German Television Shows.

 

 

 

 

 

          What Our Customers Say About Us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                

                                              

                                                ZAGAT’s  Review of Karma

 

Those who “ still like a smoke with their drink” light up legally at this East Village “ hookah den” where an “ accommodating” staff will bring you a house water pipe and flavored tobacco, or let you puff from your own pack; it may be “too dark to judge the décor”, but the vibe is “ cozy” and there are bonus ”deep beats in the basement.”