Sultans Shisa Garden

Sultans Shisa Garden is one of a few Shisha smoking places on the City Road. Some of the others also offer outdoor smoking areas, but I know of at least one that allows the smoking of hookah pipes, with their scented tobacco, flavoured with all manner of fruits and other flavourings, to be done indoors. I’m none too clear on the technical aspects of the smoking ban, but I would imagine that, although entirely inoffensive, and nothing like the nasty smell of cigarette smoke, (and that’s from a smoker!), the smoking of hookah pipes is also prohibited by law, as they use a tobacco based product. In reality of course, the smell is not too dissimilar to incense, which I believe is permitted… I guess that it’s the carcinogenic properties of secondary smoke that the law aims to protect people from.
Writing this has got me wondering… does the law prohibit smoking in Gentlemen’s Clubs and Private Membership establishments too? I wouldn’t be at all surprised if they hadn’t created a loop hole specifically for these kinds of establishments… I’m cynical to the last!
Sultans Shisa Garden restricts the shisha practice to the outside, but provides ample cover against the elements, which, I’m sure you will agree, is entirely necessary in Wales! It’s a thriving little emporium style place, that’s very pleasant and relaxed.