Chill Bar and Hookah Lounge

The name says it all: this Bay Ridge lounge is most definitely chill. A long, cavernous space with dusky-painted walls lit by soft candlelight, Chill offers a pleasant balance of comfort and excitement. Early in the evening, groups and couples relax and snack on bar food (crispy calamari rings, grilled chicken wraps) and sip beer and wine; later on, the music gets a little louder and bartenders start pouring mixed drinks. On weekend nights, check out the belly dancers decked out with flaming headdresses. Revelers, take note: If you’re celebrating a birthday, order up one of the lounge’s birthday bouquet hookahs. With fresh leaves and fruits as well as “roses” of spiraled citrus peels, it’s sure to make the birthday girl or boy feel extra-special.