Black Diamond Lounge | Cigar & Hookah — Restaurant in Gloucester Township

Just attempted to smoke hookah in the lounge 1hr and 15mins prior to closing time and were told by the man at the register "I'm about to close soon at 830/9" To which we told him that's okay, we just want a quick smoke. He replied by saying that there was only one group of people who were already there for a few hours, and he had to clean up before closing. I asked if he had coals lit and was told no b/c he's getting ready to close. We were turned away at 7:45 pm. In all my years of working in the Nightlife industry, specifically in restaurants and clubs that serve bucca. I have never heard of anyone shutting down the main money generator over an hour before closing time. This is the worst small business self sabotage, there is... Turning away customers who understand when your hours are of business are and are prepared to spend money regardless and will leave at the appropriate time. We were prepared to sip our wine and have short smoke of 20mins and head home. I just hope that the owners understand how much money...

Mel, Char, Kapri and Jessica are always so helpful. Every time I come into the lounge I get treated like family. The hookah here is always made very well and the music is on point on the weekends. If you've never been def check it out. Heads up though, just because you pay for a hookah service it doesn't mean that you should be extra or just plain needy. I have learned overtime that you can get damn near everything within reason, that is, as long as you "TIP" the ladies.... and...

Pretty cool place. Nice and chill. No rowdyness. Dj was the highlight, played a mix of everything. A heads up though. It's BYOB but no hard liquor permitted. Wine, champagne, and I think I seen a couple of ppl with Beer. They do not serve alcohol so you will have to bring your own for sure. But the hookah was very reasonably priced compared to some other places I've been too. And the icing on the cake is the super friendly staff. I...