O'laila Shisha Bar & Cafe is a cafe and shisha bar at 320 Parnell Road, Parnell, rated 4.9 from 154 Google reviews. Customers mention the shisha most often, including the paan flavour, along with fresh, flavourful food, paneer pizza, live music and a relaxed Haryanvi-style atmosphere with friendly staff.
A good cafe-bar of this kind is about the whole evening rather than a single order. The food should be fresh and arrive in good time, the room should be comfortable enough to settle into, and the staff should be happy to talk you through the menu and the shisha flavours if you are new to it. Regulars tend to go with friends or family, so it helps to book or arrive early when live music is on. Shisha is best enjoyed slowly with something to eat or drink, and a smooth, mild smoke is usually a sign it is well prepared.
For a social night out with food, music and shisha on Parnell Road, O'laila is a lively option.