Part bar, part coffee shop, part hookah lounge: This Hillsborough Street hangout is a funky alternative for festive nights out.

by Contributor

In Short
Though the location is ideal for NC State students, Maanjri attracts crowds from all over the city, including those who frequent bars in the trendier Glenwood South area. Inside, luscious Moroccan accents--gem-toned walls and white fabric panels--complement the bar's contemporary lighting and plasma screens. Tables, barstools and cushy sofas scattered with pillows make the 4,800-square-foot space cozier for patrons to browse the Internet, sip coffees and martinis and sample cappuccino- or jasmine-flavored tobacco hookahs.

04/16/06

Awesome time and friendly folks

by dbrown2020

I went to Maanjri after several friends mentioned the place to me and I have to admit I was first a little skeptical. There is a cover but wasn't nothing out of the norm but the place was very nice and clean unlike a lot of other places I've been to and the staff was very friendly and on top of that I didn't have to wait too long for drinks. I didn't try the hookahs or anything but it looked very cool. I'll be back for sure. If you haven't checked this place out yet, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a cool place that's not on Glenwood.

• Pros: Atmosphere, People, Music
• Cons: Parking