New pastimes and old favourites like Doctor Who for an interesting weekend

The hookah is actually not a new device at all and has been used for thousands of years across the world. It is, however, something of a novelty in the West and hookah bars are still quite rare in the UK. Having said that, they are growing in popularity as an unusual way to relax with friends for a few hours. Sitting in front of the television is not a new pastime for Westerners but the way in which programmes can be delivered to our screens is changing all the time. One of the more recent developments that has come to our shores is streaming video sites that offer visitors free content and the opportunity to rent premium content such as popular series like Doctor Who.

Because programmes can be streamed to your computer at any time, it is possible to meet your friends in the nearest hookah bar whenever you want, without having to worry about missing an episode while you are out. If you fancy watching some of the older series, they can be rented for a whole month or more at a reasonable cost. Hookah bars are not particularly expensive and because people are taking their time passing the mouthpiece around, they tend to drink less and spend more time chatting and enjoying the cool smoke. People that are new to these bars may like to start out with a mild mix in their hookah until they get used to the taste and how to use them.