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Best Nightlife in Lagos (2026)

Lagos nightlife is famous across Africa, and it starts late. The essential experience is the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, built by Fela Kuti's family, where Femi Kuti usually plays on Thursdays and Sundays and Seun Kuti on the last Saturday of the month. On the islands, Bature Brewery pours Nigerian craft beers such as Lagos Lager and Shakara in its Victoria Island taproom, and The Smiths runs a reservations-only cocktail room alongside its restaurant.

For views and glamour, Mood Lagos sits on the rooftop of The Lennox Mall in Lekki with DJs and live music until 02:00, while WBar Lounge at Falomo turns from waterfront restaurant into a club later in the night. Sailor's Lounge in Lekki Phase 1 is more relaxed, with a floating deck and a Sunday live band. Book tables at weekends and during the December festive season, check whether VAT and service charges are added, and arrange your ride home in advance. Dress smart casual for lounges, keep valuables secure in crowds and use ride-hailing apps rather than hailing cars on the street late at night.

6 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 nightlife in Lagos

  1. New Afrika Shrine Afrobeat music venue, Agidingbi, IkejaBuilt by Fela Kuti's family in 2000, the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja is Lagos's home of Afrobeat, with regular performances by Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti.
  2. Bature Brewery Craft brewery and taproom, Victoria IslandFounded in 2017, Bature Brewery is a Nigerian craft brewery whose Victoria Island taproom pours beers such as Lagos Lager, Black Gold Stout and the hibiscus-brewed Shakara.
  3. Mood Lagos Rooftop restaurant and lounge, Lekki Phase 1Opened in 2023 above The Lennox Mall in Lekki, Mood Lagos is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with live music, resident DJs and dishes such as suya pasta.

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2. Bature Brewery

Craft brewery and taproom$$Victoria Island

Founded in 2017, Bature Brewery is a Nigerian craft brewery whose Victoria Island taproom pours beers such as Lagos Lager, Black Gold Stout and the hibiscus-brewed Shakara.

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3. Mood Lagos

Rooftop restaurant and lounge$$$Lekki Phase 1

Opened in 2023 above The Lennox Mall in Lekki, Mood Lagos is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with live music, resident DJs and dishes such as suya pasta.

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4. The Smiths

Cocktail room and restaurant$$$$Victoria Island

Opened in 2023 by twins Kehinde and Taiwo Smith, The Smiths in Victoria Island is a reservations-only cocktail room and restaurant with a globally inspired menu.

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6. WBar Lounge

Waterfront restaurant, bar and club$$$$Falomo, Ikoyi

WBar Lounge is an upscale waterfront restaurant, bar and club at Falomo in Ikoyi, with DJs, light shows, signature cocktails and views over the water.

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