LAGOS CITY GUIDE

01 – Ìtàn Test Kitchen
“Michael Elegbede worked at Eleven Madison Park and The French Laundry before launching Ìtàn Test Kitchen, where even Naomi Campbell and Kehinde Wiley have dined. It’s elevated Nigerian cuisine: reimagined, seasonal, rooted in heritage.” Mazzi Odu, writer.
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6 Moor Rd, Ikoyi

02 – Brisk
A lively brunch and bar getaway in the heart of Ikoyi: “it’s quick, the service is sharp.” Ugo Monye, fashion designer. 
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1 Alfred Rewane Rd, Ikoyi

03 – Yellow Chilli
“It is a great place for a more traditional Nigerian vibe.” Ugo Monye, fashion designer.
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35 Joel Ogunnaike Street,
GRA Ikeja

04 – Ilé Eros
“A restaurant owned by a friend, a very famous chef who is also a promoter of African culture and creating a contemporary perspective of Africanism.” Ejike Egbuagu, entrepreneur.
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14b Kafayat Abdulrazaq, Lekki 

05 – Quays
The new era of Lagos vibes, in a stylish spot designed by architect Françoise Akinosho.
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3 Tokunbo Omisore Street, Lekki Phase 1
@quayslagos

06 – Bature Brewery
“It’s quite a cool place, it is actually a microbrewery. I am playing there in November this year.” Keziah Jones,musician.
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256 Etim Inyang Cres,
Victoria Island
@baturebrewery

07 – Jazzhole
“I love Jazzhole. It has books, music, good coffee, good cake: all the essentials.”Ade Bantu, musician.
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168 Awolowo Rd, Ikoyi

09 – New Africa Shrine
The temple of afrobeat, preserving the legacy and life of Fela Kuti, culture, music heritage and Pan Africanism. Felabration 2025 is scheduled to take place from October 13th to October 19th.
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NERDC Rd, Agidingbi, Ikeja

10 – QDance Center
A creative incubator run by Qudus Onikeku, showcasing Nigerian culture to the world through dance, music and cultural engagements.
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33 Hawley St,
Lagos Island

11 – John Randle Center
For a profound exploration of Yoruba culture, history, and philosophy.
Onikan Round About,
Lagos Island.
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@jrandlecenter

12 – Bloom
“An unusual art space: it is not a gallery; it is an art salon. It’s a home covered with art.” Ejike Egbuagu, cultural entrepreneur.
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275 Kofo Abayomi St,
Victoria Island

15 – Ikaare Beach
“You take a 35-minute boat ride to get there. It’s peaceful, with beach houses and silence. I have insomnia, but there, I sleep. It’s magic.” Ugo Monye, fashion designer
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Ikaare, private Island +234 902 557 4292

16 – Freedom Park
“It’s a calm place that enables artists to express their art.” Broda Shaggi, comedian
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Old Prison Ground,1, Hospital Road, adjacent St’ Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island, Lagos

17 – Lufasi Park
“One of the few nature reserves left. Lagos is loud. You need places to breathe.” Ade Bantu, musician
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Eti-Osa, Lekki 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

18 – 16 by 16
“It’s a not-so-secret members club with a beautiful veranda overlooking the creek, zero-waste cocktails, and rooms designed by Nigerian creatives. It’s calm, immersive.” Mazzi Odu, writer
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16 Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island, Lagos

19 – Miliki
“It is private members lounge. You go there and you find Africans who are global and appreciate the finest aspects of life from an African perspective.” Ejike Egbuagu, cultural entrepreneur
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7B Etim Inyang Cresent, Victoria Island
@miliki.ng

20 – Ikoyi Club
“It is a sports club here in Lagos, founded in 1938. It has a golf course, a nice swimming arena, badminton, tennis, gym, barbing salon, massage, spa. Everything.” Charles Emembolu, entrepreneur
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1938 Road, Ikoyi

21 – Nordic Hotel
Very central, quite peaceful, with a quiet swimming pool and a gym.
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258 Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island

22 – Bogobiri House
A 16-room boutique hotel, afrocentric, artistic and laidback, with an art gallery and an outdoor pool.
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South-West, 9 Maitama Sule St, Ikoyi