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Best Bars in Yaba

The Scope by PIER Lagos leads the 17 bars in Yaba, Lagos State with a 4.6 rating from 212 reviews. The Place Restaurant Yaba has the largest review base at 2,152, though its 4.2 rating is lower. The remaining top five, The Grid Yaba, Go2lounge45, and OShey Bar & Chops, all sit between 4.3 and 4.4, with review counts ranging from 149 to 865. None of the top five has a perfect score, and the data does not indicate which bar is objectively best.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 17 bars in Yaba, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 17
Reviews analyzed: 7.5K
Photos verified: 15
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Go2lounge45
72.9/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars244 reviews₦₦
15 Tokunbo St, Alagomeji-Yaba, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume80
Review recency42
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment68
Verification0
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MIDE B. ★★★★★ : Mide barty bankz from otuo, and a upcoming musician, Brother of raph thunder Ojekere.akoudu.liberty King Solomon
Coded T. ★★★★★ : My friend had her karaoke event on Wednesday.. The place is peaceful and nice but the road linking to this location is not motorable. When you want to located this place, you have to ask around and yo
2
OShey Bar & Chops
72.2/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars865 reviews₦₦
31 Commercial Ave, Sabo yaba, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Karaoke on Thursday nights and artistic interior with photo wall.
- karaoke
- good service
- reasonable prices
- cozy ambiance
- limited menu
- slow food sometimes
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume98
Review recency20
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Glory S. ★★★★★ : It was a wonderful experience. Thursday nights are for karaoke and its fun. Service was good. And it doesn't take long for your order to be processed. But they didn't have some items on the menu. Gen
Chika N. ★★★★★ : It was my first time at the bar and I really enjoyed my time here. The drinks were reasonably priced and the food came out quickly. If you are looking for a nice, cozy space to hang out with friends a
3
Moroko Lagos
70.4/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars62 reviews
19 Thorborn Ave, YABA, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Fried ice cream and themed nights (Society Night, Morgana Night, Karaoke, Comedy) set it apart.
- fried ice cream
- themed nights
- top-notch service
- great ambiance
- good music
- cleanliness
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume60
Review recency31
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment100
Verification0
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Kalu B. ★★★★★ : I am so much in love with this place. The ambiance, the cleanliness, the service and all are all top notch. If you haven’t visited yet you missing something 🤭
Scottbillz ★★★★★ : Amazing food, top-notch service! The dishes@MOROKO exceeded my expectations. Flavorful dishes, cozy ambiance, and friendly staff. Highly recommend! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" once more
4
Lions Den Sports Bar
70.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars178 reviews₦₦
1 Tejuosho Rd, Yaba, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Adherence to COVID guidelines and helpful staff even during busy Champions League final.
- covid guidelines
- good service
- karaoke
- nightlife
- helpful staff
- affordable drinks
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume75
Review recency44
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment80
Verification0
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Bros G. ★★★★★ : Best place ever with a good service
Yemi A. ★★★★★ : Even while extremely busy (it is the champion's league final), the staff seem very helpful. And it is not a discriminatory bar, however classy and immense amount of electric bills they must have. I'm always going to start coming here when I'm on the mainland.
5
BLXCK LAGOS
64.3/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars50 reviews
10a Industrial Ave, Sabo yaba, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Black aesthetic and smoke-friendly designated area.
- black aesthetics
- smoke friendly
- atmosphere
- small portions
- cocktails unavailable
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume57
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Bello D. ★★★★★ : Was really good, I only stayed outside though but it was really really great
LU O. ★★★★★ : It's an enclosed space. Their menu is not too fantastic. I ordered cocktails, and they told me it is finished.
6
Icey Drinks And Cocktails
63.2/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars21 reviews
19 Ijaoye street, Jibowu, Jibowu, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for best Chapman and ice-cold drinks with over 10 years of reliable party service.
- best chapman
- ice cold drinks
- great customer service
- professional
- reliable for parties
- delicious cocktails
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume45
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment100
Verification0
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7
Bukay Lounge
58.2/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars10 reviews
34 Barikisu Iyede St, Yaba, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Cozy lounge near Unilag with affordable dinner and well-mannered staff.
- calm atmosphere
- good music
- well-mannered staff
- affordable dinner
- cozy place
- nice menu
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume35
Review recency5
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment77
Verification0
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Busirat A. ★★★★★ : The staff attended to my team nicely and the dinner we had was really good and not expensive
8
Lounge Vegas Bar
56.4/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars8 reviews
25B University road, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Suitable for date nights, birthday parties, and quiet time.
- cool environment
- date nights
- birthday parties
- quiet time
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume32
Review recency4
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment58
Verification0
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Godwin K. ★★★★★ : A nice cool environment for date nights, birthday parties, quite time etc. Soo cool
9
WestEnd Sports Bar yaba
52.3/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars128 reviews
G98G+M9F, Morris St, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Grilled fish is highly recommended, but service speed and seating for match viewing are inconsistent.
- grilled fish
- slow service
- no light
- live band
- snooker
- affordable drinks
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume70
Review recency43
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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Bassey D. ★★★★★ : I ordered the grilled tilapia fish with plantain. It took almost 2 hours to get ready, not sure why. The catfish my friend ordered was ready in time; I enjoyed it regardless. The sitting area next to the outdoor bar doesn't have a screen to view matches, so depending on where you sit, you might not see the big screen airing football matches. Overall, it was an okay experience, I'll visit again and hope the wait time for the food isn't long.
SayBolg ★★★★★ : Descent setting, cool environment but I did get to experience it fully. I spent less than an hour because there was no light, which meant zero music which left me with a dull feeling. To crown it, the lady serving me and my guys had a terrible attitude that day, we had to leave. I'd like to come back and experience it better though because I have heard great things about westend
10
Djebete Bar
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Djebete Bar, Yaba, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Bar
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Migbewe I, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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12
The Place Restaurant Yaba
80.7/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars2.2k reviews₦
393 Herbert Macaulay Wy, Yaba, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Two floors separate rice dishes from ice-cream and swallow, with a rich parfait.
- affordable
- good food
- variety
- fast service
- bad egusi
- limited ice-cream flavors
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume100
Review recency77
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment62
Verification0
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Awe D. ★★★★★ : A great place with a good atmosphere at an affordable rate.
Dayo D. ★★★★★ : I came in today, 5th March 2026, to order pounded yam. While I was placing my order, one of the attendants suddenly took the plate of pounded yam that was already being served and said it was for someone else. There was no apology or explanation. The way it was handled felt quite rude and unprofessional, especially since it seemed like the plate was taken because she preferred to give it to someone she knew. It was a very disappointing experience.
13
The Scope by PIER Lagos
78.6/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars212 reviews
14 Montgomery Rd, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) option sets it apart from typical fish restaurants.
- byob
- rooftop
- calm atmosphere
- friendly waiters
- good value
- tasty food
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume78
Review recency55
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Instabooth S. ★★★★★ : Nice and cosy environment, I never knew I'd have so much fun without spending so much in lagos. Very simple menu and too many girls actually having fun. I always met my current girlfriend there and we
Ottun O. ★★★★★ : Really nice outdoor view, the waiters were so friendly and very helpful. Got their protein platter which was actually very tasty and delicious. Personally, I can say I enjoyed spending my time there.
14
The Grid Yaba
75.7/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars149 reviews
19b Thorborn Ave, Yaba, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Wheelchair accessible lounge with calm outdoor area and quick service.
- spacious
- good food
- calm ambience
- wheelchair accessible
- quick service
- outdoor area
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume73
Review recency53
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment88
Verification0
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Akarigbo O. ★★★★★ : If you are on the look out for a calm and serene place this is your best bet. The ambience was calm and I loved every bit of my time there. I hung out with my friends and we had a gift exchange sessio
Precious I. ★★★★★ : It's a nice place, attractive and spacious. Their pineapple rice is so nice. Their chips and chicken platter is super yummy. I love their fresh juices. Their burger quite messy. There is so much delay
15
Soul Food Restaurant
70.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars596 reviews₦₦
51 St Finbarr's College Rd, Yaba, Lagos 100213, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Traditional Nigerian meals alongside diverse menu in a small, cozy space.
- good food
- nice ambience
- friendly staff
- small space
- affordable portions
- no light issue
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume93
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Sarah A ★★★★★ : Visited Twice and both time, there was no Light. It was very hot. I guess because there was no other customer. Besides that, the food was very nice. However if you dont like spice, ask them to reduce
Mide A. ★★★★★ : My time at Soul Food was good, the ambience of the restaurant was good, the response from the workers there was welcoming. There was an employer who was ready to help take great pictures of you, and t
16
Papiee’s Meatro
69.0/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars2.7k reviews₦₦
10a Ibikunle St, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Inconsistent menu availability forces customers to negotiate what's in stock.
- slow service
- long wait time
- hot environment
- menu items unavailable
- big portions
- overpriced
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume100
Review recency50
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment26
Verification0
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Nkechi M. ★★★★★ : Took them 35mins to prepare grilled chicken and jollof rice. Plus the service was trash. The food was nice but the wait time is insanely long and ridiculous. Y’all can do better. After waiting for 45m
UdokaObis ★★★★★ : Papiee’s Meatro Lagos fell beneath expectation, I have been to their spot in Abuja and that is why we made the decision to visit here. We only waited for the shawarma and left. The ambience is a far c
17
The Yard Stick Lounge
53.0/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars75 reviews
14 Herbert Macaulay Wy, Sabo yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume63
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment48
Verification0
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OVI ★★★★★ : No proper signboard or postboard for easy accessibility. Also, information here says the place opens 4pm but coming here on a Saturday, I was told I had to wait until 7pm before the place would open. That's a bit like deceitful marketing. And with no proper parking space, while waiting, I had to endure terrible odour from refuse dump heaped right in front of the lounge. Appalling to say the least!
Ogaga A. ★★★★★ : The yardstick lounge is owned by sweet sensation, so you get food from Sweet Sensation. The food is just there, hard rice, I couldn't eat the chicken cos it has no taste. But the lounge itself is okay

What the data shows for bars in Yaba

Counted from every bar ranked in Yaba, Lagos State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 17
With 5+ reviews: 15
Rated 4.5 or higher: 5
Median reviews: 128
Phone listed: 14 of 17
Opening hours listed: 14 of 17

15 of the 17 bars ranked in Yaba have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 7,526 reviews.

Of the 17, 5 score 4.5 or higher, 8 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 2 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median bar here has 128 reviews.

Papiee’s Meatro has the most, 2,749 at 4.1, followed by The Place Restaurant Yaba (2,179) and OShey Bar & Chops (865).

14 list a phone number, 4 a website and 14 opening hours; 15 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 6 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 11 carry no price marker.

Across the 58 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes bars, the median city lists 33; Yaba has 17, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from June 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which bar in Yaba has the highest rating?

The Scope by PIER Lagos has the highest rating among the 17 bars, at 4.6 from 212 reviews. The next highest are The Grid Yaba at 4.4 (149 reviews) and Go2lounge45 and OShey Bar & Chops, both at 4.3.

How many bars are listed in Yaba?

we list 17 bars in Yaba, Lagos State. The list includes The Scope by PIER Lagos, The Place Restaurant Yaba, The Grid Yaba, Go2lounge45, and OShey Bar & Chops, among others.

Why does The Place Restaurant Yaba rank lower despite having more reviews?

The Place Restaurant Yaba has 2,152 reviews, the most of any bar on the list, but its rating is 4.2, lower than The Scope by PIER Lagos's 4.6. The ranking reflects the rating, not just the number of reviews.

How reliable are the ratings for bars with few reviews?

Ratings based on a small number of reviews should be treated with caution. For example, The Grid Yaba's 4.4 comes from 149 reviews, which is a moderate sample. A rating from a single review would not be a reliable indicator, but none of the top five have that issue.

How does Ranked order the bars on this page?

The bars are ordered by their Google rating, with ties broken by the number of reviews. The Scope by PIER Lagos leads because it has the highest rating. The Place Restaurant Yaba, despite having more reviews, is second because its rating is lower.

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