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Best Bars in Yola

Ranked lists 21 bars in Yola. The default view shows 21 local listings in ranking order. Madam State(Happy Day Bar) is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 31 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 22 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 21 bars in Yola, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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

Ranked: 21
Google reviews reported: 1.1K
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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
1
Madam State(Happy Day Bar)
60.2/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars31 reviews
7CCX+MXM, Hospital Road, Jimeta, 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume50
Review recency56
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Moustapha I. ★★★★★ : Well done and I am happy and healthy thanks be to God for giving us healthy and wealthy.
Akinlade A. ★★★★★ : Cool and quiet due to the holidays...
2
C lounge
59.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
6FR3+9WJ, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume23
Review recency47
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
muhammed A. ★★★★★ : The best Pool Lounge in Adamawa 🎱🎱🎱
Jibrilla B. ★★★★★ : C~lounge have the best shisha spot in town
3
Piskin Lounge
57.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Masakare, Karewa Rd, Karewa, Jimeta 640102, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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4
Pibz lounge
57.5/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars18 reviews
7FH8+CX, Jimeta, 640102, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume43
Review recency82
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Chijioke E. ★★★★★ : Nice music, chilled drinks, reasonable guests, curteous staff. Pocket friendly pricing.
Isaac G. ★★★★★ : Good staff, customer service and management. If they can can keep up, it would be one of the best in North East
5
Endowed Lounge
57.2/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars20 reviews
Karewa, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Mini night club with loud DJ and hype men, open 6pm to midnight.
- loud music
- good dj
- good food
- nice ambience
- dancing
- jewish friendly
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume44
Review recency28
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Najib U. ★★★★★ : This place is a mini night club that operates from 6 pm to 11 pm or 12 am. Dj and hype men are loud and good. If you don't want to spend the night at a friend's or hotel, but u wanna go clubbing, endowed Lounge is the right spot
Joshua V. ★★★★★ : Nice place to escape the heat. Jewish Friendly.
6
The Sword Wine Cafe
54.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars54 reviews
opp Fire services main gate, 7C8X+X47, Gimba Road, Jimeta, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Combines wine, liquor, and soft drinks with good atmosphere and customer service.
- good atmosphere
- customer service
- delicious food
- wine
- liquor
- not spacious
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume58
Review recency5
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Birwula S. ★★★★★ : The atmosphere is good, their customer service is close to perfect and the food is delicious
Mansur U. ★★★★★ : The place is looking good from outside
7
Vollis Wine Cafe
50.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars17 reviews
7C7W+QJ4, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume42
Review recency31
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
ISAAC T. ★★★★★ : Vollis have grate wines and drinks They have all kinds of alcoholic, vodka and spirit drinks Shisha is also available there
Abraham J. ★★★★★ : Good place for wines and other assorted drinks in the city of Yola. Prices are commensurate.
8
Beerport Bar And Grill
48.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars15 reviews
6CWW+WCW, Tafawa Balewa Road, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume40
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
ahmed M. ★★★★★ : Cool place to chill amd take the edge off
9
Nigerian Air Force Officers Mess
45.1/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars54 reviews
7C3W+W39, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume58
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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10
O2 Arena bara nd lounge
44.6/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars15 reviews
8CCX+9MX, Damare 652101, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume40
Review recency42
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Sameeha A. ★★★★★ : The pepper soup there taste good
11
Fire service club
44.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
6F3W+95M, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
- entertaining
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency1
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment55
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Felix J. ★★★★★ : Very entertaining place and lots more
12
Iness Bar
42.3/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars51 reviews₦₦
6CVW+3CV, Baisi Cl, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume57
Review recency6
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Milliie H. ★★★★★ : Good atmosphere. The girls in the kitchen always angry and not friendly
Paul O. ★★★★★ : A nice place to chill and relax with some good music playing in the background.
13
Senior Joint
39.7/ 100
3.53.5 out of 5 stars19 reviews
5FJH+M5C, Yola 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating50
Review volume43
Review recency15
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Vincent A. ★★★★★ : Nice place..calm and quiet Fast service too👍🏾
14
Nice Bar
39.0/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars42 reviews₦₦
6CXV+C6G, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume54
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
zirra P. ★★★★★ : A cool place to reunite with friends
15
Bachure Cool Spot
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Bachure Sabon Pegi Along, Barracks Gate, Jimeta - Yola Rd, Yola, Yola North 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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16
Wood House Pub
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
6F3W+C56, adjacent Nipost Officr, Wuro Hausa, Yola 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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17
Stop Over and Relax a Bit
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Sangere Bode, Numan Rd, Yola 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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18
Saaj World
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
6 Waziri Street Yola North, Karewa, Jimeta 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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19
KEPS 101 Lounge Yola
72.1/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars40 reviews
Nyibango - yolde parte, road, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Weekend karaoke and football match viewing set it apart.
- karaoke
- football viewing
- night club
- chill spot
- not child friendly
Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume54
Review recency93
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Recent reviews
David J. ★★★★★ : Nice rooftop view and excellent service
Ijuptil B. ★★★★★ : It's an upscale place. It's convenient for evening sit out and relaxation with friends or family. Unfortunately, It's not child friendly.
20
Homtel Derivative and Suites
67.3/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars609 reviews
3 Maiduguri Street, Off Army Barracks Road, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State,, Nigeria Nigeria, Karewa, Yola North 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume93
Review recency81
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Bello A. ★★★★★ : The place is presently under renovation. However somebof rooms are still available and they constant electricity. It is suitable for those on official visit.
FLT ★★★★★ : If you are stranded, then you are stuck with Homtel otherwise run like a swarm of bees is after you. The room to start with was neatly laid but all the perks of the room were just dummies. The fridge didn't work, the tele was open to only 3 channels. Not even one news channel. Couldn't watch the champions league semi final match in a room I paid for. The first room didn't even have a remote for the TV. The next room had a TV that could not recognize AV cable of my smartbox and didn't have a hdmi port. I saw a dead cockroach which I drew.the attention of the receptionist who took me.to the room but she didnt even care to see it like it was part of the room furniture. I was.told to go down to the pool bar to watch the match which was not just small but was crammed with fellow football fans. The staff were on another level of non chalance. If there is one thing I am sure of, it is that I will never come here again
21
Vortex Hotels & Resort limited
63.0/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars129 reviews
1 justice Banu close, opposite federal secretariat jimeta-yola, Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria
Why ranked #21? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume70
Review recency66
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
David S. ★★★★★ : A wonderful place to set your goals and have a restful time...
Muhammad N. ★★★★★ : I stayed here for three nights and it was okay. The rooms were tidy but all the ACs were not working and I was there at the height of the heatwave plus there were no fans. There was 24hr electricity which was good and the staff were quite kind and helpful. I paid 27k for the room and in my opinion it was a bit too expensive for the what was provided however all in all the hotel was okay and I may recommend it.

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What to check before choosing bars in Yola

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What the data shows for bars in Yola

Counted from every bar ranked in Yola, Adamawa State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 21
With 5+ reviews: 14
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 18
Phone listed: 14 of 21
Opening hours listed: 14 of 21

14 of the 21 bars ranked in Yola have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,120 reviews.

Of the 21, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 8 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 6 are below 4.0 and 4 have no rating yet.

The median bar here has 18 reviews.

Homtel Derivative and Suites has the most, 609 at 3.7, followed by Vortex Hotels & Resort limited (129) and The Sword Wine Cafe (54).

14 list a phone number, 6 a website and 14 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 54 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes bars, the median city lists 21; Yola has 21, the same as the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many bars are listed in Yola?

Ranked lists 21 bars in Yola. The default view shows 21 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Madam State(Happy Day Bar) appears first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 31 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Homtel Derivative and Suites has the most reported Google reviews among the 21 local listings loaded on this page: 609. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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