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Best Hookah Bars in Lagos — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best hookah bars in Lagos? We've ranked the top 10 hookah bars in Lagos, Lagos State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    ZAZA Lagos — photo

    ZAZA Lagos

    81.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars999 reviews

    19 Agoro Odiyan St, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines high-end club vibes with live dance performances and a standout grilled fish platter.

    • live dancers
    • grilled fish
    • aesthetic bathroom
    • minimum spend
    • reservation required
    • good music
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency70
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment88
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Francisca ★★★★ Zaza was a vibe! The dance show was fun,the platter was so good especially the steak and chicken wings. The bathroom was aesthetic and cute. I enjoyed the music and company,we were a group of 7. I would recommend you book,we booked before going and we were taken straight to our table when we got there as it gets pretty busy weekends. There is a minimum spend which would be given by Zaza when you book.
    • Francisca ★★★★ Zaza was a vibe! The dance show was fun,the platter was so good especially the steak and chicken wings. The bathroom was aesthetic and cute. I enjoyed the music and company,we were a group of 7. I wo
  • 2
    THE HOUSE Lagos — photo

    THE HOUSE Lagos

    78.9/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars2.4k reviews₦₦

    4 A.J. Marinho Dr, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Cozy, intimate private rooms with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.

    • great ambience
    • friendly staff
    • jerk chicken and coconut rice
    • slow service
    • good drinks
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency67
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • suoemi K. ★★★★★ This is the second time I’ve been here in a litter over a year. It takes too long for the food to come out, even simple appetizers. Both times I’ve been here the waiter has returned like 20 minutes la
    • Zulikha H. ★★★★★ This is one of my top restaurants in Lagos . The ambience is great , the food is amazing . My go to order will always be the jerk chicken and coconut rice . It hits every time 🔥
  • 3
    No5 LOUNGE — photo

    No5 LOUNGE

    75.3/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars251 reviews

    Yemi, 5 Ayinde Akinmade St, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines a lounge with a French restaurant MESi, offering top-notch food at reasonable prices.

    • great ambience
    • top-notch food
    • professional service
    • good value
    • indoor lounge
    • mosquito issue
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume80
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Oluwaseun O. ★★★★★ It was a great experience we had at No5. Their food is top-notch. I expected their food to be more expensive but cheaper than I expected. Club starts at 5 pm while their restaurant called MESi (a Fren
    • Alpha N. ★★★★★ I’ve been too majority of restaurants in Nigeria & the food wasnt the best one dish may be nice but the rest not up to standard nothing special at all I was beginning to think all restaurants here had
  • 4
    Ciel Lagos — photo

    Ciel Lagos

    73.3/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars181 reviews

    2 Olubunmi Owa St, 1, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 105102, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    BYOB Tuesdays with lit DJ and fall-off-the-bone ribs

    • byob tuesdays
    • lit dj
    • fall-off-the-bone ribs
    • spacious
    • good ac
    • book ahead
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume75
    • Review recency67
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Sahndrra ★★★★ I would call it more of a lounge , there’s literally no space to dance cuz they’ve arranged so many couches and tables so you have to sit and just dance around your table. Didn’t quite like that there’s no dance floor to mingle and dance. Went on a Monday, Dj Played old afrobeat songs - totally enjoyed it . The atmosphere however was dead cuz everyone was just sitting. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on it. Drink however tasted fake.
    • tunde B. ★★★★★ Tuesday is the place to be at Ciel. Went for the BYOB and it was lit. General advice though try and make a reservation. They served fall of the bone ribs which was delightful. They also had some entertaining performances. Will definitely go there again.
  • 5
    Sidewalk Lounge — photo

    Sidewalk Lounge

    73.1/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars2.9k reviews₦₦

    Sanusi Fafunwa St, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency51
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Adebukola O. ★★★★★ Great food! You will want to order more, but the cooking is slow, so if possible, place your orders well in advance, especially if you are going as a group.
    • Kunbi A. ★★★★★ This place gave me the Friday night feel that I needed. Good ambience, good music, good food. The hostesses were quite pleasant. They may need to work on the speed of the food orders though because that was a bit slow. But otherwise, this is a place that will become a favourite hangout.
  • 6
    Pasha Lounge Lagos — photo

    Pasha Lounge Lagos

    62.0/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars12 reviews

    Sunmart Mall, 1 Meadow Hall Wy, Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 101233, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Customizable snail dish and special cocktails from bartender.

    • great food
    • good service
    • nice ambiance
    • special cocktails
    • cozy atmosphere
    • goat pepper soup
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume37
    • Review recency44
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment75
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Adetutu A. ★★★★★ Omg The snail was exactly how I asked for it, and the bartender made us special delicious cocktails
    • luckyehis ★★★★★ I had a lovely experience visiting Pasha lounge. Great food, good service personal and the ambiance is awesome.
  • 7
    Medusa Lagos — photo

    Medusa Lagos

    61.7/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars331 reviews₦₦

    3 Ogbunike st, off Admiralty Wy, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 105102, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Sectioned spaces for different vibes: dining, cigar room, outdoor seating.

    • sectioned spaces
    • slow service
    • good cocktails
    • spicy food
    • dark interior
    • drainage issue
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume84
    • Review recency11
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment53
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Jekein L. ★★★★ So Medusa just re-opened after some internal review, interior and new menu looking real clutch. Particularly love that there’s a good number of sectioned spaces for different vibes; dining area, private room, cigar room, outdoor seating area and two bars (indoor & outdoor) I’ve had quite a number of meals from them in a 2 week span and I must say, keep an open mind when ordering and enjoy your meal because everything bangs. I think my only bad experience was having to struggle with really hard oxtail so I recommend you specify how you want your meal to be prepared i.e spicy, tender, etc. Kitchen is open till pretty late (12am/1am) but always call to confirm. The DJ is great as well, a much needed layer of fun now that Detty December is over and we return to regular Lagos programming. Parking isn’t exactly great but there’s street parking available or you may come with a driver or in an Uber if you’re wearing heels.
    • Jekein L. ★★★★ So Medusa just re-opened after some internal review, interior and new menu looking real clutch. Particularly love that there’s a good number of sectioned spaces for different vibes; dining area, priva
  • 8
    Lagos Shisha — photo

    Lagos Shisha

    61.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars29 reviews

    21 Ajose St, Mende, Ikeja 105102, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume49
    • Review recency38
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Annie E. ★★★★★ I’m still thinking about how smooth the experience was! The flavor was rich, the setup was sleek, and the vibes? Perfect. 10/10 experience—definitely not my last time!
    • Ibiyinka I. ★★★★★ I have to give you guys a 10/10 rating ! Service was amazing. Precious was very good. I was really impressed and I will be coming back !
  • 9
    Wave Daddy Shisha — photo

    Wave Daddy Shisha

    59.1/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars9 reviews

    Shiro & Hard Rock Cafe, Landmark Village, Victoria Island, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume33
    • Review recency84
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 10
    Exclusive Tiny shisha spot — photo

    Exclusive Tiny shisha spot

    56.1/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars20 reviews

    42 Mogaji St, Animashaun, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume44
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Online P. ★★★★★ 🐐🙌Enjoy ur money @Tinys_place 💯 big plug vibe ❤️❤️❤️

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated hookah bars in Lagos?

ZAZA Lagos is currently ranked #1 with 4.5 stars from 999 Google reviews.

How many hookah bars are in Lagos?

We currently track 10 hookah bars in Lagos, Lagos State.

How are these hookah bars ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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