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Best Sports Bars in Benin City

Rehab Lounge has 4.1 stars from 1,356 reviews, the most reviews among the first five sports bars in Benin City. First Bar Bénin follows with 3.8 stars from 462 reviews, while IREX SPORT BAR & LOUNGE has 3.8 stars from 52 reviews. Country side sport Bar also has 3.8 stars, based on four reviews, and VEGAS SPORT BAR AND LODGE has 3.2 stars from five. Benin City, Edo State, has 19 ranked sports bars. Price level 2 is recorded for Rehab Lounge and First Bar Bénin.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 19 sports bars in Benin City, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

Ranked: 19
Reviews analyzed: 3.7K
Photos on file: 9
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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
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Rehab Lounge
73.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars1.4k reviews₦₦
56b 2nd Ugbor Rd, GRA, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Elite black cosmopolitan vibe with live band and daily entertainment activities.
- affordable drinks
- good food
- small car park
- slow service
- live band
- safe environment
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume100
Review recency21
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment74
Verification0
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Recent reviews
osaheniye I. ★★★★★ : Love the ambiance. Love the live band, service is getting 3 ⭐ cause it was a struggle to get what's on the menu or to know what was available too. please specify your chips either as potatoes or French fries cause when I ordered chips my expectations were French fries not sweet potatoes.. regardless the food was amazing
2
First Bar Bénin
66.8/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars462 reviews₦₦
7JFJ+C5J, Country Home Rd, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Live band music and cozy outdoor seating with great melodies.
- good atmosphere
- live band
- cozy place
- good service
- small fish
Directions ↗
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume89
Review recency44
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Advantage E. ★★★★★ : I love the place. Good atmosphere, good service
Richard N. ★★★★★ : A very nice and cozy place to chill out with friends. Remember say, One for the road!
3
IREX SPORT BAR & LOUNGE
55.7/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars52 reviews
N 19th Street Junction, Uselu, Benin City 300103, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Directions ↗
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume57
Review recency44
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Femi L. ★★★★★ : A good sports lounge and bar where Snookers, Table Tennis, 5 Aside football, FIFA football. Food is nice too.
4
Country side sport Bar
38.7/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars4 reviews
6 Akoda Rd, Use, Benin City 300103, Edo, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume23
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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5
VEGAS SPORT BAR AND LODGE
33.8/ 100
3.23.2 out of 5 stars5 reviews
ogida quaters, 285 Siluko Rd, Okhokhugbo, Benin City 300272, Edo, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating35
Review volume26
Review recency44
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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6
40/40 Sports Bar
32.8/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars5 reviews
18 Adesuwa Rd, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Directions ↗
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume26
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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7
Irex Sports Bar & Lounge
24.0/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
9JP5+5V7, Ugbowo Lagos Rd, Uselu, Benin City 300103, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Directions ↗
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume10
Review recency49
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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8
Mega sport and bar
11.3/ 100
1.01.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
No 31, along Amufi Rd, off Benin Agbor Road, Benin City 301111, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Directions ↗
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating1
Review volume10
Review recency3
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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9
Government Lifestyle Restaurant & Lounge
68.4/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars135 reviews₦₦
3 Ewa Road, Ikpoba slope, Use, Benin City 300211, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Unique capitol building exterior and massive, aesthetic space with live band.
- huge space
- live band
- affordable drinks
- good barbecue
- no menu
- price difference inside vs outside
Directions ↗
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume71
Review recency40
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Recent reviews
A.A E. ★★★★★ : I visited in the daytime when it was empty. There was no menu provided when asked. I ordered a Strawberry fruit smoothie and instead of receiving a purely fruit smoothie there was 'Holandia milk' added. I don't drink milk. The staff member was well meaning, but I don't understand how a restaurant doesn't have a common menu. Atleast to check for allergies! You are unable to return the product once ordered and I later learned it's because the amount of the discarded order gets docked from the staff member's salary. I was planning to go there on Sunday and so glad I had this experience so I don't go back again and waste any money. I'm sure their other food and drinks are nice but I haven't experienced those yet.
Mena I. ★★★★★ : Government Lifestyle Restaurant and Lounge. I love the concept. The exterior set up indeed looks like a capitol building. The atmosphere inside is even better. They have an incredible sound system. I loved their food and life band.
10
Flow Lounge & Restaurant
67.8/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars218 reviews₦₦
31 Oghosa Crescent, off Oba Eweka, GRA, Benin City 300001, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Great for photos with beautiful ambience, but slow service is a recurring issue.
- beautiful ambience
- slow service
- good drinks
- average food
- great for photos
- attentive staff
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume78
Review recency55
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment61
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Unique Uo ★★★★★ : Your Instagram link is broken, costing you weekend reservations. Google searches for 'Flow Lounge' are showing a restaurant in the US instead of yours. I can deploy a direct booking engine that puts you back in control.
Sandydayz Iz ★★★★★ : I enjoyed my time there, beautiful ambience and respectful staffs. Their drinks are superb, but the chicken I think it’ll be better with more spices. Good place to get beautiful pictures
11
SB Bar
61.0/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars105 reviews₦₦
Igun St, Avbiama, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Open-air bar with live music and BBQ nightly, popular for football viewing.
- open air
- live music
- bbq
- football viewing
- affordable
- slow service
Directions ↗
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume68
Review recency34
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Zulu E. ★★★★★ : More of an open-bar vibe here. If you’re not a regular, brace yourself — service can take ages. I noticed most customers order two bottles of beer at once, and when I asked why, they said waiting for a second round is like waiting for rain in the dry season.
Ben ★★★★★ : The place to hang out at night in Benin. Music and bbq every night of the week. Live music and dancing on weekends. Owner Segun is a great guy.
12
Hideout Bar And Event Centre
60.9/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars157 reviews₦₦
Benin City 300104, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Directions ↗
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume73
Review recency42
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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13
Safe House by Taurean Max
60.9/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars90 reviews
9, Lucky Igbinedion Avenue, Ugbor Rd, Oka, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Directions ↗
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume65
Review recency33
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Kerry O. ★★★★★ : It's an ok place 👍 the facilities are not what they used to be but it's ok, the management could do better But if you're looking for a place to just relax it's not bad at all
14
Canvey lounge
60.6/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars132 reviews₦₦
78 Ihama Rd, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Directions ↗
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume71
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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15
The Tavern Benin City
75.0/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars309 reviews
G.R.A, 3 Oguola Cres, Local, off Reservation Road, Government Area, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Multiple distinct sections (lounge, club, outdoor, snooker) catering to different moods within one venue.
- multiple sections
- grilled fish
- serene ambiance
- courteous staff
- luxury on budget
- armed security
Directions ↗
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume83
Review recency56
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Emily O. ★★★★★ : Clean, Serene and a Luxury place on a budget. I do love to visit and stay again
Eazy E ★★★★★ : Good place to relax for matured minds. One of the best grilled fish and roasted guinea fowl in the city.... Cool music, nice place to relax.
16
360 Signature
70.8/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars163 reviews
G.R.A, 1st Ugbor Road, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Dual-level venue with indoor dining and outdoor bar, but beer prices vary significantly between levels.
- professional staff
- fresh food
- outdoor bar
- price inconsistency
- contaminated milkshake
- rude staff
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume74
Review recency52
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Mede H ★★★★★ : I love it. Beautiful environment 👌
Sharon U. ★★★★★ : Nice place. The staff were professional and friendly. They prepare your food fresh from scratch but the wait wasn't long. We sat and ate at Milk & honey for a while but later went down to the outdoor bar. A bottle of beer upstairs is 2x the price of the ones in the outdoor bar.
17
Q5 Lounge
69.1/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars261 reviews₦₦
72a Airport Rd, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Caters to non-smokers and non-alcoholics with diverse drink options.
- cozy atmosphere
- loud music
- limited parking
- non-smoker friendly
- good service
- affordable pricing
Directions ↗
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume81
Review recency47
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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18
Surprise pub and cafe
68.6/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars228 reviews₦₦
4a Federal Ave, Gra, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Live band and karaoke entertainment with quick kitchen service.
- live band
- karaoke
- quick service
- limited parking
- flies
- food needs improvement
Directions ↗
Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume79
Review recency52
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Mede H ★★★★★ : The live show was fun, the services was good but the food needs improvements though
Eki A. ★★★★★ : Vibe was nice but the isiewu and catfish peppersoup was not too good
19
Euphoria Lounge and Bar
49.8/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars17 reviews
50 Agho St, Ogogugbo, Benin City 300282, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Live band and outdoor ambience stand out, but service complaints about waiters.
- live band
- outdoor seating
- good music
- friendly staff
- poor service
- car wash
Directions ↗
Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume42
Review recency20
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Recent reviews
igbeh G. ★★★★★ : Outdoor, open Air, great atmosphere, nice ambience, good music especially the live band, tasty meals and cold drinks.
IIfeanyi P. ★★★★★ : That place is really beautiful beautiful, service is top notch especially the liveband that plays there every Friday

What the data shows for sports bars in Benin City

Counted from every sports bars ranked in Benin City, Edo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 19
With 5+ reviews: 16
Rated 4.5 or higher: 0
Median reviews: 132
Phone listed: 16 of 19
Opening hours listed: 16 of 19

16 of the 19 sports bars ranked in Benin City have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 3,701 reviews.

Of the 19, 10 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 9 are below 4.0.

The median sports bars here has 132 reviews.

Rehab Lounge has the most, 1,356 at 4.1, followed by First Bar Bénin (462) and The Tavern Benin City (309).

16 list a phone number, 3 a website and 16 opening hours; 9 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 9 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 10 carry no price marker.

Across the 14 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes sports bars, the median city lists 20; Benin City has 19, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which sports bar has the highest rating in Benin City?

Rehab Lounge is first with 4.1 stars from 1,356 reviews. That is the highest rating among the five names at the top. First Bar Bénin has 3.8 stars from 462 reviews, while IREX SPORT BAR & LOUNGE has 3.8 stars from 52 reviews.

How many sports bars are ranked in Benin City?

There are 19 ranked sports bars in Benin City, Edo State. Rehab Lounge has 4.1 stars from 1,356 reviews, and First Bar Bénin has 3.8 stars from 462 reviews. The review counts vary considerably across the businesses.

How should I read a 3.8 rating with only a few reviews?

Country side sport Bar has 3.8 stars from four reviews. Four reviews are a small count, not a track record. IREX SPORT BAR & LOUNGE has the same 3.8 rating from 52 reviews, while First Bar Bénin has 3.8 from 462.

Which sports bars have a recorded price level?

Rehab Lounge and First Bar Bénin both have price level 2. No naira prices are stated for either business. Their ratings and review counts are different: Rehab Lounge has 4.1 stars from 1,356 reviews, while First Bar Bénin has 3.8 from 462.

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