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Best Sports Bars in Lagos — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best sports bars in Lagos? We've ranked the top 15 sports 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
    Hard Rock Cafe Lagos — photo

    Hard Rock Cafe Lagos

    81.5/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars7.2k reviews₦₦₦

    Landmark Village, Water Corporation Road, Oniru, VI, Eti-Osa, Lagos 550104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    American-style pork ribs and nachos praised as exceptional.

    • great service
    • delicious ribs
    • good atmosphere
    • american food
    • friendly staff
    • outdoor seating
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency80
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment91
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    Recent reviews

    • Sshuddho G. ★★★★★ Jacob who served us did an excellent job while Sam the manager personally took care of my cocktails. Absolutely, top class. What I did not understand is that while AMEX international credit card works fine in Shiro its not even accepted in your establishment.
    • Sshuddho G. ★★★★★ Jacob who served us did an excellent job while Sam the manager personally took care of my cocktails. Absolutely, top class. What I did not understand is that while AMEX international credit card works
  • 2
    Shades Social - Bar, Restaurant, Club, Lounge, Lagos — photo

    Shades Social - Bar, Restaurant, Club, Lounge, Lagos

    79.4/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars936 reviews₦₦

    1 Anifowoshe St, Victoria, off Kofo Abayomi Street, Eti-Osa, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines snooker, casino, and diverse music (Indian, Jamaican, Amapiano, Naija) in a fine dining setting.

    • good food
    • great atmosphere
    • snooker games
    • friendly staff
    • cocktail menu
    • live music
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume99
    • Review recency75
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment86
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    Recent reviews

    • George K. ★★★★ Located in VI, this lounge-restaurant-bar is a vibrant spot with a well-managed setup and a welcoming atmosphere. The ambience strikes a perfect balance between cool and laid-back, making it ideal for
    • Sadiq O. ★★★★★ Shades bar & restaurant has a fine dinning area and lots of fun activities to enjoy such as casino and snooker games. They have a great atmosphere that will make you feel very comfortable, as well as excellent mix sound from the best DJ dishing out Indian, Jamaican, Amapiano, and Naija vibes. Just few regret, The servers do not acknowledge and greet when customer walk in .They are uncouteous, unprofessional as they lack the basic ettiquette and emotional intelligence deal with their new customer. They only focused on familiar faces. They may evaluate you before serving you, particularly if you do not have a reserved table. Aside from that, there is delicious food and a large network of new friends to make. I would recommend this place for a low-budget hangout and extreme savings.
  • 3
    PitStop Lagos — photo

    PitStop Lagos

    77.8/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars477 reviews₦₦

    92 Younis Bashorun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume89
    • Review recency71
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment73
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    Recent reviews

    • Osagie O. ★★★★★ I’ve been to Pit Stop Lagos before (about two years ago) and remembered their jollof rice being really good, so when my friends and I were looking for a place to eat yesterday, it was an easy choice — and they did not disappoint. The food was excellent. I had a club sandwich, while others ordered jollof rice with chicken and pork, and everyone at the table complimented their meals. We were also given complimentary starters (bread with butter), which tasted great and was a nice touch. The staff were friendly, attentive, and prompt — anything we needed was handled quickly. While waiting for our food, we noticed they had board games available, so we played Ludo and some card games, which made the wait enjoyable. It also happened to be their salsa night, and the atmosphere was very lively. People were learning salsa, there were choreographies, and a dedicated dance area. Despite this, the space was well-arranged, with enough distance between diners and dancers, so it never felt crowded or uncomfortable. Great food, great service, beautiful aesthetics, and a fun environment. I had a really good experience and would definitely recommend Pit Stop Lagos.
    • chinwengozi N. ★★★★ The food was really nice, I had snail and it was well seasoned and soft. The drinks however were not great, I had the berry something smoothie and it tasted like strawberry and kale and then I ordered a Long Island which was honestly too strong. All in, food is great but drinks are not
  • 4
    Lounge Thirty8 Ltd (Lounge 38) — photo

    Lounge Thirty8 Ltd (Lounge 38)

    76.0/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars550 reviews₦₦

    67 Bode Thomas St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers salsa dancing lessons on Thursdays, with a restaurant downstairs and lounge upstairs.

    • good food
    • live music
    • salsa dancing
    • fair prices
    • slow service
    • 24 hours
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume91
    • Review recency76
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • Miss N. ★★★★ Lounge 38 is a fast food service restaurant that also has a club behind it, they are open 24 hours in Surulere and sell a wide range of food from Rice dishes (Local grains and basmati) featuring some of their signature dishes like Shepherd rice, Mexican Fried Rice, crispy rice and general meals like Jollof rice, Coconut rice, Village rice, Macaroni, Pasta, different swallow, fresh juices, zobo, yogurts, parfait, sliced and sardine bread, granola, ready to pickup cakes, Gelato, snacks of various types, grilled Shawarma amongst many other things. The place can get overly populated however you will always get something to eat at any point in time including midnight
    • Miss N. ★★★★ Lounge 38 is a fast food service restaurant that also has a club behind it, they are open 24 hours in Surulere and sell a wide range of food from Rice dishes (Local grains and basmati) featuring some
  • 5
    The Long Bar Lagos - Restaurant & Sport Bar — photo

    The Long Bar Lagos - Restaurant & Sport Bar

    72.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars555 reviews₦₦

    23A Tony Anegbode St, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Spacious layout with quiet zones for introverts, plus live band and karaoke.

    • good ambience
    • great food
    • live music
    • karaoke
    • spacious
    • friendly staff
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume92
    • Review recency63
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment95
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    Recent reviews

    • Iderimo A. ★★★★★ Awesome experience. Good ambience, great people, lovely food and drinks, cocktails, gin, wine, whisky etc. Nice and polite staff
    • Olutope F. ★★★★★ What a great place to be! You wouldn't want to miss their tasty food and excellent service. It's an atmosphere of relaxation, full of excitement and networking opportunities.
  • 6
    Captains Bar Ikeja Lagos — photo

    Captains Bar Ikeja Lagos

    71.8/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars1.6k reviews₦₦

    19 Ladipo Oluwole St, off Adeniyi Jones, Oba Akran, Ikeja 101233, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Afrocentric art and friendly roaming dogs create a unique, homey atmosphere.

    • cold drinks
    • grilled catfish
    • friendly dogs
    • art installations
    • pool tables
    • parking difficulty
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency9
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment88
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  • 7
    Sailors Lounge | Restaurant | Lounge | Bar in Lekki Lagos — photo

    Sailors Lounge | Restaurant | Lounge | Bar in Lekki Lagos

    71.4/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars5.0k reviews₦₦

    PLot 1 block 12, admiralty road, Lekki phase 1 Lekki, Eti-Osa, Lagos 101253, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Lively lagoon-side bar with live band and board games on Sundays.

    • good food
    • live band
    • friendly waiters
    • lagoon views
    • affordable
    • board games
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency72
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment74
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    Recent reviews

    • veronica H. ★★★★★ First, I'll say the good things: The food is good. We ordered two hamburgers, and they were quite good. The shawarma, although it's just sausage, was also good. Now then... the place is beautiful, it has a lot of potential, the views are gorgeous, and it's a pleasant spot. But from the moment we walked in, the waiters' attitude was terrible. They seemed unmotivated, all sitting around doing their own thing and wandering about. The waitress didn't even know what dishes were on the menu or what they had. It took them over 40 minutes to serve the two hamburgers and the two shawarmas. They brought two more hamburgers and a shawarma, and the next one took almost an hour. We were the only ones in the restaurant; there were no other customers. They brought our drinks as soon as we sat down. When we ate, the drinks were warm. The menu that appears online isn't the restaurant's menu, and the one in the establishment only has a few things. For example, they have several types of pasta, but they only have the one with tomato sauce. They don't have sandwiches. It was swarming with flies and everything was covered in dust. In short, I don't recommend this place for eating. Maybe it's a good place for parties, I don't know, but NOT FOR EATING.
    • adetola A. ★★★★★ Nice service here. Ushers are dope , waiters are friendly
  • 8
    Ynot2 Lagos - Restaurant, Sport Bar, Cafe & Night Club — photo

    Ynot2 Lagos - Restaurant, Sport Bar, Cafe & Night Club

    66.5/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars96 reviews

    231 Muri Okunola St, Victoria Island, Lagos 101243, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers snooker and a balcony lounge, but pool tables are in poor condition.

    • limited parking
    • pool table condition
    • menu issues
    • good for snooker
    • balcony seating
    • loud music
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume66
    • Review recency45
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment56
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    Recent reviews

    • Adekunle A. ★★★★★ Menu isn't up to date. Ordered chicken gizzard which should come with plantain but there was no plantain on the plate. I complained and I was told by the waitress that this it is the reality.
    • Omar K. ★★★★★ One of the best spots in Victoria Island for dining out, alone or with a company, and no shortage of sitting area to choose from.
  • 9
    The Polygon Lounge — photo

    The Polygon Lounge

    66.2/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars35 reviews

    33 Okunola Rd, Egbeda, Lagos 100276, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Mixed reviews with standout Nkwobi dish and parking security.

    • good customer service
    • slow service
    • nkwobi
    • parking security
    • mixed music experience
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume52
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment56
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    Recent reviews

    • Tolulope A. ★★★★★ Their service was not that bad The customers service was good
    • Bestcity C. ★★★★ The service here was very poor that I can’t explain it. I ordered for fish and was told after 1hr 30min that my order was not made by kitchen. Ordering rice took them 1 hour 15min to make it. I think that’s why people don’t really visit the venue.
  • 10
    Deemav Exclusive Lounge — photo

    Deemav Exclusive Lounge

    56.4/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars15 reviews

    7 Kadiri St, Road, Oregun, Lagos 100212, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume40
    • Review recency35
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Olawale J. ★★★★★ Nice bar and nice modern room settings
  • 11
    Luxx Lagos — photo

    Luxx Lagos

    55.4/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars60 reviews

    26 Agbe Road, Abule Egba, Lagos 101232, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Large screen for football but blurry, and forced whiskey purchase for comfortable seating.

    • nice ambience
    • blurry tv screen
    • forced whiskey purchase
    • terrible catfish barbecue
    • good hospitality
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume60
    • Review recency19
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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  • 12
    9Kisses Sport Bar & Lounge — photo

    9Kisses Sport Bar & Lounge

    54.9/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars8 reviews

    Plot 1-10 Akiogun Rd, Lekki - Epe Expy, Oniru, Lagos 105102, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume32
    • Review recency16
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 13
    Sportshaq Bar & Suites. — photo

    Sportshaq Bar & Suites.

    54.4/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars114 reviews₦₦

    Adamu Orisa St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Adekunle O. ★★★★★ Well tucked away off Adeniran Ogunsanya, strategically located just off the beaten track. Good ambience, popular with sports fans to watch their sports, especially Premier League football, on the wide screens (although quiet both times I've visited, as I'm not particularly into football). It looks like the place is in need of some renovation and an overhaul, as the decor and overall tone are rather too basic,much too ordinary. Good advertising and publicity, though,as it was a series of adverts that lead me to the place.
    • opeyemi A. ★★★★ The attendant is quite nice but the owner of the suite who happen to be Dudu-Orumen is very unwelcoming and harsh towards customers. He will yell at customers and even his staff. Not a good place to be called suites.
  • 14
    Spazio Sports Bar — photo

    Spazio Sports Bar

    53.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    J756+53V, Fatolu St, Ipaja Rd, Ipaja, Lagos 102213, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency71
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Taiwo T. ★★★★★ Spazio Sports Bar is honestly one of the best chill-out spots and fine dining experiences I’ve had in Lagos. It’s a place you don’t just visit once, you keep coming back to. From the moment you walk in, you feel the difference. The service is warm and professional, and the ambience is absolutely beautiful. It’s an outdoor, relaxed space that somehow balances premium sports bar energy with stylish fine dining. Perfect for weekend hangouts, date nights, casual meet-ups, and even family time. One thing I really love is that it’s a strictly no-smoking environment. It makes the whole space feel cleaner, calmer, and more comfortable especially when you’re trying to enjoy good food and good company. Now to the football experience. I mean it’s very top tier. I was here during the afcon and my goodness what an atmosphere! Spazio has large, well-positioned screens with clear sightlines, so no matter where you’re seated, you’re locked into the game. The sound and the setup make it feel like a true live football viewing experience, not just a restaurant showing matches. If you love football, this is definitely where you’ll want to watch games. What really stands out is how Spazio blends sports with fine dining. The menu is well-curated and surprisingly not pricey. I had fries and grilled fish, and they tasted really nice and well prepared, satisfying, and beautifully served. It’s more than bar food; it’s proper dining in a sports bar setting. The environment is family-friendly, the service is great, and the overall vibe is relaxed yet premium. People don’t talk about how convenience room are important to the whole experience, so I’ll just add here that even the convenience room is always neat and yes, you can take selfies in there too 😂 Spazio truly gets the balance right between atmosphere, food, and football. If you’re looking for a place with great vibes, quality meals, and an unforgettable matchday experience, Spazio Sports Bar is absolutely worth it.
  • 15
    Waves Sport Lounge & Grill — photo

    Waves Sport Lounge & Grill

    49.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    CFF6+FVW, Adekunle Animashaun Dr, Eti-Osa, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated sports bars in Lagos?

Hard Rock Cafe Lagos is currently ranked #1 with 4.4 stars from 7168 Google reviews.

How many sports bars are in Lagos?

We currently track 15 sports bars in Lagos, Lagos State.

How are these sports 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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