I Just Got Back: A Detty December Social Guide
It’s that time of the year where the night is just a concept and your liver is full of alcohol. Detty December is here again! If you’re going to Lagos this December, the flight tickets aren't the only thing you should plan for. As for activities, there’s always something to do. A spontaneous trip to Lagos is nice as it is a place full of surprises but depending on your interests, it’s best to do some research on things happening to get the best experience.
If you’re in it for the best foodie experience, here are some spots to try:
Slow
RSVP
Cilantro
Thai Thai
Flaky’s Chinese
Koi
Izanagi
Fusion
Churassco’s
Lagoon
Brisk
Cafeteria
Danfo on the Beach
Mood Restaurant
Salmas
Cactus
Maple
Rapa Nui
Nok
Uptown Burgers
Topsis Burger Lab
Gossip Kitchen and Bar
Olaiya/ Yakoyo
Food Court
Urban Eats
Glover Court Suya
You can also check out Eat Drink Lagos for more on restaurants and reviews of the places you would like to try. They also do an annual food fair in December so look out for that.
If you plan on partying the whole month, it’s important to note the spots for pre-drinks and clubbing. Depending on the type of nightlife soldier you are, you can make it past your pre-drinks spots. Here are some cool spots to start the night at:
Mako (Invite Only)
RSVP
Avant-Garde
White Lagos
Boat Club (Invite Only)
Blowfish
Paradis
Mood Lagos
Wedding after parties
Anywhere with music and drinks really, most restaurants have a lounge vibe over the weekends.
Then for clubbing, make sure to check out these spots:
Library
Envy
Hot Box
La Vella
Zaza
2:45 (formerly known as SIP)
W Bar
Vaniti Lagos
Velvet
Vertigo
Obi’s House on Mondays at Hard Rock Cafe
What’s the Rush Wednesdays at 3699 Lounge
Amapiano District
Everyday People
On your rest days, here’s some wholesome activities to do:
Beach day at an Illashe Beach house: Usually, this requires renting a boat and beach house. You can also check out some beach resorts as well that might offer packages. If you don’t mind a bit of a crowd, you can check out Sunday at Illashe for an affordable beach party experience.
Landmark and Sol Beach: This is another way to get a nice beach experience without the wahala of finding a boat. Landmark has a boardwalk strip with different beach clubs, sporting activities and food. It also has a cinema and shops. Sol beach provides a more quiet beach experience with food and nice scenery. There’s also a beach club called Truth Beach club.
Apart from the beach, Lagos is filled with rich culture and this can be seen almost everywhere. Here are some cool places to check out:
Lekki Conservation Center
Nike Art Gallery
Lekki Arts and Craft Market
Olumo Rock if you’re willing to do a day trip to Ogun State
Eko Art Market
Ogirikan Art Gallery
For fashion:
Street Souk
Fashion Souk
Severe Nature
There’s endless RTW brands available for purchase if you don’t find any fashion events.
Work from home spots:Vestar Coffee in VI
Nuli in Ikoyi
Samantha’s Bistro
The House
Godaif Village
Art Cafe
Eric Kayse
Concerts
Flytime Festival
Rhythm Unplugged
Our Land
Palm Wine Festival
Cavemen Concert
Lagos Countdown
Native Land
You can also use the Felefun app, Tix Africa and search up some artist pages to see if there’s any more concerts.
For more on parties and activities check out @awelagos, @lagosweekender, @lostinlagos so that you can stay up to date on everything going on in December!