First dates are a really huge deal. Therefore, it is important to make the best impression. Many people feel that date locations should be tailored according to the taste of the person being taken. When visiting any of these places, it is advised to budget about ₦10, 000. Here are 20 places you can go on a date in Lagos. This list contains reputable restaurants, cafes and art centres. Enjoy!
- Bogobiri House
Bogobiri is located in the heart of Ikoyi, precisely at 9, 7 Maitama Sule Street, Lagos. Art lovers go to this place to have a good time and listen to live bands play invigorating music. Plays are also hosted here by Taruwa and on some nights, there is open mic. If your date is an artsy person, this is one of the most exciting places that you can take themto in Lagos.
2. Freedom Park
Freedom Park is located at 1, Hospital Road, Old Prison Ground, Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos. This arts and recreation centre was built in 2010 to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th independence. It is also a cultural centre that was designed by architect, Theo Lawson. This is a good spot to bring someone who is interested in arts, culture and history. Many Afrocentric art shows are staged at this location.
3. The Foundry Restaurant
The Foundry is a good place togo on a date in Lagos if you want to enjoy tasty meals and have intimate conversation. It is located at 228B , Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island Lagos. It has a cozy atmosphere and the booths are designed to seat at least two people on each side. Their impressive menu contains different interestingly named meals to soothe even the most selective palate.
4. Ocean Basket
Located at the 1392 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, this Sea food restaurant has an extensive menu that contains whatever sea food delight you want. If your date loves sea food and a cozy ambiance, this is one of the perfect spots to go to. Also, if you have never tried sea food before and want to be adventurous on this date, this is one of the best places to experiment with.
5. Terra Kulture
Terra Kulture is located at 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island Lagos. Founded by Bolanle Austen-Peters in 2003, it has remained one of those establishments that caters to whatever artistic and recreational fantasies one might have. Their onsite restaurant has a variety of African and international dishes, they have a book shop and an art gallery, a library, language school and theatre where plays are staged every Wednesday and Sunday.
6. The Jazzhole, Lagos
The Jazzhole is a cultural centre for books and music records. It is located at 168, Awolowo Road, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos. Time and again, musical shows, book readings and panels are hosted in this artsy environment. It is a good place to take a breather, sit, have a cup of tea or coffee and read an interesting book. It is also a good place to have intimate conversation because it is very cozy.
- Breena’s Cafe
Breena’s Cafe is also located on the mainland. There are two branches. One at Maryland and other at Akoka. The address of the Maryland location is 19, Abbi Street, Mende, Maryland, Lagos while the Akoka branch is on Akoka Road, near St. Finbarrs College, Yaba. If you and your date love pastry and tasty, spicy shawarma, Breena’s cafe is the plug for those food items.
8. Melting Moments
This creamery is for those who are sweet toothed. They have outlets on the Island and mainland. Their mainland location is at Shop U02, by Silverbird Cinema, Ikeja City Mall, Alausa, Ikeja. They have a wide variety of flavours, from mint choc chip, to vanilla with sprinkles, chunky monkey, cookies and cream and so on! But it definitely does not end there, they have other dessert items and you can also buy cakes for different celebrations here.
