Hidden gems in Victoria Island
Skip the tourist circuit. These Victoria Island spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
Top spots in Victoria Island
Lekki Arts & Crafts Market
CultureVictoria Island
Wood carvings, adire textiles and bronze — bargaining expected.
Eko Atlantic Promenade
OutdoorsEko Atlantic
Reclaimed-land boardwalk along the Atlantic — sunset jogs and food trucks.
Civic Centre Lagos
CultureOzumba Mbadiwe
Glass-fronted events hub — art shows, conferences and waterfront lawns.
Kalakuta Republic Museum (day trip)
CultureIkeja link
Fela Kuti's former home turned museum — short drive over the bridge.
Where to eat
Yellow Chilli
$$Nigerian · Victoria Island
Modern jollof, egusi and asun in a polished setting — order the goat pepper soup.
RSVP
$$$Modern Mediterranean · Victoria Island
Buzzy date-night spot with rooftop bar and Sunday DJ brunch.
Terra Kulture
$$Nigerian · Victoria Island
Bookshop-cum-restaurant — soft-yam pottage, theatre on weekends.
Sky Restaurant Eko Hotel
$$$Continental · Adetokunbo Ademola
Lagoon-view dining — slow Sunday brunch and December concert crowds.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, Eko Atlantic Promenade, Civic Centre Lagos. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.