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Best neighbourhoods in Lekki

A locals' map of Lekki — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.

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Top spots in Lekki

  • Nike Art Gallery

    Culture

    Lekki Phase 1

    Five floors of contemporary Nigerian art curated by Nike Davies-Okundaye.

  • Lekki Conservation Centre

    Outdoors

    Lekki Phase 1

    401-metre canopy walkway through swamp forest with monkeys overhead.

Where to eat

  • Bature Brewery

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    Brewpub · Lekki Phase 1

    Nigeria's craft beer pioneer — pizzas, peppered snails, mango weizen.

  • Cactus Restaurant

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    Cafe / Brunch · Lekki Phase 1

    Pastel-pink waterside brunch institution — pancakes and shawarma by the lagoon.

  • Nkoyo

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    Pan-African · Lekki Phase 1

    Cross-river kitchen — afang stew, edikang ikong, peppered plantain.

  • The Yellow Chilli Lekki

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    Nigerian · Lekki Phase 1

    Island outpost — goat pepper soup, ofada rice and jollof done right.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Lekki and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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