McCabe's Bar is a restaurant in Lagos Centro, Lagos. Rated 4.4 stars from 273 Google reviews. Known for derek and the staff actually want you there and properly poured guinness and serious whiskey selection. Best for evening drinks and games night (pool, darts). Price range: € 10–15.
Rankings updated April 2026
McCabe's Bar
Quick Verdict
If you want an Irish bar that actually feels Irish—run by someone who cares about the pour and the people—this is the one. Skip the seafront tourist traps and walk here.
Go if you want to play pool or darts, watch the match with people who know you, and drink Guinness poured the way it should be.
About McCabe's Bar
McCabe's is an Irish bar run by Derek and his daughter in central Lagos, where the Guinness is poured properly and the owner treats you like you've been coming for years. The place works as a proper local's bar—pool table, dart board, sports on the telly, well-stocked whiskey selection—but it's also the kind of spot where a Canadian visiting for the World Series leaves feeling like he found a home. Derek's a no-nonsense character who'll tell you straight if you've done something stupid, but reviewers consistently describe him as kind, welcoming, and genuinely interested in his customers. The staff (Marcia, Eli, Elliot) know what they're doing behind the bar. It's cash only, which catches some people out, but that's the trade-off for an unpretentious bar that's stayed itself instead of becoming a tourist version of itself. Full by evening, especially weekends, with a mix of locals and visitors who've stumbled in looking for something real.
What Stands Out
Derek and the staff actually want you there
A Toronto visitor wrote: 'The owner Derek is a legend and made me feel welcome and immediately treated me like a regular... these guys made me feel like I've been going to this bar for ages.' Multiple reviewers mention the owner and staff by name and describe them as kind, welcoming, and genuinely interested in conversation.
Properly poured Guinness and serious whiskey selection
One reviewer specifically praised 'Well.poured Guiness' and another noted 'Magnífica variedad de cervezas y bebidas en general.' A Hebrew-language review highlighted 'Mziga shel Guinness kmo shetriim' (a pour of Guinness as it should be) and noted a variety of whiskey.
Games, atmosphere, and a real local bar experience
Reviewers mention 'Good dart board and pool table. Games on' and describe spending evenings 'playing billiards with them and some locals.' One visitor said it 'makes me miss Ireland... i will come back over and over, think i found a home here.' Another called it 'Best Irish bar in Lagos... yes we did try them all.'
What Customers Say
Went here a lot during our trip to Lagos!
Great place for a game of darts and a pint.
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Contact
R. Dom Vasco da Gama 63, 8600-722 Lagos, Portugal
+351 915 820 215Frequently Asked Questions about McCabe's Bar
It's a proper Irish bar—pool table, dart board, sports on the telly, and a room full by evening. The owner Derek works the room, the staff know their job, and you'll find yourself talking to locals and other travellers. One visitor described it as making them 'miss Ireland' despite not being Irish.
No, it's cash only. One reviewer specifically mentioned 'bring cash with you.' This isn't negotiable—plan accordingly.
The Guinness is properly poured (reviewers specifically praise this), and they've got a solid whiskey selection. At €10–15 a drink, you're paying Lagos prices for something that actually tastes right.
They show matches and have the setup for it, though one reviewer had a poor experience with the connection. Your best bet is to ask Derek when you arrive what's on and whether the stream's working that day.
No online booking. Just walk in, preferably before 8pm if you want a seat. Evenings and weekends fill up.
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