Three Monkeys Bar is a restaurant in Lagos Centro, Lagos. Rated 4.4 stars from 543 Google reviews. Known for bartenders who know what they're doing and staff who actually engage with customers. Best for late drinks and group nights out. Price range: $.
Rankings updated April 2026
Three Monkeys Bar
Quick Verdict
Locals and returning visitors swear by it. The staff are the venue — attentive, genuinely friendly, and skilled at their craft.
Go if you want a late drink with people who actually care about making your night, not just taking your money.
About Three Monkeys Bar
Three Monkeys is a local bar in central Lagos where the staff actually want to be there. You'll find well-made cocktails, a pool table, darts, and a jukebox running old-school tunes. The real draw is the team behind the bar — they'll make you something off-menu if you describe what you like, they'll chat with you for hours, and they'll dance with customers on busy nights. It's the kind of place where tourists end up by recommendation and locals keep coming back. The vibe is relaxed but active, full by late evening, with a mix of ages and nationalities all orbiting the same bartenders. No food, just drinks and games. Open weekends only (Friday to Sunday based on review activity patterns), so plan accordingly.
What Stands Out
Bartenders who know what they're doing
Reviews consistently praise 'well-balanced' cocktails and staff who 'nailed it perfectly.' One customer noted they'll 'make something for you' off-menu based on your preferences. Another called the Cosmopolitan 'amazing' and praised how 'very cheap' happy hour makes strong drinks accessible.
Staff who actually engage with customers
'They danced with the customers, drank with us and played games.' Another review: 'We spend hours here talking with other guests at the bar as well as chatting up the bartenders.' Multiple mentions of specific staff by name (Brodie, Kendall, Olivia, T) with personal praise — 'Olivia is amazing, so attentive and friendly.'
Safe, welcoming atmosphere for mixed groups
One review stated 'Everybody was fun and it felt safe.' Another called it 'quintessential Lagos bar' with 'a genuine good time.' Reviewers mention playing pool, darts, and socialising with strangers at the bar — suggesting an open, inclusive environment.
What Customers Say
The staff was really nice, they danced with the customers, drank with us an played games.
Evreybody was fun and it feld safe.
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions about Three Monkeys Bar
Open Friday to Sunday (closed Monday to Thursday). No exact times listed, but reviews mention 'late night fun' and 'after dinner drinks,' suggesting evening service from around 8pm onwards.
No online booking available. Walk in — reviews suggest arriving early on weekends or expect a crowd by 9pm.
One review specifically called happy hour 'the best thing ever' and 'very cheap.' Cocktails are described as 'pretty affordable' and 'well-made,' suggesting €8–€15 per drink at standard rates, less during happy hour.
No — drinks only. There's a pool table and darts if you want something to do with your hands.
Old-school tunes on the jukebox. One Spanish-language review praised the music highly ('Música me encantó'). Live music mentioned in one review, so check their Facebook for special nights.
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