Basic Information

Address

2 Matambella Garden, Wuse 2

Cuisine Type

Bar & grill

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, families with children, business professionals, and couples seeking casual to romantic dining experiences

About This Restaurant

Village Chief Restaurant & Bar offers a unique dining experience in the heart of Wuse 2, Abuja. Designed to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional village, this popular establishment features lush plants, authentic serve ware, and diverse seating arrangements. Open from 7 am to 1 am daily, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an extensive menu that includes vegan, vegetarian, and organic options. With its casual yet upmarket atmosphere, it's perfect for everything from solo dining to group gatherings, featuring a full bar, private dining room, and outdoor seating.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

7 am–1 am

Saturday

7 am–1 am

Sunday

7 am–1 am

Monday

7 am–1 am

Tuesday

7 am–1 am

Wednesday

7 am–1 am

Thursday

7 am–1 am

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as there's usually a wait. Evenings and weekends tend to be busiest. The extended hours until 1 am make it ideal for late-night dining when other establishments may be closed.

Specialties & Services

Great beer selection, cocktails, wine list, and coffee; All-you-can-eat options; Happy-hour drinks and food; Late-night dining; Private dining room; Catering services; Vegan and vegetarian options; Organic dishes; Sport viewing; Dancing

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking lot available with plenty of parking spaces, plus additional free street parking. Ample parking makes it convenient for groups and those driving to the location.

Payment Methods

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. Cash payment information not specified.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet; Free parking lot and street parking with plenty of spaces; Outdoor seating options; Table service available

Service options

Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Sport

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Dancing, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the remarkable atmosphere and village-like ambiance with lush plants and authentic decor. The vibe is described as energetic yet chill, making it popular for various occasions. Some reviews note that food preparation can take time during busy periods, and occasional service limitations may occur. With over 3,400 reviews and a 4.3 rating, it's widely regarded as a hidden gem in Wuse 2.

Customer Reviews

"First time dining here with the family visiting from Los Angeles ! I absolutely loved the vibes, energy and atmosphere! Once you walk in you feel like you are really dinning in a village ! The plants, the seating, plates, serve ware, all of …"

"The Village Chief Restaurant is a remarkable but hidden spot in the business & ever busy Wuse 2 District of Abuja. The official name is Matambella Garden Wuse 2. Located just a branch off from Adetokunmbo Ademola Cresent in front of …"

"Wonderful atmosphere and environment. I loved how chill it was really. The only issue was that the food really took a while to make. So be prepared to wait. And they couldn't make fruit juice because there was no "electricity" then. Well …"