Basic Information

Address

PGFM+7HC, Old Otukpo Rd, Wurukum, Makurdi 970101, Benue

Cuisine Type

Bar & grill

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, and mature adults seeking quality entertainment and dining. The venue appeals to those looking for social gatherings, romantic evenings, and entertainment experiences with live performances.

About This Restaurant

The GRILLS is a popular bar and grill in Wurukum, Makurdi, offering a vibrant dining and entertainment experience. Known for its excellent beer selection, creative cocktails, and diverse wine list, this establishment provides both indoor and outdoor seating in a casual yet upmarket atmosphere. With live music performances, dancing, and regular events, it's a go-to destination for food, drinks, and entertainment in Benue State. The venue caters to various dining occasions from quick bites to full meals, available for lunch, dinner, and catering services.

Hours & Schedule

Best Times to Visit

Evenings are popular for live music and performances. The venue usually has wait times, suggesting peak hours can be busy. Weekends likely offer the most vibrant atmosphere with full entertainment programming.

Specialties & Services

Live music and performances, great beer and cocktail selection, extensive wine list, outdoor seating, happy-hour and late-night food, small plates and quick bites, catering services, live sports broadcasts, and romantic, casual dining experiences.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Plenty of free parking available, including free street parking and a free parking lot with ample spaces for visitors.

Payment Methods

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted for convenient transaction options.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet. The venue offers ample free parking including street parking and a parking lot with plenty of spaces available.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music, Live performances

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers praise the improved services and excellent atmosphere, highlighting enjoyable live performances by local talents. Reviewers appreciate the venue as a good relaxation spot with old school music, noting it's well-secured and occasionally features live football matches. Many describe it as a nice place to unwind with quality entertainment.

Customer Reviews

"The Grills (Old Skool Bar) has improved immensely and their services are top notch, the place is excellent"

"It was an outdoor experience with local talents and dance groups performing.... I think Benue State and indeed Nigeria at large is blessed with so much talents! I watched nice performances by these talents including Hip Hop and rap music in Tiv. I enjoyed the evening. Nice place to unwind!"

"Good relaxation spot with old school music for matured minds, well secured with live football matches on display occasionally."