Basic Information

Address

7JFJ+C5J, Country Home Rd, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups of friends, university students, tourists, and social gatherings. The venue appeals to those seeking casual dining, romantic evenings, and lively social atmospheres with entertainment options.

About This Restaurant

First Bar Bénin is a popular restaurant and bar in Benin City offering a vibrant dining and social experience. Known for its excellent beverage selection including great cocktails, beer, and wine, this establishment provides diverse dining options from quick bites to all-you-can-eat meals. With a trendy yet cozy atmosphere that ranges from casual to upmarket, it features live music, sports viewing, and multiple service options including drive-through, takeaway, dine-in, and outdoor seating. The venue is particularly popular for lunch and dinner, offering table service in a welcoming environment.

Hours & Schedule

Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as the venue often has wait times. Evenings with live music and sports events tend to be particularly busy. Planning ahead is advised for optimal seating.

Specialties & Services

Great beer selection, craft cocktails, extensive wine list, delicious desserts, live music entertainment, sports viewing, happy-hour drinks, late-night food, all-you-can-eat options, brunch service, and outdoor seating. The bar also offers quick bites and small plates for casual dining.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking options include both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge, providing convenient access for drivers.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and secure transactions.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets available. The venue is designed to accommodate guests with mobility needs throughout the dining and restroom facilities.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Sport

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine

Dining options

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, 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

High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the cozy atmosphere perfect for chilling with friends, excellent music selection, and friendly waitstaff. Reviewers highlight it as a great stop during journeys and appreciate the overall experience. The establishment maintains a 4-star rating based on 459 reviews.

Customer Reviews

"A very nice and cozy place to chill out with friends. Remember say, One for the road!"

"You can always check in with them, when on a journey."

"As ehhhh i love there music most of all, the waitress good gon more grace first bar 😍😍 …"