Basic Information

Address

3 Ewa Road, Ikpoba slope, Benin City 300211, Edo

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Primarily attracts groups, university students, and tourists. The venue is well-suited for solo dining, romantic dates, and family gatherings, including children's birthdays, thanks to its varied atmosphere and crowd appeal.

About This Restaurant

Government Lifestyle Restaurant & Lounge offers a sophisticated dining and entertainment experience in a uniquely designed space reminiscent of a capitol building. This upmarket venue features multiple compartments, including a private dining room and outdoor seating, creating a versatile atmosphere that is both cosy and trendy. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it is renowned for its great food, extensive drink selection, and live music, making it a popular destination for various occasions in Benin City.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

8 am–11 pm

Saturday

8 am–10 pm

Sunday

10 am–10 pm

Monday

8 am–10 pm

Tuesday

8 am–10 pm

Wednesday

8 am–10 pm

Thursday

8 am–10 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Dinner reservations are recommended, especially on weekends (Friday and Saturday) when live music and a vibrant atmosphere are highlights. It's a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in all-you-can-eat options, small plates, and a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian choices. Offers a full bar with a great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, complemented by happy-hour and late-night food. Services include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, drive-through, and catering. Features live music, sports viewing, and a romantic, casual atmosphere suitable for private events.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample free parking is available, with both a free parking lot and free street parking, ensuring plenty of space for guests.

Payment Methods

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

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible, including the entrance, seating, toilet, and car park. The venue is designed to accommodate guests with mobility needs comfortably.

Service options

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

Highlights

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

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, 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, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers frequently praise the beautiful, massive, and aesthetic space with a great atmosphere and incredible sound system. Reviews highlight the excellent food, prompt service, and enjoyable live band, describing it as a 'hidden gem' perfect for relaxing and socializing.

Customer Reviews

"I loved it there. It’s beautiful and the atmosphere was really nice, we spent sometime inside but went outside later on. The place is huge, different compartment. …"

"Government Lifestyle Restaurant and Lounge. I love the concept. The exterior set up indeed looks like a capitol building. The atmosphere inside is even better. They have an incredible sound system. I loved their food and life band."

"An hidden gem where you can relax and grab a bite, the service is prompt and well coordinated and the space is massive yet aesthetic. …"