Basic Information

Address

Plot 16 Ebeano Housing Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu 400221, Enugu

Website

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Cuisine Type

African restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, and solo diners. The atmosphere caters to those seeking a casual, cosy, romantic, or upmarket experience, and it is also family-friendly, being good for kids.

About This Restaurant

The Village Bistro is a popular African restaurant located in the Ebeano Housing Estate, offering a vibrant dining experience with authentic local dishes. Open 24/7, it provides a versatile setting for any meal, from breakfast to late-night bites. The restaurant features a cosy yet trendy atmosphere with multiple seating areas, including outdoor options, and is known for its pleasing ambience and views. With a comprehensive menu that includes beloved Nigerian specialties like Abacha, Nkwobi, and local jollof rice, alongside a great selection of beer, cocktails, and wine, it's a go-to spot for genuine flavours at any hour.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

Open 24 hours

Saturday

Open 24 hours

Sunday

Open 24 hours

Monday

Open 24 hours

Tuesday

Open 24 hours

Wednesday

Open 24 hours

Thursday

Open 24 hours

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

As the restaurant is open 24 hours, it can be visited at any time. However, reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner to secure a table, especially during peak meal times for groups.

Specialties & Services

Authentic African and Nigerian cuisine including Abacha, Nkwobi, and local jollof rice. Services include 24-hour dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, drive-through, and catering. The bistro is also renowned for its great beer and cocktail selection, happy-hour food, and late-night dining options.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Extensive and free parking is available, with both a free parking lot and free street parking. The directory notes there is plenty of parking available for guests.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and cash-free transactions.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible, including the car park, entrance, seating, and toilets. The venue is committed to accommodating all guests.

Service options

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

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

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

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, 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

Children

Good for kids, High chairs

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Reviews are mixed, highlighting a contrast in experiences. Many customers praise the amazing location, great-tasting local dishes, and pleasing ambience with multiple seating areas. However, some report significant issues with long wait times, poor food quality on occasion, and a lack of atmosphere, such as no music. The management has been noted to respond professionally to negative feedback.

Customer Reviews

"Amazing location, really good local dish options. I had Abacha and nkwobi, then the local jollof/village rice. Food tasted great! The ambience and view is pleasing. A number of spaces to sit and enjoy your meal."

"Terrible experience, terrible service, terrible food. we waited for over 3 hours 30 minutes for peppersoup which was not well cooked ans quite tasteless. The place was quite boring and no music was playing."

"Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the long wait, poor food quality, and lack of ambiance. This is not our standard, and we take your concerns seriously. … More"

"VERY TERRIBLE TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Absolutely terrible experience. It took forever just to get the so-called 4 pieces of meat they called nkwobi. Imagine waiting 3 hours just for 1 straw .. and we were 2 people! Only for the waitress to …"