Another English expatriate bar similar to Pat’s, Step Inn focuses more on bar food and drinks rather than drinks and dancing. There’s also smaller presence of sex workers here, though it’s fair to expect that any bar frequented by foreigners is going to have a few persons for hire on the premises.
There is actually a small hotel above the Step Inn, but patrons primarily come here to dine. The layout is similar to a traditional English or Irish pub with a horseshoe-shaped bar surrounded by tables and assorted British ephemera on the walls.
Meals and drinks here are very inexpensive, with a selection of burgers, chicken and pizza available on the menu for only 500-1000 Naira. Among several rounds of drinks and six meals for seven patrons, our bill came out to only 25,000 Naira on a recent visit.
The publike atmosphere stays in place through around 11PM, with numerous tables of mixed expatriates and Nigerians chewing the fat or watching one of the flat-screen TVs. After that, the bar gets more crowded and less comfortable, with a higher degree of prowling international visitors. Still, it’s possible to sit down and have a pleasant evening without being bothered by the gesticulating dance floor – just come before 8PM and grab a table.
At the time of writing, the road in front of Step Inn was under construction so access by car was nearly impossible. It’s also in a dimly lit building with very little exterior marking. The bar is basically equidistant between Imam Abibu Adetoro Close and Prince Ade Odedina Street on the south side of the road. If you get lost you can always ask a local resident – the street is safe and full of friendly Lagosians.
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Another English expatriate bar similar to Pat's, Step Inn focuses more on bar food and drinks rather than drinks and...
Another English expatriate bar similar to Pat’s, Step Inn focuses more on bar food and drinks rather than drinks and dancing. There’s also smaller presence of sex workers here, though it’s fair to expect that any bar frequented by foreigners is going to have a few persons for hire on the premises.
There is actually a small hotel above the Step Inn, but patrons primarily come here to dine. The layout is similar to a traditional English or Irish pub with a horseshoe-shaped bar surrounded by tables and assorted British ephemera on the walls.
Meals and drinks here are very inexpensive, with a selection of burgers, chicken and pizza available on the menu for only 500-1000 Naira. Among several rounds of drinks and six meals for seven patrons, our bill came out to only 25,000 Naira on a recent visit.
The publike atmosphere stays in place through around 11PM, with numerous tables of mixed expatriates and Nigerians chewing the fat or watching one of the flat-screen TVs. After that, the bar gets more crowded and less comfortable, with a higher degree of prowling international visitors. Still, it’s possible to sit down and have a pleasant evening without being bothered by the gesticulating dance floor – just come before 8PM and grab a table.
At the time of writing, the road in front of Step Inn was under construction so access by car was nearly impossible. It’s also in a dimly lit building with very little exterior marking. The bar is basically equidistant between Imam Abibu Adetoro Close and Prince Ade Odedina Street on the south side of the road. If you get lost you can always ask a local resident – the street is safe and full of friendly Lagosians.