The Mainland is a district of Lagos.
Districts
Get in
You can get in to Lagos mainland from any part of Lagos by either by shared taxis, BRT buses or local buses (also referred to as danfo).
See
- Jaekel House, 17 Federal Rd, Ebute Metta, 6.48903°, 3.37805°, +234 802 831 2973. Historical house and Nigerian railway museum. 2020-08-29
- National Theatre, Mainland, Iganmu-Surulere, 6.476389°, 3.369444°. Located on the mainland at Iganmu, it is about a half-hour drive from Lagos Island. Built in 1977 as the principal forum for the International Festival of Black Arts and Culture, it has now become accepted as the prime center for performing arts in the country. The main auditorium has the capacity to seat around 3,000 persons and the conference hall can accommodate around 700 people. The building also houses two cinema halls, a restaurant and a bar. 2019-02-07
- Ovuomaroro Gallery (Bruce Onobrakpeya's Gallery), 41 Oloje Street.,Papa Ajao, Mushin (close to The Guardian Newspapers along Apapa Oshodi Expressway), 6.53881°, 3.34121°, +234 7056346458, Bofound.ng@gmail.com. M-Sa 9AM-6:15PM, closed Su. One of the oldest galleries in Lagos with over 100 works on display, with some for sale by Nigeria's Human Living Treasure Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya You will also see here more than 6 decades of his work as an artist running through various phases of his creativity and development. 2019-02-07
- Legacy railway museum, Ebute Metta (Legacy railway museum, Ebute Metta), 6.4839°, 3.34121°. M-Sa 9AM-6:15PM, closed Su. It was built in November 1997 to display old carriage wagons, old steam locomotives and the running shed to preserve the Nigeria railway history. 2022-01-10
- Eko Bridge, Surulere Lagos, 6.4642°, 3.3802°. Eko Bridge is one of three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, the others are the Third Mainland and Carter bridges.
- National Gallery of Modern Art, 6.476456°, 3.369342°. A modern art museum featuring two main galleries – one with portraits, while the other is with sculptures. 2022-05-20
Do
Cinemas
- Genesis Deluxe Cinema Maryland mall, Funtasticaland, Ikorodu Rd, Lagos 105102, Ikeja, 6.567287°, 3.367351°, +234 700 030 0300. 10AM-10PM. Genesis Cinemas was the first Cinema in West Africa to show a 3D movie (green hornet) in the year 2011.The movie experience comes with drinks, popcorn an array of appetisers and desserts but costs apply. N1000-3000 2022-01-31
- Magnificent Cinema, 180/184 Ikorodu Road. 2nd Floor Moyosore House, Onipanu Somolu Lagos State, 6.537167°, 3.367818°, +234 701 646 9992. 8AM-10PM. Magnificent Cinema host movies exhibitions, film rentals and concessions. It has a very cozy and serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation. ₦700-₦2500 2022-01-31
Eat
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Whitehouse. in Yaba near E-centre.
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Karma, Burma Road, Apapa. Dinner for two approx. ₦7000. Sunday buffet lunch at ₦2200 per person
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Olaiya. in Surulere near National Stadium
Drink
- Koko Lounge: Yaba. Cool as it gets. Co-owned by Africa's biggest hip-hop star, D'Banj who makes frequent appearances. Wednesday night is comedy nights. Classy VIP. Reasonable prices.
- The Psychiatric Hospital : Located actually inside a real Psychiatric hospital in Yaba is a small restaurant. Tables and chairs thrown around in the lawn, you can hangout here with friends for hours
- Monalido: Apapa. at Corner of Creek road, Entry ₦500 per person. Good music, sufficient space for sitting. Good, big dance floor. Every one welcome. 10PM-5:30AM. Drinks are at very competitive prices, Nice Food Restaurant as well open till 6AM.
- Club 21: Wharf Rd, Apapa. ₦500 per person. Music, sufficient space for sitting. Big dance floor. Everyone welcome. 10PM-3AM. Drinks are at competitive prices.
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