We combed the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to search out some of the most glamorous places to unwind. These relation spots also guarantee airtight security, give excellent treat as well as a rewarding dining experience. In no particular order, below are Ibadan’s best places to spoil yourself a little.

Mauve 21 Lounge

With over 5,000 followers on its Instagram page, Mauve 21 Lounge is reputed for its premium services. The lounge prides itself as Ibadan’s number one hangout spot that offers luxury experience to high-end customers. The lounge serves some of the best local and continental dishes, high quality drinks, enviable customer service in an environment that exudes a perfect ambiance that is unbeatable.

Notably, their security is on point– well-trained bouncers who conduct themselves professionally. Its delectable dishes, robust entertainment, and a wide range of games and of course celebrity shows make Mauve 21 the darling of Ibadan socialites. The lounge’s selling points are its dine out, its premium and high quality drinks and nightlife. Its delectable cuisines consist of inter-continental and highly sought Nigerian dishes. The lounge’s key offerings are its exquisite bar & lounge, fine dining, Karaoke, PoS and Shisha.

Aqua Ebevande

A scene @ Aqua Ebevande, Ibadan, Oyo State

One of the leading nightclubs that light up night life in Ibadan is Aqua Ebevande. Tucked in the heart of the popular Ringroad, Ibadan, this club is arguably one of Ibadan’s best. According to one of its online fans, “If you desire luxury and finesse, the go-to lounge is Aqua Ebevande.” The lounge prides itself as the one and only hangout spot that provides spectacular luxuries. If you are in town and you feel like night crawling, the go-to hangout spot that provides hard-to-find clubbing experience is Aqua Ebevande.

This lounge boasts of exciting shows that put night life on cruise control. Some of their shows include Bottle Rush Friday, and Our Thursday is different, among other celebrity-featured shows. Their Friday Night event is the rallying and meeting point where the real deals happen as far as Ibadan big boys are concerned and the lounge does not play second fiddle with its security – airtight. The icing on the cake is the bevy of chics and well sourced beautiful damsels that flock the arena to light up the night.

Apollo’s Lounge

Night life in Ibadan is like a delectable cake without its icing. Apollo’s seems to be the icing on the cake of Ibadan’s night life. The Apollo’s Lounge & Bar is popular in the social circles in Ibadan as one of the best lounges with best entertainment offerings and watertight security. Its strategic location, sited within the Palms Shopping Mall, Ringroad, gives it the competitive edge. Little wonder it prides itself as a force committed to reshaping the entertainment landscape in Ibadan. Some of its entertainment offerings include Club Night, Old Skool, Live Band, Crush Night, Chill Zone, and Karaoke, among others.

If you are the type that likes to sit out and enjoy live performances and comedy while you are being treated to chilled exotic drinks and fresh, tantalizing barbecues, you are not likely to have a regrettable experience. Check out the place whenever you’re in the ancient city. The girls around the vicinity who troop the place in droves will wow you.

 Latitude Cafe & Lounge

On its Instagram page, a loyal customer of Latitude Lounge & Bar described the lounge as a beautiful palace. In his words, “They have the perfect ambiance for any occasion and they serve some of the best food in the city. It’s a place for the elites, but there’s something affordable for everybody. Their service is topnotch, waiters use pager watches and the drinks are always cold. They also have a kid menu which is totally awesome, less I forget, their ice cream section, and best taste in recent times.”

One of its selling points is its watertight security which is never compromised. A visit to Latitude better tells the tale of an impeccable service embedded in a warm and inviting ambiance. The dishes are not only topnotch, they are also mouthwatering and you will always ask for more. They parade some of the best chefs in Ibadan. Their Nigerian dishes are rich and cater to all levels of customers, Latitude Lounge & Bar is at Ventura Mall, Samonda, Ibadan.

Club deRock

If you are the type that cares about where you sit out, and perhaps selective of what you eat, and finicky about security, then Club deRock is the place for you. With over 3,650 followers on its Instagram page, this Ringroad-based lounge is regarded as a perfect hangout spot to sit out with friends and families. Its beautiful interior and a wide range of delicious food will always make Club deRock the preferred place for Ibadan socialites.

Recognised by Trip Advisor as one of the best places to hangout in Ibadan, Club deRock is suited for couples, families, or groups are in search home-away-from home experience. If it’s all about topnotch entertainment and fun unbeatable, Club deRock is second to none.

Tosin Ayinde is the Managing Editor, meiza.ng

Ayodele Johnson

Ayodelé is a Lagos-based journalist and the Content and Editorial Coordinator at Meiza. All around the megacity, I am steering diverse lifestyle magazine audiences with ingenious hacks and insights that spur fast, informed decisions in their busy lives.