By Aisha Lawal
The season of love is upon us again and it’s the perfect time to create fun memories with that special person. As much as roses and chocolates are romantic ways to say “I love you,” spending quality time together is also an intimate love language. Whether it is your first Valentine’s Day together or you’ve spent many Valentine’s Days together, you can always spice up the day and deepen your bond.
Lagos is a bubbling city with several fun places to explore, especially for Valentine’s Day. Having fun in Lagos doesn’t always mean you have to get to the Island. Yes! You and your partner can have all the fun you want right here on the mainland at affordable costs.
We’ve compiled a list of top 10 places on the Lagos mainland where you can enjoy Valentine’s Day with that special someone.
- Placebo Restaurant and Bar
If your partner has taken food as a love language, then this is definitely for you. What better way to express your love than with mouth-watering dishes? Take the love of your life over to Placebo at 51, Basheer Shittu Avenue, Magodo Phase 2 and show your love through irresistible meals. Feed each other until you can only take in your love for each other. You can do this on a budget of ₦30k and it’ll definitely be a perfect Valentine’s Day.
- Kanu Ndubuisi Park
If you enjoy simple gestures, going on a picnic with your partner is a nice way to spend Valentine’s Day. Just the two of you, the cool ambience and the feeling of love in the air. Kanu Ndubuisi Park is a great place for simplistic lovers to enjoy the special day. The scenery is just perfect, the greenery and open sky are enough to make you fall deeper in love with your partner. The park is located at Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Oregun, Ikeja. Entry into the park is free except when there is a special event. Show up with your partner, load up on snacks and enjoy a lovely picnic.
- Filmhouse Cinema
You can’t go wrong with a movie date. The dark lightning, the cozy room and the big screen are very romantic ways to spend Valentine’s Day with your partner. For a very enjoyable cinematic experience, visit Filmhouse Cinema at Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere. You both get to enjoy blockbusters and delicious popcorn at an affordable price of ₦8,000 – ₦10,000. You can book your tickets online, walk in and enjoy a cozy movie date with your sweetheart.
- University of Suya
Oftentimes, love can come in the form of smoked, spicy meat and a bottle of champagne. This combination can unlock new levels in your relationship. Love is an art and so is Suya making. You can make or mar your Valentine’s Day if you don’t choose the perfect Suya-making spot. With branches across the mainland, the University of Suya is your best option to complete that romantic evening and make it memorable. Suya from the University of Suya, a bottle of Champagne and deep conversations scream intimacy. The amount you spend depends on how much of Suya lovers you and your partner are.
- Zen Garden
Trying out something new with your partner creates core memories. Chinese meals are not your everyday kind of food and you can try them out at Zen Garden to mark Valentine’s Day. Zen Garden, located at 60, Isaac John Street, Ikeja is an authentic Chinese restaurant that serves delicious mouth-watering dishes like Chinese pickles, rice-noodles and many more. From the minute you go in, you can see the beautiful Chinese art and decor. Trying out Chinese dishes with the love of your life on Valentine’s Day is definitely true love.
- Bnatural Med Spa
Your relationship should be your comfort zone, a space to relax and feel loved. You can double the comfort and relaxation on Valentine’s Day by visiting Bnatural Med Spa. If you want to go all out, you can book their Couple spa package and enjoy 4-6 hours of tender care; massage, facial, manicure and pedicure. Bnatural Med Spa is at GRA Ikeja and offers massages for as low as ₦12,000 per person. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique way.
- Ultimate Paintball Arena
In the spirit of team bonding, healthy competition and adrenaline pumping, paintball is the perfect sport. At Ultimate Paintball Arena, you and your partner can enjoy a paintball game for Valentine’s Day and get to know each other better. It is best to have a large team, so you might want to find other couples interested in an adventurous Valentine’s Day. You and your girlfriend, fiancé, or even wife can spend the rest of the day basking in each other’s arms. Ultimate Paintball Arena is located at CMD Road, Magodo.
- National Theatre
For lovers that love theatrical performances, the National Theatre at Iganmu is the place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The theatre is a tourist attraction and is widely known for its showcase of cultural shows and musical performances. The entry fee is determined by the ticket price of the play. Not only do you get first-hand experience with performances and entertainment, you get to experience it with your special someone on a very special occasion.
- Oeuvre Patisserie
Located at Ogudu GRA, Oeuvre Patisserie is a cafe that serves delicious pastries and desserts. What better day for you and your partner to indulge your sweet cravings than on Valentine’s Day? When the sweetness of the pastries collides with the sweetness of your relationship, expect a bomb celebration. The multiple sweetness will linger in your hearts for the longest time and with a budget of 15k, you can make this happen.
- Kayakinlagos
There is something for everyone, even the busy couple who can’t celebrate during the week. Kayakinlagos will be organizing a “Dine, Sip, and Paint” (Valentine’s Edition) at Tilapia & Tinz, Ikeja GRA, on the 18th of February. You and your special someone get to bond and awaken your inner artistic side. Dine, sip, and paint with just ₦20,000 and you get to keep the memory alive by taking the painting home.
Credit: @kayakinlagos on Instagram
There’s no excuse to have a boring Valentine’s Day. Location issues? Sorted. Budget friendly? Our exhaustive list definitely has you covered. Be sure to identify what your partner is into and decide where you’ll be spending February 14. Let us know which of these wonderful places you and your partner will be visiting on Valentine’s Day.
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- As Valentine’s Day beckons, we have carefully hand-picked top 10 places where lovers can rock and roll on the Lagos mainland.
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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.
