The most popular Irish bar in Lagos, packed with backpackers and expats watching sports. Known for cheap beer and a very sociable atmosphere.
Mullens Bar is a large, boisterous Irish-style sports bar in Lagos old town, in the western Algarve, and is the most popular gathering spot in the area for backpackers, expats and sports fans. The crowd skews young, mostly twenties, with a mixed international mix of travellers and seasonal residents; there is no dress code and the atmosphere is loud and highly sociable rather than exclusive. Multiple screens show major football, rugby and other live sport throughout the day and evening, with the sound and energy building considerably during marquee matches. There is no live band or DJ programme; instead, background pop and rock plays between broadcasts. The drinks programme centres on cheap draught and bottled beer and simple spirits and mixers, rather than a cocktail list, in keeping with its pub character. There is no cover charge and no bottle-service arrangement. The bar typically opens in the late morning for daytime sport and stays open into the early hours, with weekend nights and major match days considerably busier and louder than quiet weeknights. Reservations are not taken, as the venue is a walk-in pub aimed at drop-in sports viewing and socialising.
Good to know
- Signature
- Sports screens and Irish pub atmosphere
Highlights
- Multiple screens showing major football and rugby fixtures
- Cheap draught beer and a lively, sociable pub atmosphere
- Popular meeting point for backpackers and expats in Lagos
- No cover charge, casual walk-in pub setting
Tips for visiting
- Arrive early for a seat with a screen view during major football matches
- Weekend match days are the busiest and loudest times to visit
- Weeknights outside of sport broadcasts are far more relaxed
- No reservations, so it is entirely first-come, first-served
Frequently asked questions
Does Mullens Bar show live sport?
Yes, it has multiple screens showing major football, rugby and other live sports fixtures.
Is there a cover charge?
No, there is no cover charge to enter.
Is it a good spot to meet other travellers?
Yes, it is one of the most popular bars in Lagos among backpackers and expats and has a very sociable atmosphere.
Does it take table reservations?
No, it operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations.