Lagos Nightlife is in full swing when the sun begins to set in Portugal. Many of the area's dance clubs, bars and restaurants offer happy hour promotions and no cover charges before certain times, so be sure to get out early if you're looking to enjoy a bit of dancing and entertainment. Most Lagos Nightlife establishments will start to get busy around 11:00 PM, and then stay open to anywhere from 4:00 to 6:00 AM.

Dance Clubs

There are several dance clubs in the Lagos area that are popular with locals and tourists. The most popular is most likely The Bom Vivant, a late night disco bar featuring three floors of dancing and a tropical roof garden. Whyte's Bar is also at the top of the list, infamous for its "nine deadly sins" shot challenge and basement dance floor open until 2:00 AM. Close to one another are the Three Monkeys bar, a favorite featuring a nightly DJ and dancing, and The Phoenix, another decent-sized club near Three Monkeys that has a dance floor in its basement.

Live Bands

If you'd rather go out and listen to live music, there are several clubs in Lagos that offer this type of entertainment as well. The Stones Bar features a wide variety of live rock and blues music on a nightly basis, as does Stevie Ray's; a live music lounge with a variety of upscale live musicians and bands. Another hot spot is Mullen's Bar, one of the older establishments in town, featuring a full bar and restaurant, plus live music nights with well known musicians.

Sports Bars

Lastly, if you'd prefer the casual vibe of a Sports bar, where you can eat, drink and watch live televised sports events on big screen TVs, Lagos has a few establishments that fit the bill. The RedEye is one of the most popular bars in town, open nightly from 8pm to 2am. Play pool or darts, or watch sports on TV. Another favorite in town is The Old Tavern, which was recently renovated in 2010 and is also under new management. Their bar features live music, big screen HD TVs, Karaoke and a large gaming room with pool, darts, pinball and hockey. Rosko's bar is a more stylish bar that appeals to a wider variety of people. However, you don't pay more for this luxury bar, as it offers comparable prices to any others in the area. Dance to the tunes spun by live DJs, have a few drinks, or eat a quick meal. Rosko's is open from 5pm to 2am, and gets crowded fast.