PODIUM EMPIRE

Dining & bar

Taste the extraordinary

Four venues, one generous spirit — from catfish pepper soup and palm wine in calabashes to open-air shisha nights at the bar.

The Restaurant

African classics and fresh grills straight off the coals — jollof, grilled whole fish, catfish pepper soup and more, served fresh from the pot.

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Catfish pepper soup with yam served in a traditional earthenware potWhole fish grilling over the open grill, onions on the sideGrilled fish served with fried plantain and pepper sauce in an earthenware bowlGrilled croaker with fried plantain strips and pepper sauceA generous African platter at Podium EmpireJollof rice, fried plantain and grilled chicken on a platterGrilled fish with roasted plantain, salad and pepper sauceA full table spread of African dishesA signature dish from the Podium Empire kitchenGuests enjoying dinner at the restaurant

The Outdoor Bush Bar

Palm wine poured from calabash gourds, small chops and suya under the thatched roof — our most authentic corner, day and night.

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Palm wine being poured from traditional calabash gourdsGuests drinking palm wine at cane tables under the thatched roofWaitress in traditional green attire serving small chopsGuests eating and drinking at the bush barServer carrying a calabash gourd across the courtyard

The Lounge Bar

Craft cocktails, fine spirits and shisha at the backlit bar — with live music, DJ, karaoke and comedy nights.

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Shisha and the fully stocked bar at Podium EmpireBartender mixing drinks at the outdoor barThe backlit bar shelf at Podium EmpireServer carrying a traditional clay serving set at the outdoor bar, evening

The Café

Relaxed daytime coffee, pastries and light bites, served by our friendly café team. 24-hour room service for guests.

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Staff serving guests at the café