12 – 4 PM
Lunch
Grilled meals, burgers, business lunches and casual dining — fast, consistent and generous.
The Diaspora Resto Lounge
Many Cultures. One Home.
Welcome home from London
Grills · Cocktails · Music · Connections
Victoria Island · LagosOpening December 2026Open seven days
Welcome home
Lagos, we’re
coming home.
Different journeys. One place to reconnect. The Diaspora is a contemporary grill restaurant and social lounge in Victoria Island — for returning Nigerians, expatriates, internationally minded locals, professionals and visitors.
Arrive alone and comfortably meet people, or come with friends and enjoy a complete evening without needing to move elsewhere. Simple grills done properly, drinks from everywhere, a social calendar every night of the week, and service that makes you feel like a regular from day one.
From noon to late
Three moments, one home
4 – 8 PM
After Work
Cocktails, sharing platters, social games and networking as the city clocks out.
8 PM – Late
Evening
Themed entertainment, karaoke, DJs, reunions and group reservations.
From the grill
Flame-grilled favourites
Chicken, prawns, steak, salmon and burgers — served on signature platter boards with fries, potato wedges or yam fries.
The Homecoming Chicken
₦19,500Peri-peri, smoky BBQ or house herb marinade.
Lagos to London Prawns
₦29,500Chargrilled prawns, garlic butter and fresh lemon.
The Diaspora Steak
₦39,500Grilled beef steak, cooked to your preference.
Atlantic Connection Salmon
₦38,500Grilled salmon fillet, citrus and herb butter.
Made for sharing
Boards for the whole table
Built for conversation and good company.
Explore boards & sides →Signature cocktails
A little of everywhere
Seven house signatures named for the journeys that brought us here — right here in Lagos.
The Homecoming
₦12,500Vodka, passion fruit, vanilla and lime.
Lagos to London
₦12,500Gin, elderflower, cucumber and tonic.
The Diaspora Sunset
₦12,500Tequila, pineapple, orange and grenadine.
Detty December
₦13,500White rum, coconut, pineapple and lime.
The VI Connection
₦12,000Vodka, hibiscus, lemon and soda.
Across Borders
₦13,500Bourbon, ginger, bitters and citrus.
The Reunion Pitcher
₦42,000A tropical sharing cocktail for your table.
The weekly calendar
Seven days, seven moods
Games, trivia, karaoke, throwbacks, after-work DJs, Saturday socials and easy Sundays. Every night has its own identity.
MondayThe Social ResetGames & Grill Night · 6 – 10 PM
TuesdayAcross Borders TriviaQuiz & Culture Night · 7 – 10 PM
WednesdaySing Your PassportKaraoke Night · 7 – 11 PM
ThursdayThe HomecomingThrowback & Live Music · 7 PM – Late
FridayClock Out FridaysAfter-Work Social & DJ · 5 PM – Late
SaturdayThe Diaspora SocialMusic, Mixers & Reunions · 7 PM – Late
SundaySunday UnwindSoul, Grills & Easy Sundays · 3 – 9 PM
The Homecoming Season · December 2026
Detty December
Different Cities. Same Lagos. One Home.
Thirty-one nights of welcome trivia, karaoke battles, London-vs-Lagos showdowns, Christmas socials and the Diaspora Countdown on New Year’s Eve.
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Daily rhythm
Lunch · 12 – 4 PM
After Work · 4 – 8 PM
Evenings · 8 PM – Late