Urban beach, nightlife destination, open-air gym and favorite place for a Sunday stroll – Lumley Beach is all this, and more! It’s easy to see why Freetown locals love Lumley Beach so much, but to really immerse yourself into the vibe of this amazing place, there’s nothing better than lunch or dinner looking at the Atlantic waves.
There are plenty of beachfront dining options along Lumley Beach – from street food stalls selling fresh fruit and grilled meat skewers, to beach bars and upscale restaurants. Let’s have a look at 4 great dining options along Freetown’s top urban beach!
Beachfront Dining at Lumley Beach, Sierra Leone
1. DeVillage Beach Bar
Lumley Beach is a late-night destination, so what’s better than a restaurant serving take-out until 5 AM, with its own nightclub?DeVillage Beach bar is one of the liveliest beachfront dining options, with a menu focusing on West African classics not just from Sierra Leone, but also from nearby Ghana, Gambia and Senegal. Two must-order dishes are Gambian Afra, steak fried with onions and served with bread, and hot pepper soup.Just what you need before hitting the dance floor at nearby Traxx Nightclub!
2. Olba Beach Resort & Restaurant
Would you like to have lunch just steps away from the beach? Olba is the place for you! This Mediterranean restaurant probably has the best view in Freetown, set on a secluded corner of Lumley Beach and opening up to sand and palm trees.The menu features some international favorites that are not commonly found, like Lebanese mint lemonade, Vietnamese rice paper rolls and labneh.
3. The Deck Restaurant
The Deck is the restaurant of the Radisson Mammy Yoko hotel, one of the top places to stay near the beach in Freetown.The menu offers a blend of international and West African flavors, making it a good place to try local food for first-time tourists. You’ll find krain krain, groundnut soup and rice dishes like jollof and jambalaya.
4. Gigibontà
This selection of best beachfront dining on Lumley Beach is not complete unless we mention Gigibontà, the best Italian restaurant in Freetown!Gigibontà is known for its traditional Italian pizza – besides authentic Italian options like Diavola (spicy sausage) and Parmigiana (eggplants) you can also try Calzone, closed pizza pockets stuffed with cheese, tomato sauce and more. There’s more, you can end your meal at Gigibontà with a real Italian gelato!
