Lekki Phase 1 · The Sidebar

Pottery in Lekki Phase 1.

Hand building sessions at The Sidebar in Lekki Phase 1. Sit down, take some clay and make it into any shape you have in mind.

From ₦45,000 per guest

Lekki Phase 1, The Sidebar, an Alali pottery venue in Lagos, from the owner-approved venue clip

13 Emma Abimbola Cole Street, off Fola Osibo Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Address
13 Emma Abimbola Cole Street, off Fola Osibo Road, Lekki Phase 1, LagosGet directions
Session
2½ hours
Price
From ₦45,000 per guest
Opening hours
Every day, by booking

At the table

Your hands, simple tools, any shape.

Hand building is not limited to round forms. Pinch a small bowl, roll coils into something tall, or press slabs into an angular piece.

No experience is needed. Come alone, bring a friend or bring the whole group.

A clay fish sculpture with carved scales on a textured base at AlaliA clay hand sculpture with curled fingers and a raised thumb at AlaliHand-built clay lantern with triangular openings on Alali's shelfStack of shallow hand-built clay bowls on Alali's shelf

Lekki Phase 1, The Sidebar

Pottery packages at The Sidebar

Clay Hour

₦50,000 per guest

A pottery session plus:

Unlimited cocktails, Tuesday to Thursday, 4pm to 8pm.

Clay & Vine

₦75,000 per guest

A pottery session plus:

One dish and a glass of house wine, then dessert.

Choose your dish from:

  • Caesar Salad
  • Summer Salad
  • Spring Rolls
  • Short Rib Croquettes
  • Mozzarella Sticks
  • Chicken Wings
  • Prawn Peri Peri
  • Tacos

After reading

Silent Book Club

On Silent Book Club dates in Lekki, stay for a pottery session afterwards.

Time together

Good for

Planning something bigger?

Tell us your date, your group and what you have in mind, and we will put it together.

Ask on WhatsApp

Easy to reach from Victoria Island, Oniru, Ikate, Chevron and Ikota.

Planning for a team? See team bonding. Want clay at home? Visit The Clay Shop.

Around the table

In our guests' words.

Reviews from our guests on Google

4.7 stars from 50 Google reviews
My experience here was mind blowing, from the ambiance, to the people here, the hosts had big smiles and happy energy to help every one. Infusing art making, pottery painting, holticultural finish. The excellence is remakable, if you are having a bad day, you should be here, you are guaranteed a mind blowing experience of a life time.

Chris Mybss

Google review

Very lovely space for intimate events, I'll be coming more often

Kimberly

Local Guide · Google review

Had a great time! And the staff was truly friendly and helpful.

afolabi oluwapelumi daniel

Google review

It was a fun filled beautiful experience... I love it and will definitely come back again.

Akpore Michael

Google review

Great hospitality and excellent service. I’d definitely recommend everyone to book a session!

Somto Ogah

Google review

I had a wonderful experience connecting with others at Alali and making more lasting memories. An environment that boost creativity and innovation. Strongly recommend and will be back again.

Atoyebi Olawale

Google review

Amazing all-round experience! Their dedication and professionalism is incredible. Looking forward to more memorable experiences.

L Adeoye

Google review

Really helpful staff, ensured our event was seamless and so much fun

Treeple Works

Google review

Had such a fun and amazing time! The customer service was excellent, and I truly enjoyed myself.

Torrie Obot

Google review

It was a really nice and fun experience, instructors were top notch

Odimayo David

Google review

This is a really nice place to have fun. I had a swell time with my date. I'll come again

Femi Farinloye

Google review

Made at our tables

A guest at Alali holding up her hand-built clay cup and plate, with other guests making pottery behind herThree guests at Alali holding their hand-built clay cups and plates in front of colourful paintingsFive guests at Alali holding up their hand-built clay mugs and a cup on a plateTwo guests laughing together with their hand-built clay pieces at Alali, with colourful artwork and warm wall lamps behind them

Your time at the table

Book at The Sidebar.

Pick a date, tell us how many of you, and we will confirm on WhatsApp.