Hi i'm just after some information In Nigeria are bars owned by the brewerys or the state and licensed to people or does a person own the bar themselves ? i would be very interested in opening an Irish bar in Nigeria but im afraid i'm not sure where to begin!

Wolfetone,
We dont have Pubs.
We have Bars/Lounges/Joints.
A lot of drinking takes place in Bars owned & domiciled in Hotels. Characterised by Higher prices for beer-We're a beer country- Spirits & wine also served. More variety on the spirits than the wine.

we've got lounges. Larger structures than Hotel bars mostly. same price characteristics. But also serving food. Spicy stuff mostly. soups/nibblets. sometimes wholesome food.

Lastly, Joints. small.Plentiful. cheap beer. buy spirits & wine at your risk. soups en masse.
All 3 double as Football viewing centers except the most exclusive.
All drinks are bought from distributors.
only interaction with Goverment is Licensing( first 2 categories) & Taxes( all categories)



The market is there. Just tropicalise it.
Location. Location. Location. Then Service. Service. Service.

hope this helps.

Thats great thanks for the info!