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Ìlú Ìtàn — Stories. Culture. Flavour.

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Ibadan–Iseyin Road, Moniya, Ibadan, Nigeria

5 mins from Obafemi Awolowo Train Station, Moniya

Tuesday – Sunday: 12:00 noon – 12:00 am

Closed Mondays

+234 707 912 6260

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Good to Know

  • • Reservations are confirmed by our team on WhatsApp
  • • Groups of 10+ should reserve at least 48 hours ahead
  • • Ilé Àṣeyọrí (VIP) and Story Session seats are limited
  • • We host birthdays, proposals, reunions, stag/hen nights & more — just tell us the occasion

Online reservations and orders can be placed until 7:00 PM daily.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before You Visit

Do I need a reservation? +

Only if you’re coming as a group of more than 8 — for bigger groups, a quick reservation helps us prepare your Ilé properly. Smaller parties are always welcome to walk right in and join the village.

Do you accept walk-ins? +

Absolutely! Our doors are open all day, every day we’re open (except Mondays) — come as you are and let us welcome you the Ìlú Ìtàn way.

Is Ìlú Ìtàn family friendly? +

Very much so — we love seeing families gather around our tables and share stories together. We just ask that little ones settle in for the night by 10:00 pm, once the evening’s storytelling by the fire begins in earnest.

Can I book an entire Ilé? +

Yes! Reach out to us on WhatsApp or by phone and we’ll happily talk through which Ilé suits your gathering and check availability for your date.

Do you host birthdays? +

We’d love to! Send us a message and let’s plan a birthday to remember — thatched roofs, good food, and a story or two thrown in.

Can I book proposals? +

Absolutely, and we mean it — tell us your vision and we’ll help make your proposal as unforgettable as the story you’re about to start.

Do you host corporate events? +

Yes, we do — from team dinners to full corporate gatherings. Get in touch and we’ll help plan something your team will actually talk about afterwards.

Do you serve alcohol? +

Yes — our drinks menu includes beer, whiskey, cognac, vodka and more, alongside non-alcoholic options for everyone at the table.

Do you serve palm wine? +

Yes — fresh palm wine, tapped daily and poured the traditional way, straight from the gourd into a calabash.

Is there parking? +

Yes — we have parking right on site, plus plenty of space on the street nearby if things get busy.

Can I hire the venue privately? +

Yes, the whole village can be yours for the evening — contact us to talk through your event and we’ll take it from there.

Can I book the storytelling courtyard (Àgbàlá)? +

Yes — the Àgbàlá is where our best stories are told, and it can be booked for your own gathering too. Message us to check availability.

What are your opening hours? +

We’re open Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon till midnight — and closed on Mondays, so our team (and our storytellers) can rest.

How do I make a reservation? +

Just fill in the reservation form on this page — it opens a WhatsApp chat with all your details ready to send. Our team confirms every booking directly on WhatsApp.

Is there a cut-off time for online bookings or orders? +

Yes, online reservations and orders are open until 7:00 pm daily. After that, please call or WhatsApp us directly and we’ll do our best to help.

How far in advance should I book? +

For most parties, a same-day or next-day heads-up is plenty. If you’re coming with 10 or more guests, we’d love at least 48 hours’ notice so we can prepare your Ilé properly.

Can I choose which Ilé (house) I sit in? +

Yes — when you reserve, let us know your preferred Ilé and we’ll do our best to seat you there. Every house has its own character, so take a look at The Ilé page if you’d like to pick a favourite.

What nights do you have storytelling or live events? +

Every night has its own flavour — from our Quiet Village evenings to Friday’s Ìtàn Theatre & Cultural Night and Sunday’s Night of Stories around the fire. Check our Story Sessions page for the full weekly lineup.

How do I get to Ìlú Ìtàn? +

We’re on the Ibadan–Iseyin Road in Moniya, just 5 minutes from the Obafemi Awolowo Train Station — easy to find, and we’ve got parking waiting for you.

Can I share my own story at Ìlú Ìtàn? +

Yes! We keep a Wall of Stories for guests to add their own — ask us about it when you visit, or share yours on our Story Sessions page.

Do you take card payments, or cash/transfer only? +

We’re a cashless venue — we accept card payments and bank transfers, with transfers made only to our company’s registered account. We don’t accept cash.

Is there a dress code, especially for Friday/Sunday cultural nights? +

Come as you are — there’s no dress code. Though if you’d like to lean into the evening, we’d love to see you in Yoruba attire, especially on our Friday and Sunday cultural nights.

Is a deposit required for private hire or large bookings? +

Yes, a deposit is required for private hire or large group bookings — contact us and we’ll walk you through the details.

Is there WiFi on site? +

Yes, we have WiFi — though we secretly hope you’ll put your phone down for a while and make your own stories instead.

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