Murphy’s Lounge | Gulu | Uganda

Murphy’s Lounge is a neighbourhood lounge, bar and grill in Gulu that mixes relaxed outdoor seating with good food, cocktails and regular music nights. It is described as a “relaxed ambience” spot where you can escape the noise of central Gulu without going far from town.

The venue works as a casual restaurant, a place to watch games, a hangout for friends and an event space for cultural nights, DJ sessions and private parties. Hangspots+2Evendo+2

After your meal or event you can use PikiPiki, Gulu’s ride app, to get between Murphy’s Lounge, home, offices, bus parks or your hotel without roadside bargaining. PikiPiki connects you to verified riders with GPS tracked trips and mobile money payment. PikiPiki | Uganda’s ride‑hailing app+3App Store+3PikiPiki | Uganda’s ride‑hailing app+3

Location and getting there with PikiPiki

Murphy’s Lounge is on Plot 13B Airfield / Airport Road, directly opposite Gulu Independent Hospital, in a residential area just outside the busiest part of town.

Opening hours from recent listings:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 11:30 pm

• Friday and Saturday: open 24 hours

• Sunday: 9:00 am to 11:30 pm Near Place

Wherever you are in Pece, Layibi, Bardege-Laroo, Kirombe or the CBD you can:

• Open the PikiPiki app

• Set Murphy’s Lounge as your pickup or drop off point

• Choose a boda

• See the fare before you confirm, track the rider live and pay with mobile money or cash at the end of the trip App Store+2PikiPiki | Uganda’s ride‑hailing app+2

Those late hours plus app based rides are especially handy after DJ nights or cultural events when you would rather not walk out to find a random boda on Airport Road.

Food, drinks and what to expect

Murphy’s Lounge is known as a grill focused spot with a casual, comfort food menu. Listings and videos highlight:

• Grilled meats including pork and chicken, often served with fries and salad, which feature in social posts and YouTube food reviews Evendo+1

• Other Ugandan favourites and bar snacks that work well for shared plates with friends

• A fully stocked bar with cocktails, beers and spirits, promoted heavily in Murphy’s own posts Facebook+2Facebook+2

The idea is that you can stop in for anything from a simple plate of grilled pork and chips to a full night out with cocktails and music.

Atmosphere and who it suits

Murphy’s Lounge describes itself as a “one of a kind neighbourhood lounge” with a relaxed atmosphere away from the busy CBD. Facebook+2Facebook+2

Photos and event clips show:

• Open air seating with lights overhead and space for dancing during cultural nights and DJ sets Hangspots

• A mixed crowd of locals, office workers, travellers and students

• Regular themed nights such as live DJ sessions and cultural performances

It works well for:

• Friends meeting for drinks after work

• Groups looking for a place to watch performances or listen to DJs

• Travellers staying near Gulu Independent Hospital or Airport Road who want a nearby hangout

You can relax, enjoy the music, then open PikiPiki and order a ride straight from your table.

Takeaway, rider pickups and PikiPiki

Murphy’s Lounge mainly runs as a sit in venue, but its neighbourhood location and long hours make it easy to combine with delivery or rider pickups:

• Call or WhatsApp to arrange food to go, then send a PikiPiki rider to collect it for home or office Hangspots+2Cybo+2

• Ride by PikiPiki yourself, eat on site, then request another ride home after the show

• Use PikiPiki for late night returns after events, when you would rather step into a booked ride than look for a random boda

Because PikiPiki uses verified riders, GPS tracking and clear pricing, it pairs well with group nights out and family trips.

Services and amenities

Current directories and pages list Murphy’s Lounge as:

• Lounge, bar, restaurant and event venue in one Hangspots+1

• Casual dress code, good for groups, with restrooms on site

• Offering dine in, delivery and takeaway options, with phone and WhatsApp contacts for enquiries and bookings Cybo+2Hangspots+2

Why visit Murphy’s Lounge with PikiPiki in Gulu

• Neighbourhood lounge, bar and grill on Airport Road, opposite Gulu Independent Hospital, with a relaxed atmosphere just outside the city noise

• Grill focused menu with popular pork and chicken plates plus a full bar for cocktails and beers

• Event space with cultural nights, DJ sessions and plenty of open air seating

• Long opening hours, including 24 hour service on Fridays and Saturdays

• Easy, safe access via PikiPiki from Gulu’s CBD, bus parks, universities, hospitals and residential areas, using verified riders, live tracking and mobile money payment PikiPiki | Uganda’s ride‑hailing app+3App Store+3PikiPiki | Uganda’s ride‑hailing app+3

If you are looking for a Gulu lounge where you can enjoy grilled food, cocktails and music, then connect back to the rest of the city without stress, Murphy’s Lounge plus PikiPiki is a natural fit.