Holiday
Bar Guide
Roof Top Bars
Nest @ Tribe
Tribe Hotel, Village Market, Gigiri
The Nest at Tribe is located on the
roof of the Tribe Hotel. This little
outdoor bar is simple, cozy and
intimate. There is a full bar available
with cocktails costing 500 shillings
each. The Nest is well-known for
its amazing martinis with flavours
like Lemon Grass, Hot Chili Passion
and Watermelon! Shisha (pipe) and
delicious bitings are also available.
Sarabi Pool & Supper Club Sankara
Sankara Hotel, Westlands
With sweeping views over the
Nairobi skyline, Sankara’s Sarabi
Pool & Supper Club is the premier
place to see, be seen, meet, eat and
of course drink. As night falls, Sarabi
Supper Club creates an ambiance
of chic relaxation. The electric
cocktail menu and the Al Fresco
lounge creates a memorable social
experience. Dress code is smart
casual.
Level 8
Best Western Premier, Hurlingham
48.
Our own Man About Town Jackson
Biko calls it a ‘spaceship project that
astronauts decided to change into a
bar midway.’ The view of the Nairobi
skyline could fool you into believing
that you are about to take off too.
To catch a spectacular and vibrant
Nairobi sunset, try LEVEL 8. It never
disappoints.
The Balcony
Villa Rosa Kempinski, Westlands
For a romantic and chic evening, visit
the Executive Balcony Room and
enjoy some stunning views of the
Nairobi skyline and if the mood is
right, all the luxuries of a great room.
The Balcony offers an exclusive and
informal ambience that is recognised
as the place to be seen.
Wine &
Champagne
Bars
SALT (formerly WWW)
The Junction Mall, Ngong Rd
Salt is the ultimate in wine bar
concept in Nairobi. The guys behind
the counter know their wine and will
gladly match you to your perfect
wine or champagne for the evening.
The selection of wines and spirits
is from all around the world and
also includes over 30 Malt whiskies.
Cold cut platters and imported
cheese platters as well as a selection
of smoked fish and many other
delicacies are also available.
The Champagne Bar
Sankara Hotel Westlands
The Champagne Bar is somewhere
to relax, indulge and watch the
world go by. The carefully selected
beverage list includes champagnes,
champagne cocktails and an
extensive array of the finest single
malt whiskies. The skyline views can
be enjoyed from the bespoke, hand
carved Marc Van Rampelberg’s palm
wood bar or from the plush low–level
lounge seating. The Champagne Bar
is designed to oblige. Dress code is
smart.
Ocean Basket
The Oval, Ring Road, Westlands
South Africa’s favourite chain of
seafood restaurants Ocean Basket
recently opened its doors in The
Oval, Westlands. The champagne
and oyster Sunday special adds a fun
and light touch to any lazy Sunday
outing. The wine bar located on
the patio is a fantastic place to sip a
glass of Chardonnay while watching
the world go by.
Cin Cin @ Fairmont The Norfolk
Harry Thuku Rd, CBD
The wine bar has a unique blend of
contemporary design and timeless
elegance. The impressive selection of
wines showcases labels from around
the world. A cutting-edge menu of
delicacies complement the extensive
collection. Cin Cin is a warm, cozy
space that gives way to a terrace in
which several species of birds make
home. Experience fine wines and
spirits, complemented by flavourful
hors d’oeuvres and attentive service.
Fishbowl Bar at Seven
ABC Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands
Voted one of Nairobi’s most
distinctive restaurants, Seven
Seafood & Grill is also renowned
for the wine bar located adjacent
the main restaurant. The bar menu