Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
Fogo Gaucho Kilimani
RoadSteakhouse, Brazilian, Barbecue
Ginza Restaurant
Galana Road
Habesha Restaurant
Argwings Kodhek RoadEthiopian/Eritrean cuisine.
An eco-friendly garden cafe with an eclectic selection of food and also a marketplace in a tranquil garden setting in the heart of Nairobi.
11 locals recommend
Arbor Place
101 Manyani E RdAn eco-friendly garden cafe with an eclectic selection of food and also a marketplace in a tranquil garden setting in the heart of Nairobi.
Tokyo Restaurant
Kolloh RoadLocal cuisine. Try their fry either kuku (chicken) or nyama (goat or beef meat). Be prepared to wait for around 45 minutes - 1 hour as food is only prepared after you place your order
The Hood
Kasuku RoadLocal cuisine. Try their fry either kuku (chicken) or nyama (goat or beef meat). Be prepared to wait for around 45 minutes - 1 hour as food is only prepared after you place your order
O'Sinkirri
Ring Road Kilimaniknown for fish
Cedars Restaurant
Lenana RoadOsteria
Italian restaurant
Here you'll find:
Java, 360 degrees pizza, Seven Seafood & grill. The Mercury night club is also here
37 locals recommend
ABC Place
Here you'll find:
Java, 360 degrees pizza, Seven Seafood & grill. The Mercury night club is also here
Football lovers may know of Denise Oliech, the famed Kenyan football striker who was also known as ‘’the menace’’. This local restaurant is owned by his mother. Be prepared to be underwhelmed when you first arrive. However if you are looking for a truly Kenyan experience of fried fish with ugali, you may want to try it out.
30 locals recommend
Mama Oliech Restaurant
Marcus Garvey RoadFootball lovers may know of Denise Oliech, the famed Kenyan football striker who was also known as ‘’the menace’’. This local restaurant is owned by his mother. Be prepared to be underwhelmed when you first arrive. However if you are looking for a truly Kenyan experience of fried fish with ugali, you may want to try it out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pampa Churrascaria Lavington
Kingara RoadCentury Lounge Hurlingham
Argwings Kodhek RoadArt café also in this location. The Maasai market is also opened here on Fridays
72 locals recommend
Lavington Mall
James Gichuru Road Art café also in this location. The Maasai market is also opened here on Fridays
J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen
Muthangari DriveBlack Diamond
Brew Bistro and Lounge
671 Ngong Rd
Brew Bistro Fortis
The Alchemist Bar
Parklands Road
Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers @ The Yard (AKA The Alchemist Bar)
Parklands RoadCasablanca
Nyangumi RoadParks & Nature
National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadNairobi Animal Orphanage
Langata RoadShopping
Adlife Plaza
Chania AvenueHere, you'll find among others, restaurants such as Mediterraneo - Ristorante, Java House, subway and Artcafe. You'll also find the Maasai Market (opened on Thursdays)
176 locals recommend
The Junction Mall
Kingara RoadHere, you'll find among others, restaurants such as Mediterraneo - Ristorante, Java House, subway and Artcafe. You'll also find the Maasai Market (opened on Thursdays)
Prestige Plaza Shopping Mall
The Maasai Market opened here on Tuesdays
Here you will also find restaurants such as:
Java House, Art Cafe, Sierra Brasserie, Alexandre Bakery, Seaways. ATM machines, Maasai Market (on Sundays). You'll also find ATMs, a supermarket, and barbar shops
250 locals recommend
Yaya Centre
Argwings Kodhek RoadHere you will also find restaurants such as:
Java House, Art Cafe, Sierra Brasserie, Alexandre Bakery, Seaways. ATM machines, Maasai Market (on Sundays). You'll also find ATMs, a supermarket, and barbar shops
Arts & Culture
Famous Masaai Market in downtown Nairobi. You. It is a lot cheaper than Masaai Markets located elsewhere. Opened on Saturdays and Sundays
63 locals recommend
Maasai Market
Famous Masaai Market in downtown Nairobi. You. It is a lot cheaper than Masaai Markets located elsewhere. Opened on Saturdays and Sundays
Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdThe farm that the Danish author of the famed memoir Out of Africa lived on from 1917 to 1931 is now a museum. Much of the 1985 Oscar-winning movie adaptation was shot on the grounds.
150 locals recommend
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen RoadThe farm that the Danish author of the famed memoir Out of Africa lived on from 1917 to 1931 is now a museum. Much of the 1985 Oscar-winning movie adaptation was shot on the grounds.