Isabel's Nairobi Favorites
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of events all week long; closed on Monday's; great burgers at Mama Rocks!
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The Alchemist Bar
Parklands RoadLots of events all week long; closed on Monday's; great burgers at Mama Rocks!
Brew Bistro Fortis
Craft beers, great burgers, Salsa on Wednesday's.
Lovely new place with good food, music, drinks. They have a lot of pop-up markets on weekends. There is also an art gallery in the place!
NOIR Gallery
Muthangari DriveLovely new place with good food, music, drinks. They have a lot of pop-up markets on weekends. There is also an art gallery in the place!
Deja Vu
Rhapta RoadExcellent choice of food and drinks, latest hip place in town! Salsa night every Thursday night, upstairs.
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Nairobi Street Kitchen
Mpaka RoadExcellent choice of food and drinks, latest hip place in town! Salsa night every Thursday night, upstairs.
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Rhapta RoadRooftop bar, good for drinks and views
Lovely rooftop bar on top of the elegant Sankara Hotel in Westlands. Good choice of drinks and food! Salsa on Friday nights.
Sarabi Pool & Supper Club
05 Woodvale GroveLovely rooftop bar on top of the elegant Sankara Hotel in Westlands. Good choice of drinks and food! Salsa on Friday nights.
Milan Kenya restaurant/club
Nice for drinks and music.
Sightseeing
KICC
Parliament RoadView of the whole city!
Worth a visit while you're in Nairobi! It has a lovely art gallery, as well as a snake park where you can see many native animals.
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I-Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdWorth a visit while you're in Nairobi! It has a lovely art gallery, as well as a snake park where you can see many native animals.
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadYou'll never be able to get closer to a giraffe as here!
If you want a beautiful half day trip out of the city, I recommend a visit to this beautiful glass factory, where you also have a cafe to enjoy the environment.
Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass
If you want a beautiful half day trip out of the city, I recommend a visit to this beautiful glass factory, where you also have a cafe to enjoy the environment.
This is a beautiful hidden spot inside the Nairobi National Park. You'll need to book a table for lunch. Wonderful views, serene environment, and great food!
Ololo Safari Lodge
This is a beautiful hidden spot inside the Nairobi National Park. You'll need to book a table for lunch. Wonderful views, serene environment, and great food!
Parks & Nature
Great for running, walking or cycling. Bikes can be hired. They also have a great spot for brunch - The River Cafe. Right inside the Forest with a peaceful surrounding.
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Karura Forest
Great for running, walking or cycling. Bikes can be hired. They also have a great spot for brunch - The River Cafe. Right inside the Forest with a peaceful surrounding.
Arboretum
Small local park in Nairobi.
Great for hiking! You'd need to organize a car to take you up there.
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Ngong Hills
Great for hiking! You'd need to organize a car to take you up there.
If you don't have time to go into the National Park, this small safari walk is a good alternative where you can get a feel of the savannah landscape and see some of the animals of the park.
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Nairobi Safari Walk
Langata RoadIf you don't have time to go into the National Park, this small safari walk is a good alternative where you can get a feel of the savannah landscape and see some of the animals of the park.
Arts & Culture
For general interest about Kenya's history and culture. Lovely art and animal section, also enjoyable for kids. And there is a snake park where you can learn more about live animals.
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I-Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdFor general interest about Kenya's history and culture. Lovely art and animal section, also enjoyable for kids. And there is a snake park where you can learn more about live animals.
One Off Gallery
Circle Art Agency
Riara RoadShopping
Supermarkets; Pharmacies; Great juices at Zucchini; For great coffee, desserts or burgers, visit Art Caffe; For fashion lovers, there's a great concept store there: Designing Africa Collective; there is also Adele Dejak Jewelry; and many more.
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Village Market station
Supermarkets; Pharmacies; Great juices at Zucchini; For great coffee, desserts or burgers, visit Art Caffe; For fashion lovers, there's a great concept store there: Designing Africa Collective; there is also Adele Dejak Jewelry; and many more.
Closest supermarket called Chandarana, amazing fresh produce supermarket called Zucchini. ABC Place also has many other amenities including Java Cafe, 360 Pizza, Seven Sea Food, a pharmacy, hair dresser and more.
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ABC Place
Closest supermarket called Chandarana, amazing fresh produce supermarket called Zucchini. ABC Place also has many other amenities including Java Cafe, 360 Pizza, Seven Sea Food, a pharmacy, hair dresser and more.
The Pantry
Small local supermarket, also restaurant/cafe
All necessary shopping you need. Many lovely cafes and restaurants, too. They also have a cinema upstairs.
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Sarit Centre
Karuna RoadAll necessary shopping you need. Many lovely cafes and restaurants, too. They also have a cinema upstairs.
Supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and much more! They also have a cinema upstairs.
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Westgate Shopping Mall
18 Mwanzi RdSupermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and much more! They also have a cinema upstairs.
Chandarana Foodplus Supermarkets (ABC Place Branch)
Waiyaki WayFresh food supermarket, they also make wonderful smoothies and have a good bakery!
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Zucchini Greengrocers Limited
Waiyaki WayFresh food supermarket, they also make wonderful smoothies and have a good bakery!
Artcaffé Market Rhapta Square
Great place for shopping, coffee and lunch.
Food shopping. There's also a pharmacy, dry cleaners and cafe (Brioche) in the same compound!
Chandarana Raphta
Rhapta RoadFood shopping. There's also a pharmacy, dry cleaners and cafe (Brioche) in the same compound!
African Lifestyle Hub
Unique local fashion, accessories, lifestyle, and home brands.
Great local artisanal leather brand. Good gifts such as bags, belts, wallets and more.
Wazawazi leather store
Gitanga RoadGreat local artisanal leather brand. Good gifts such as bags, belts, wallets and more.
Designing Africa Collective
Great curated shop for local brands.
Food Scene
About Thyme Restaurant
Eldama Ravine RoadAbyssinia Restaurant
Waiyaki WayGreat Ethiopian food!
Cheka Japanese Izakaya
Kauria CloseGreat sushi
Urban Eatery
Chiromo RoadGreat for dinners or brunches; lots of options on the menu!
Good for an alternative take on Kenyan food. Good cocktails and beers. Shisha. Live music (sometimes).
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Nyama Mama Delta
Good for an alternative take on Kenyan food. Good cocktails and beers. Shisha. Live music (sometimes).
Shamba Cafe & Shop
Loresho RidgeGreat outdoor barn for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Great new restaurant in town that has excellent international food, tasty cocktails and importantly a great view of Nairobi's skyline.
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Honey & Dough Gourmet Café
Waiyaki WayGreat new restaurant in town that has excellent international food, tasty cocktails and importantly a great view of Nairobi's skyline.
Java House
1 Waiyaki WayNearby coffee shop for your everyday food or drinks needs!
INTI - A Nikkei Experience
Waiyaki WayLovely food and drinks, spectacular views
Level 24 Eatery
Church RoadLovely vegetarian restaurant in Le’Mac with amazing views!
Lovely, intimate space with unique foods, music and decor. Call for reservations beforehand!
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4 Maua CloseLovely, intimate space with unique foods, music and decor. Call for reservations beforehand!
CRAFT CENTRE
Gigiri RoadGreat for food, drinks, art, and more.
Red Ginger
Great Indian food!
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220 Kyuna CrescentCozy, intimate. Not open every day.
Honey & Dough
Waiyaki WayGreat for breakfast or lunch. Great views!
Le Grenier À Pain
9 Riverside DriveGreat coffee and breakfast or lunch
Mercado - Mexican Kitchen and Bar
Off Parklands RoadGreat Mexican cuisine.
Daejanggeum Korean Restaurant / 대장금
Kanjata RoadGreat Korean food
Samaki Samaki Seafood and Jazz
28 Othaya RoadWonderful seafood and live music
Great steak and other types of meat. Wonderful ambience and huge portions!
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Ankole Grill Kitisuru
Kitisuru RoadGreat steak and other types of meat. Wonderful ambience and huge portions!
Cultiva Farm Kenya
Pofu RoadWorth a visit to Karen for lovely food and drinks
La Villa Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, Nairobi
Great intimate restaurant.
Hob House
Kinanda RoadExcellent Lebanese and artisanal food, wonderful intimate ambience.
Second new location of Hob House Kitisuru, in Riverside. Take-away and express options.
Hob House Express
Second new location of Hob House Kitisuru, in Riverside. Take-away and express options.
The Wine Shop Wine Bar & Café
Loresho RidgeDrinks and food