Isabel's Nairobi Favorites

Isabel
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 Road
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Lots of events all week long; closed on Monday's; great burgers at Mama Rocks!
Craft beers, great burgers, Salsa on Wednesday's.
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Brew Bistro Fortis
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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 Drive
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!
Deja Vu
Rhapta Road
Excellent choice of food and drinks, latest hip place in town! Salsa night every Thursday night, upstairs.
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Nairobi Street Kitchen
Mpaka Road
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Excellent choice of food and drinks, latest hip place in town! Salsa night every Thursday night, upstairs.
Rooftop bar, good for drinks and views
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ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Rhapta Road
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Rooftop 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 Grove
Lovely rooftop bar on top of the elegant Sankara Hotel in Westlands. Good choice of drinks and food! Salsa on Friday nights.
Nice for drinks and music.
Milan Kenya restaurant/club
Nice for drinks and music.

Sightseeing

View of the whole city!
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KICC
Parliament Road
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View 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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Nairobin kansallismuseo
101 Muthithi Rd
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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.
You'll never be able to get closer to a giraffe as here!
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Kirahvipuisto
Duma Road
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You'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
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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.
Small local park in Nairobi.
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Arboretum
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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
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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 Road
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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.

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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Nairobin kansallismuseo
101 Muthithi Rd
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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.
One Off Gallery
Circle Art Agency
Riara Road

Shopping

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
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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
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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.
Small local supermarket, also restaurant/cafe
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The Pantry
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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 Road
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All 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 Rd
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Supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and much more! They also have a cinema upstairs.
Chandarana Foodplus Supermarkets (ABC Place Branch)
Waiyaki Way
Fresh food supermarket, they also make wonderful smoothies and have a good bakery!
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Zucchini Greengrocers Limited
Waiyaki Way
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Fresh food supermarket, they also make wonderful smoothies and have a good bakery!
Great place for shopping, coffee and lunch.
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 Road
Food shopping. There's also a pharmacy, dry cleaners and cafe (Brioche) in the same compound!
Unique local fashion, accessories, lifestyle, and home brands.
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 Road
Great local artisanal leather brand. Good gifts such as bags, belts, wallets and more.
Great curated shop for local brands.
Designing Africa Collective
Great curated shop for local brands.

Food Scene

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About Thyme Restaurant
Eldama Ravine Road
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Great Ethiopian food!
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Abyssinia Restaurant
Waiyaki Way
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Great Ethiopian food!
Great sushi
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Cheka Japanese Izakaya
Kauria Close
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Great sushi
Great for dinners or brunches; lots of options on the menu!
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Urban Eatery
Chiromo Road
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Great 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
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Good for an alternative take on Kenyan food. Good cocktails and beers. Shisha. Live music (sometimes).
Great outdoor barn for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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Shamba Cafe & Shop
Loresho Ridge
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Great 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 Way
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Great new restaurant in town that has excellent international food, tasty cocktails and importantly a great view of Nairobi's skyline.
Nearby coffee shop for your everyday food or drinks needs!
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Java House
1 Waiyaki Way
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Nearby coffee shop for your everyday food or drinks needs!
Lovely food and drinks, spectacular views
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INTI - A Nikkei Experience
Waiyaki Way
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Lovely food and drinks, spectacular views
Lovely vegetarian restaurant in Le’Mac with amazing views!
Level 24 Eatery
Church Road
Lovely 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 Close
Lovely, intimate space with unique foods, music and decor. Call for reservations beforehand!
Great for food, drinks, art, and more.
CRAFT CENTRE
Gigiri Road
Great for food, drinks, art, and more.
Great Indian food!
Red Ginger
Great Indian food!
Cozy, intimate. Not open every day.
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220 Kyuna Crescent
Cozy, intimate. Not open every day.
Great for breakfast or lunch. Great views!
Honey & Dough
Waiyaki Way
Great for breakfast or lunch. Great views!
Great coffee and breakfast or lunch
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Le Grenier À Pain
9 Riverside Drive
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Great coffee and breakfast or lunch
Great Mexican cuisine.
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Mercado - Mexican Kitchen and Bar
Off Parklands Road
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Great Mexican cuisine.
Daejanggeum Korean Restaurant / 대장금
Kanjata Road
Great Korean food
Wonderful seafood and live music
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Samaki Samaki Seafood and Jazz
28 Othaya Road
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Wonderful seafood and live music
Great steak and other types of meat. Wonderful ambience and huge portions!
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Ankole Grill Kitisuru
Kitisuru Road
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Great steak and other types of meat. Wonderful ambience and huge portions!
Worth a visit to Karen for lovely food and drinks
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Cultiva Farm Kenya
Pofu Road
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Worth a visit to Karen for lovely food and drinks
La Villa Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, Nairobi
Great intimate restaurant.
Excellent Lebanese and artisanal food, wonderful intimate ambience.
Hob House
Kinanda Road
Excellent 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.
Drinks and food
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The Wine Shop Wine Bar & Café
Loresho Ridge
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Drinks and food