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Sports bar and gastro-pub at Lavington Green, James Gichuru Road. Burgers, nyama choma and meat platters with a big projector screen for the football and live music at weekends. Op...

Boutique hotel and Parisian-style bistro on Kabarsiran Avenue. Mid-century design, curated art and a heated pool, with a short French menu from 7am. Parking is limited — take a cab

Kenya's only halal Portuguese restaurant, at Lavington Curve Mall. Peri-peri chicken, seafood and lamb shank, with strong vegan options and a covered kids' play area. No alcohol se...

Japanese ramen bar on the 1st floor of Lavington Mall. Rich broths, dumplings, karaage and the flaming Kanairo Ramen. Spice customised to order. Open till 11:30pm Fridays and Satur...

Brewhouse and beer garden on James Gichuru Road, Lavington. In-house craft beers with tasting flights, wood-fired pizzas, BBQ tapas and standout gelato. Live jazz Wednesdays, guard...

Hidden speakeasy and restaurant behind a blue door at Lavington Green. Strong cocktails, soulful DJs and a Moroccan rooftop corner for sundowners. Over-30s only. Enter via the bure...

The only authentic Spanish tapas and wine bar in Nairobi, run by Spaniards since 2017. Croquettes, patatas bravas and imported Spanish wines in an intimate bodega on the 2nd floor...

Authentic and fusion Japanese sushi bar on Ngong Road. Salmon aburi, prawn nigiri, chicken namban and tonkatsu, with a five-sake tasting board. Affordable, generous, and indoor or...

Authentic Japanese diner behind the Astrol petrol station on Lenana Road, Kilimani. Ramen, teishoku sets, donburi, sushi and in-house gelato, with live teppanyaki by reservation. O...

All-day brunch café in the lobby of 197 Lenana Place, Lenana Road. Turkish and Mediterranean-inspired plates, specialty coffee and a heavily styled room. Brunch at KES 1,500 per pe...

Grill and lounge on Menelik Road, Kilimani, with VIP lounges, ample parking and a car wash on site. African dishes and a well-stocked bar, open 7am to 1am daily.

Middle Eastern restaurant on Juna Road, Hurlingham. Mixed grills, mutton tikka, biryani and saffron rice in a richly styled room, with an outdoor Pavilion. Open 7am to 10pm daily.

Hidden restaurant, bar and co-working space on Komo Lane, off Wood Avenue. Poolside seating, games, a gym and a calm room for meetings or catch-ups. Affordable, with strong cocktai...

Rooftop Lebanese restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Hurlingham. Mezze platters, sunset cocktails and skyline views beside the pool, with a live band on Fridays. Ranked #4 Lebane...

Cosy café at Alta Towers, Ring Road Kilimani. Local and international dishes, salads and sandwiches, with coffee, tea and cocoa. Private and intimate, open 8am to 10pm daily.

Women-owned wine bar and garden bistro on George Padmore Road, Kilimani. Curated wines, wood-fired pizza and steak, with comedy Wednesdays, Apéro Fridays and live music. Open 11am...

Fine dining at Palacina Residence & Suites, Kitale Lane. Mediterranean and Swahili fusion built on Kenyan produce, with a garden, a pool and a live jazz band. A Nairobi fixture for...

Authentic Hunan restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Chinese Commercial Centre, Kilimani. Classic regional dishes with proper spice levels, an open kitchen, private rooms and easy pa...

Asian tapas and lounge bar at Kasuku Centre, Kileleshwa. Momos, wontons in chilli oil, Thai curries and Korean-inspired small plates for sharing. Open 8am to 11pm daily, with safe...

Rooftop restaurant and lounge above Suite Life Apartments, off Dennis Pritt Road. Italian-influenced fine dining indoors, BBQ veranda outside, and sunsets behind the Ngong Hills. O...

Refined brasserie on the 2nd floor of Yaya Centre. Expertly cooked steaks, wagyu burgers and braised lamb, with beer from the group's own brewery. Open daily 11am to 10pm.

Nyama choma spot on Siaya Road, Kilimani, with a butchery and car wash on site. Roasted and dry-fried meat, fresh chapati and roasted potatoes, with East African and jazz playlists...

Lounge on the 14th floor of Zarafa Towers, opposite Yaya Centre. Salmon tagliatelle, smash burgers and all-day breakfast, with skyline views and a prayer room. Open 6am to midnight...

Restaurant at Decale Jewel Stone Hotel, Fourth Parklands Avenue. International meals and seafood, near Aga Khan Hospital and Diamond Plaza.