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24-hour all-day dining at PrideInn Westlands. Indian, Chinese, continental and Kenyan cooking, an outdoor events space, and Nairobi's only Selfieccino machine

Thai and Pan-Asian dining from Sarova, in a garden setting on Manyani East Road, Lavington. Curries, sushi and stir fries with Zen décor, private dining rooms and a garden bar. Ope...

Authentic Chinese on Village Road, Gigiri, with two head chefs and a dumpling specialist. Xiaolongbao, Peking duck, dim sum and proper Sichuan heat, in a modern room with a green g...

Dry Aged Sirloin Steak

Poolside bistro at The Landmark Suites, Mwanzi Road, next to Westgate. All-day dining, grills and cocktails, with combo deals for two.

Halal shawarma specialists with five Nairobi branches. Chicken, lamb and falafel wraps with everything made in-house, plus standout garlic fries and burgers. BOGOF every Monday.

Chicken Shawarma Meal, Lamb Shawarma, and Beef Burgers

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...

All-day lounge and restaurant with four Nairobi branches. Breakfast from 7am, sharing platters and grills, cocktails and sports on the big screens — open until 3am, seven days.

Goat Pepper Soup, Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam, and Jollof Rice

Caribbean Jerk Chicken and CJ’s Signature Fish Curry

Premium lounge, dining and nightlife on the 1st floor of Fortis Tower, Woodvale Grove. Fusion cooking, signature cocktails and DJ nights, from 11am until the last guest leaves.

Rooftop Italian on the 2nd floor of Lavington Curve. Proper pizza crusts, pasta with strong vegetarian options, draught craft beer and house gelato — plus a kids' play arcade on th...

Cake shop on Fifth Ngong Avenue with a wide variety, fair prices and custom cakes on short notice. Orange poppy and raspberry are the flavours to ask for. Closed Sundays.

Garden and events venue in Tigoni with impeccable lawns and calm views. Suited to weddings, picnics, photoshoots and group activities. Secure, with adequate parking. Open 8am to 8p...

Garden café at Brackenhurst, Limuru. Homemade pizzas, lemonades and comfort food from the farm's own produce, with a forest trail nearby and a farmers' market every first Saturday.

Historic club, restaurant and B&B in Limuru, established in the 1920s. Horse riding, ziplining, archery and a new pool, with period rooms and fireplaces. Open 24 hours.

Home-style Kenyan cooking at Tigoni Towers, past National Oil. Chapati, pilau, beef stew and samosas, freshly prepared and genuinely affordable. Closed Mondays; Sundays until 2pm

Garden bar in an old cottage overlooking the Tigoni tea fields. Sundowners, bonfires on request and affordable food and wine. Bring your own music. Open 9am to midnight daily.

Chicken dishes and mixed platters

Farm hotel and restaurant in Tigoni, 30 minutes from Nairobi. Cottages, manicured gardens and farm-fresh meals with kienyeji chicken the standout. Restaurant closed Sundays.

Countryside resort in the Riara Ridge tea highlands, 30 minutes from Nairobi. Cabins and rooms around a dam, three restaurants, heated pool and spa, with boat rides, archery, mini...

Rustic 1960s picnic and camping site above the Limuru tea fields, with an 18-metre waterfall reached through eucalyptus woodland. Open daily 8am to 6pm. Two-tier entry, check which...

Café and wine bar on Banana Raini Road, Tigoni. Terrace over green gardens, comfort food and a curated wine list, with a fire lit on cold evenings. Closed Mondays.