Explore Nairobi

Wine bar and café in an old Tudor house on Loresho Ridge. Extensive local and international wine list, sommelier tastings from KES 800, sharing plates and a garden terrace.

Neighbourhood bistro on Loresho Ridge. Seasonal menus, a Memphis burger worth the trip, gluten-free options, free WiFi and a playground. Kids eat free Tuesday afternoons.

Wood-fired pizzeria at Old Loresho Shopping Centre. Italian mozzarella, an open kitchen, generous portions and a terrace over the ridge. Closed Mondays. Parking can be tight.

Nairobi's only revolving restaurant, 24 floors up at Mövenpick. A full 360-degree rotation every hour, Mediterranean and Swiss cooking, and the best panoramic views in the city. Bo...

Bistro and bar at 4ways Village, Four Ways Junction. Wings, garlic fries and cocktails from 10am till late, seven days, with country music night every Wednesday.

Five-star hotel on eight acres in Runda, minutes from the UN and the diplomatic district. 211 rooms, six restaurants and bars, spa, heated pool, treetop skywalk and event space for...

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

Fine dining on Old Kiambu Road, Mediterranean-inspired plates, a wine vault and serious cocktails in a stone-and-glass room with open-air seating. Open from 8am, past midnight at w...

Eclectic gourmet fusion on Kyuna Crescent, founded by two siblings in 2019. Small plates that change every few months, standout dumplings and risotto, and a glass house over the ga...

18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf on the 4th floor of Village Market, with obstacles built from repurposed Kenyan junk and a live DJ. KES 600 per person. Card and M-Pesa only.

Eleven-lane Brunswick bowling alley on the 2nd floor of Village Market, with a Cadillac-themed lounge, pool, foosball and party rooms. Open daily from 9am. Bring socks.

Container library and café in the Gigiri Craft Centre with 1,200 carefully curated books, an art gallery on the walls and good coffee. Affordable membership, three-minute sign-up.

Bistro, bar and delicatessen at 14 Riverside. Global cooking with a local twist, standout cocktails and live music in the garden. Ideal for special occasions.

Half-day cultural tour of Nairobi inside a private nganya matatu, with GPS-triggered storytelling, curated music and guided walks through the CBD. Departs 08:00 from New Muthaiga M...

Niche perfume boutique on the first floor of Lavington Mall. Smell every fragrance before you buy, with a collection of hard-to-find niche scents and staff who know them. Closed Su...

The first living soapstone museum, at Sarit Centre. Learn the story of Kisii soapstone and the Abagusii who carve it, then sculpt your own piece with a resident master. Closed Satu...

Kenya's leading golf academy. Eight-week weekend cohorts at Windsor Golf Hotel and Golf Park Kenya, clubs included, no membership required. Nearly 4,000 golfers trained since 2017.

Kenya's first charm bar, in Gigiri and at Bhandari Plaza. Build your own bracelet or necklace from 400+ waterproof charms, or customise a passport cover. Closed Sundays

Working single-origin coffee estate near Ruiru. Four-hour tour from seedling to liquoring room, with tasting, roasting and a three-course lunch in a 1928 ballroom. Booking essentia...

Outdoor go-kart track in the Limuru tea hills, 40 minutes from Nairobi. Professional circuit, full safety kit, lap times printed after each session, and kid-sized karts. Closed Mon...

Gĩkũyũ cultural homestead and arts centre in Tigoni. Traditional food, art exhibitions, a forest trail to a sacred Mũgumo tree, and a waterfall. Founded by musician Kwame Rĩgĩi.

Dam resort in Limuru with floating restaurants, ziplining over the water, boat rides, sport fishing and horse riding. An hour from Nairobi. Steep gravel access road.

Artisan cheese farm and Living Food Campus in Tigoni. Tour the cheese caves and bakery, taste 8–10 handmade cheeses with wine, then eat lunch from the garden. Thursday to Saturday...

Adventure and picnic estate in the Tigoni tea highlands. Quad bikes, zipline, giant swing, paintball, farm tours and camping. Bring your own food and charcoal. Dogs welcome.