Nightlife in Nairobi
In central Nairobi, the most appealing introductions to Kenyan nightlife include the gritty but relatively upmarket Zanze Bar. More visitor-friendly still is the Simba Saloon in Langata. For a quiet outdoor drink, hotel bars are generally the safest option - Fairmont the Norfolk hotel's Lord Delamere Terrace is the pick for atmosphere. Some of the places that stay open all day and night around River Road can be intimidating for first-time visitors.
Bars
Expand all1. Lord Delamere Terrace - Historic colonial institution
Show moreEstablished in 1904, Lord Delamere Terrace in Fairmont the Norfolk hotel was a popular colonial-era gathering place. It's still among the pleasantest watering holes in central Nairobi, popular with the hotel's rich and famous clientele and backpackers alike.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Fairmont the Norfolk hotel, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi
Telephone
+254 (0) 20 226 5000
2. Zanze Bar - Lively African bar
Show moreWith a predominantly local clientele supplemented by a smattering of adventurous tourists, Zanze Bar provides an unthreatening introduction to central Nairobi's earthy nightlife. Cocktails and cold beers are served to a backing of Congolese and other African music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Fifth floor, Kenya Cinema Plaza, Moi Avenue (between City Hall Way and Harambee Avenue), Nairobi
Transport
Taxi
Clubs
Expand all3. Florida 2000 - Serious all-night disco
Show moreNot for the faint-hearted (or single foreign women), the Florida 2000 - or F2 as locals know it - is one of the busiest nightspots in central Nairobi. Pounding disco beats pack the floor of this meeting place popular with both sexes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Commerce House, Moi Avenue, Central Nairobi, Nairobi
Telephone
+254 (0) 20 222 9036
4. Simba Saloon - Popular Nairobi nightclub
Show more An annexe to The Carnivore in Langata, the Simba Saloon is perennially popular with locals and visitors alike. The nightclub (Wed-Sun) plays varied contemporary African and international sounds. Occasional live concerts here have featured famous African and other musicians.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Langata Road, Nairobi
Telephone
+254 (0) 20 60 2764
Entertainment
Expand all5. Thorn Tree Café - Landmark evening rendezvous
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Named after an acacia tree that's served as a travellers' message board since 1959, the Thorn Tree Café, in central Nairobi, is a good place to start the evening with cocktails, snacks and themed music from 6.30pm every evening.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Stanley Sarova Hotel, Corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street, Nairobi
Telephone
+254 (0) 20 222 8830
6. International Casino - Large and popular casino
Show moreThe International Casino, near the National Museum is Nairobi's oldest casino, and the most central and popular with tourists. In addition to slot machines and gaming tables, it hosts a relatively respectable nightclub and a few restaurants.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Corner Westlands Road and Museum Hill, Nairobi
Telephone
+254 (0) 20 374 4477
Transport
Taxi
