Over the years, Nairobi’s Carnivore has been the most reliable spot to party in the city, but new venues have been born that are making Nairobi one of the best cities for nightlife. When you visit Kenya’s capital, when you’re up for a hot night out, these are the places to go see and be seen.
1. Sankara Rooftop Champagne Bar
Sankara is located in the Westlands area, not too far from the Central Business District. The Champagne Bar is located on the 7th floor of the Sankara Hotel. The bar has over 20 selected vintage champagnes which include Pierre Jouet, Krug and Dom Pergnon. Filter your champagne by region, color and grape as you watch Nairobi go by. The Champagne Bar has a great ambiance, great atmosphere and great music. The patrons are classy and decisive. They want quality.
2. Brew Bistro Lounge
Brew Bistro is on Ngong Road at Piedmont Plaza. If you are a lover of beer then this is where you belong. What is unique and amazing about Brew Bistro, is their freshly brewed beer. The Bistro gives beer lessons, from how to savor your favorite drink to the different types of beer and their individual tastes. This lounge has a vibrant entertainment scene which promises excitement every night. The exotic food, crowd, theme nights and good music make Brew Bistro a perfect place to hang.
3. Club Havana
Just as the name suggests this Kenya’s little Havana, offering Latin food, music and cocktails. Located in Westlands Woodvale Groove, the premises is divided into three areas to suit everyone’s tastes. There’s the terrace area for the street gazer, the main bar for the TV watcher and the back area for the more intimate persons. This is where you can will find the best mojitos and probably the best cigars in Nairobi.
4. Aqua Blue Club and Lounge Bar
Also located in Woodvale Groove in Westlands, the Aqua Blue Club in on the 1st floor of the Krishna Centre. The lounge has a groovy ambiance and atmosphere and hosts artists and various events.
5. The Tribe – The Nest
The Nest is at The Village Market in The Ruaka area in Nairobi. This venue is both classy and fun. It has good interior design and is perfect for socializing. The Nest is situated at the rooftop (4th floor) of the Tribe and is open everyday from 5-11pm. If you love Martinis, then this is the place for you, as it boasts the best Martinis in Nairobi.
6. Mercury Lounge
On Waiyaki Way, ABC Place, Mercury Lounge is not very far from the Central Business District. The lounge is the perfect place to have your cocktail.
7. Club Tribeka
Located in the CBD of Nairobi on Banda Street opposite Nation Center Building, thanks to its central location, this is arguably the most frequented club in the area. The club is open all night, and has a VIP Section called Beka Lounge. Thanks to its location, it is easily accessible to most in the city.
