Nightclubs and bars in Kenya

One of the few places i saw in Nairobi with interiors that could be called modern and minimalist.
The cocktails here are what it's all about.
The crowd is mostly expat.
The music on nights when are DJ's can be quite persuasive, on night with no DJ it can be background musicish which isn't necessarily a bad thing if u wanna just sit and have a few drinks over conversation. So i guess it fluctuates between nightclub and lounge bar.

Dress Code: Dress Nice, you're in Kenya!

They are a restaurant by day which i haven't visited but i hear the food is good. By night it turns into a nightclub. With Thursday Nights being their big night.
Been there in the nights on two occassions both times i had a weird experience. The location is nice and the place attracts a lot of crowd.
Though the first time i was being incessently harrassed by a drunk patron.
The next awful experience was buying the first drink for 300 Ksh and the next for 500 Ksh. Apparently they are notorious for ripping people off. Most of the expats just go with it out of pity and the whole they really don't make that much deal.
It's just a matter of principal and it sure sucks to be cheated.

Dress Code: Dress Nice but i don't think they will enforce any sort of dress code here. Maybe shoes are a must no flip flops.

Perhaps one of the best places in Nairobi to be a regular. During the day you will come across working professionals who have come there with their friends or colleagues for some food and beers.
There are over 4 bars here all themed differently, some posh, some sports bar themed and some specializing in live music.
On the weekends they put up huge tents on the sidewalk and the entire bar spills over onto the street and everyone is having a roaring time.

Dress Code: Again In Nairobi it's all about dressing up and hitting the nightclubs. So make the effort.

Located on the first floor of what seems to be like a mall is Black Diamond. The quintessential Nairobi Nightclub experience.
The place is packed with a good mix of locals and expats. The dance floor is indoor and seperated with huge glass doors.
They have an outdoor area with tables and a separate Bar. The music is generally a ix of local songs and western hits.
There is another nightclub right across from the black diamond entrance within the same mall and others are across the road and other are a few feet down the street. Close enough to walk to.
The area is full of music and life on Friday and Saturday Nights.

Dress Code: Dress trendy if you expect to get attention especially from the ladies.
Everyone will be flaunting it so look the part.

I have a friend who told me about this club in Diani, it offers really good entertainment and somewhere to dance and drink.

The music is varied with local music and also international sounds, there is a dj playing the tunes. Also sometimes there are local shows.

Dress Code: casual

The two Florida clubs are cool except they're full of pretty hookers lol. It kind of spoils the place so try some GREAt live music. My favorite place was the Pizza Garden in Westlands. While there, try the mix grill. I'll get the name later, but its fantastic. There are a couples places called Kengeles around. They always play great live music, and the Pilsner is always cold. By the way, of all the great beer in Kenya, I believe Pilsner is the best.

Dress Code: Nobody wears shorts in Kenya...nobody.

My favourite place to hang out when i lived in Nairobi. A stylish place, you can enjoy good Italian pizza, excellent strawberry daquari and shisha on huge bed size sofas in Lamu style while listening to music on the hit lists (which tends to tune into indian hits after about 2am!). The place also has an excellent restaurant next door and also an outdoor area which real bonfires and beach sand! The clientelle consists of both locals and expats, but can at times seem too crowded with (extremely beautiful) prostitutes.. Well, thats Kenya for you...!

Dress Code: Casual Smart

At night the Mara comes alive. .....make a point of listening carefully and you will likely hear the sounds of the bush tell the story of whats going on!. Listen out for the cackle of a Jackal, the whopping of a hyena and the deep roar of the lion. If you are located near a forest area listen carefully for the cough of a Leopard as it moves through the night to hunt...