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Pause Restaurant

Google rating 3.7 (196 reviews)$ · Budget
Kasarani
African

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Kasarani

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About

The local spot in Kahawa Sukari for affordable meals, multiple screens for football, and late-night hours that make it convenient when nothing else is open. It's fair and chill, great for students or low-key meetups, though service can be slow and the place could use a renovation to unlock its real potential.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
TuesdayToday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SundayClosed

Google reviews

3.7196 Google reviews
  • Blandina J.Google review · 7 Dec 2025

    Quiet place,but the service is wanting.

  • Angeline J.Google review · 16 Jul 2021

    Needs a renovation.... The pub could be upgraded to a nice club it would be the talk of Kahawa sukari.... Y'all could make alot of money from K. U students but you choose not to. I'm disappointed from what i saw today three years later since i first saw the place

  • Muteti M.Google review · 23 Oct 2019

    Simple spot to chill, Meet up with a friend/friends and l Catch a football match. They have WiFi too, so you could keep working as you enjoy their affordable meals.

  • Felix K.Google review · 1 Aug 2019

    I believe most of the people living in Kahawa Sukari are pretty familiar with Pause Restaurant, it is what is referred to as 'the Local' as it is a chill place to unwind after a long day or just to kick it over a plotless weekend. The bar besides the restaurant is what Pause is known for, I suppose it makes sense to serve both food and drinks. Both of which are very affordable, and you definitely get your money's worth. It remains open really late into the night, making it very convenient for the night owls and revellers.

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  • Michael K.Google review · 23 Dec 2018

    It is a fair restaurant and club where people can have meetings, meals and also watching football matches in their multiple screens. Fairly affordable but all in all, a wonderful place to just chill

Location

Pause Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Kasarani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pause Restaurant is open Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Pause Restaurant is located at RW5J+WG7, Pause Road, Nairobi.
Pause Restaurant is budget ($).
Pause Restaurant serves african cuisine.
Yes, Google lists Pause Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 721 960300 to book.

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