Exchange Bar

4.3(89 reviews)

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Historic Sarova Stanley bar filled with cute memorabilia from Nairobi's first stock exchange — enjoy Ace cocktails with live piano where Hemingway drank and the first Tusker beer was served in 1922. Reasonably priced despite limited menu.

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What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Reservable

Serves beer

Serves wine

Wheelchair accessible

HoursClosed

Monday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Thursday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday12:00 – 11:00 PM

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4.3

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The Sarova Stanley, Kimathi St, CBD, 69671 - 00400

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Yes, Exchange Bar accepts reservations. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.

Exchange Bar is located at The Sarova Stanley, Kimathi St, CBD, 69671 - 00400, CBD, Nairobi.

Exchange Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews.

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This historic bar is filled with cute memorabilia from the first stock exchange in Nairobi. Enjoy a drink while taking a look at some of the original pieces from the bar and listening to live piano. T...

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Nannan Shen

4 years ago

cocktails are Aceeeeeee! Didn't expect much while the menu is limited, however very reasonably priced! We ordered many out of the menu, and each of them tasted amazing! My fav is the first gin and ton...

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Nirav Desai

7 years ago

Historic Exchange Bar @ Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, a favorite watering hole of Ernest Hemingway and where first ever order of Kenya's locally brewed beer Tusker was served back in 1922, also was...

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James Gachanja

7 years ago

The customer service was impeccable, the ambiance was good. It is a nice place for business meetings and first meet ups, Kindly note that the prices is before VAT

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John Mashez

10 months ago

Am a frequent walk-in guest at Exchange bar. Ambiance is tranquil.The staff provide Exceptional service , Good food and a large selection of wine, spirits , beer and cocktails.

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