Exchange Bar

Google rating 4.3 (89 reviews)
CBD
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About

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.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
ThursdayToday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Google reviews

4.389 Google reviews
  • John M.Google review · 14 Apr 2025

    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.

  • Hyacinth B.Google review · 24 Jan 2024

    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. The duck samosas were my favorite. Great service too!

  • Nannan S.Google review · 11 Jan 2022

    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 tonic, very strong grapefruit flavor sour and sweet, as well as the mojito, super strong taste of mint (a bit on the sweet side though). They also serve you a good casava + Yam chips, very cripsy and nice! The exchange bar has a long history as well, the first exchange market in Nairobi back in the days and when the Queen of England came to visit, she's staying here as well.... very old fashioned bar, very classic carpet and chairs. Service is a bit slow but bearable since I'm staying for a long time.....

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  • James G.Google review · 1 Feb 2019

    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

  • Nirav D.Google review · 19 Dec 2018

    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 the site for Nairobi's first stock exchange in 1954

Location

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exchange Bar is open daily, 12:00 – 11:00 PM.
Exchange Bar is located at The Sarova Stanley, Kimathi St, CBD, 69671 - 00400, Nairobi.
Yes, Google lists Exchange Bar as taking reservations. Call +254 20 2757000 to book.

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