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Hide Out Bar & Restaurant

Google rating 4.1 (255 reviews)$$ · Mid-range
Kisumu
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About

The Kisumu lakeside location gives you sunset views with your beer. Food is pub grills and Kenyan favorites, nothing fancy but done well. It's popular with locals on weekends, and the crowd is friendly. Go for the view and the vibe, manage expectations on speed of service.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
Sunday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Google reviews

4.1255 Google reviews
  • Graham W.Google review · 25 Jan 2026

    This bar has a great location on the lake with friendly staff. I especially enjoyed relaxing with my drink in the nets that go out from the edge of the building over the lake. The music was a bit loud for my taste and made it difficult to order and converse, but I'd imagine this is a good place for going out and dancing with friends. Tl;dr: amazing location, unique seating options, loud music, and friendly service

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  • Noel S.Google review · 3 Jan 2026

    Good food, slow service in the evening, waiters get overwhelmed. Spacious and open, please mind the weather as it is not rain friendly

  • Jo W.Google review · 18 Dec 2025

    You really have to be careful about who serves you. According to our bartender, we were supposed to pay 400 instead of the supposedly usual 350. On top of that, we were charged for three extra drinks. The location, however, is beautiful. I think there could be a muzungu menu...

  • Daniella A.Google review · 17 Sep 2025

    What I loved about this place was the ambience. The whole nets above the water thing, fantastic,,, gives Lichthaus Watamu vibes😍 The food was a bit mid, and the services were kinda slow, could improve. Otherwise, the place is a must visit in Kisumu, especially on Sundays. Best to go early, since it gets quite full on the weekends. Would I be going back? Yes! Would I recommend? Most definitely!

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  • DerrickGoogle review · 2 Sep 2025

    I had a great time at Hide Out Bar & Restaurant. The service was excellently awesome friendly and warm. The atmosphere was lively and therapeutically perfect for evenings. I had a few drinks, which were great, but I can't speak about food since I didn't try it this time. I'll definitely be back to try a meal!💛💛

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Location

Kisumu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hide Out Bar & Restaurant is open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Hide Out Bar & Restaurant is located at VP8Q+XX, Kisumu.
Hide Out Bar & Restaurant is mid-range ($$).
Yes, Google lists Hide Out Bar & Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 706 350776 to book.

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