Exchange Bar
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About
Located in Nairobi Central, Nairobi, Kenya, Exchange Bar is a Bar. For a quieter visit, come by on a Saturday. Also offers table reservations, takeaway. Rated 4.3★ from 90 reviews, it is among the best-reviewed spots in Nairobi.
Amenities
What diners mention
- Service7
- Ambiance4
- Value for money2
Frequently asked questions
Where is Exchange Bar?+
Exchange Bar is located at The Sarova Stanley, Kimathi St, CBD, 69671 - 00400, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi.
What kind of place is Exchange Bar?+
Exchange Bar is a Bar in Nairobi.
When is the best time to visit Exchange Bar?+
It is busiest on Sunday and usually quietest on Saturday.
What does Exchange Bar offer?+
Exchange Bar offers Takeaway, Bar, Live music, Wheelchair access, Takes reservations.
Location
What people say
“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!”
“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”
“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”
Reviews sourced from Google.
What diners say on Google
Nannan Shen★★★★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.....
Hyacinth Burrowes★★★★★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!
Nirav Desai★★★★★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
James Gachanja★★★★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
John Mashez★★★★★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.
Jeremiah Rugunya★★★★A relaxing atmosphere in the heart of the city. Part of the Sarova Stanley Hotel, the Exchange Bar offers a tranquil and swanky feel with the occasional live band if not the regular cool background music. The decor remains true to its history: the site of Nairobi's first Stock Exchange, resplendent with the traders bell that characterizes the beginning of the shares trade. It retains a traditional English feel.
Vanessa Polly★★★★Rustic, authentic piece of Nairobi history. Such crisp leather you can smell the animal. Wonderful cocktails and great staff. MANY MANY regards to Ken , Philip and the team. Great customer service and etiquette. They also have such in depth knowledge of the city!
Marie Ohresser★★★★★Beautiful English classy bar which gives you the impression to travel back in time. Going there to grab a drink definitely worth it. Best discovery cocktail of our Kenyan trip is their Negroni 🍊🍸
Reviews sourced from Google.
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