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The Bar Next Door

Restaurant β€’ Bar and grill

πŸ‘πŸ‘ I love the music here. Good choice of Deejays.. Very relatable crowd.. Very tasty food. Last time I was there I had pork🧽 with friesπŸ‘Œ I totally enjoyed. When it's so full it might be hard to get a waiter to attend to you... I hated the lengthy washroom queues.. I'd love it if the lights are a bit... People often mention good, music, service, parking, great, time, night, full, Good, table,


Address

PQ7F+34F, Othaya Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Website

www.thebarnextdoorke.com

Contact

+254 114 520819

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (2.2K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (28) music (27) service (19) parking (14) great (14) time (12) night (11) full (10) Good (9) table (9)
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  • 5/5 Brendah M. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the music here. Good choice of Deejays.. Very relatable crowd.. Very tasty food. Last time I was there I had pork🧽 with friesπŸ‘Œ I totally enjoyed. When it's so full it might be hard to get a waiter to attend to you... I hated the lengthy washroom queues.. I'd love it if the lights are a bit dim... I feel that those are the few things that need some work. My overall experience at the bar next door is awesome to date.. January 2022
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mary C. 1 year ago on Google
    Its the wet fry pork for me. Nice place to drink eat and chill
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sandra C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good spot for a night out with friends. Good music and good food. ⚠️ ⚠️ > It gets pretty full over the weekends. When this happens service can be slow aaaand it gets loud! >Limited parking spaces. Recommendation if planning to visit:- ● Go as early as possible, if not call ahead to reserve a table. ● Look|book a strategic table - close to the bar counter and to the 'walls' (its a semi open space) - that way there is always free flow of air πŸ™ƒ ● If you are planning on having conversations as you hang out. Go on off peak days|hours. ● Consider taking a cab to and fro. As I had mentioned, parking maybe a hit or miss
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 rufas g. 5 years ago on Google
    great place ...full of fun ...nice music ...food ...and an awesome ambiance with mature crowd ...loved it loved it
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stephen I. 4 months ago on Google
    A great local spot with good local food, a host of different djs playing through the night and a super lively atmosphere! Things really get heated up after midnight but before then you can take it easy with some beers, live sports on the big screen and great music. Friday night is definitely when people are out to impress! This is definitely not a tourist spot but we had a safe and super fun experience.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Reuben R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best visited between Wednesday & Saturday. Other days is rather boring. Between Wednesday & Saturday, the venue is loud, vibrant and packed with happy customers! The goat's meat was excellent and came in large portions with a side of crispy potato fries. The beer was cold and the cocktails were pretty good. The service was a bit of a hit or miss, but that could be attributed to the crowds of people. Will definitely visit again and I recommend this venue to people looking for a good time on weeknight!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Claire T. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved. The food is great. Top notch customer service and drinks in plentiful.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Annbrenda M. 1 year ago on Google
    The service can be better.(customer service) There was no music for almost an hour before the next DJ came in. Increase the chairs and tables whenever we're having more clients we were 8of us in a small table and only 2 seats. We enjoyed the drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Grace P. 1 year ago on Google
    Was there on a Wednesday night. Service was all good from the entrance. We had a birthday cake, the presentation of it was great we loved that part. The food: we loved their chicken, wet beef fry and a side of fries. We added the goat meat, not sure if it really was goat at all, this I'd not recommend. For drinks we had cocktails, the girl next door, definitely recommend. Crowding depends on time. The late it got the more people. Good Music and good vibe πŸ‘Œ There is also a photographer available, should have had more pictures, this i save for next visit. Looking forward to get back there for more good times.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 buy lamborgini s. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely vibrant place that i have been to now several times and I'd sure go back for the music, food and not forgetting the kind of crowd it attracts
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Effie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Drop the female security acting she makes the rules talking bout your dressed badly hello it's a club.. She's new coz the previous ones don't act like that
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mucohi G. 2 years ago on Google
    Service is kinda trash but I don’t blame them. Popular joint. Good vibes. Small parking. Must wear shoes for men. Get your seat early.. 5.30 it starts to become a buzz of activity. Drinks are priced fairly.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Alex M. 2 years ago on Google
    When you go to Bar Next Door make sure you take pictures of any receipts that are cash paid. They pretend they didn't get money from you to make sure you pay twice. That is theft so anyone going there should take care
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bobby M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, authentic Nairobi night life feel with airy, breathable ambiance. Staff may be a bit overwhelmed at peak hours but the overall service delivery is good. A must visit for thrill seeking travelers.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Gachoka j. 1 year ago on Google
    This is definitely one of the best places to be on a Friday night with friends. Great and really delicious food, music and ambiance, and security is taken seriously as well as ample parking. The music part is underrated, my crew really danced they all.

  • 5/5 Joyce W. 1 year ago on Google
    We came at around 11:30pm perfect time to get a table. It gets crowded so come earlier if you'd like a table. The music that day was really great and versatile. A mix of everything, even rock!(just a little unfortunately). The bathrooms are clean and I love the black tiles in the ladies. Only had shots so cannot comment on their cocktails or other drinks or food.

  • 5/5 dennis o. 1 year ago on Google
    It is an awesome place,,full of fun @ night,, Its also good during the day mostly from 4,,with nice ambience ,,

  • 5/5 Titus B. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun night out with friends. The good vibes, great music, and fantastic DJ make for an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss!

  • 4/5 James M. 1 year ago on Google
    BnD is where you meet the vibrant and upmarket youthful humans of Kilimani square and its environs. The food here is always on point and appreciated. In terms of service, I think there are opportunities to improve. It can be slow at times. My favourite day of the week to go there is Wednesday. DJ Dream will trwt you to some old school everything (hip hop, r n b, soul, Reggae, name it) then he will fuse it with current trending music. The prices of beers, wines and spirits is fair. The downside to this place is the parking is absolutely and utterly bad.

  • 5/5 Joyce K. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a good joint. However it can get pretty crowded at night. I went there during the day. Had some Fries and Ginger Dawa very nice

  • 4/5 Irene T. 1 year ago on Google
    The ambience,wait wait wait!the music πŸ₯° ❀️got no word to describe but going home after the dj that's all we love doing. Love the food..chicken wing bites πŸ˜‹.

  • 4/5 Kagochi t. 9 months ago on Google
    The place has a really great and fun vibe. If you are able to secure a table here, you will have a great time. The place is usually packed and the crowd quite young and vibrant. If you are looking to have a good time this is a place to check out. Just make sure if it is on a weekend (Friday & Saturday) you get there before 11pm when it gets fully packed.

  • 5/5 Law M. 11 months ago on Google
    Good party spot on the weekend. Good local vibes and good music. I've came here a few times and always have a good time. Love the vibes and music. It gets packed and super busy though. But that's a vibe

  • 5/5 J. N. 8 months ago on Google
    Home sweet home. Great ambiance.

  • 5/5 linah B. 9 months ago on Google
    A very good party joint.

  • 1/5 Ciku N. 5 months ago on Google
    Very poor customer service, i waited for 30 mins the waiters were just there looking at me asnd passing me by without any service. Mind you it wasn't busy.

  • 3/5 Martin 6 months ago on Google
    Slow discriminative service, no available parking at all from 10pm. Came with high expectations left with quite temperate experience came here on a Friday night.

  • 5/5 Moses O. 5 months ago on Google
    Weuh kwanza kuna waiter anitwa shazma service yake is top notch achelewishi agombani anyways wazungu it's a really πŸ‘Œ great place with out if the world experience and atmosphere and the food delicious and affordable and drinks too

  • 4/5 Laura E. 3 months ago on Google New
    Good music. Had an overall great time there.

  • 5/5 Njeri N. 3 months ago on Google New
    On food apology,I didn't get to eat there. Will try out some time later. Music wise I loved it plus its a good spot to watch live EPL

  • 3/5 melody v. 3 months ago on Google New
    Nice hangout spot , good music , good vibes...the only 2 things that were a turn off was the condition of the toilets , it was no water so all toilets were stuffed with tissues...the shisha was the worst I've had in nairobi

  • 4/5 M S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Visit for your local bar/club experience Gets packed really quick so reserve a table Age limit restrictions 25 and over

  • 3/5 kelly joy M. 1 year ago on Google
    The establishment looked good from the outside but I did not get an opportunity to go inside. The guards at the door refused entry to some members in our part citing they have an age limit of 25 years which is not clearly stated in their online platforms.

  • 4/5 Patric K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, sometimes it's too full and can't get parking space.

  • 4/5 Osewe R. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything here is amazing; good vibes, good music and lovely service. You’ll enjoy more if you go with a group of friends. Alcoholic beverages are well priced for a premium bar. There’s always an activity happening every day of the week and they update this on their social media pages so you can always plan ahead. The only downside is the limited parking. Although the surrounding guards will ensure you get parking, please just take a cab or carpool with your friends if you can.

  • 5/5 Dmitry G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great music and food. Nice crowd too however can get abit packed especially on Fridays and Saturdays. If you're driving go early or prepare to park somewhere outside. They recently expanded the outside space so a nice place to watch F1 :-)

  • 4/5 rotimi o. 2 years ago on Google
    Alwaya full and crowded. Want to get a table on a Friday night, go early. Got there at 11pm and we couldn't get a table. Nice music

  • 3/5 Namenge N. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff are very pleasant. The only weird thing is where the toilets are situated, made me feel like I had to go with a friend to the bathrooms. The parking is really small as the place gets really full from about 530pm. Go early to enjoy a decent meal and a quieter atmosphere. After 530 its more of a party atmosphere with loud music and chatter.

  • 4/5 Queen M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's popping for sure. It's a nice place to hang out any day. Since it's really popular tables are booked through bottle reservations sometimes a week in advance especially on the weekend so If you intend to sit, plan ahead.

  • 5/5 beth n. 2 years ago on Google
    It was excellent, I had a pretty good time. It was a little crowded though... You have to get yourself beers at some point because of how full the place it. Overall, it's a pretty top notch bar. Also the music is A1.

  • 4/5 Anthony M. 2 years ago on Google
    For a bar packed with a crowd like this, it has surprisingly very good service. Though for faster service, probably best for you to get your own drink from one of the several counters. Highly recommend that you take a cab while going there. There is no parking and you'll struggle with your car outside of you don't arrive there early. Early being 4pm!

  • 4/5 Juan C. 2 years ago on Google
    First time I went I thought it was the best bar in Nairobi. The second one, that I will not come back. The service can be really poor. I guess you have to get there before 19h and pray to have a good waiter

  • 5/5 Sanguli B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's an amazing little hidden treasure to go unwind and chill after a long day. They have really good food which is very affordable and their cocktails are nice. Customer service is also good. I loved their music too that really got me off my feet πŸ˜… definitely a place to always looking forward to going back to

  • 4/5 jacqueline k. 1 year ago on Google
    Very professional valet staff, good music. Prices are very friendly. DJ played an amazing list. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Wambui K. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m not sure I like how full the place gets after 9PM. The music is always nice on Fridays and Saturdays. I believe you need to pregame before you go there to make it manageable and be 25yrs+.

  • 2/5 jeffrey m. 1 year ago on Google
    My friends keep dragging me here, but never again. I see nothing special, often overcrowded, the staff are not friendly at all and I generally don't feel safe here at all, if you're looking for class and/or ambience avoid this place like you would avoid COVID

  • 4/5 Ms R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good music 🎢 Disappointed ☹️ that they don't have blackice or guarana as a cider drink option,I had no choice other than take hunters gold πŸ˜–

  • 5/5 Njiruh M. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything about this place is top notch. I really enjoyed leisurely spending my time here and the music is everything. This place: comes in highly recommend.😊

  • 3/5 Phyllis K. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is great but there’s no room to sit the numbers. I stood for hours before finding a place to rest my feet. But the vibes are great.

  • 3/5 Raj M. 1 year ago on Google
    Crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Good music. You can't get a drink that easily. No coordination in parking alot of the cars park on the Othaya Road sides. Toilets are small and 4/10. Ample seating if you like crowded tables . It a normal hang out joint like most of Nairobi Night Clubs. Open space on the outside. Bouncers and security are alert. Watchmen at the gate and parking get frustrated, and I don't blame them, the crowds are not drinking water and insist in double parking. Fairly priced . Gets too crowded and drinks are hard to get as volume of people ganged around the bars makes access to service difficult. The waiters do try their best and go the extra mile to get you served . More waiters could be the soution...

  • 5/5 Brian Karanja (. 2 years ago on Google
    Left a bag full of sensitive documents, cards a phone and cash. They kept it safe, service was great, priced reasonably. Car wash is a tad expensive

  • 5/5 Subrata R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to spend an enjoyable evening with friends.

  • 3/5 Omoefe O. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful concept and space. They can do better with organization and service. The crowd was amazing


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Dancing
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Kerbside pickup
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating
    • βœ“οΈ No-contact delivery

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