Authentic Irish pubs are hard to come by in Kenya, and this can be frustrating for people looking for a nice casual environment to enjoy a good pint and watch sports. Fortunately, for those who like the traditional Irish concept, there are a few pubs around that will satisfy your dire need for authenticity:
- Curragh Irish Pub and Bistro - Ngong Road, Nairobi
Photo Courtesy: facebook.comThe pub is located in the Ngong Race course grounds and has an accommodating feel to it with live music, sports and banter. To top it all off, they serve a wide range of local food and drinks, as well as some Irish staples.
Photo Courtesy: facebook.com - The Well Irish Pub and Restaurant - Eldoret
Photo Courtesy: facebook.comThe pub which is located on 1
st Floor, Saito Centre, along Elijah Cheruiyot Street in Eldoret, has one of the vastest range of Irish Whiskeys you'll find in Kenya. Yup, I know what you must be thinking- can't wait to plan an all guy's getaway to try it out, right? What's more, the restaurant has a real "Irish-feel" to it for those who love authenticity which you can enjoy with their scrumptious dinner- fresh vegetables and juicy meats. Ladies don't feel left out, they also have some fantastic cocktails you can indulge.
- Tav Irish Pub - Westlands, Nairobi
Photo Courtesy: facebook.comThe pub is located on the 1
st floor at Mirage along Chiromo Road. It has a pleasant modern-pub setting and serves some mouth-watering meals which you can accompany your whiskey with. The weekends are always lit with an in-house DJ who plays a nice mix of music to get the crowd appropriately hyped.
Photo Courtesy: facebook.com - Bob's Bar - Nyali, Mombasa
Photo Courtesy: facebook.comThe festive season is just around the corner and if you're planning a trip the beautiful sandy beaches along the Kenyan coast then make sure you book a day to go enjoy a nice cold drink at this bar, which has two outstanding bars fully stocked! The open-air sports bar is located along Link road in Mombasa and offers a range of delicious African and Continental meat servings to go with your whisky- the mixed grilled platter is a must-have!