
Cin Cin Bar
Starehe, Nairobi
Bar in Nairobi, Kenya
Why go
Book Cin Cin Bar for a polished Nairobi hotel-lounge evening, especially if the plan involves a date, celebration, courtyard drinks, or Friday jazz. The appeal is the Fairmont setting, premium spirits range, tapas/meze-style food, flexible all-day-to-late-night rhythm rather than a trophy cocktail program.
About Cin Cin Bar
Cin Cin Bar is a Nairobi venue with a price of $35 per person, a smart casual dress code, 24-hour opening every day of the week.
The main reason to choose Cin Cin Bar from the details is convenience. A venue that is listed as open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday can work for plans that may run early, late, or between other Nairobi commitments. The smart casual dress code also gives a useful planning cue: dress polished, but not formally.
A Nairobi venue to plan around basics
The price is $35 per person. For that reason, do not plan the visit around a particular dish, drink, happy hour, music night, terrace, or reservation format unless you confirm those details directly with the venue.
For most guests, the practical appeal is direct: Cin Cin Bar is in Nairobi, keeps 24-hour hours every day, asks for smart casual dress. Those details make it easier to fit into a wider Nairobi itinerary without making claims about the exact atmosphere or offering beyond the confirmed basics.
Use the 24-hour schedule, but confirm specifics before going
The clearest confirmed advantage is timing. Cin Cin Bar is listed as open 24 hours daily, which is useful if your plans are uncertain or if you need a late option in Nairobi.
The dress code is smart casual, so guests should avoid treating it as either fully formal or overly casual. At the listed $35 per person spend level, the decision is best framed around whether a 24-hour Nairobi venue with smart casual expectations fits your plans. For anything more specific, confirm directly with the venue before visiting.
For broader Nairobi planning, use Our full Nairobi bars guide, Our full Nairobi restaurants guide, Our full Nairobi hotels guide, Our full Nairobi wineries guide, Our full Nairobi experiences guide. Other pages may also be useful for trip planning, but Cin Cin Bar is the only named comparison supported here.
Planning details
- Location
- Fairmont Norfolk, Harry Thuku Rd, CBD, 69671 - 00400, Nairobi, Kenya
- Website
- fairmont.com/norfolk-hotel-nairobi/dining/cin-cin-bar
- Phone
- +254 20 2265000
Venue details
Ambiance
A stylish lounge with contemporary yet timeless decor, soft lighting, and a relaxed but upscale atmosphere that feels intimate indoors and more airy and social on the courtyard terrace, especially on live jazz evenings.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
- Music
- Live Jazz on Fridays with Background Lounge Music on Other Nights
- Live Music
- Yes
Planning details
Location
Fairmont Norfolk, Harry Thuku Rd, CBD, 69671 - 00400, Nairobi, Kenya · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Exchange Bar, Notable alternative
- K Lounge, Notable alternative
- Sarabi Rooftop Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Choices Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Cool Waters, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Nairobi
Choose Cin Cin Bar when ease and a calmer hotel setting matter more than scene-chasing. The Exchange Bar is the stronger cross-shop if the night needs a more bar-forward identity, while K Lounge is the better comparison for guests prioritising lounge energy over hotel composure.
For ambience, Sarabi Rooftop Restaurant is the clearer pick if views and a broader evening setting are part of the brief. Cin Cin Bar makes more sense for a lower-effort CBD drink where easy booking and a contained room are advantages.
If value and casual group flexibility are the priority, compare with Choices Bar & Restaurant and Cool Waters. Those are more useful fallbacks for relaxed groups; Cin Cin Bar is the better fit for a quieter special-occasion drink.
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Compare Cin Cin Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cin Cin Bar | Nairobi | No published awards |
| The Exchange Bar | Nairobi | No published awards |
| K Lounge | Nairobi | No published awards |
| Sarabi Rooftop Restaurant | Nairobi | No published awards |
| Choices Bar & Restaurant | Nairobi | No published awards |
| Cool Waters | Nairobi | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cin Cin Bar open late?
Yes. Cin Cin Bar is listed as open 24 hours every day in Nairobi.
Does Cin Cin Bar have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price is $35 per person. Confirm any current promotions directly with the venue before going.
Is the food good at Cin Cin Bar?
The confirmed basics are that Cin Cin Bar is in Nairobi, is priced at $35 per person, is open 24 hours daily, has a smart casual dress code.
Is Cin Cin Bar good for a date?
It may suit a date if you want a Nairobi venue with 24-hour availability and a smart casual dress code.
Is Cin Cin Bar worth the price?
That depends on whether $35 per person fits your budget for a Nairobi venue. The confirmed advantages are the 24-hour daily schedule and smart casual dress code; confirm any menu or experience details directly before visiting.
What's the best time to go to Cin Cin Bar?
Cin Cin Bar is listed as open 24 hours every day, so timing can be flexible.















