The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar
Kendwa, Zanzibar
Restaurant in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Book with PearlWhy go
The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar is worth considering for an easy Kendwa meal with a terrace overlooking an infinity pool. Go for the relaxed setting and first-timer convenience, not for a documented chef-led format, awards profile, or named signature dishes. It is a better fit for a low-pressure breakfast, lunch, or casual dinner than a destination meal.
About The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar
The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar is a venue in Zanzibar. If you are comparing options, consider it alongside Zanzibar venues such as Bahari Grill & Bar, Maisha Resto & Bar, and Upendo Restaurant, or with Kobe Restaurant as another dining option.
Choose it with limited details in mind
Planning should stay flexible: do not assume a tasting-menu format, signature dishes, chef-led concept, awards profile, price level, hours, lunch service, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, or a particular seating setup unless you confirm those details directly with the venue.
For travelers deciding among restaurants in Zanzibar, the safest approach is to treat The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar as a local option and compare current details before making plans. If your meal depends on a specific menu, schedule, or service format, verify those points first rather than relying on assumptions.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need confirmed information about cuisine, pricing, hours, awards, chef, seating, or service style before choosing. Consider it if you are simply keeping track of dining options in Zanzibar and are willing to confirm the practical details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Zanzibar, 67VV+X76, Kendwa (terrace overlooking infinity pool)
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and sophisticated, with a terrace atmosphere framed by ocean and infinity-pool views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
Signature Dishes
curry
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Zanzibar, 67VV+X76, Kendwa (terrace overlooking infinity pool)
Planning details
Location
Zanzibar, 67VV+X76, Kendwa (terrace overlooking infinity pool) · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a faster meal with less ceremony, try Lobby Grab & Go. If the plan is a more deliberate Zanzibar dinner, compare availability and setting with Kobe Restaurant or Bahari Grill & Bar.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Zanzibar
The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar is the choice when a relaxed Kendwa setting is the priority. Compared with Bahari Grill & Bar, Maisha Resto & Bar, and Upendo Restaurant, it reads as lower-friction: better for travelers who want an easy meal around a pool-terrace setting rather than a meal planned around a specific cuisine or chef.
For value, treat it as a convenience-and-ambiance choice until menu pricing is checked. If the group wants a quicker, less formal stop, Lobby Grab & Go is the cleaner cross-shop. If the meal needs to feel more like a dedicated dinner choice, compare with Kobe Restaurant before deciding.
Booking difficulty should be manageable relative to harder destination restaurants, so this works well as a first-night or flexible-day option. For a trip built around one polished Zanzibar meal, cross-shop the full set first; for a simple Kendwa meal with a view, The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar makes more sense.
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How to decide between nearby options
Choose The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar for a relaxed Kendwa meal where the terrace overlooking the infinity pool is the main draw. Choose Bahari Grill & Bar, Maisha Resto & Bar, or Upendo Restaurant if the goal is to compare a broader Zanzibar dining set before committing.
Lobby Grab & Go is the better fallback for a quick, low-commitment stop. Kobe Restaurant is the more natural cross-shop when the meal needs to feel like a planned dinner rather than an easy poolside choice.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar?
Contact The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar directly before planning around a specific date or time in Zanzibar.
What should I order at The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar?
What should a first-timer know about The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar?
Do not assume specific hours, prices, dishes, awards, chef details, seating, or service format without confirming with the venue.
Can I eat at the bar at The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar?
The venue name includes Restaurant and Bar, but specific bar seating or bar-dining details may vary. Confirm directly with The Old Drift Restaurant and Bar before planning around that format.
