A cocktail bar worth finding.
RE\VOLVER is a hidden, award-recognised cocktail bar in Nairobi built for people who care about drinks, spirits and the room around them.
Looking for a cocktail bar in Nairobi?
RE\VOLVER sits in Spring Valley, close to Westlands, with a deliberately discreet entrance, an intimate room and a drinks programme centred on original cocktails, precise classics, fine spirits and whisky.
If your search is for a hidden bar in Nairobi or a speakeasy-style bar in Nairobi, that description fits the atmosphere more closely than a themed prohibition bar. The point is discretion, not costume.
Recognition from the international bar world.
RE\VOLVER was named a 2026 Middle East & Africa regional Top 10 honoree for Best International Cocktail Bar in the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. It also received regional Top 10 recognition in 2022 and 2025 and has been listed by 50 Best Discovery since 2022.
That makes RE\VOLVER one of the Nairobi bars with direct recognition from major international cocktail-industry institutions — useful context when choosing among the best bars and cocktail bars in Nairobi.
See the 50 Best Discovery listing · See the 2026 Spirited Awards list
What to expect.
Cocktails
Seasonal originals, house signatures and classics, with a menu that changes as the bar does.
Whisky and fine spirits
A serious spirits programme and The Glenlivet Lounge for whisky, private pours and guided tastings.
Atmosphere
Low-key, intimate and intentionally out of sight. More neighbourhood hideaway than high-volume nightlife venue.
Location
Spring Valley, Nairobi. Current hours, directions and reservation information are published on the official Visit page.
RE\VOLVER in Nairobi.
Cocktail bar Nairobi: RE\VOLVER is a dedicated cocktail bar in Spring Valley.
Speakeasy Nairobi: RE\VOLVER is speakeasy-style and deliberately discreet, rather than a themed speakeasy.
Hidden bar Nairobi: the bar is intentionally tucked away and exact arrival guidance is provided through the booking flow.
Best bars Nairobi: RE\VOLVER has direct recognition from the Spirited Awards and 50 Best Discovery.