Bar · Restaurant · Choma · Car Wash

Home of culture & lifestyle.

La Casa de Ocio is a garden destination where flame-grilled choma, a fully stocked bar and warm African hospitality come together under one thatched roof. Whether you're here for a quiet lunch, a long weekend with friends, or hosting a private celebration — every visit is built around great food, good company and the unhurried rhythm of leisure.

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Distinct Spaces

12+

Hours Open Daily

100%

Charcoal Grilled

M-Pesa

Cashless Payments

What We Offer

Three houses, one address.

From a hot plate of ugali and stew at lunch to nyama choma and Tusker as the sun sets — we've got every part of the day covered.

Restaurant

Authentic African Cuisine

Slow-cooked stews, fresh ugali, sukuma wiki and kachumbari, prepared each morning from market-fresh produce and served hot straight from our open kitchen — comfort food, the way it was meant to taste.

Choma House

Open-Flame Nyama Choma

Hand-picked goat, beef and chicken, butchered to order and grilled low and slow over glowing charcoal at our outdoor jiko. Served by the kilo with kachumbari, ugali and a side of unhurried conversation.

Bar & Lounge

Fully Stocked Bar

Ice-cold lagers, single malts, premium spirits, signature cocktails and a curated wine list — paired with live sports on the big screen and a soundtrack that carries the night from sundown to last call.

Price List

Full food & bar menu with prices

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Our Story

Built from local stone, thatched in the old way.

La Casa de Ocio — Spanish for “The House of Leisure” — was built on a single, simple idea: that good food, honest drinks and good company belong together. From the hand-laid stone walls to the makuti-thatched roofs and open-air patios, every corner of the house was designed by local craftsmen to slow you down and invite you to stay a little longer.

Our kitchen draws from generations of African home cooking; our grill is tended by pitmasters who treat charcoal like a craft; and our bar is run by people who remember your order. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, hosting friends for the weekend, or dropping the car at our wash bay while you enjoy a cold one — there is always a seat at the table reserved for you.

Locally sourced, market-fresh produce
Charcoal-grilled to order, never re-heated
Family-friendly garden seating
Free on-site parking & car wash

The Experience

An afternoon that easily becomes an evening.

We've built every part of the house around one promise: that you leave feeling looked after. From the moment you arrive at our signposted gate to the last round before closing, every detail has been considered — the lighting, the music, the temperature of your drink and the heat of your plate.

Hospitality, the African way

Karibu is more than a greeting here — it is how we run the floor. Expect attentive service from a team that knows the menu, remembers regulars, and treats first-time guests like old friends.

Food cooked with intent

Nothing leaves the kitchen we wouldn't serve at our own table. Stews simmer for hours, meats rest before slicing, and every plate is finished to order — never sitting under a lamp.

Built for every occasion

Quiet midweek lunches, sundowner drinks, weekend choma with the family, milestone birthdays, corporate get-togethers — the spaces are flexible and the team plans the details with you.

The Spaces

Find your favourite corner.

Four distinct settings under one roof — sun-dappled garden tables, an intimate makuti-roofed dining hall, a bamboo-wrapped lounge bar and a relaxed open-air wing that opens onto the gardens. Choose the mood; we'll set the table.

Garden Patio

Shaded outdoor tables under umbrellas

Main Dining Hall

Cosy makuti-roofed interior

Lounge Seating

Bamboo-walled bar lounge

Garden Wing

Open-air seating with garden views

Open Kitchen

Watch the chefs at work

House Specials

Hearty plates, generous portions

What's On

Events & watch parties.

From UEFA Champions League finals on the big screens to live DJ nights and national holiday celebrations — there is always something happening at La Casa de Ocio. Reserve a table early; the big nights fill up fast.

Watch Party

UCL Final — PSG vs Arsenal

Saturday, 30 May 2026 · Kick-off 7:00 PM

The biggest night in club football, live on the big screens. Budapest 2026 UCL Final — PSG vs Arsenal. Reserve your spot early, grab a cold one and ride every goal with the loudest crowd in town. RSVP on 0745 319 649.

Entry free · Tables on reservation

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Road to Budapest

Champions League Showdown

Sat, 30 May 2026 · 23:00 hrs · Puskás Aréna

All roads lead to Budapest. Catch every minute of the UCL Final at La Casa de Ocio — big screens, full bar, choma off the grill and a charged-up matchday atmosphere from kick-off to final whistle.

Entry free · Tables on reservation

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Matchday

Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain

#LetTheChampsWin

Gyökeres vs Doué — number 14s on both sides. Pick a side, claim your table and join the rivalry. Cold drinks, sharp service, and the kind of crowd that makes every match feel like the final.

Entry free · Tables on reservation

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Pre-Madaraka

Pre-Madaraka Fusion Night

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Hosted by The King Tripha & Crafty Dolla. A genre-blending fusion night to set off the long weekend — afrobeats, amapiano, dancehall and house, mixed live by two of the city's best. Reservations on 0745 319 649.

Entry free · Tables on reservation

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Live DJs

Madaraka Liberal Party

Sunday, 31 May 2026 · From 6:00 PM

Music by The King Tripha and DJ Crafty Dolla. Open dance floor, bottle service, and a vibe that runs late. Kivwe, along the Embu — Meru Highway. Book your table early — this one fills up fast.

Entry free · Tables on reservation

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Public Holiday

Happy Madaraka Day

1st June 2026

“Freedom is not just our right, it is our responsibility — to build a better Kenya.” La Casa de Ocio wishes every Kenyan a proud Madaraka Day. Doors open all day — bring the family for choma, drinks and good company.

Entry free · Tables on reservation

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Reservations & Enquiries

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880100

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Account Number

674180

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Plan Your Visit

We're ready when you are.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but for weekends, larger groups and private events we recommend reserving ahead. Our team is happy to help with table layouts, set menus, decor and outside catering — just send us a message.

Location

La Casa de Ocio
Bar & Restaurant
Kenya

Look out for the red signpost — Bar & Restaurant, Choma, Car Wash.

Hours

Mon — SunDawn till Dawn
KitchenAll day service
Bar & LoungeOpen 24 / 7

Car wash open during daylight hours.

Reservations & Events

Booking a table, hosting a party, or organising outside catering? Get in touch.

+254 745 319 649

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Kivwe, along the Embu — Meru Highway

Look out for the La Casa de Ocio signpost. Free on-site parking and car wash.

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Our Clients

Loved by guests, families & friends.

From long lunches under the umbrellas to quiet weekday breakfasts and full-house weekend nights — here's a glimpse of what our guests enjoy.

What guests say

4.8

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“Brought the family over for Sunday lunch — the choma was perfect, the kids loved the garden and the team made us feel completely at home. We'll be back.”

Dr. Moses & family

Family lunch

“Beautiful thatched setting — it feels like a getaway just minutes from the highway.”

James M.

Weekend visitor

“Welcoming entrance, clean grounds and the choma is on another level. Highly recommend.”

The Mwangi family

Regulars