Menu to Taste

Hero Bar

Cocktail Bar · Nairobi · Chef Shamim Ehsani

Ranked No. 69 on The World's 50 Best Bars list, Hero Bar in Nairobi was founded by creative director Shamim Ehsani as a speakeasy cocktail bar. Located on the ninth floor of the Trademark Hotel, it pairs comic-book-themed drinks with Japanese-influenced small plates like sushi in a rooftop setting.

9th Floor, Trademark Hotel, Village Market, Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi

  • #69 World's 50 Best Bars 2025

Menu

Cocktails

  • Law Enforcement Mocktails (1500) — Zero-ABV mocktails from the Law Enforcement section — 'because some superheroes are teetotallers.' Non-alcoholic serves using the same East African ingredients and techniques.
  • Highly Sassy (1500) — Berbere-infused Ketel One Vodka, passion baobab syrup, Kenyan black tea, lime. Long, spicy, and sour — Hero Bar's signature cocktail from the Heroes category.
  • Tomatina (1500) — Tequila, cherry tomato, coriander shrub, lime, berbere spice. A savory, herbal cocktail from the Heroes section.
  • Heroes Cocktail Selection (1500) — Full-strength spirit-forward cocktails from the Heroes section of the comic book menu. Each named after a hero and featuring East African ingredients including berbere, baobab, and local ferments.
  • Sidekicks Selection (1500) — Lighter cocktails from the Sidekicks section. Lower ABV serves designed as companion drinks to the full-strength Heroes menu.
  • Villains Shots (1500) — Short, punchy shooters from the Villains section of the comic book menu. Full ABV in concentrated form.
  • Hibiscus Disco (1500) — Tanqueray 10, agave, homemade bitters, hibiscus kombucha. Tall, aromatic, and floral — from the Sidekicks category.
  • Boy Scout Ol' Fashion (1500) — Bulleit Bourbon, bitters, maple syrup, rosemary — short, strong and smoked. Topped with a fig. The bar's flagship Heroes cocktail, described as the sequel to the original Old Fashioned.
  • Plantain Old-Fashioned (1500) — Butter-washed bourbon with plantain banana syrup and chocolate bitters. A savory standout from the Heroes category, noted by Wine Enthusiast.
  • Elixir of the Gods (1500) — Lacto-fermented spiced local watermelon with spirits. Complex and funky, showcasing East African fermentation techniques.

Dishes

  • 0732 186 (666)
  • Pork Ramen (12)
  • Panko Breaded Chicken Bao Buns (3)

The Experience

A lively room on a rooftop and in a hidden location.

  • Atmosphere: Lively
  • Setting: Rooftop, Hidden

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