Restaurant
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Lord Delamere Terrace
The terrace restaurant of Fairmont The Norfolk, serving Nairobi since 1904, with international dishes served family-style, afternoon tea and a monthly signature brunch.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic hotel terrace restaurant
- Area
- Central Business District, Nairobi, Kenya
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Opening
- Open daily · 06:30–22:00
- Official site
- fairmont.com
Good to know
- Terrace seating
- Breakfast
- Afternoon tea
- Monthly brunch
- Reservations required
Why we recommend it
The Lord Delamere Terrace at Fairmont The Norfolk has been part of Nairobi life since 1904, when the hotel opened on Christmas Day that year in the young colonial town. The hotel was advertised at the time as the only stone-built, tile-roofed hotel in East Africa, and in 1934 the East African Professional Hunters' Association was founded at a meeting there. The hotel promotes it as the place where legends have eaten since 1904. For visitors it offers a chance to sit somewhere genuinely historic without needing to stay at the hotel.
The restaurant serves international cuisine presented family-style, with dishes brought to the table to share, which suits groups and families. The menu leans on what the hotel calls timeless favourites rather than experimental cooking, so it is a reliable choice for a business lunch, a relaxed dinner or a first meal after a long flight. Breakfast is served every morning, and afternoon tea is another highlight, a good excuse to stop on the terrace after sightseeing in the city centre.
Once a month the restaurant hosts the Norfolk Signature Brunch, with live cooking stations, signature desserts and live entertainment. Check the date and book ahead if you are in town that weekend, as reservations are required.
The terrace opens for breakfast from 06:30 to 10:30 on weekdays and 06:30 to 11:00 at weekends, then serves lunch and dinner from 12:00 to 22:00 every day. Reservations are required and can be made online, by phone or by email. As a grand hotel restaurant, prices sit at the top of the city's range, and smart-casual clothing fits the setting best.
The Norfolk is on Harry Thuku Road, on the northern edge of the central business district near the University of Nairobi and the Kenya National Theatre. Expect security checks at the hotel entrance, as at most large Nairobi hotels. It is a short drive from the Nairobi National Museum on Museum Hill and from the city centre sights, so lunch here fits easily into a day of sightseeing, and the hotel's other bars and restaurants are on hand for a drink afterwards.
Lord Delamere Terrace FAQs
What are the opening hours?
Breakfast is 06:30 to 10:30 on weekdays and 06:30 to 11:00 at weekends. Lunch and dinner run from 12:00 to 22:00 daily.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are required and can be made online, by phone or by email.
What kind of food is served?
International cuisine served family-style, with dishes for sharing.
How old is the restaurant?
It has been serving guests at the Norfolk since 1904.
Is afternoon tea available?
Yes. Afternoon tea is one of the terrace's offerings.
What is the Norfolk Signature Brunch?
A monthly brunch with live cooking stations, signature desserts and live entertainment.
Do I need to be a hotel guest?
No. The terrace is open to non-residents with a reservation.
Where is it?
At Fairmont The Norfolk on Harry Thuku Road, on the northern edge of the city centre.