Lamu Floating Bar Restaurant
Floating Bar & Restaurant
A raft bar floating on the channel between Lamu and Shela, reached by boat; a distinctive spot for watching the sunset with a drink.
This floating bar sits on about 250 plastic barrels that support a wooden platform. It is moored in the channel between Lamu Town and the Shela jetty and is run by owner Fridah. There are a few small wooden huts on the platform for overnight stays. The menu is simple and centers on seafood, chips and burgers. The burgers are sometimes topped with bacon and ham, which is rare on the island. Cocktails are also available. Most visitors come to watch the sunset, have drinks, and enjoy the atmosphere of floating on the sea. One travel guide bluntly says the food is average. To get there, take a water taxi from Lamu or Shela. A one-way trip from Shela costs about KES 800.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-23:00
Nearby sights
- Shela
- Lamu Dhow Sunset Sail
- Lamu Seafront
- Swahili House Museum
- German Post Office Museum
- Riyadha Mosque
- Lamu Old Town
- Lamu Fort