Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant | Diani Beach, Kwale, Kenya

Photographer: Tafline Laylin

Photographer: Tafline Laylin

Photographer: Tafline Laylin

Photographer: Tafline Laylin

Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

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There’s nothing scary or dark about this amazing cave turned restaurant!

Thought to be anywhere between 120,000 and 180,000 years old, this unique cave turned restaurant features a series of interlinking chambers, original cave holes that bring in the natural skylight, and threaded palm leaves that soar over the cocktail bar and reception area. Specializing in international cuisines, specifically seafood, this historic property is perfect for an intimate and elegant gathering of any sort!

The Lowdown

Type: Other Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: No View

Style: Elegant
Romantic

Best type of Celebrations

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Venue Setting

Dine beneath a star-filled night sky with a sense of style, flair, extraordinary levels of service and comfort and genuine hospitality. The restaurant is situated in a unique environment 10m below ground inside an ancient, naturally sculptured coral cave. With Ali Barbour's intimate ambience, it is ideal for a smaller formal wedding celebration up to 60 guests. No detail will be forgotten and tables will be beautifully laid with gleaming cutlery and candelabras. The restaurant serves intiernational cuisine specialising in sefood with other mouthwatering choices available, paired with a quality wine and cocktail list. We invite you to join us for a magical, once in a lifetime dining experience.

Capacity

Seated: 65

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 100

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Additional charges: Food
Drinks
Band/DJ
Special Sound & Lighting
Pries, registrar
Special flower decoration, bouquets, corsage
Special decor
Photographer, videograph
Bridal Hairdresser, beauty
Special cake
Accommodation
Special entertainement, dancers
Screen, projector
Transportation

Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Connect

Request a Venue Tour

Call: +254 733 411 110

Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 1983
Curfew: No Curfew
Venue spaces: Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services; Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music: Indoors Only
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations: The ultimate treat is to take exclusive use of our 10-bedroom hotel adjacent to Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant: Flamboyant Hotel.
Flamboyant is a family owned and managed hotel, offering A la Carte services. Set in a lush tropical garden, Flamboyant graces the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean it overlooks.

2 Honeymoon Suites with stunning ocean views and 8 air conditioned en-suite bedrooms to accommodate up to 20 guests to allow you to extend the celebration through to the following morning, giving you more time to catch up with your family and friends over a breakfast in the fragrant garden.

Amenities

Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables

Venue Features

The scene:: Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant is set in a natural coral cave with a series of interlinked chambers. The main part of the restaurant has an open roof top and on a clear night you can enjoy the beauty of South Coast’s starry night. Talk about dining under the stars and yet experience the luxury of fine dining. The setting is unique, mysterious and romantic, all at the same time.
Design:: You will never forget your visit, as you walk down the stairs into a fairyland lit by hundreds of lanterns, decorated with tasteful Arab furnishings, a spiral staircase descends first into a bar area and then into the main part of the restaurant. A giant opening in the cave's roof provides views of a star-filled sky, enhancing an already mystical ambience. All tables are beautifully dressed with flowers and candelabras.

The entire cave is designed in fabulous Swahili style and for a special atmosphere, beautifully illuminated with small lights and lanterns, set in natural holes of the cave. The seating is made of comfortable Lamu style furniture and dinning settings feature snowy white linen, silver and gorgeous glass ware. The exclusive and romantic design add on the value of dining experience.
Standout venue features:: We offer complimentary transportation from and to the hotels along the Diani Beach road.

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant features in several article as "Best Restaurant in Africa," "Most Romantic Restaurant," "Best Restaurant with a view," "Unique Restaurant in the World," and "Most unusual Restaurant."

The restaurant was awarded 2nd place "Best Restaurant at the Coast" at the 2015 Taste Awards.

Our sister Beach Bar "Forty Thieves Beach Bar" located on the beach front, 200 meters only from Ali Barbour's Cave, was voted 17th Best.

Classic Bar in the World by "Bartender Magazine Australia" in 2010. Also voted n.1 "Most popular bar at the Coast" at the Taste Awards 2013 and 2015.

Flamboyant Hotel was awarded 3rd place overall at the Magical Kenya Tourism Fair 2014.

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With Ali Barbour's intimate ambience, it is ideal for a smaller formal wedding celebration up to 60 guests. Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Dine beneath a star-filled night sky with a sense of style, flair, extraordinary levels of service and comfort and genuine hospitality. Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

The Bar Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

The restaurant is situated in a unique environment 10m below ground inside an ancient, naturally sculptured coral cave. Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

No detail will be forgotten and tables will be beautifully laid with gleaming cutlery and candelabras. Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

The restaurant serves international cuisine specialising in seafood with other mouthwatering choices available, paired with a quality wine and cocktail list. Photographer: Courtesy of Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant Exterior Photographer: Tafline Laylin

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant is set in a natural coral cave with a series of interlinked chambers. Photographer: Tafline Laylin

We invite you to join us for a magical, once in a lifetime dining experience. Photographer: Tafline Laylin

The main part of the restaurant has an open roof top and on a clear night you can enjoy the beauty of South Coast’s starry night. Photographer: Tafline Laylin

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