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Best breweries in Kenya

We track 10 breweries in Kenya. None currently rate Great or better. Sirville Brewery in Nairobi leads the list at 2.54 (Poor).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Sirville Brewery

    Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

    The brewery is the brain child of one of the directors who, having over 30 years of vast experience ranging from brewing and installation of breweries all over East Africa, was inspired to start Sirville Brewery. With a rich experience, having been trained as a brew master in Germany (Berlin) and a graduate of the prestigious University Of Manchester; he partnered with like-minded investors and set up the brewery and lounge. His journey took him to Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, China and UK where he designed and selected equipment for the brewery in collaboration with engineering consultants from all the above countries.

    Rating
    2.54Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  2. 2

    Crafty Chameleon Brewhouse & Restaurant

    Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

    Crafty Chameleon’s vision was born from the passion of craft beer and the dream of bringing a Craft Beer Revolution to life in Nairobi! Fascinated by the Vibrancy of the City, our founder wanted to create the same diversity in the city’s favourite drink – Beer.

    Rating
    2.99Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  3. 3

    254 Brewing Co.

    Kikuyu, Kiambu County, Kenya

    Our Brewery is located in Kikuyu town, 20 minutes outside of Nairobi (searchable in Google Maps). Beer can be purchased wholesale from the brewery and the tap room can be booked for events, however it is not a walk-in bar (yet!).

    Rating
    2.95Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Bila Shaka Brewery

    Kajiado County, Kenya

    Bila Shaka Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #5 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Bila Shaka IPA", which is an Other IPA and "Dirty Hairy", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.87Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  5. 5

    Bila Shaka Brewery

    Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, Kenya

    Bila Shaka Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #5 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Bila Shaka IPA", which is an Other IPA and "Dirty Hairy", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.70Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  6. 6

    Kenya Breweries Limited

    Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya

    Kenya Breweries Limited produce's unproven beer and is ranked #6 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Tusker Lager", which is a Pale Lager and "White Cap Lager", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Others.

    Rating
    2.60Limited
    Popularity
    Well rated
  7. 7

    The Big Five Breweries LTD

    Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

    The Big Five Breweries LTD produce's beer that is just OK and is ranked #7 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Simpils", which is an Other Pilsner and "Nyatipa", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.57Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Sierra Premium

    Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

    Sierra Premium produce's unproven beer and is ranked #8 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Sierra Premium Blonde", which is a Pale Lager and "Sierra Lager", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    2.56Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Ozzbeco

    Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

    Ozzbeco produce's beer that is just OK and is ranked #9 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Sierra Blonde", which is a Helles Lager and "Sierra Amber", which is a Vienna Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    2.47Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    Keroche Breweries Limited

    Karagita, Wilaya ya Nakuru, Kenya

    Keroche Breweries Limited produce's unproven beer and is ranked #10 in Kenya. They are most well known for "Summit Lager", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner and "Summit Malt", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Others.

    Rating
    2.40Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated

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