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Elegance & Beautiful SettingBistro & Bar

At the Palacina Bistro, you can enjoy meals in a relaxed and understated elegance & beautiful setting, whether it be under the stars by the fireplace, or on the terrace overlooking the garden. The diverse menu offers a wide variety of dishes, reflecting Kenya's best produce with influences from all over the world. The bar, is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine in the evening, with personalized service from our dedicated team.

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  • Our Menu

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Grab n' Go (take-away)
Kes 1,500

Bottle of Water

Pack of Fruit Juice

Pack of Fruit Yoghurt

Smoked Ham or Roast Beef Croissant Or Cucumber & Tomato Croissant (with or without cheddar)

Pack of Nuts

Fresh Baked Muffin

Tea & Coffee
(Take away cups are available or you may bring your own travel mug for a refill.)

Continental Breakfast Tray
Kes 1,500

Tea or Coffee

Fresh Orange Juice

Pastry Basket
(white or brown toast with a croissant and a muffin) with butter and honey

Breakfast Cereal with Cold Milk (Frosties Weetabix, Fruit n Fiber or Corn Flakes)

Sliced Tropical Fruit Plate

Assorted Yoghurts, Muesli, Home made Pancakes with Syrup

Mineral Water

Cold Cuts
(Smoked Beef / Pork Ham / Cheddar cheese slices)

Bon Appetit & we wish you a pleasant day ahead.

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DESSERTS

Apple Tart

Crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream

 1,300/-

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Vanilla ice cream

 1,200/-

Tropical Fruit Salad

Seasonal fruit, mint, lime

 1,000/-

Dolce Paula

Vanilla caramel, mango, whipped double cream

 1,600/-

Passion Fruit Cheesecake

 1,400/-

Ice Cream / Sorbet

per scoop

 350/-

AFTER DINNER DRINKS

Baileys / Amarula / Kahlúa

 500/-

Jägermeister

 500/-

Port Wine

 650/-

Dom Pedro

 1,000/-

TEA

Kenyan Highland

 550/-

Earl Grey

 550/-

English Breakfast

 550/-

Swahili Masala Chai

 550/-

Herbal Selection

(Ask for our curated tea selection.)

 550/-

COFFEE

Espresso

 550/-

Macchiato

 550/-

Americano

 550/-

Cappuccino

 550/-

Latte

 550/-

Flat White

 550/-

Iced Coffee

 550/-

Coffee Pot

 550/-

Hot Chocolate

 550/-

Please advise of any allergies · prices in Kenyan Shillings, inclusive of taxes

STARTERS

Avocado Tartare Spicy

(Diced avocado, tomato, red onion, lemon vinaigrette · add prawns 400)

1,200/-

Chilli Garlic Prawns

(Aglio olio style, olive oil, chilli, parsley, toasted bread)

 2,200/-

Crispy Calamari

(Saffron aioli, lemon)

 1,800/-

Acacia Honey & Chilli Wings

 1,850/-

Palacina Samosas

(Lamb or pumpkin & feta, green chutney)

 1,300/-

Soup of the Day

 1,200/-

FROM THE GARDEN

Caesar Salad

(Cos lettuce, anchovy dressing, parmesan, sourdough croutons)

1,800/-

Greek Salad

(Tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives, oregano, olive oil)

1,800/-

Chef's Selection Salad

(Daily, ask your waiter)

1,700/-

add chicken 400 · prawns 600 · salmon 800

BISTRO CLASSICS

all day & for in-room dining

The Palacina Burger

(Sirimon cheddar, caramelised onions, French fries)

1,950/-

Pulled BBQ Chicken Burger

(Slow-cooked pulled chicken, slaw, French fries house-made pickled cucumbers)

1,900/-

Fish & Chips

(Tusker-battered, French fries, house-made tartar)

2,500/-

PASTA

(choice of penne or fettuccine)

Basil Pesto

(Home-made, pine nuts, parmesan)

 1,800/-

Pomodoro

(Slow-cooked tomato, basil, olive oil)

 1,800/-

Bolognese

(Kenyan beef ragù)

 2,000/-

INDIAN PLATES

(with raita, kachumbari, basmati or chapati)

Butter Chicken

2,850/-

Chicken Biryani

2,150/-

Paneer Butter Masala

2,450/-

Vegetable Biriyani

1,900/-

GRILL

Choose your sauce and two sides.

Beef Fillet

2,950/-

Red Snapper Fillet

2,850/-

Roast Chicken

2,850/-

Pork Chops

2,850/-

The Palacina Choma

(&Fillet, snapper, chicken, lamb shoulder, Deli Boerewors two sauces, three sides - for two)

4,800/-

SAUCES

Mushroom Cream · Chimichurri · Green Peppercorn · Chicken Jus · BBQ sauce

SIDES

French Fries · Mashed Potatoes · Roast Potatoes · Basmati Rice · Creamed Spinach · Garden Salad · Vegetables Of The Day
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SAUVIGNON BLANC

Durbanville Hills - SOUTH AFRICAN

(Crisp flavours of pineapple, lime & green apple balanced by a zesty acidity)

9,000/-

Chateau Ste Michelle - AMERICAN

(Zesty, refreshing with flavours of lemon, lime zest, kiwi & tropical touches of guava)

8,000/-

Trumpeter - AMERICAN

Pale yellow, dry and juicy, with a smooth, fruity mouthfeel and a dominant citrus character.

5,500/-

SAUVIGNON

Naturaly's - FRENCH

Crisp & expressive with citrus notes, green apple & a clean mineral edge

5,500/-

CHENIN BLANC

Vondeling Unwooded - SOUTH AFRICAN

Tropical fruit notes with a zesty citrus finish & a striking pale lime colour

4,800/-

The War Horse - SOUTH AFRICAN

Juicy tropical fruits with lively acidity & a clean finish

4,550/-

Scaramanga - SOUTH AFRICAN

Fresh citrus with creamy vanilla undertones

6,450/-

ROSÉ

Hesketh Wild at Heart - AUSTRALIAN

A pale, pleasantly dry rosé with hints of green apple & citrus

5,350/-

Excelsior Caitlyn - SOUTH AFRICAN

Dry & fresh with ripe red berry fruit notes and a clean crisp acidity

4,500/-

BUBBLY

Moët & Chandon (CH)

 33,500/-

Veuve Clicquot (CH)

 40,500/-

Famiglia Cielo (SW)

 5,500/-

Pierlant Demi-sec (SW)

 5,500/-

Nederburg (SW)

 5,500/-

White Wines List

CHARDONNAY

Parker Coonawarra Estate - Favourite son - AUSTRALIAN

Elegant & fruit forward with a touch of nutty spice

 5,500/-

Hesketh Lost Weekend - AUSTRALIAN

Fruity, floral & slightly nutty tones; Perfect as an aperitif

 4,800/-

Stimson - AMERICAN

Ripe green apple, melon, pear & tropical fruits with hints of caramel, butterscotch & toasty oak

 5,500/-

PINOT GRIGIO

Lamberti - ITALIAN

Crisp, well structured & dry with fruity flavours of peach, apple & mineral textures

5,250/-

Red Wines List

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Nederburg - SOUTH AFRICAN

Full bodied with hints of chocolate & spice.

 5,500/-

Parker Coonawarra Estate - AUSTRALIAN

Plush, silky with cedar wood & berry notes

 5,500/-

Simonsig Labyrinth - FRENCH

Hints of berries, violets & dry cedar

 8,550/-

Durbanville Hills - SOUTH AFRICAN

Dark fruits, chocolate, spice, smoke & oak flavours

 5,500/-

Ménage À Trois - AMERICAN

Blush and fruit-driven, featuring layers of dark plum, juicy red berries, and cocoa.

 8,500/-

MERLOT

Maison Calvet - FRENCH

Deep ruby red with mellow, ripe red fruits & dry spices

5,250/-

Anakena - CHILEAN

Fruit driven bursting with raspberry aromas & blueberry flavours

4,700/-

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve - S.A

Medium bodied featuring prominent notes of plum, red cherries & a gentle touch of mint

9,000/-

Stimson - AMERICAN

Lush balanced Washington style

5,500/-

PINOTAGE

Simonsig - SOUTH AFRICAN

Pronounced wine boasting aromas of blackberry, plum & boysenberry

 6,050/-

Darling Chocoholic - SOUTH AFRICAN

Bursting with ripe plum flavours, smooth & subtly sweet

 6,000/-

ZINFANDEL

Roundhill - AMERICAN

Fruit forward with notes of ripe strawberries and vibrant plum, cherry & blackberry

5,500/-

Western Cellars - AMERICAN

Uncomplicated, jammy with pepper notes. PERFECT ON ITS OWN

5,550/-

MALBEC

Trumpeter - AMERICAN

Notes of red berries, vanilla & black pepper with youthful tannins

5,500/-

SHIRAZ

The War Horse - SOUTH AFRICAN

Bold with vanilla notes, oak & tobacco

4,500/-

The Grinder - SOUTH AFRICAN

Prominent cherry, plum & red berry flavours balanced with subtle notes of leather & spice.

5,000/-

Hesketh Midday Somewhere - AUSTRALIAN

Lifted notes of cherry, black currant with juicy red & dark berry finish

6,550/-

PINOT NOIR

Hesketh Unfinished Business - AUSTRALIAN

Full & flavoursome with big dry cherry notes & a light finish

 6,500/-

SWEET REDS

Jam jar - SOUTH AFRICAN

Flavourful berries & dark chocolate but not overly sugary

4,500/-

BLENDS

Sangre de Toro - SPANISH

Grenache & Carignan blend with ruby red hints of liquorice & spice

6,450/-

Scaramanga - SOUTH AFRICAN

Cabarnet, merlot,malbec & tempranillo; Aromas of leather & black currant mingling with berries & pepper

6,450/-

Wines by the Glass per 1,200/-

RED

Cielo Merlot - ITALIAN

Zapallares Cab Sauv - CHILE

Kleine Rust Sweet Red - SOUTH AFRICAN

WHITE

Zapallares Sauv Blanc - CHILE

Frascati - ITALY

Kleine Rust Sweet White - SOUTH AFRICAN

Prices in Kenyan Shillings, inclusive of taxes

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Drinks

VODKAS

Smirnoff

 400/-

Ciroc

 600/-

Absolut

 500/-

GIN

Tanqueray

600/-

Tanqueray 10

700/-

Bombay Saphire

500/-

Gordon's

400/-

Hendrick's

800/-

Procera Blue Dot

1200/-

Kenyan Originals

600/-

Konyagi

500/-

COGNACS & BRANDY

Martell VS

800/-

Martell VSOP 1100

1100/-

Hennessy VS

800/-

Hennessy VSOP

1300/-

Remy Martin VSOP

1100/-

Courvoisier

1300/-

Viceroy

400/-

TEQUILA

Jose Cuervo Classic

500/-

Jose Cuervo Gold

800/-

Camino Real Gold

500/-

Camino Real Blanco

500/-

RUM

Bacardi Carta Blanca

 500/-

Bacardi Carta Oro

 500/-

Myers's Rum

 500/-

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold

 500/-

WHISKEY

Johnnie Walker Black

650/-

Johnnie Walker Double Black

850/-

Chivas Regal 12yrs

700/-

Glenmorangie

800/-

Glenfiddich 15yrs

1,250/-

Glenfiddich 18yrs

1,500/-

Glenlivet

1,000/-

Glen Grant

600/-

Singleton of Dufftown

600/-

Talisker

850/-

Talisker Storm

950/-

Jack Daniels

550/-

Famous Grouse

500/-

Jameson

550/-

LIQUEURS

Amaretto

 600/-

Amarula

 500/-

Baileys

 500/-

Cointreau

 500/-

Drambuie

 500/-

Grand Marnier

 500/-

Kahlúa

 500/-

Malibu

 500/-

Jägermeister

 500/-

Southern Comfort

 500/-

Jack Daniels Honey

 600/-

APÉRITIFS & VERMOUTH

Campari

 400/-

Martini Rosso, Bianco, Extra dry

 500/-

Bristol Cream - Sherry

 500/-

BITES & SWEETS

from morning coffee to last orders · jazz on Thursdays

BITES - 3 - 9 PM

Candied Cashews

 500/-

Acacia Honey Wings

Acacia honey & chilli

 850/-

Palacina Samosa

Lamb or pumpkin, each

 180/-

Ham & Cheese Croquettes

 1,000/-

SWEET BITES

all afternoon · with coffee or after dinner - All day

Swahili Mandazi

Cardamom-spiced, dusted with sugar

200/-

Cake of the Day

Lemon drizzle or spice

270/-

Cashew Biscotti

Kenyan cashew, twice-baked

200/-

CREAM TEA - 3 - 9 PM

Palacina Cream Tea

House-baked scones, Kenyan berry preserves, clotted cream

650/-

TEA

Kenyan Highland

550/-

Earl Grey

550/-

English Breakfast

550/-

Swahili Masala Chai

550/-

Herbal Selection

peppermint · chamomile · rooibos

550/-

COFFEE

Espresso / Double

 550/650/-

Macchiato

 550/-

Americano

 550/-

Cappuccino / Double

 550/650/-

Latte / Double

 550/650/-

Flat White

 550/-

Iced Coffee

 550/-

Coffee Pot

 550/-

Hot Chocolate

 550/-

COCKTAILS

cocktails from six · jazz on Thursdays

SIGNATURES

Zanzipolitan

Vodka, fresh lime and crushed watermelon

950/-

Passion Fruit Martini

Vodka, Kenyan passion fruit, vanilla, and citrus.

850/-

The Dawa

Vodka, fresh lime, honey. Over crushed ice

850/-

Coastal Paloma

Tequila, grapefruit and fresh lime

1,200/-

Whiskey Sour

Whiskey, fresh lemon, egg white (optional) and a touch of sweetness

1,000/-

Nairobi Negroni

Kenyan gin, vermouth and aromatic bitters

1,200/-

Dry Martini

Gin, dry vermouth.

1,000/-

Old Fashioned

Whiskey, bitters, sugar & zest

1,000/-

Margarita

Tequila, fresh lime, & orange liqueur

1,000/-

TONIC

Schweppes · Fitch & Leedes · Kenyan Originals

GARNISH

Lime · Cucumber · Rosemary · Orange Peel · Passion Fruit · Ginger Price includes one tonic and one garnish

GIN & TONIC

pick your gin · pick your tonic. pick your garnish (double shots)

Procera Blue Dot

Kenyan, bold and peppery

 2,700/-

Hendrick's - Cucumber and rose, distinctive

 2,200/-

Tanqueray

London Dry classic, juniper-led

 1,600/-

Bombay Sapphire

London Dry, light and floral

 1,400/-

Kenyan Originals

Bright citrus, clean finish

 1,500/-

Konyagi (Tanzania)

Light East African spirit

 1,000/-

MOCKTAILS

Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber, mint, lemon juice

 600/-

Palacina Verde

Basil, lime juice, pineapple juice

 600/-

Pineapple Ginger Mint

Fresh ginger, mint & pineapple juice

 600/-

Virgin Mojito

Mint, lime juice, sugar syrup

 600/-

Ginger Bug

Fresh ginger juice, lime juice

 600/-

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