Rock Garden Cafe
Nile Ave, Kampala, Uganda
About Rock Garden Cafe
Tucked right into the historic Speke Hotel on Nile Avenue, Rock Garden Cafe has long served as a dependable daytime haven and a bustling nighttime social hub in uptown Kampala. The pleasant outdoor terrace invites a slow afternoon spent over cold beers, crispy samosas, or a casual business lunch, while the surrounding greenery gives it an easy, breezy feel despite the central location.
As the sun dips, the energy shifts significantly. The space fills with an eclectic mix of locals, expats, and travelers enjoying pizzas, burgers, or plates of Chicken Manchurian alongside a lively soundtrack. Fridays are particularly popular, drawing crowds out for smoky muchomo, sizzling BBQ, and the unmistakable buzz of live acoustic music and bands setting the weekend mood.
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Hours
Open now- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Google Reviews
- Pheeneeck -
The restaurant is located near the road on the hotel premises. We sat outside, but there was an unpleasant smell coming from somewhere. The cocktails were decent, but they didn’t get the steak doneness right.
Boy Meets Food
Meal: Lunch Day Visited: Sunday Budget: UGS 30,000 Closest Station: N/A Reservation Needed?: No Payment: Cash; Credit Kid Friendly?: Yes English Menu?: Yes Lunchtime samosas and beer. Very pleasant outdoor terrace; I could have spent the whole afternoon there. Good service.
Yogi Bhatt
This is a cafe and bar in kampala.its an upscale place to seat and enjoy with friends and family. There is a nice restaurant called "Khyber pass" in Rock Cafe and bar. Indian and continental food is available. Overall it's a good place chill. Live DJ music is amazing.
Kato jim
Such a busy place and happening place too.Very busy at night where you can find all walks of life and a good hanging out place especially for those who enjoying drinking and partying.Many ladies are seen those who work at night and its also an expensive place too.Mostly foreigners like this place especially the Europeans because its suits their appetite and classy too.
Patricia Musiimenta
I haven't tried other services yet hence the rating but the atmosphere is good.
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