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Gerrys Bar & Restaurant
Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Sa
Review №1

Several times at Gerrys bar! I recommend to everyone! The location is spectacular! The food is very good and the staff very friendly. You can book fishing charters or private sailing charters from the bar. During sunset is the best vibe and the music makes the places ideal!

Da
Review №2

A great spot on the beach,easy to go out for a swim🏊‍♂️Nice staff and enjoyable music in the background🏝☀️🍺I recommend the chicken fingers with garlic mayonnaise sauce 😋And my girlfriend likes mango chilli sauce instead 😋

Dr
Review №3

Lovely location but be prepared to have a bit of patience and repeat your order 5 or 6 times. We had some LOVELY boerewors rolls there and Savana.Also be prepared to pay tourist prices. It aint cheap. Go for the experience.

Re
Review №4

Cool place on the beach but definitely not up to the hype I had heard so much about. Spent almost 3x days in and out and there was nothing happening. Pretty empty most of the time. Sign says live music but that is only on Tuesday, according to barman there is no other entertainment.Possibly end of June is out of season....Ordered a pasta dish which was a small portion and very dry also the fruit smoothie consisted of mainly water. Views are spectacular tho. Difficult place to find if you are not walking on the beach. Bar staff are fairly friendly but can also be a bit arrogant if you show displeasure.Good place to relax and watch the sunset.

Ka
Review №5

Perfect please for a sundowner. Lovely staff, great views, good food and cocktails, mix of locals and tourists, great atmosphere, playful. One of our favorite spots on the island.

Ba
Review №6

Great little beach bar in Nungwi beach. Friendly staff here and very chatty and only willing to help.Selection of drinks and specials werent bad.We sat and watched sunrise one evening on nice chairs and watched about 50kids play football. Very interesting.Definitely worth a stop for a drink and nice view.

Ma
Review №7

A little bit expensive but alright, great burger and fantastic view.

Ch
Review №8

Garry’s bar it is the most wonderful and pleasant place to be in Zanzibar, Nungwi with the best music. At any time in the day you can enjoy great food and drink with the most amazing view ever seen ever!!!! The beach and the sky are just one and the peaceful real life on the beach is here just to remind you that you are not dreaming… people are living in this paradisiac “painting” and offer you those instant for the best of your memories. Just be there watch end enjoy every single moment at Garry’s Bar!!! Thanks to Sabina, Garry and to your team for the wonderful atmosphere, music, food, drinks, etc… . Lots of memories hope to see you their again very soon, XXOO Christian

Er
Review №9

Nice setup for this beach bar in Nungwi (Zanzibar). Good food and drinks.

vi
Review №10

Nice chiringuito with life music and good coctels. The negative point is the time you have to wait for getting the drinks or the food

Ma
Review №11

Nice place, located at the beach. Good, cold drinks.

Ja
Review №12

I tried a handful of well reviewed restaurants and bars around Nungwi and Gerry’s had the best tasting food and cocktails. The atmosphere was also pretty cool with some live music. Comfortable seating and a relaxed vibe. It was worth the walk on the beach. Just make sure you bring cash.

Re
Review №13

Strolled by this magnificent place on the beach and decided to stop for lunch. Ordered a couple cocktails where the juices were made fresh and the drinks were amazing! Its takes some time to make such a beautiful concoction but well worth the wait and look at the view? Where else do you have to be? The food was so delicious that we are planning to go back for dinner. Definitely worth a stop and then youll want to stay a while!

Ma
Review №14

Wow, what a great location. Have had the pleasure of visiting this lovely beach bar with my family over the past 3 days and have enjoyed every min. Great food ... particularly enjoyed the cocktails and the kids loved the mocktails. Wonderful atmosphere, live music was amazing and staff are excellent. Thanks and will be back soon

2g
Review №15

This was MOST LIKELY the place where we ate Barracuda and Tuna on the eve of our third mission and it was so good we still talk about it today. IF it was this place, they have a really good beer bucket special that ends soon. So in case it REALLY was this place, make sure you order plenty of buckets upon arrival.

A
Review №16

Relaxed atmosphere with good quality-price for the area

St
Review №17

Lovely sunset view, friendly staff.We had White Snapper and Tuna, really tasty, great salad bowl.Just a bit difficult to get there, when you go by car. Google Map sucks once you are off the tarmac. Anyway woth the hassle.

Ma
Review №18

Been several times. Place setup, music and ambience is great. Food is good and arrived on time. Pasta is delicious! The girl working there, Teddy is really nice !!

Ch
Review №19

Great place and view. watching the locals get their daily treasures from mother ocean can keep my busy the whole day.. I really dont like the cocktails in Zanzibar but if i had to pick a place with the best ones... this would be it. I am also a animal lover and they have dogs there that come and greet you and they are well looked after unlike the other animals on the island

Ka
Review №20

Unexpected ! its a hidden gem !Food is delicious ! I had the fish burger with garlic sauce and my wife got the pesto pasta. Ok this is not local food but still both were really good. A bit pricy but its zanzibar .... definitely worth the walk through the village! We will come again !

Pi
Review №21

Unreasonably slow service. We have waited over an hour for our food. Having waited for that long period of time, the grilled chicken served was raw and the carbonara was cold. When we got the bill, the waiter told us the exchange rate is US$1 to TSH$2,200. But after we paid, he said the rate should be $1 to $2,000. Just felt being treated like stupid tourist. It made my first day in Zanzibar not as good as it should be.

Lu
Review №22

As a sunset bar its good. Not much more than what the other places around offer, but a good location and vibe. However the experience we had on a Tuesday party was disappointing to say the least. Place felt empty just some tables with people and 15 or so standing counting the ones at the bar. The power dropped suddenly almost every 20 minutes, which meant the band couldnt really play that much and music was off for almost the entire time we were there. If youre going there, get there early (7, 7:30 pm) so that you can actually hear the band and hopefully avoid the power cuts. Entrance fee is standard (10.000 shilling is the price for most, some parties charge 5000) and for us it was definitely not worth the price. We got there at ~10PM, stayed until 11:30 PM and ended up paying 20.000 shillings to hear 1 song that barely made it to its end and several 1 minute of different songs while the power was on. Dont know if, when getting there this late, negotiating the entrance is possible, but definitely worth the try after seeing it I would say dont go at all. They will assure you the band will still play a lot, in our case that ended up being a lie. Drinks are pricy like the rest of the beach, we found some places cheaper. We did not have any food, neither during the party or at sunset.EDIT: Wording to be more clear, detailing some parts as well.

Da
Review №23

Great please to have food and a drink. Great music and had a great sunset

Fr
Review №24

Fantastic place. Fast service. Very friendly personal. If you want a relaxing restaurant go to this place. Fish food was very good. We asked the waitress for the best preparation and she gave a very good advice. They are very friendly to children. Free mosquito repellant next to the pepper& salt. We will go for a second time.

Ch
Review №25

Nice place to take a drink and snacks with friends, nice view also👌🏖️😎.

Se
Review №26

Next time Im in Zanzibar Ill skip the hotel and just try booking a table at Gerrys for a week.

Es
Review №27

TSH 10,000 per person upon entry for the live music. Music was good but sound quality was a little bit bad. Ordered a seafood pasta with prawn and calamari in a white sauce and a beef burger with cheddar cheese. Not a lot of seafood in the pasta dish, the burger was OK considering I was told the meat in zanzibar is horrible. If you want to watch the soccer this is the place to go to. Had a fruit smoothie which was more juice than a smoothie. Total bill was TSH 47,000

Ja
Review №28

Very poor service. They didnt have a number of things we ordered on the menu they also didnt tell us that they didnt have it before we ordered our meal and when my wife tried to order her dessert they didnt have it either they were giving us false information and telling us that they have the ingredient but no one wants to make it. We went there two days and didnt get dessert because they didnt have it and today they said that the ingredient has ran out why is it on the menu then.

Ja
Review №29

The service is great; Mustafa, Teddy, Sheha, Shuma, Aloice, Stephen (the coconut), Sabina and Gerry are all very kind, service-minded and alert. The cocktails are great, the food is great, but their chapati is a bit bland.Food recommendations: Pasta, noodles and catch of the day.

Dm
Review №30

Cocktails and juice​ were watery. Prawns were ok (average), but side dish salad was not fresh and smelled bad! Atmosphere were good and live music was not bad.

Su
Review №31

Party night today, dancing and drinking.Good music around us.

Pa
Review №32

This place was extremely chill. Low key bar, with very nice food (try the carpaccio!) and good prices. The nicest meal I had around nungwi was at this place. Great staff as well.

Ru
Review №33

Reasonable bar with good cocktails. However, if you inted to pay with dollars or credit card, AVOID. Unlike most bars and restaurants in the area, this restaurant is not credit card friendly. Apart from a 5% charge for using it (which to be fair is very common around here), then you are charged with a conversion rate of 1$ to 2000tzs (15% worse than the actual rate of 2300tzs and slightly worse than what the bureau de exchange in the Nungwi offera). Altogether you will be paying 20% more for your order. You will be better off going to any other restaurant that accepts card (there are several within a 5min radius) and charges 5% only.

Sa
Review №34

Very nice and chill bar located at the beach. There is live music during the evening and for the sports lovers: they show football on the screens.

Bo
Review №35

The best calmar we ever taste. The food is amazing, and the sight is wonderful. Good place to chill by night by the way !

le
Review №36

Fantastic music, friendly service, decent drinks and nice food. Plus its right on the beach and great location. Downside - they charge you for the internet but then again its a dollar for 2 hours.

Ро
Review №37

Most cozy bar on a beach. perfect food, tasty coctails, nice music, moonlight and ocean - all you need for rest after sunny hot day ona beach. bar located far away from other, excellent staff with good english, so you can just enjoy... must have to visit!!!

de
Review №38

Great location. very relaxing. good music thats no too loud so conversation is possible.drinks a little high but thats zanzibar

Ra
Review №39

I have deleted my previous review.Guys just go here ! its an amazing place , The staff is extremely friendly u can find on the island!! Most important thing is they make u feel welcome !!!

Ki
Review №40

Relaxed little bar, barman was great! We did a fishing trip so came here in the evening to eat the tuna we caught, it was yum!

Da
Review №41

This is the only place serving French press cafe at Nungwi beach.Prepare to wait a little, but that was exactly the part I enjoyed there.The Pole pole attitude goes well with the beach atmosphere of Nungwi.Friendly and welcoming staff and my favourite bar on my Zanzibar trip.Do not miss it if you go to Nungwi, easy to find it right on the beach.

LE
Review №42

Nice place to listen live band

Ta
Review №43

Food is great, cocktails were lovely and the view is just spectacular. I highly recommend the prawn cocktail!

Si
Review №44

A pretty cool place on the beach. Good service and food. Nice atmosphere and sometimes live music.

Be
Review №45

Cheap drinks and foot. Very nice atmosphere, cool people and nice music (Thursday live music). One of the best places in nungwi.

Ti
Review №46

Woot woot

Pe
Review №47

Amazing vibe, super friendly staff. Plus they show sports. Great food as well

An
Review №48

The octopus 🐙 wrap is phantastic and the juices, as well. I will go there again and I can recommend the place to friends.

ra
Review №49

A charming beach bar, kind, quick service. The kind of place to go relax and feel like a special guest.

Be
Review №50

Not a bad little place. Recommend stopping by if youre walking along the beach.

Li
Review №51

Great tidy place, very friendly staff and amazing food. Refreshing service quality in Nungwi.

Ji
Review №52

Nice atmosphere, really friendly stuff and also great food and drinks.

El
Review №53

Great cocktails friendly staff, awesome music and lovely view

Ma
Review №54

Simply the best place in Nungwi, to eat & drink, to listen to live music and chill. My favourite

Os
Review №55

Perfect view.... So happy I went there. If you travel along the beach you cant ignore it.

Mb
Review №56

Its a nice place for chilling during the day time and live Reggae music on Tuesday

Ja
Review №57

Very good food, drinks and location directly by the beach.

Ma
Review №58

Amazing food, friendly staff, possibly best place in Nungwi

Te
Review №59

Cool place to hang out and enjoy breeze

St
Review №60

Place to be friendly staff and management ,good sea view and best place for sun set

Ge
Review №61

Perfect bar, right on the beach.No Wi-Fi available

Be
Review №62

Burger is fantastic

To
Review №63

Nice atmosphere by the sea, but slow cocktail service.

Ni
Review №64

Good coffee, great food, super nice staff!

Al
Review №65

Pleasure place, good wine and food, very friendly staff.

Am
Review №66

Nice place with good vibes. The food is ok

Bo
Review №67

A place to be! Good cocktails, juices and beer!

Ro
Review №68

Good food and drinks, nice staff.

Te
Review №69

Great place to have drinks and a fun night out.

ja
Review №70

Food was good staff was good location was great

An
Review №71

Great music, nice dogs and beautiful view.

Th
Review №72

Music is awesome.

Ni
Review №73

Laidback place for cocktails on the beach with good music 👌🏻

Ni
Review №74

Nice place to have a drink or two or more ;)

mi
Review №75

The DJ some white guy wasnt impressive, the general environment was okay

Ur
Review №76

Nice setting, good service and professional management. Worth checking.

Pe
Review №77

Very nice spot!

he
Review №78

Who charges for WiFi in this day and age.... shocking and disappointing!

Ea
Review №79

Lovely bar, friendly staff

Ta
Review №80

Best place to grab a beer.

Ar
Review №81

Love the food and drinks!

Mo
Review №82

Its nice restaurant

Na
Review №83

Expensive but cool!!!

Ad
Review №84

Very hard to find but it is worth it

M
Review №85

Not bad at all guys

De
Review №86

Good, but a little expensive.

Ma
Review №87

The nicest people on the island!

Ed
Review №88

Good one for quiet moment

Ma
Review №89

Nice :)

Er
Review №90

Good recipe of pasta

Ro
Review №91

Ok place by the beach.

Ri
Review №92

Awesome chill out

To
Review №93

So so. Not to nice

Ol
Review №94

Relaxed atmosphere

Ge
Review №95

Chilling perfect spot

Fa
Review №96

Good for a drink

ep
Review №97

Is a nice place to be

ha
Review №98

Its nice place to be

Ри
Review №99

Probably the best bar in the immediate area and definitely in the whole of Nungwi. Delicious food, drinks, very friendly staff and beautiful view. I highly recommend it!

Ан
Review №100

There is no normal food. Lobster snacks only. Masala tea was not masala at all, although they waited for a very long time. Alcohol prices are average along the coast. Kilimanjaro 5000

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  • Address:Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Site:http://www.gerrysbar.com/
  • Phone:+255 777 430 006
Categories
  • Cocktail bar
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–12AM
  • Tuesday:11AM–12AM
  • Wednesday:11AM–12AM
  • Thursday:11AM–12AM
  • Friday:11AM–12AM
  • Saturday:11AM–12AM
  • Sunday:11AM–12AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great bar food:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:No
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Cash only:Yes
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