ZEN Cafe Lounge
GABORONE · BOTSWANA
A reserved table set with a bowl of jollof rice and glazed chicken wings, framed by Zen Cafe Lounge's warm, softly blurred dining room.


CAFE · LOUNGE · FINE DINING · GABORONE

02 · MORNING
A rich espresso shot streams into a white cup beneath the group head of a professional espresso machine, warm amber light glowing behind it.


Sourced from the world's finest estates. Roasted with intention. Served with ritual.

SINGLE ORIGIN
COLD BREW
ESPRESSO BAR
03 · THE MENU
CHEF’S PICKS

  • Garlic Butter Escargot

    Seasonal Price

    Tender snails sautéed in fragrant garlic and herb butter, finished with white wine and fresh chives. Served hot in a rich escargot sauce.

  • Prawn & Avocado Power Bowl

    P210

    4 grilled prawns with mixed greens, feta cheese, avocado, red onion, pepper cucumber. Finished with your choice of dressing.

  • 6 Roses

    P100

    Rice wrapped fish, topped with cream twist and caviar.

  • Tuna Tatar

    P250

    250g of tuna, avo, Chinese mayo, Asian spice crisps. Served as an appetizer or a meal crafted with toast, a Chinese mayo + soy sauce, and vine ripe tomatoes when available.

  • Satori Zen Platter (48pcs)

    P540

    Veg Cali Roll, Salmon Nigiri, Hosomaki, Cali Bombs, Dragon Roll, Deep Fried Salmon and Sakura Salmon Set — Zen's grand sushi tasting, built for the whole table.

  • Fresh Oysters

    Seasonal Price

    Fresh oyster served with chimichurri and carrior. Seasonal pricing.

  • Alaconta Fillet Mignon

    P240

    250 grams of tender beef fillet mignon prepared in oil, garlic, chilli, bay leaves and flamed with sherry & brandy to combine the flavor, rounded off with creamy Napolitano sauce.

  • Seswaa Taco

    P210

    Tender, slow-cooked shredded beef in authentic Botswana seswaa style, served in a warm tortilla with fresh salsa, tomatoes, lettuce & onions.

CURATED BY THE KITCHEN
Garlic Butter Escargot

Garlic Butter Escargot

Seasonal Price
Prawn & Avocado Power Bowl
6 Roses
Tuna Tatar
Fresh Oysters
Alaconta Fillet Mignon
Seswaa Taco


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04 · GALLERY



Explore the atmosphere before you visit.

Warm light washes over the lounge as evening begins to take hold.
EXPLORE GALLERY
OPEN THE COLLECTION
A guest laughs warmly on black leather lounge seating, a festive tinsel tree and vibrant beaded mural glowing behind her.
05 · GOLDEN HOUR


The same space. A completely different energy. Watch the atmosphere shift as daylight gives way to something more intimate.

A bartender garnishes a fresh citrus cocktail with an orange slice at Zen's bar.

COCKTAIL HOUR BEGINS

17:00 — 20:00

The ZEN Sour — a layered amber whiskey cocktail with a foam top, finished with cherry bitters.

ZEN Sour

WHISKEY · YUZU · EGG WHITE · CHERRY BITTERS

A Dusk Negroni in a rocks glass with a large ice cube and orange peel, lit in warm red light.

Dusk Negroni

GIN · CAMPARI · SWEET VERMOUTH · ORANGE PEEL

A Red Circle cocktail — a crimson vodka drink over ice in a cut-glass tumbler.

Red Circle

VODKA · HIBISCUS · GRAPEFRUIT · ROSE WATER

WEDNESDAY — SUNDAY

From Wednesday to Sunday, there is always a reason to come back.

Blue Wednesday event flyer for July 1st at Zen Cafe Lounge, hosted by Mo&Slay and DJ Miles.
WED · JUL 1

WEDNESDAY

Blue Wednesday

Just.Tshiamow, Buru'Vera, DJ Miles and Mo&Slay take over the decks for a blue-lit midweek session.

FME Reloaded Thursdays event flyer for July 2nd at Zen Cafe Lounge, featuring Kele Megano.
THU · JUL 2

THURSDAY

FME Reloaded Thursdays

Kele Megano headlines, sounds by Van Rooyen and Kebza — FME Thursdays return, reloaded.

Zen R&B event flyer for July 3rd, 2026 at Zen Cafe Lounge, featuring El Mania.
FRI · JUL 3

FRIDAY

Zen R&B

R&B, Afrobeat and Hip-Hop all night featuring El Mania. Smart casual, specials 7–9PM.

All Handz At Zen event flyer for July 4th at Zen Cafe Lounge — Bonnie Birthday Celebration.
SAT · JUL 4

SATURDAY

All Handz At Zen

Bonnie's birthday celebration with Q De Soul, TEM, TJ The Dj, Deja Vu and Yama Deep.

A guest smiles warmly at the camera as the lounge glows softly behind her.
SUN

SUNDAY

Brunch & Soul

Soulful live vocals over a slow, indulgent Sunday brunch menu. Family friendly.

07 · COMMUNITY




Memories made here. Business sealed here. Friendships deepened here. ZEN is where Gaborone connects.

500+

COVERS WEEKLY

3

YEARS IN BUSINESS

4.9

STAR RATING

Two guests seated together at Zen, a bright cocktail on the table between them.
Business Meetings
BUSINESS MEETINGS
A couple share a smiling moment together, colorful lounge lights glowing behind them.
Date Nights
DATE NIGHTS
Friends gather to celebrate a birthday, cake and gifts in hand beneath warm lantern light.
Celebrations
CELEBRATIONS
Two friends share a laugh on the lounge seating in front of the zebra-print wall.
Friend Circles
FRIEND CIRCLES
A guest smiles while holding a slice of celebration cake, hookah pipes and warm city lights behind her.
Birthday Dinners
BIRTHDAY DINNERS
A group gathered around an outdoor table at Zen, drinks and plates set for the table.
Work Retreats
WORK RETREATS

Celebrate Here.

Not at home.

Not somewhere ordinary.

At Zen.

Every celebration deserves a moment people will never forget.

REAL CELEBRATIONS AT ZEN CAFE

A live saxophonist performs beside celebrating guests, flowers and hookah in view, capturing Zen's evening energy.


Private dining. VIP tables. Special occasions. Tell us what you're imagining.

GABORONE · BOTSWANA

ZEN

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