Nairobi may not have as many accolades as food capitals, say, New York City, London or Hong Kong, when it comes to restaurants and bars; but Kenya’s capital definitely makes up for it when it comes to the passion behind the counter.

Here are your top 6 bartenders in Nairobi, Kenya from the 2015 Taste Awards:

Benu Kundra (Brew Bistro Bar & Lounge)
Lukman Oyebode (Caramel Restaurant & Lounge)
Philip Gaza (Mercury Lounge at Urban Eatery)
Wilberforce Ochanda (Juniper Social)
Yeri Randu (Sankara Nairobi)
Dennis Olonyi (Dusit D2 Nairobi)