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General
General
Everything about Rackets & Rascals.
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We’re Nairobi’s first 3-in-1 family destination combining a café, soft play area, and padel courts all under one roof at New Muthaiga Mall.
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We are located inside New Muthaiga Mall on Thigiri Road, Nairobi right next to Durham International School. Ample parking is available at the mall.
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We are open daily from 7am to 11. Hours may vary on public holidays; check our social media for updates.
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Booking is recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Walk-ins are always welcome, but bookings guarantee your spot. Soft play and padel courts fill up fast.
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You can use just one, two, or all three services entirely up to you. Each can be booked independently. No minimum combined spend.
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No, we are cashless, we accept mobile money and credit cards.
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Yes, New Muthaiga Mall offers ample parking for all visitors. We are on the ground floor with easy access from the main car park.
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That is our whole point. High chairs, Child-friendly friendly, toddler play zones, sightlines from every café seat everything is designed around families.
Softplay
All about our soft play zones and kids sessions.
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Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend booking in advance especially on weekends and holidays to guarantee your spot.
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Children under 4 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian inside the play area at all times.
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Yes, socks are required for hygiene and safety. We sell socks at reception if you forget yours.
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Yes! We offer birthday party packages with dedicated play time, party food, decorations, and a party host. Contact us to plan your celebration.
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The soft play area is cleaned and sanitised thoroughly every morning before opening and again between sessions throughout the day.
Café
Food, drinks, and café policies.
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Yes, everything is made fresh in our kitchen daily. We use locally sourced ingredients and prepare all meals in-house. No reheated, packaged food.
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Yes! You can reserve soft play, a café table, and a padel court all from one booking system. Perfect for family days where everyone gets what they want.
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No, the café is open to everyone. You do not need to book a play session to enjoy our food and coffee.
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Yes, all menu items are available for takeaway. You can pre-order so your food is ready when you arrive.
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We serve specialty single-origin Kenyan coffee, roasted locally and prepared by trained baristas. Espresso, pour-over, cold brew, and plant-based milk options are all available.
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Yes. We offer purées for infants and soft, age-appropriate foods for toddlers. High chairs are available at all times.
Padel Courts
Book your court. Show up ready to play. Enjoy the game.
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Rackets and balls are available for hire at our venue. You are welcome to bring your own equipment if you prefer.
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Absolutely. Padel is one of the easiest racket sports to pick up. Our courts welcome all skill levels. We also offer kids coaching (advance booking) for beginners and group sessions.
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Padel is played in doubles, 4 players per court. You can book the whole court for your group, or contact us and we can help pair you with other players.
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Yes, we have certified padel coaches available for kids coaching sessions. Contact us to book a kids coaching slot (advance booking).
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Yes. While you play padel, children can be supervised in the soft play area which is visible from the café. They can also watch courtside if they prefer.
Bookings & Payments
How to book, pay, cancel, and reschedule.
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You can book online from our website in under 2 minutes. Select your service, pick your date and time, and pay to confirm. You will receive an instant confirmation by email and SMS.
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We accept M-Pesa, all major credit and debit cards, and cash payments at the venue. Online bookings can be paid via M-Pesa or card.
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Yes, walk-ins are welcome and you can pay on arrival. However, availability is not guaranteed, especially on weekends and during busy periods.
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Cancellations made at least 24 hours before your booking will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session are non-refundable. No-shows are not refunded.
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Yes, you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your booking at no charge. Contact us directly to change your slot.
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