Papyrus Terrace Lounge was founded to fill a distinct gap in Kampala's downtown center—a sophisticated rooftop destination where young professionals, expatriates, and local trendsetters gather from early morning Katogo breakfasts to late-night live music sets.

Situated on Johnstone Street at Kalungi Plaza, our venue blends warm Ugandan culinary traditions with polished lounge service. We created an open-air sanctuary high above the city noise, designed for effortlessly transitioning from midday meetings to evening cocktail sessions.

No Limits. Just Luxury.

An uncompromising commitment to attentive hospitality, crystal-clear acoustic live performances, ice-cold beer buckets, and an atmospheric escape high above Johnstone Street.

The Vision Behind Us

Spearheaded by veteran hospitality operators and strategic creative directors committed to setting downtown Kampala's lounge benchmark.

Owen Kiconco

Ivan Heiton Kimera

Dedicated to establishing Kampala's finest elevated nightlife standard through meticulous service, guest care, and venue operational excellence.

Lead strategist at BAWSE CONSULTS, directing event curation, brand partnerships, and vibrant theme nights across the weekly lineup.

Join us on the terrace for daily happy hour beer buckets, live band performances, and panoramic downtown city night views.