Founded by Miatta Marke and her husband/business partner with over 25 years of hospitality experience, Matthew Short, Cole Street Guesthouse is a boutique hotel and restaurant located in the heart of Murray Town, Freetown. Voted one of the best restaurants in the world in 2024, Cole Street is known for its elevated dining experience,  presenting the bold flavours of Sierra Leone through a globally inspired lens. With a food ethos rooted in quality and seasonality, the kitchen blends classic international techniques with fresh, locally grown and reared ingredients—offering a modern taste of the region.