Must-see nightlife in Accra

  • Rockstone's Office with Django Bar (bottom right)

    Rockstone's Office

    Accra

    Owned by hiplife legend Reggie Rockstone. There's a lounge bar decked out with white leather sofas, an outdoor terrace and regular live music. At the…

  • JamesTown Cafe

    Accra

    This stylish architect-owned cafe, bar and music venue sits in a beautifully restored building right in the heart of old Accra, just across from the sea…

  • Republic Bar & Grill

    Accra

    With its bright red walls, black-and-white photos, vintage postcards and outdoor wooden deck, this fab bar wouldn't look out of place in Brooklyn. Here,…

  • Badu Lounge

    Accra

    This lounge in Labone turns into a veritable nightlife highlight on weekend nights, giving local and highly talented voices a stage to perform. The vibe…

  • SkyBar25

    Accra

    This rooftop bar sits at the summit of Alto Tower, West Africa’s tallest building. Unsurprisingly, the uncovered area outside the sleek blue-lit bar…

  • Clear Spice

    Accra

    It’s just a restaurant and office during the week, but come Friday night this venue behind Flagstaff House transforms into a disco straight out of the…

  • Honeysuckle

    Accra

    A little slice of England in Accra, this dingy pub is the place to stop if you want an evening of playing billiards or watching live sports on the flat…

  • Smoke ‘n’ Barrel

    Accra

    This bar is all about its outside space. Wooden seating and planks behind a long bar create a homey atmosphere – join expats and locals to sip on beers…

  • Chairs and tables created out of wooden pallets invite guests to chill at Kona bar.

    Kona Cafe and Grill

    Accra

    This popular new hangout is the epitome of rustic chic, with pallet furniture and faux street food. It has a rooftop deck overlooking Osu and is a good…

  • Epo's Bar & Night Club

    Accra

    This lively bar and club keeps on going to the small hours, pumping out loud dance and hip hop. It's also a popular spot to watch premier league football.

  • Firefly

    Accra

    One of a number of slick cocktail bars in Accra, where the capital's beautiful people come to see and be seen; dancing generally starts around 10pm on…

  • Champs Sports Bar & Grill

    Accra

    Champs feels a bit like an American frat boy hangout – with sports on the big screen, karaoke and a menu of burgers and bar snacks. There's also live…

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