The Accra people pride themselves on their hospitality and cultural uniqueness. This is easily carried over to their nightlife, in the Accra bars and cafés. Like all capital cities, Accra is the heart and soul of Ghana. It’s the administrative, economic, cultural and educational capital of the nation. Travel guides and news stories all talk about the friendliness of the people here. It doesn’t take long to strike up a conversation or make a friend in Accra.

Most of the trendy restaurants and bars are located in Osu, a suburb of Accra, which is known for its nightlife. From live performances by bands and troupes playing the traditional music, to the more modern hip hop music, it's all there.

Champs Sports Bar

It’s the first theme bar in Accra and boasts of Mexican cuisine. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can watch the big games live and also join in the karaoke.

Fusion

One of Accra’s more up market restaurant bars, catering mainly to the expatriate community. The best is Wednesdays if you’re into karaoke.

Chester’s Place           

This is a popular pub with both tourists and locals. You can either meet with the who’s who of Accra in person here, or enjoy the jam sessions that go on till late.

Bassline          

This jazz bar caters to the more mature and sophisticated. There's a full house on Fridays, with live jazz acts in session.

7 Star              

This bar is open all week which includes a different theme each night. Weekends pulsate with electrifying music for dancing and partying into the early morning hours.

Boomerang

This bar packs in a good crowd on Friday and Saturday nights with a good mix of Accra youth. It explodes with people on weekends and is a very popular spot. This is one of the few bars in Accra that encompasses both a bar scene and a café.

Vibe Café

This café is considered the finest radio station in Accra, Vibe FM, which also hosts a café at its location on Farrar Avenue. The unique thing about the café is that in the whole of the continent of Africa, this is the only radio café. The delectable choices on the menu and the breathtaking view of Accra from the café’s patio make it a favorite with not just the locals but also the tourists.

Among the bars and cafés in this tropical locale, there’s something for everyone. Tourists and locals alike love these top picks, and you will too when traveling to this unique part of the world.