11 of Accra's Top Bars

This lounge is a cozy hole in the wall with a fabulous treehouse structure that allows you to sip cocktails in the open air. Downstairs and inside it is sleek and cool, and from Thursday to Sunday is jam-packed with revelers and the latest tunes. And if you get hungry, try one of their fabulous wood-fired pizzas to go with your cocktail.

Location and Phone Number:

Adjoate St, Osu, Accra, +233 26 580 6935

Higher Ground Cocktail |© Michael Korcuska / Flickr

The fun of Accra street life is to be had at this small but always lively pub located just off Danquah circle in the heart of Osu. It’s great for a pub crawl or just to chill and sip Club beer under the stars while the latest local tunes are pumping and the bustle of Accra goes by. Off the beaten track and always fun, street dancing is also encouraged.

Swanky, sophisticated, and with a lovely ambiance, the Cave bar just off the main restaurant of Urban Grill atop the Icon building is the perfect place for those who seek quality and expertly mixed classic cocktails. Excellent mixologists will tend to all your drinks preferences. And if you prefer your drinks outside, you can choose the open terrace with its wall of self-watering foliage.

Location and Phone Number:

Icon house, Corner Independence & North Liberation Link, Accra, +233 24 666 6000

Bar |© Hotel Du Vin & Bistro / Flickr | © Hotel Du Vin & Bistro / Flickr

Run by Accra legend and hip life pioneer Reggie Rockstone, this sleek and well-appointed spot, also known as Django’s bar, benefits from a large circular bar and private cabana-style areas in a two-story compound. Expect the latest club hits, a great drinks selection and the man himself on hand to welcome you.

The only place to go for Akepeteshie-laced cocktails is in a pub-meets-street-venue environment. Mixed with local flavors such as coconut, hibiscus, and sugar cane, their drinks are always popular (and strong!). Republic specializes in live music nights, is one of the most popular bars in Osu, and there is always something happening on any given night.

Location and Phone Number:

Asafoatse Tempong St, Accra, +233 24 631 4044

Well-dressed, spacious, and always fun, Coco Lounge has a long and well-stocked bar ready to serve all drinks to your specifications. Also popular are their Tequila Thursday cocktail nights, with large selections of the signature drink, sombreros, and salsa dancers thrown in for good measure.

Location and Phone Number:

Icon House, Stanbic Heights, Corner Liberation and N. Liberation link, Accra, +233 24 422 2202

Wine |© Jameson Fink / Flickr

A popular everyday spot known for their quiz nights and huge Accra cross-section that attend various events. Champs is always lively, packed, and fun.

An Accra gem, this hidden spot delights with its vinyl record lined walls, local vibe, and supremely laid-back ambiance. Grab a table on the street and watch a peaceful side of an old neighborhood go by while listening to the soul and funk-heavy playlist as you sip on your drinks.

Location and Phone Number:

No. 3, Home School St, Accra, +233 24 313 2420

Whiskey collection|© Ian McKellar / Flickr

This always expanding and every popular sports bar is modelled on a classic old English style pubs. Expect heavy carpeting, dark wood, booths, tall bar seating and large screens alternating between English news and European football. Great place for happy hour or just a chilled pint after work.

Locations and Phone Numbers:

Ring Road East, Osu, Accra, +233 27 555 6006

A&C Mall, East Legon, Accra, +233 24 561 5128

By day it’s one of Accra’s favorite restaurants, but it is in the evening when the gorgeous bar area really gets going. With impeccable service and a solid wine selection, Bistro benefits from its location, set back from the street in Labone, with an ample garden, and well decorated wherever you choose to sit.