Your trip to Ghana would be incomplete without experiencing Accra’s nightlife! Accra is a vibrant city with something to do every day of the week. Ghanaians are very warm and welcoming people who know how to have a good time. When my friends and I went out, the vibes were always positive and lively, and the music was always on point! 

Here’s a 7-day guide to Accra nightlife (with recovery activities included) to inform your Ghana travel itinerary: 

Monday

Paint & Sip at The Republic Bar & Grill

Address: Asafoatse Tempong St, Osu, Accra, Ghana

Beyond being one of the best bars in Accra, the Republic Bar & Grill is also a creative space that hosts various events. On Monday nights, starting at 8 p.m., the Republic has Paint Night for GH50. It’s a relaxing way to start your week by sipping, painting, and meeting new people. One of the things that makes the Republic unique is that they only use Ghanaian liquor to make their cocktails. 

Tuesday

Karaoke Night at The Republic Bar & Grill

Address: Asafoatse Tempong St, Osu, Accra, Ghana

On Tuesday nights, starting at 8 p.m., the Republic has its karaoke night, a nice warm-up for Accra nightclubs. An entertaining MC hosts it, and the extensive song selection list crosses different music genres.

Wednesday

Salsa Night at Afrikiko

Address: Liberation Road, Accra

This was one of my best experiences of Accra nightlife (and I had many) in Ghana. Wednesday nights, starting at 7 pm, are salsa nights at Afrikiko. They have a huge outdoor space with a stage used initially for salsa lessons and then transitions to a medley of diversely skilled salsa dancers who range from novice to incredible! Around midnight, they switched from salsa and played other music, from hip hop to reggae to highlife (Ghanaian local music). My favorite part was getting on stage and learning local line dances (think cha-cha slide on steroids). Definitely try their goat kebab with fries! It’s so good!

Live Music at the Republic

If you don’t want to test your dance moves, sit back and enjoy live music at the Republic. You can enjoy different artists every Wednesday at 8 pm for GH20.

Thursday

Trivia Night at the Republic

The Republic hosts trivia night every Thursday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. After trivia night, they play house music.

Beach Party at Labadi Beach

Address: La Rd, Accra, Ghana

If you want something more lively to do on Thursday night, head to Labadi Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Ghana! Labadi Beach, also known as La Pleasure Beach is well known for its beach parties. It’s one of the best outdoor Accra nightclubs where the parties go on until sunrise.

Enjoy Reggae, Dancehall, & Soca at Kona Grill and Lounge

Address: No 24 Oxford St, Accra, Ghana

Every Last Thursday of the month, from 7 pm to 3 am, Kona Grill & Lounge strictly plays reggae, dancehall, soca, and lover’s rock. Entry is free for women before 9 pm; otherwise, it costs GH25. Kona is an open-air venue and one of the best bars in Accra to enjoy locally brewed drinks. It serves palm wine and asana (a drink made from caramelized corn).

Friday & Saturday

Here are some of the top spots to experience nightlife in Accra, Ghana on Friday and Saturday nights:

Firefly Lounge Bar:

Address: H P Nyemitei St, Accra, Ghana

This lively small bar has great Afrobeats, hip hop, reggae music and an intimate environment. It’s an ideal place to start your night. The venue is always packed and a great place to vibe to popular West African songs.

Twist Nightclub: 

Address: Ndabaningi Sithole Rd, Accra, Ghana

After Firefly, we visited Twist, one of Ghana’s oldest nightclubs. I appreciated their music and fancy ventilation system (my edges were grateful). Twist has a huge dance floor and numerous booths to sit in. When we went there, guys were grilling burgers directly outside the club. It was the perfect in-between club snack and one of the highlights of my Ghana partying experiences (yup, food has that effect on me!).

SOHO:

Address: Marina Mall, Airport City, Accra

On our last Friday in Accra, we partied at SOHO. This popular sushi restaurant transforms into a nightclub. As you can see from the picture below, it gets really crowded, so your dance moves are limited to a two-step at best. 

Rockstone’s Office

Address: Near Police HQ behind Japanese Embassy Accra

Rockstone’s Office is a sleek bar owned by ‘Godfather of Hiplife’ Reggie Rockstone where celebrity sightings are normal. It has a circular bar and outdoor cabana areas serving delicious drinks. Rockstone’s Office has live music performances on their terrace. It is also known as one of the best places in Accra to eat waayke, a Ghanaian dish consisting of cooked rice and beans.

Sunday

On Sunday We Brunch & Chill!

Visit big hotels, like the Kempinski Hotel and Labadi Beach Hotel, for fancy brunch options, including local and non-local dishes. While at Labadi Beach Hotel, take a stroll along the beach or take a short horse ride for GH15 cedis. If you’re looking for a more quaint brunch option, check out Cafe Kwae. Their Croque Monsieur is a definite must-try, plus they have really tasty natural juices!

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