Where to Drink in Accra, Ghana

Teeming with frenetic energy, Ghana’s coastal capital is a honeypot for a new breed of clued-up creatives, entrepreneurs and surfers. In partnership with Corona, our #ThisIsLiving guide to Accra takes you from barefoot beach hotels to secret street-food havens, plus for a stroll in a botanical garden smack-bang in the middle of the city.

04 January, 2022

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Words by
Grace Lee

Photos by
Sandy Alibo

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Sandbox Beach Club

Sophistication meets the sea at this state-of-the-art beach resort. Beach-club-lovers unite at sunset to sway their hips on the sand, sundowner in hand. With a tapas-led Mediterranean menu featuring an array of delicious, fresh fare, Beach Club Sandbox is perfectly positioned for eating, drinking and indulging in a spot of sun-baked people-watching on the side.

Address

4th Otswe Street South

+233 27 781 8105 Go to website

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Kukun

The city’s favourite coffee hangout, Kukun is also a gathering spot for local creatives and entrepreneurs looking to connect with like-minded people. Offering a bright and airy café downstairs and workspaces on the first floor, this community-focused enterprise makes an ideal all-day base, with a healthy-as-they-come menu assisting in keeping energy levels nicely topped up.

Address

14 Koi Street

+233 55 826 8120 Go to website

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Kōzo

Dishing up delicious Asian-fusion fare with a twist, Kōzo is a stylish, leafy restaurant and bar offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Guided by an ethos of building community through memorable experiences amid world-class design, the bar draws in a particularly large crowd on Fridays, thanks to a cabaret show that’s considered the best in town.

Address

126 Osu Badu Crescent