So the first question I hear you are ask why only 8 nightclubs in Accra?
We have seen many websites listing 10 or more night clubs in Accra and this is where we scratch our heads and ask really?
It seems that many travel sites and other review sites including some Ghana YouTubers keep listing bars and lounges in Accra as night clubs when in fact they are not. Night clubs in Accra don’t really sell food and they do not open till late in the evening and stay open to 6am.
What is the difference between a bar a lounge and nightclub in Accra?
A times it”s just the way people describe a venue however, its easy to understand where clubs and bars get mixed up in Accra.
Bars and Lounges in Accra
These venues do not have a permanent dance floor they usually open after work and as the evening progresses some tables and chairs will be moved away to create a dance floor. Bars serve drinks that is their main focus, many bars are smaller with some having outside space. There are no entrance fees for bars. Lounges in Accra are like bars, however their main difference is that they serve food usually off a menu. Some have limited selections whilst others have full on selections. Lounges are more relaxed than restaurants as there is always loud music, cocktails flowing. Many lounges have outdoor areas with live bands or a DJ. There is no entrance fee for lounges unless there is an event.
Nightclubs in Accra
Night clubs are usually dedicated venues with large dance floors and different rooms with different types of music. With nightclubs 90% of them are indoors so have air conditioning. Also with night clubs in Accra there is an entrance fee that comes with the expensive overpriced drinks that you tend to only manage one or two as the music keeps you going. Nightclubs are mainly open at the later end of the week from Thursdays through to Sunday and are open till 6am.
So now we have that straightened that out we can move on to reviewing 8 of the most recommended night clubs in Accra. If you would like to find out about the 18 most recommended bars in Accra have a look here >>.
Are bars and night clubs open in Ghana?
Sandbox Night Club is temporally closed for refurbishment and should be open in time for December. All other bars and night clubs at time of writing (November 2022) are open in Ghana and Accra. However, we advise if you are feeling on well be considerate and stay at home and get better.
8 of the most recommended night clubs in Accra in 2022
entrance fee explained:
₵= reasonable
₵₵=be prepared to dig a little deeper
Sandbox Beach Club
Location: 4th Otswe Street South
Music played: RnB, Afrobeat’s, Hip Hop
Opening times: Mon-Sun -9pm to 6 am
Entrance fee: ₵₵ on event nights
Sandbox is probably the biggest beach side club in Accra. Here you can find celebrities just mixing with everyone else. The club is part of the Sandbox Beach Club. Located at South Labadi Estates with breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean….Get directions to Sandbox from your location now
Front/Back
Location: First Osu Ln
Music played: Mixed plus Afrobeat’s, Hip Hop
Opening times: Mon to Sun –9pm to 6 am
Entrance fee: ₵₵ on event nights
Front/Back is private Members club which offers a labyrinth of spaces.If you are happening or just about to be happening then this is the place to happen at. This venue is a favourite for those who want to come away and be able to tell a friend. Get directions to Front/Back
Club Onyx
Location: Osu Extension
Music played: Afrobeat’s, Hip Hop
Opening times: Thu – Sat –11pm to 6am Sun –11pm to 3am
Entrance fee: ₵
Club Onyx is a nice place to be. Its a great place to mingle with the who is who when they are just letting their hair down. With great music from top Ghana and international djs. Club Onyx has become one of the leading nightlife destinations to go to when in Accra…. Get directions to Club Onyx from your location
Twist Night Club
Location: Ndabaningi Sithole Rd
Music played: Afrobeat’s, Hip Hop
Opening times: Mon-Sun -9pm to 6am
Entrance fee: ₵₵
Twist Night Club is a favourite of many party-goers. During the Year of Return in 2019 and in 2022 its going to be the go to place. This venue was “popping”. If Afro-beats is your thing you know you can always throw down in this place. Its a big club with an upstairs, and terrace zone….Get directions to Twist Night Club from your location now
Kruna The Club
Location: 7th Lane Accra
Music played: Afrobeat’s, Hip Hop
Opening times: Fri & Sat -11pm 5am
Entrance fee: ₵ on event nights
Kruna The Club is a intimate lively club that is perfect getting down to some good vibes and music. This clubs is air con and is the place for the happening crowd. Specialising in a Afro beats, hip and soulful house mixes.
Ace Tantra Night Club
Location: G Y Odoi St
Music played: Afrobeat’s, Hip Hop
Opening times: Mon-Sun -9pm to 6 am
Entrance fee: ₵
If you’re looking for a place where you can dance to both Afrobeats and Hip Hop, Ace Tantra is the club for you. It’s a place that everyone should experience just once. located in the heart of Osu…Get directions to Ace Tantra from your location now
Rockstones Office
Location: Osu Avenue Extension
Music played: Hiplife, Hip Hop
Opening times: Mon-Sun -9pm to 6 am
Entrance fee: only on event nights
Yes, AftaWerk is for after work at RockStones Office, if you try to manage this place on a work night then you better go all in and stay up all night. As you ain’t going to make it as its open till late. The venue is formally known as Rockstone’s Office as its owned by musical artist Reggie Rockstone. This venue offers some of the best Waakye this side of Accra and it is made its way into the list of those nightclubs to recommend in Accra the audience is chilled young tech and corporate crowd…Get directions to AftaWerk from your location now
Garage Lounge and Bar
Location: Boundary Road
Music played: Hiplife, Hip Hop
Opening times: Mon-Sun -5pm to 2am
Entrance fee: none
Garage Lounge and Bar is a bar and lounge which is increasingly starting to feel more like a club. Hence why it has made this list. Located in East Legon in what we like to call the “East Legon Party Zone”. Many people refer to this place as the Umbrellas bar due to the use of umbrellas for its decor. Get directions and opening times for Garage Lounge and Bar
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Author: Salomi Seiche
Salomi Seiche is a regular and long time contributor to viewGhana who focuses everything from, events, attractions, events to music.