Republic, Osu

Accra is renowned for its nightlife. Having a broken ankle I wasn’t particularly keen on going dancing, but I was keen to sample the bar scene that Accra is now famous for. So I joined my colleagues for drinks after work.

It seems that Friday is the day that Ghanaian office workers shun formal office attire in favour of traditional African dress. This meant that everyone in the office looked absolutely brilliant. Next to the colourful prints and impeccably tailored, sculptured dresses, my black skirt and navy shirt looked drab to say the least. Nevermind. That wouldn’t stop me going out, especially when I had France v Germany to tune into, and a host of brand new work-mates to get to know.

So I went with a number of my new colleagues into Osu. Osu is the best place in the city to find bars and restaurants. We all settled into Republic, a small bar just off of Oxford Street, in the heart of Osu. If any travellers to Ghana stumble upon this blog when looking for recommendations for places to eat and drink, I would heartily recommend Republic to them. Trendy, but extremely laid back, this little red bar with plenty of outdoor seating didn’t disappoint. The staff were friendly, the large outdoor screen satisfied all my World Cup viewing needs, and the hibiscus cocktail was delicious and cheap. And don’t miss the fried cassava. Yum.