The Alley Bar

The Alley Bar has turned a former alley in Nyaniba Estate, on the Osu side of the city, into a stylish cocktail bar. It shares its address, Plot 7B West Light, with the Jamestown Coffee Company café, so it is easy to go from an afternoon coffee to an evening drink without moving far. The space is airy and full of light, with a pared-back, post-industrial look, plants hanging from steel girders and a terrace for those who prefer to sit outside.

The drinks list mixes casual beers and champagne with around a dozen classic cocktails and a few house creations that use Ghanaian ingredients. The espresso martini is made with Jamestown Coffee beans, the Alley Long Island is a house twist on the classic, and the Soo Aphro combines a triple-distilled palm spirit with sobolo, the tart hibiscus drink found across Ghana. Food is designed for sharing and soaking up drinks, with sliders, jerk chicken and seafood platters.

The Alley Bar suits groups of friends, couples and visitors looking for a stylish but relaxed night out. Earlier in the evening it is a good place for conversation; later, especially at weekends, regular DJ nights turn the bar into a dance floor where the crowd often sings along to popular tracks. Table packages are available for celebrations, and event enquiries can be made through the bar's website.

The bar opens from 12:00 until midnight on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 12:00 until late from Wednesday to Sunday. Reservations can be arranged through WhatsApp, which is a good idea for groups and weekend nights. Cocktail prices are mid-to-upper range for Accra. Dress is smart casual. Keep an eye on your belongings when it is busy, and arrange your ride home in advance late at night.

Nyaniba Estate is close to Osu's main restaurant strip, so the Alley Bar fits easily into an evening of dinner at Buka, Pomona or Chilli Ji followed by drinks. Taxis and ride-hailing cars can drop you at the door, and The Republic Bar & Grill and other Osu bars are a short ride away for a second stop.