Honestly, I’m dying to visit the Koforidua town. I have friends around and they always send me invite to the town but work get me busy all the time. But I will definitely find sometime and visit and write more about the town. My friend, Games seems to love the town and he is so possessed with it so I asked him to help me write this article. I told me to list top joints in Koforidua for nightlife.
The night is for sleeping. However, as urban life has progressed, the night is no longer reserved for sleeping; instead, industrialisation has enabled others to work at night. Others have been able to work at night thanks to the health-care industry.
The night is a time for “serious fun” for entertainment fans. Some argue that a city’s nightlife is the true test of its urbanization status. Where would you want to spend your time if you were to visit Koforidua and were a nightlife enthusiast? Because the night is not the best time to go looking for somewhere you’ll enjoy, this piece attempts to save you time by letting you know where to go for some nocturnal enjoyment right away. It’s also to give you a taste of what Koforidua is like at night.
Koforidua’s nightlife can be defined as peaceful, dispersed, and segregated. This is because, despite the fact that some parts of the city never sleep, the city as a whole sleeps on time. By 9:00 p.m., the city will have settled down. Anyone seeking an active nightlife experience must travel to the location where it occurs.
This is what happens on each given day, although it is significantly different for special occasions. There are exceptions to this rule on certain days. The 24th of December is the most popular. On December 24, everyone who wishes to see the city of Koforidua wide awake all night should pay a visit. What happens here is unlike anything else in the world. All roads leading to the core business areas are closed, spinners, live bands, and music videos are performing, and various musical events are taking place. This is the one night of the year when the entire city is awake, thanks to the Y&K distributor of Uniliver products.
Apart from that, there are a few spots that keep Koforidua awake at night; here are a few of them.
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Top Places To See In Koforidua
1.BAR 205
Call it the return of 205, which is pronounced “two-ohh-five.” This late-night hangout will keep you awake till sunrise. Located along Adweson Street, this is a site where you will be quickly observed due to its newness, and many people come here merely to try out their services. This is not the ideal location to be if you don’t want to draw attention to yourself.
2.Cassa bar
You wouldn’t be wrong if you called it Koforidua’s secret gem for authentic nightlife. Cassa Bar, located across from the Bedtime Hotel, has been on many people’s minds for both good and bad reasons. Cassa Bar is that location where you can “hide” from the gaze of everyone in town and never be noticed. The premise’s modern wooden building appeals to the upper crust. It’s no surprise that it’s been the site of numerous “discussion shows” and “meet-ups.”
Cassa is one of those locations that never sleeps, as such a place where “guys” have chosen to hang out. If you’re in Koforidua and need a place with a modern vibe, Cassa is a good option.
Cassa’s nightlife is amazing; you’ll notice it right away because it meets you with small groups of people chit-chatting at the entrance as if the day had just begun.
3.Legion Hall
It’s been called Koforidua’s oldest nightlife spot because it stubbornly refuses to die. The forecourt of the Legion Hall, once the most entertaining spot in Koforidua, no longer has that clout as many modern places like the Appenteng Hall and other “halls” in the city have taken away their luster. However, the forecourt of the Legion Hall is still as buzzing and bubbling as ever, with the occasional live band, you can be sure of a very busy nightlife at the space overlooking the SNNIT building.
At night, here is where all the “Koforidua flowers come home to roost.” After funerals, all the elderly congregate here to cool off. There’s a lot more to say. Indeed, nightlife in Koforidua will never die out as long as Legion Hall exists.
4.Total 2
This is arguably the oldest nightlife venue in Koforidua, and it’s a place where you can easily lose track of time. With your ATM card in your pocket and located directly across from the Ghana Commercial Bank, you will never run out of money. Total 2 has a reputation for always being full of “Koforidua flowers.”
This is a venue with plenty of drinks, meats, and everything else needed for a night out. Total 2 is located in the heart of Koforidua, on the outskirts of the city. If you’re visiting the city for the first time and want to sample the nightlife, this location comes highly recommended for all first-timers. You are safe, there is convenient transit to your destination, and you will not get lost.
5.Democracy Village
Democracy has a high importance in terms of nightlife presence in Koforidua, with rumors of housing female red light district girls. This is a location where you can have various kinds of soups whenever you need them, thanks to their famed fufu. Democracy is a good spot to try out the nightlife because they have a live band on a regular basis.
6.Plus 2
Plus 2 is one of Koforidua’s most adorable hangout spots. It has developed a reputation as a hangout for the “rich and mighty” who prefer to avoid crowds. Plus 2 is the spot to go if you enjoy nightlife but don’t want to be in a busy area.
7.Dadi’s Bar
Dadi’s Bar, which arose from the foundation of Bryt FM, is one of the venues that is almost always bustling at night. The events in Dadi’s pub will keep you entertained all night. There is a live band performing for your entertainment, unlimited drinks, as much food as you want, and plenty of meat.
The location, which lies near the Kenkey Factory on the Kassadjan bypass, is ideal. If you need a somewhere to stay, the Koforidua Hotel is right on the other side of the road, overlooking the bar; you won’t have to look far.
The Joy Dadi ladies, who are mainly clothed in branded T-Shirts, are readily available to make your night a memorable one by providing anything “Joy” related.
8.Pentua-wala
The exact origin of this name is unknown, perhaps because a lot of old bottles are sold at this site. The Pentua-wala is a spot opposite the Metro Mass Transport station. It has been known to be the most dangerous street in the city for years. Well, if you want to find the place where those who believe they are young and bold gather at night, this is the spot.
9.Commercial Bank street
From the Gabson Pharmacy-Mobile 2 Junction to the All Nations University City Campus, this street runs. This is one of the busiest streets in the financial center, and it never sleeps. On this street, there are some shops that are only open at night, and there are some products that are only available at night. The warning is that while this street is highly alert, it is not very secure, since it has been linked to a number of occurrences.
10.Mr T
Mr T is a restaurant and bar located in the well-known Jackson’s Park. This is a place that never sleeps, with people on the forecourt viewing the park at all hours T, and the surrounding area is virtually always busy. The peacefulness that meets you as you approach Mr T is so inviting; if you’re searching for a spot in Koforidua that is both awake and calm all night, this is it. It isn’t loud, and it doesn’t have the feel of a rowdy nightclub.
11.Paradise Pub Koforidua
Paradise pub is most;y for old responsible men and woman looking for have fun at night. It is one of the few places in the town you can see all the big, rich men and woman having fun. Yet still there is a room for young people looking to also have fun at Koforidua Old Estate.
12.Fanta Lee
Fanta Lee Stop seems to be one of the population places for nightlife in Koforidua. Check the place out and have fun night but make sure you drink responsible.