Hidden Gems
James Town Chop Bar Circuit
Heritage Street Food | Combine with James Town heritage walk
Description
The oldest neighbourhood in Accra hides some of its best chop bars, unpretentious spots serving traditional Ga food: ga kenkey with grilled fish and pepper sauce, palm nut soup, and freshly tapped palm wine. A visit pairs perfectly with the James Town lighthouse and fishing port.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
James Town, James Town, Accra, Ghana
🗺️ Nearby Places
Jamestown Lighthouse
(200m)
Climb one of Accra’s most iconic lighthouses for panoramic views of the fishing harbor and Old Accra.
Climb one of Accra’s most iconic lighthouses for panoramic views of the fishing harbor and Old Accra.
James Fort
(300m)
Explore the historic British colonial fort that played an important role during the Gold Coast era.
Explore the historic British colonial fort that played an important role during the Gold Coast era.
Ussher Fort Museum
(700m)
Learn about Accra’s colonial history and the transatlantic slave trade through guided exhibits.
Learn about Accra’s colonial history and the transatlantic slave trade through guided exhibits.
Jamestown Fishing Harbour
(300m)
Watch colorful fishing canoes arrive, meet local fishermen, and experience the heart of the Ga fishing community.
Watch colorful fishing canoes arrive, meet local fishermen, and experience the heart of the Ga fishing community.
Bukom Boxing Gyms
(500m)
Visit the neighborhood that has produced many of Ghana’s legendary boxing champions.
Visit the neighborhood that has produced many of Ghana’s legendary boxing champions.
Accra Arts Centre
(2km)
Shop for authentic Kente, beadwork, wood carvings, paintings, and handmade Ghanaian souvenirs.
Shop for authentic Kente, beadwork, wood carvings, paintings, and handmade Ghanaian souvenirs.
Makola Market
(2km)
Experience one of West Africa’s busiest markets, famous for local produce, spices, textiles, and street food.
Experience one of West Africa’s busiest markets, famous for local produce, spices, textiles, and street food.
Independence Square
(3km)
Visit Ghana’s iconic Black Star Gate and Independence Arch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit Ghana’s iconic Black Star Gate and Independence Arch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Oxford Street
(6km)
Continue your day exploring Accra’s premier destination for restaurants, cafés, shopping, and nightlife.
Continue your day exploring Accra’s premier destination for restaurants, cafés, shopping, and nightlife.
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