Osu, Accra

Osu, Accra
Osu District
Location: Roughly:
W: Independence Avenue
SW: Castle Road/Sir Charles Quist Street
N/NE: Ring Road East
S: Gulf of Guinea
Governing body: Accra Metropolitan Assembly

Located about 3 km east of the CBD, Osu is a district in central Accra, Ghana, known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. It is locally known as the 'West End' of Accra.[1] Bounded to the south by the Gulf of Guinea, Osu's western boundary is the Independence Avenue. Ring Road separates Osu from the northern district of Labone.

Owing to its establishment as a settlement around the Danish fort of Christiansborg in the 17th century, Osu offers a mix of houses dating from the early 20th century (both low-rise apartment blocks and detached houses) to modern office towers. Ringway Estates, a gated residential community between Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue and Cantonments Road is located in the western section of Osu.

The main thoroughfare, Cantonments Road (colloquially known as Oxford Street) features large supermarkets and appliance shops, and is renowned for its food joints and lively nightlife. At its southern end is the site of the 17th century Fort Christiansborg, a former Danish colonial fort, which currently houses Ghana's seat of government.[2]

Contents

Landmarks/Places of Interest

Dining

  • Monsoon
  • Frankie's Restaurant
  • Steers
  • Osu Food Court
  • Container
  • Osu Blue gate
  • Osu Night market
  • Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
  • Papaye Fast Food

Entertainment

  • Tantra night club
  • Baze Lounge and Bar
  • Don's Place
  • Ryan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
  • Makumba night club
  • Piccadilly Casino
  • Venus Cocktail Bar
  • Duplex

Shopping

  • Koala Shopping Center
  • Lara Mart

References

  1. ^ http://www.travel-to-discover-ghana.com/osu-oxford-street.html
  2. ^ http://accra.wantedinafrica.com/area_description.php?id_area=354

External links

Coordinates: 5°33′14″N 0°10′30″W / 5.55389°N 0.175°W / 5.55389; -0.175


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