Tamale's first kitchen, still the city's favourite table.
Long before Tamale had a food scene, it had Swad. Opened more than 25 years ago, Swad International Kitchen & Bar was the first restaurant of its kind to open its doors in the city — and it has been the reference point ever since.
What started as a small kitchen serving honest Indian food has grown into a full restaurant, bar and cafe: a heaven for fine food lovers who want Indian, local Ghanaian, continental, grilled and Chinese dishes under one roof, alongside a proper cocktail bar and, these days, a big screen for match nights.
A first for Tamale
Swad opens as the city's first dedicated restaurant, built around Indian home cooking.
The menu grows up
Continental grills, Ghanaian favourites like Red Red and grilled tilapia, and Chinese plates join the kitchen.
Kitchen, bar & big screen
A full bar, live band nights, drive-thru, parking, delivery — and every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, live.