Nardis Jazz Club
Bars
23
3
Head to this beautiful brick building for some jazz and drinks after visiting Istanbul’s historic Karaköy district. The club is owned by Önder Focan (a local jazz guitarist) and his wife Zuhal Focan (the editor of a Turkish jazz magazine), so great music is pretty much guaranteed.
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Lucca
Bars
20
5
This place is located in Istanbul’s trendy Bebek neighbourhood near the beautiful Bosphorus. It’s well known for its delicious cocktails, especially its mojitos and satsuma vodka. At 11 pm the bistro transforms into a bar where you can dance and enjoy quality music.
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Pub Crawl in Istanbul
Prices from
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Duration
7 h
Languages
French, English, German
Taps Bebek
Bars
28
5
Taps is famous for its Smoked Lager, Kölsch and Red Ale, though there are plenty more beers to choose from. Come here on a slow Sunday afternoon and work your way through the menu.
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Babylon
Bars
21
2
If you're a fan of live music and want to spend your night at a club, Babylon is the place for you. If you prefer DJs and dancing, head to Babylon Lounge.
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Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Bars
20
4
The drinks menu is both sophisticated and luxurious. The bar is a nice place to stop by for a relaxing after-work tipple. Although it’s quite expensive, the talented bartenders have a special touch.
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Duble Meze Bar
Bars
33
2
It has a great view and cozy atmosphere. You can see the sunset above the old city and Golden Horn. Also it is located in the central are where you have many options for nightlife. Also you can taste the best Turkish tapas.
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Pub Crawl in Istanbul
Prices from
30
EUR
Duration
7 h
Languages
French, English, German
Jolly Joker
Bars
18
7
If you’d like to get a taste of Turkish pop, alternative or rock music, Jolly Joker offers great live performances. It’s one of the main concert venues in Taksim. I suggest you wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be standing all night long!
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Çiçek Pasajı
Bars
25
3
Come here to experience the old-world atmosphere of a traditional Turkish tavern. It’s one of the most stylish buildings in Beyoğlu. It’s also a great place to watch street musicians perform.
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Beer Hall
Bars
20
5
Beer Hall has a very distinct interior with long wooden tables and string light hanging down from the ceiling. The place can host around 200 people but they can be really busy after working hours (6-9pm). It is a self service place so you should find a seat first and then look for your desired drink (beer is recommended) or food.
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Salon İKSV
Bars
22
1
Come here if you’re interested in Istanbul’s music and arts scene. Check the programme on their website and join in the fun!
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Arsen Lüpen
Bars
14
0
Besides locals, there are many expats who love drinking beer at Arsen Lüpen. You won’t be able to resist dancing to the Balkan music that floats all the way up to their spacious rooftop terrace! The interiors are also quite special, with walls covered in old newspapers and umbrellas hanging from the ceiling.
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İncirli Şaraphane
Bars
17
1
As it’s set in the same building as its two sister restaurants – Kydonia (Greek) and La Mancha (Mediterranean) – you can select a bottle and take it directly to your table, no matter where you choose to dine. You can also buy wine to take home. The staff know their stuff and are more than happy to advise.
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Balkon Bar
Bars
17
3
It has a nice bar and around 40 tables both in the terrace and inside. You can smoke in the terrace and if it is cold they also host guests inside. They play music but not loud. Good for having an average dinner and cocktail.
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Banyan Restaurant
Bars
14
4
The restaurant has probably the bar with the most spectacular view in Istanbul, with the newly restored Ortaköy Mosque and the stunning bridge to aria to the East and a view of Sultanahmet to the west.
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Kiki
Bars
17
1
At 11:30 pm they take away the tables to make room for dancing. The DJs who spin at Kiki are well-known characters in Istanbul’s creative scene. You can party here until 4 am to the rhythm of funk, house and disco music. It’s best to arrive before midnight as it’s not all that big and fills up fast.
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