Nightlife in Istanbul

Historic passage famous for its taverns

Çiçek Pasajı

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Cheap beer & great views

Arsen Lüpen

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Great drinks & a great panorama

Vogue Restaurant & Bar

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Cosy concert venue

Salon İKSV

Live music & more

Babylon

International 3 Floor Dance Club

Beat

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Jazz in the heart of the city

Nardis Jazz Club

Taps Bebek

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Being the first and only brewery in Turkey makes Taps Bebek truly unique. Locals love this place for its tasty beers and fantastic view of the Bosphorus. Read more ›

Brewery on the Bosphorus

Taps Bebek

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Çiçek Pasajı

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This small historic passage on İstiklal Avenue is famous for its “meyhanes” (traditional taverns). It’s called Çiçek Pasajı (Flower Passage) as it was once filled with flower shops. These days it’s packed with restaurants and taverns. Read more ›

Historic passage famous for its taverns

Çiçek Pasajı

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Arsen Lüpen

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Cheap beer & great views

Arsen Lüpen

Arsen Lüpen is located in Beyoğlu, Istanbul’s liveliest district. Named after the famous fictional character Arsène Lupin, it attracts locals with reasonably-priced beer and a wide selection of drinks. The most important thing about this place, however, is that you can play Street Fighter while enjoying your beer. Read more ›

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Duble Meze Bar

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great historic view with fun

Duble Meze Bar

It has traditional tapas which you can eat drinking raki. After 11 pm, Turkish dance music starts and you can drink, dance and eat while you are on a rooftop of an old hotel looking at the old city. Reservation is a must on weekends. Read more ›

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Kiki

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This is a nice place to chat with friends over an early evening meal. It has a lovely sunny garden with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The garden is open year-round, with heaters and blankets in winter. Guests are allowed to smoke in the garden. Read more ›

Great gastro-pub & club in Beyoğlu

Kiki

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Zeplin Pub & Delicatessen

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Looking for a cool local pub?

Zeplin Pub & Delicatessen

Located in the centre of Moda, Zeplin is a great pub that attracts people from the neighbourhood as well as outsiders. Locals gather here with friends in the afternoon and stick around until closing time drinking beer and having fun. Read more ›

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Orient House Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul

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Enjoy a tasty dinner and a traditional Turkish show with live music and belly dancers while cruising along the Bosphorus. Orient Bosphorus is a sophisticated choice for an unforgettable evening of entertainment in Istanbul.

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Duration

4 h

Languages

English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese

Salon İKSV

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Salon İKSV presents locals and visitors with lots of fun music and arts events including concerts, plays and exhibitions. As it’s run by Istanbul Culture and Art Foundation (İKSV), the events are relatively inexpensive. Read more ›

Cosy concert venue

Salon İKSV

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Vogue Restaurant & Bar

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Located on the top floor of Besiktas Plaza, Vogue Restaurant & Bar offers spectacular views of the Bosphorus and excellent drinks. It’s possible you might even run into some famous faces here, Morgan Freeman for instance! Read more ›

Great drinks & a great panorama

Vogue Restaurant & Bar

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Beer Hall

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This place is great for after work meetups. You can sit on a long table and get acquainted with other people while you are having fun. They offer a variety of both local and international beers and also quick bar food. You can eat traditional Turkish bar food as well as hot dogs & burgers. Read more ›

Feel the Amsterdam Spirit in İstanbul!

Beer Hall

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İncirli Şaraphane

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İncirli Şaraphane is a wine cellar and restaurant with a decent menu and perfect views. Locals love this place for its waterfront location, huge selection of wines from all over Turkey and special manufacturer prices. Read more ›

Turkish wine cellar with a view

İncirli Şaraphane

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Babylon

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Babylon is one of the main entertainment providers in Istanbul, with festivals, a lounge, a bar and even a radio station. It supports talented musicians from all over the world, and hosts concerts by local and international bands and artists almost every day of the week. Read more ›

Live music & more

Babylon

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Beat

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Nightlife in Turkey is basically standing in front of a table and dancing on 1m2 area. But when Turkish people want to have freedom of walking around the place listening to pop music and dancing like nobody is watching, they prefer this place. Read more ›

International 3 Floor Dance Club

Beat

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Nuteras

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One of the coolest terrace in the city

Nuteras

It has one of the most beautiful terraces in Pera district. Nuteras is located on the roof of the 200 year old historical building of Passage de Petit Champs. Having a magnificent view of the old city Sultanahmet as well as the view of famous Golden Horn makes it one of the best sunsets to watch at aperitif hour. Read more ›

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Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul

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Need a break from the hustle and bustle of tourist life in Istanbul? Come and take a Turkish paper marbling (Ebru) class with the remarkable Turkish artist Betul! Turkish paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design that can create patterns similar to marble, hence the name.

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55 EUR

Duration

2.5 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese

Jolly Joker

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Locals come here to see the latest pop sensations as well as bands playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. It’s split into three sections: there’s a main stage area, a VIP area with a second stage and an outdoor/smoking area. Read more ›

Live Turkish pop & rock

Jolly Joker

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Nardis Jazz Club

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With superb lighting and sound design, Nardis is the leading modern jazz club in Istanbul. New artists play here regularly, and each month the programme features at least one international band. In the past it has hosted big names like Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson and Ibrahim Ferrer. Read more ›

Jazz in the heart of the city

Nardis Jazz Club

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Balkon Bar

It has amazing 270 degree Bosphorus view, affordable prices, and nice people. There is not much tourist even if it is located just in the center of Taksim, close to İstiklal street. They also have English menu so that you can easily taste their delicious food :) Read more ›

Amazing İstanbul View From Terrace

Balkon Bar

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On Off Karaköy

Karaköy is one of the most popular districts of European side about 2 years. There are lots of hip cafes, restaurants and night clubs. The district has its attraction all day and night long. On Off is the newest place in the district and it is popular from the beginning. Read more ›

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The newest hip place in Karaköy

On Off Karaköy

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Rasputin Junior

Rasputin Junior is the newest addition to Beyoğlu's nightlife. It's a bar with fresh cocktails and warm atmosphere and the music fits perfectly with Rasputin Junior's underground atmosphere. Its DJ sets make you feel you are listening your own music at your room. Read more ›

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The New Hotspot

Rasputin Junior

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Lucca

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Stylish bistro & bar

Lucca

Lucca is one of the first places that comes to mind for socialising, eating and drinking. Many locals head here after work to feed their stomachs with delicious food and their souls with good music. Read more ›

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La Mancha

This restaurant offers a delectable mix of Italian, Spanish and Moroccan dishes as well as great views of the Bosphorus. It’s located on the top floor terrace of a building, with its two sister restaurants as neighbours. The food is top quality and the views are truly fabulous. Read more ›

Classy Mediterranean restaurant & bar

La Mancha

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Local Experience

Istanbul Private Foodie Tour

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Discover and taste Turkey’s best culinary specialities while exploring lesser-known districts of Istanbul on a private 6-hour foodie adventure! This tour takes you from cosy cafés to hidden-away restaurants, niche food stores and vibrant kitchens in Beyoğlu and beyond.

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38.50 EUR

Duration

6 h

Languages

English

Kuka Kafe

Just being renovated as a pub, Kuka Kafe used to serve as a game cafe. Nowadays it is a new beer heaven in Beşiktaş. With its natural secret location, the ambience is calmer. For locals looking for a quality beer and less crowd, this place is a nice choice. Read more ›

New Beer Heaven of İstanbul

Kuka Kafe

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Nublu İstanbul

Founded by the famous Turkish saxophonist İlhan Erşahin, Nublu is the new face of live music in Istanbul’s trendy party district. It blesses music-loving locals with all manner of cutting edge sounds, ranging from fusion and jazz to electronic and indie. Nublu İstanbul is the sister club of Nublu New York, also owned by Erşahin. Read more ›

The music of NOW!

Nublu İstanbul

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Xlarge Club (Maslak)

This club recently moved to a new venue in Maslak. It was previously located in Taksim, so don’t get mixed up with another Xlarge club! It’s one of the best gay-friendly clubs in Istanbul. Anyone who likes to dance and party is welcome here. Read more ›

Great gay-friendly party place

Xlarge Club (Maslak)

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Tektekçi

Shot bars are all the rage in Turkey right now, with Tektekçi being the most successful one by far. It started out in Beyoğlu and quickly spread to three more locations due to its huge popularity. Imagine over 100 types of shots to suit every taste – sweet, bitter, sour, strong, creamy… You get the picture. Read more ›

Istanbul’s best shot bar

Tektekçi

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Indigo Pub & Cocktails

In the heart of Taksim you'll find the best cocktails in this place! This little street is a hub for digital music scene in taksim and Indigo Pub & Cocktails Bar is a well known and cosy stop to hang around and meet people before the Indigo Club events. Read more ›

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The Best Cocktails in Istanbul

Indigo Pub & Cocktails

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Efendi Topağacı

In Turkish such place is called 'a rescued spot'. Cocktails are amazing tasty! You can go during weekdays after work or it is ideal after 10 p.m. It has cozy atmosphere, they are so kind people; you can feel like you are at home with your friends. Also, you can describe what do you want to drink and they can choose for you. Read more ›

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Amazing cocktails with a cosy ambiance

Efendi Topağacı

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Montreal

Everyone likes to pre-drink in a cheap place before going to fancy clubs. Since there are both fancy places and cheap bars/pubs in Taksim, people generally prefer spending time in Montreal before moving to dance clubs in this area. In terms of cheap drinks Montreal is the most famous place among local people. Read more ›

Cheapest Pre-Drink Place of İstanbul!

Montreal

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Local Experience

Beyoğlu Orientation Walking Tour, Istanbul

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Enrich your time in Istanbul with some valuable insider knowledge early on. Discover special spots to eat, drink, shop and explore in the district of Beyoğlu, and get practical tips to help you explore the city confidently throughout the rest of your stay.

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Duration

3 h

Languages

English

The United Pub

The United Pub is just at the very heart of Beşiktaş which is a place where you can see the daily life of locals, students, celebrities, businessmen.. They are all there.When you combine this location with all those new beers that are just imported to Turkey, you will have your answer. Plus it is a nice spot to drink beer after working hours. Read more ›

Cozy Beer Kingdom of Beşiktaş

The United Pub

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Yan Gastrobar

Yan Gastrobar is located next to Istanbul’s famous Roxy nightclub. They’re actually owned by the same person. Good food, good service and good music make Yan a great choice for a fun night out. Read more ›

Good food & music

Yan Gastrobar

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Nina Bar

Nina Bar attracts locals with its jazz, funk, blues, swing, rock and occasional metal and electronic concerts. Both local and foreign musicians play here. Every Tuesday and Sunday there's an open stage jam session. Read more ›

Live jazz & blues

Nina Bar

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Karakedi Kültür Merkezi

Karakedi, also known as Kedi (“cat”), is an alternative bar and concert venue with a cosy vibe, great music, friendly people and good prices. Although they’ve shifted venues twice in the past, they always manage to create a lively atmosphere no matter where they’re located! Read more ›

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Cosy bar & concert venue

Karakedi Kültür Merkezi

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