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Located in the heart of Istanbul, a giant
metropol, Pera-Beyoğlu puts on another identity at night.
Living a day full of cultural activities, Pera wakes up
into a colourful night and becomes the entertainment center
of Istanbul city.
It is possible to find any variety in Pera,
from Turkish to global; from post-modern to ethnic or alternative;
nearly all the forms of music and entertainment.
Some places of our selection:
- BEST OF MEYHANE -
| Nevizade |
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A small street where you can find too many pubs.
It is a part of Istiklal Avenue.
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Cumhuriyet Meyhanesi
Sahne Sokak No: 47 Beyoğlu, an old historical bar with a
history of more than 110 years. It features three floors
- expect to hear traditional Turkish music on the first
two floors and on the third floor live Turkish music from
bygone days. A great experience for tourists and is also
a very popular hang out with locals.
| Refik |
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Refik Aslan opened this Meyhane at Tünel Sofyalı
Street in 1954 and still run the place with his son.
Refik offers Turkish dishes during lunchtime and serves
as meyhane at night. Karalahana dolması (stuffed kale),
stewed anchovy, and kuzu sarma (lamb's chitterling)
are the specialties. It is open everyday except Sundays,
until 01:00. Reservation is required for weekend.
Another pleasure is the tables on the street in summer.
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Huzur - Cavit'in Yeri (Cavit's Place)
Cavit Güneş opened this meyhane located at Galatarasay Çiçek
Pasajı in 1969. Normally it is open until 23:00 but can
stay open until 02:00 according to the customer. There are
20 kinds of mezes and squash with yogurt and purslanes are
among the favorites.
İmroz
İmroz was first opened in Kerpen Arcade - Balıkpazarı in
1941. Now it is located at Nevizade Sokak. The owner and
partner Yorgo Okumuş is still working. Lakerda (salt bonito),
sauced bonito and tarama (made by spawn and bread) are the
most famous ones among the 35 kinds of meze İmroz offers.
It is open everyday until midnight. Reservation is accepted
until 19:00. Terrace is open in summers.
Yakup 2
Yakup 2 is on Asmalımescid Street near Tünel and has serving
there for 27 years. It is famous for special hot mezes.
Arnavut ciğeri (fried liver), mushrooms with butter and
kağıtta pastırma (dried meet flavored with cumin and garlic
and cooked and served in a special paper) are the indispensable
tastes. The lunch is served between 12:00-14:30 and dinner
is between 18:30-01:00.
- WINE
HOUSES -
| Viktor Levi |
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When you turn towards the British Consulate from
the Galatasaray traffic lights on İstiklal Caddesi,
pass through the Balık Pazarı, and after about fifty
meters on the right Viktor Levi Şarap Evi will greet
you with its compelling decoration. The wall paintings
and fer forgé trimmings are sure to attract your attention
and draw you in for some wine tasting, a trend on
the rise in Turkey.
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Pano
One of the first of a growing number of Greek-style
tavernas, Pano is crowded in the evenings with local office
workers quafing glasses of wine and cool Efes beers, while
standing at long tables. There are some good bar snacks,
including delicious stuffed mussels.
French Street
French street (Fransız Sokağı) in Istanbul. The French
style architecture and caffes along the street and the French
music playing in the backgroud successfully creates the
intended atmosphere.
- ROCK,
BLUES, CLASSIC, JAZZ BAR -
Kemancı
Three floors each with its own bars and live rock music.
Hayal Kahvesi
Attracts a mostly young crowd for live (and loud) rock
and blues.
Babylon
The most premier live music club in Istanbul, it has
standing capacity 400 people. It features a monthly program
presenting music from the international jazz, world music
and electronica scene.
Jazz Cafe
In the center of Istanbul, between the history and contemporary
music. Jazz Cafe established in 1982 by Mete Gurman and
Cengiz Sanli, is one of the first jazz clubs to have settled
Turkey. It is at the request of many musicians, customers
of the restaurant, that they decide to transform the European
basement bar into a Jazz Club. All the stars of jazz play
at the Jazz Cafe: Bulent Ortacgil, Erkan Ogur, Maffy Fallay,
Onder Focan....
BARBAHCE
The same building with 5.floor) Lively atmosphere, trendy
place and busy at weekends.
Roxy
The Roxy Bar on Taksim Meydani (Taksim Square) has live
bands and a raw, lively atmosphere. The bar is situated
in the heart of the Taksim area, where there are a number
of other bars and good kebab joints. Good concerts (jazzrock)
throughout the week, very good music, friendly staff. 24-04h
Sefahathame
Style of music: Rock, soft rock, Latin.
Mojo
The place hosts conservative trad rock groups performing
the back catalogues of the Doobies, Supertramp, The Eagles
and worse. It’s an excellent spot to experience a chilling
70s time warp sensation. The occasional blues act that turns
up is usually a little better. The live music starts at
midnight. 9p-4a
North Shield (Bar)
An English theme pub, complete with beer mats and dark
wooden bar—though surprisingly no British beer—this is the
spot for homesick ex-pats to drown their sorrows. There
must be a lot of Brits around, as there are now a dozen
North Shields pubs dotted all over town.
Besinci Kat (Bar)
Another nocturnal eyrie high above the city, the Besince
Kat (literally fifth floor’) has sublime views of the city
lights, and a decent bar. The décor is quirky chic, with
plenty of red velvet and the odd leopard skin. They’ve recently
introduced an excellent menu too.
- CLUB
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Auf
Break–Beat, Drum & Bass, Electro, Electro-Clash,
Minimal, Techno
Dulcinea
Acid-Jazz, Ethnic, House, Jazz, Latin
Rush
Lounge, House, Funky House, Vocal House, Tribal House,
Tech House
Indigo Music Hall
More down-to-earth, but with visiting stars of the underground,
there’s live electronic music at Indigo
Elektronika, Rock, Jazz
Please click here to see the interactive map of the district.
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