Bars Istanbul in general

It's a cliche, but in Istanbul East really does meet West over the Bosphorus straits and for nightlife at least that means the best of both - a touch of western class combined with some Eastern exoticism (as well as a reasonably relaxed attitude to alcohol for a Muslim population). It's a huge city, so no review is going to be able to point out all the different nightspots. Instead, I hope to give you an idea of the main areas of town that you might wish to visit as a tourist and give you a sense of the sorts of bars you might find there. Most of the action is on the European shore. The Asian side is also a significant population centre but does ...  Read the complete review

The range of night entertainment in Turkey is very huge. There are so many places from traditional birahanes(pubs) to techno and nightclubs. I can say, Turkey's nightlife is gaining recognition as one of the best in Europe. Firstly, I want to introduce the traditional type of night entertainment in Turkey. Meyhanes (Taverns) An authentic Turkish experience can be combined with a night drinking at one of Turkey's meyhanes or tavernas(tavern). They serve raki, beer and wine, along with a wide selection of mezes (starters), kebabs and fruits of the season. The Turkish drink their raki aside melon, Anatolian feta cheese and tasty ...  Read the complete review