Taksim, with its characteristically Turkish dome roofed mosques, trundling trams and high-end shops, is also Istanbul’s main gay district. It’s on the narrow streets surrounding the iconic Taksim Square that you’ll find a plentiful selection of gay bars and clubs. Many operate as cafes during the day, but as the sun sets, and the city’s LGBTQ+ population begin to descend, Taksim’s streets are invigorated with the sound of gay revelry.
Istanbul Gay Bars & Cafés
Gay bars in Istanbul often serve as cafés during the day. Most venues are located around Taksim Square in Beyoglu district
Istanbul Gay Bars & Cafés
Chianti Pub
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Istiklal Caddesi, Balo Sokak 31, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
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Based on 18 votes
Café by day, bar by night, Chianti Pub is a friendly local gay bar that has been in operation since 2006.
Chianti has a laid-back atmosphere but gets busy in the early evening. If you're up for drinking AND singing, there's karaoke, too!
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Bar
Cafe
Karaoke
Music
Rocinante Bar
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Şehit Muhtar, Öğüt Sk. No:6 kat:2, 34435 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rocinante Bar is a gay bar in Istanbul. It opened as a gay bar in its current capacity in 2017. They often have DJs and live entertainment. It used to be more of a lesbian bar but now attracts a mostly gay male crowd.
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Bar
Mon:12:00 - 04:00
Tue:12:00 - 04:00
Wed:12:00 - 04:00
Thu:12:00 - 04:00
Fri:12:00 - 04:00
Sat:12:00 - 04:00
Sun:12:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 16 Aug 2024
Last updated on: 16-Aug-2024
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Cafe Mor Kedi
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Istiklal Cad., Imam Adnan Sokak 7/3, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
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Based on 24 votes
Café Mor Kedi is a cozy, long-running gay café bar in Istanbul, perfect for those looking for a laid-back and friendly atmosphere. It's a favorite among the local crowd, known for its welcoming vibe where you can feel right at home.
The staff are warm and attentive, and the guests are always pleasant. While the prices are a bit higher, they’re more reasonable compared to other gay bars in the city. Just be prepared for a bit of smokiness.
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Bar
Cafe
Music
Pinokyo Café & Bar
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Katip Mustafa Çelebi, 34433, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Turkey
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3.4
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Based on 13 votes
Pinokyo Terrace Club is a café bar (since 2011) with live Turkish music, singing and drag shows on different nights. Located off Istiklal Avenue, on the first floor of a building.
Pinokyo serves bar snacks and a wide selection of cocktails and bottled beverages.
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Bar
Drag Shows
Live music
Istanbul Transgender Bars & Clubs
Sahara Bar
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42a Sadri Alışık Sokağı, 34433, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Turkey
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2.9
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Based on 20 votes
Sahara Bar is Istanbul’s long-running transgender bar with two floors, attracting a mixed local crowd including drag queens.
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Bar
Music
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