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Barba Rasimo 1956 venue
Pera · Beyoğlu

Barba Rasimo 1956

Meyhanes

Opening hoursTue–Fri: 16:00–02:00, Sat–Sun: 12:00–02:00, Mon: Closed
Price level$$$
Entry & reservations
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Reserve ahead and confirm table position for the terrace, groups or programmed nights.

Google rating
4.2 / 5 · 660 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Barba Rasimo 1956 carries its long meyhane history on İstiklal Avenue into Greek meze, a rooftop view and modern entertainment. Its panoramic terrace makes for a lively Beyoğlu night of dining and celebration.

Music & programme

Modern meyhane entertainment, Turkish pop, nostalgic songs and scheduled performances liven the evening, but the exact sequence changes by date. Ask about the stage and start time when booking.

Atmosphere

A panoramic terrace, colorful tables and rising music create an elegant, celebration minded mood from sunset into the night. Table conversation may become group entertainment and dancing.

Concept

Daily Greek meze and rakı paired with a high floor terrace over İstiklal, city views and scheduled entertainment. Dinner and performance make up one evening.

Guest profile

Groups seeking Greek meze, terrace views and a lively celebration atmosphere together.

Dress code

Considered smart casual clothes and shoes suitable for walking fit the historic brand and İstiklal terrace.

Customer Review Summary

Located on the upper floor of an unassuming building, Barba Rasimo 1956 transforms into a lively rooftop meyhane (tavern) featuring Bosphorus views, Turkish music, and dancing. It offers a pleasant evening with friendly hospitality and accompaniments to rakı such as cheese, fresh fruit, and mezes. Reflections on the glass of the enclosed terrace can obscure the view. Trust has been undermined by experiences involving overpriced set menus, food lacking freshness, and an incident where a piece of plastic was found in the mantı (Turkish dumplings) without the management taking the matter seriously. Communication in foreign languages ​​can also be limited. While the view is impressive, details regarding the menu, table placement, and the bill should be clarified at the time of reservation.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For a historic meyhane brand on İstiklal Avenue with Greek meze, terrace views and lively celebrations.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

A longstanding meyhane brand, a terrace with broad city and Bosphorus views above İstiklal, and Greek meze with modern entertainment.

NOTE

Before your visit

Confirm whether the terrace is open, the program, any set menu and table location together when booking. Special celebrations may have different terms from a regular evening.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

İstiklal Caddesi, Beyoğlu İş Merkezi 187, 7th floor, 34433 Beyoğlu, Pera. Walk from Taksim or Şişhane metro according to your route; a taxi can be convenient for a late return.