WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For guests wanting dinner and a table with nostalgic music, who see the live show as the night's main event rather than background sound.


Live Music Venues
Reserve a table for performance nights.
LocationKordonboyu Mah., Hasan Ali Yücel Kültür Merkezi Arkası, Özçin Sk. No:26, 34860 Kartal/İstanbul, Türkiye+90 216 457 07 08Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Beyrut Nostalji Kartal is a live-music venue on Kartal's Kordonboyu where nostalgic Turkish songs are performed for an audience seated at tables. The short distance from stage to guests keeps the show at the heart of the night.
Nostalgic Turkish songs, arabesque, and familiar sing-along tracks form the live program's core. Singers and schedules change by day.
Friendly and participatory, suited to group nights out. Once the concert starts, conversation recedes and attention shifts to the stage and audience participation.
Live vocals, table service, and a nostalgia night, with the stage, seating, and service set up so guests can follow the performance without interruption.
Adult couples and groups of friends wanting to sing older Turkish songs, along with guests following a specific performer or repertoire.
Comfortable evening clothes are suitable.
At Beyrut Nostalji Kartal, the musicians play seated side by side. Percussion stands behind two guitars and a bass, and the group follows one another's cues with their eyes as they play. Warm-coloured curtains, small lamps and wood-look surfaces complete the stage surroundings. At tables lit in amber and green, a relaxed arrangement keeps conversation and music together.
Beyrut Nostalji Kartal offers an intimate option for those looking to have a good time, featuring live music, an upstairs balcony, and reasonable prices. Many visitors appreciate the attentive staff and management, enjoying pleasant times with friends. However, the sound system and volume levels are frequent points of criticism; the vocalist's voice can get lost in the music, and high volume—compounded by noise from neighboring venues on the narrow street—can lead guests to leave early. Areas requiring improvement include restroom cleanliness and maintenance, the stuffy and smoky atmosphere, the use of plastic servingware, and table hygiene. There are also complaints regarding unexpected charges for items like cake and fruit, mandatory gratuities, and the live music ending prematurely.
WHO IT SUITS
For guests wanting dinner and a table with nostalgic music, who see the live show as the night's main event rather than background sound.
HIGHLIGHTS
A participatory atmosphere built around recognizable songs, close views of the stage, and a regularly refreshed event calendar.
NOTE
When reserving at Beyrut Nostalji, confirm the current program, table position, any minimum spend, and latest entry time together.
GETTING THERE
Beyrut Nostalji Kartal is at Kordonboyu Mahallesi, Özçin Sokak No:26. Walk or take a short taxi ride from the Kartal waterfront and Marmaray connections.