WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For full orchestra folk music, meal service and spacious tables instead of a small bar, or a celebration with live stage and island views.
Yakacık · Kartal
Düşler Sokağı Türkü Bar
Turkish Folk Music Bars
Opening hoursMon: Closed · Tue–Thu: 13:00–02:00 · Fri–Sun: 13:00–02:30
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
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Reserve ahead for guest artists and fixed menu nights. Confirm table location, per person package and front of stage seats through the listed phone or current official channel.
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Get to know the venue before you go
Düşler Sokağı carries nearly thirty years of folk music house tradition into a large two hall venue in Yakacık Ayazma with views of the Princes' Islands. Its capacity serves guest artist concerts and family celebrations, functioning as a dinner performance and event venue rather than a small local bar.
Music & programme
Turkish folk, bağlama repertoire, arabesque and lively Anatolian melodies are played by a full orchestra. Guest artist nights may become full concerts, so check the weekly poster for show time and table categories.
Atmosphere
Two dining halls hold up to 240 upstairs and 160 downstairs, surrounded by broad island facing windows and a terrace. Long rows of tables toward the stage, low ceiling, blue and red light and a large orchestra create a sizable folk music night.
Concept
Large bar restaurant pairing live folk music with à la carte or fixed meals, view facing rooms and private event facilities. Henna nights, engagements, association dinners and concerts can use two separate floors.
Guest profile
Folk music fans from the Asian side, adults who enjoy concerts over dinner, families and associations, henna or engagement organizers and groups wanting big celebrations with an island view.
Dress code
Neat casual for dinner and event nights: dress, shirt, jacket or comfortable smart clothing. Bring a layer for a cool visit to the view facing outdoor space.
Customer Review Summary
Düşler Sokağı receives positive feedback regarding its entertainment, featuring professional vocalists, a folk music program, and a lively stage performance. Visitors also appreciate the mezes and the service. Frequent complaints include heavy cigarette and cigar smoke, inadequate ventilation, a shortage of waitstaff, and lapses in the set menu service. A more serious, recurring issue involves unordered items—such as fruit, nuts, and drinks—being brought to the table and added to the bill, or items being charged twice. While the live performance is impressive, it is advisable to clarify choices regarding à la carte versus set menus, the cost of complimentary items, and specific bill charges right from the start.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
Two hall capacity, Princes' Islands view, experienced live music operation, guest artists, event facilities, open terrace and free parking.
NOTE
Before your visit
The two halls differ in stage visibility, ceiling height and view. State upper or lower hall, stage front or window table when booking. Obtain the included meze, main course, drinks and bar last service time in writing for fixed menus.
GETTING THERE
Getting to the venue
Yakacık Çarşı Mahallesi, Şekersuyu Sokak No:14. The route from M4 Yakacık–Adnan Kahveci is hilly, so taxi or minibus is more practical for the last section.