Ezo Türkü Bar

Live bağlama led folk songs range from long airs to dance tunes and halay; traditional and upbeat sections follow audience involvement. Check the singer and start time for your visit.

Compact ground floor room opening onto Egemenlik Bulvarı, with tables close to the small stage. Colored lights, microphones and bağlama turn the focus to music at night, and close seating spreads applause and chorus through the room.

A two part business: cafe restaurant by day, live folk stage with bağlama and vocals by night. Table service shifts to group entertainment facing the stage when the music begins.

Kartal folk music fans, adults wanting to continue dinner with live music, small friend groups and regulars who sing along at the table.

Casual clothes work day and night: jeans, shirt, knitwear, simple dress and shoes easy to move in in the small room.

Ezo Türkü Bar offers a small, traditional nightlife option for fans of the baglama and local folk music. Cihan Akboğa’s vocals and stage presence receive particular praise, and visitors who enjoy the authentic folk music atmosphere have generally been satisfied with the entertainment. The venue’s low ceilings and stuffy, poorly ventilated environment are the most common criticisms. Other reported issues include a lack of food options (or a very limited selection), insufficient attention paid to some guests, and loud noise late at night that disturbs the surrounding area. This venue is best visited for the music rather than a full dining experience; it does not appear suitable for those sensitive to cigarette smoke or poor ventilation.