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Geyik Cocktail Bar venue
Cihangir · Beyoğlu

Geyik Cocktail Bar

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursDaily: 16:00–02:00
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
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Reservations are not required; walk-ins are usually possible. For table availability call +90 532 773 00 13.

Google rating
4.4 / 5 · 846 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Geyik Cocktail Bar is a longstanding neighborhood bar in Cihangir, serving coffee in the afternoon and cocktails in the evening. Its small interior and sociable street setting shift from relatively quiet hours after opening to a much livelier night.

Music & programme

Geyik is centered on conversation and meeting people rather than a scheduled concert or DJ program. From its 16:00 opening, the calmer hours suit coffee and short visits; by evening it becomes a busy, lively bar. The activity on the street and the bar's own energy take precedence over the music.

Atmosphere

The small, closely packed interior and evening crowd spilling onto the street make this one of Cihangir's lively street scenes. Brick walls and wood details give it a welcoming bar feel. It is calmer soon after opening and noticeably busier as the night goes on.

Concept

A neighborhood bar with two sides: coffee from the afternoon and cocktails in the evening. The menu offers coffee from different origins, classic cocktails and signature drinks. Breakfast service has not been confirmed for this listing.

Guest profile

Regulars include people close to Cihangir's creative community, such as designers, artists and writers. Afternoon coffee visitors share the place with students and young adults who come to socialize in the evening.

Dress code

No special dress expectation; comfortable everyday clothes suit the neighborhood and street-bar culture.

Customer Review Summary

Geyik Cocktail Bar is a small venue frequently visited by cocktail enthusiasts, thanks to its creative recipes, knowledgeable bartenders, and a location that allows for people-watching on the streets of Cihangir. Its greatest strengths are the balance of its drinks and the team's ability to make recommendations tailored to individual tastes. The interior fills up quickly on weekends, sometimes requiring patrons to stand outside or wait in a cramped space. Criticisms have been raised regarding significant order delays during peak hours, staff appearing indifferent or brusque, and the absence of prices on the menu. Visiting during quieter hours is advantageous for a more relaxed experience.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For an afternoon coffee break or a friendly, crowded street-bar night. It suits a spontaneous social meeting more than a quiet dinner planned around a reservation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

More than a decade as an established Cihangir address; coffee in the afternoon and cocktails at night in one place, a range of signature cocktails, the option to drop in without a reservation and a welcoming neighborhood-bar atmosphere.

NOTE

Before your visit

The small interior can fill quickly on weekend nights and the crowd may spill outside. Come earlier if a seat matters to you.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Akarsu Yokuşu Sokak No:22, Cihangir Mahallesi. Walk from Taksim or Çukurcuma, but note that Cihangir’s steep streets may matter for guests with limited mobility.