Meyhane-i Ara

Live Turkish music and meyhane entertainment shape the night, but artists and performance days vary. Confirm the start time and that night's act when booking.

Closely set tables and live music quickly create a loud, joyful and participatory mood. As the music rises, dinner conversation may turn into group entertainment and dancing.

A modern meyhane moving from meze, hot starters and rakı at the table to live performance and entertainment. Kitchen service and the scheduled program form one evening.

Friends and celebration groups who want to continue a long meyhane meal with music and a lively program.

Considered smart casual clothes and comfortable shoes for moving from the table to dancing suit a Pangaltı music night.

Meyhane-i Ara evokes the traditional meyhane (tavern) atmosphere within a small, cozy dining room adorned with vintage photographs and paintings. While dishes like şakşuka, baked beans, and various mezes are appreciated, portions are small and the bill strikes many as steep. The venue fills up quickly; cigarette smoke inside, combined with exhaust fumes, traffic, and street vendors outside, can detract from the comfort. There are instances of slow service and communication difficulties, as well as cases where automatic tips are demanded from tourists and payments are claimed to be insufficient. Some diners also find the meatballs and liver dry or lackluster. The historic atmosphere is strong, though the price-to-performance ratio varies.