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Oligark venue
Kuruçeşme · Beşiktaş

Oligark

Nightclubs

Opening hoursDaily: 10:00–05:00
Price level$$$$
Entry & reservations
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Do not count on getting into Oligark without a reservation. Guests under 18 are not admitted.

Google rating
4 / 5 · 2,202 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Oligark is a Kuruçeşme complex spread between a grove and the Bosphorus, with distinct spaces for dining, lounging and clubbing. Its extensive outdoor grounds and waterfront seating allow different moods even during large events, making it easy to move from dinner to nightlife at one address.

Music & programme

Jazz, lounge and world music accompany dinner; later DJs bring electronic dance music, mainstream pop and R&B. Club nights with live DJs run throughout the week. In summer, large parties feature international electronic artists and established club event series.

Atmosphere

Greenery on the grove side leads to spacious Bosphorus-side seating, white-clothed tables, a long lounge bar and a large dance section. At dusk the lit façade and trees frame the water; inside the club, screens and moving lights take over.

Concept

A large dining and entertainment complex on the Kuruçeşme shore bringing together a restaurant, lounge bar, event area and nightclub. Dinner gives way to DJs and dancing as the night progresses.

Guest profile

Couples and friends who want dinner on the Bosphorus followed by DJ music and dancing.

Dress code

Dress in elegant casual clothes that are polished and appropriate for an evening out.

Inside the Venue

Purple and yellow tones blend into the night in Oligark's spacious outdoor area. Among illuminated walkways, the crowd gathers towards the DJ booth. When fireworks rise, eyes turn skyward. The open sky above the party gives this place a sense of space quite different from an enclosed room.

Customer Review Summary

Oligark receives many positive reviews for its Bosphorus view, stylish décor, spacious open-air area, distinct dining sections, cuisine, and attentive service. Regular patrons find the venue clean, comfortable, and suitable for special events. Conversely, there have been criticisms regarding inadequate VIP booth service, the DJ performance, and issues with reservation checks late at night. Some customers report being charged more than the agreed-upon price for bottles or tables, the late disclosure of additional fees, and concerns regarding the quality of the drinks. It appears particularly important to obtain written confirmation of package details, seating arrangements, service charges, and the total cost, especially for the nightclub section.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For people planning a late-night club outing.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

One of the city's largest waterfront club sites, the ability to combine fine dining and clubbing in the same evening, and an unmistakable panoramic Bosphorus view.

NOTE

Before your visit

The restaurant, lounge and nightclub are separate areas within the same shorefront complex. Booking one area may not secure a table in another. Specify your plan to move to the club after dinner and request a view-facing table when booking.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

On the Kuruçeşme shoreline in Beşiktaş. From Beşiktaş Square, take a shore-route bus toward Sarıyer and get off at Kuruçeşme. Valet parking is available for drivers; private boats can use a landing pier.