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Raven Pub venue
Şehit Muhtar · Beyoğlu

Raven Pub

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursDaily: 10:00–04:00
Price level$
Entry & reservations
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No ticket for normal entry. Groups can ask +90 212 293 98 97 about the few tables. Hotel bookings and pub tables are separate.

Google rating
4.8 / 5 · 170 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Raven Pub is a compact Taksim spot where a boutique hotel and local bar share a building. Its small scale, well chosen classic tracks and approachable bar team turn a quick drink into a long conversation.

Music & programme

Rock and roll, blues, jazz and funk give the room rhythm without drowning out conversation; classic rock may feature more late. Daily selections follow the night's pace rather than a fixed weekly live stage.

Atmosphere

Through a narrow frontage, dark wood, bottles on bar shelves, warm light and closely set tables. The small room feels busy quickly, while seats at the entrance catch Süslü Saksı Sokak street life.

Concept

Boutique pub on the ground floor of Raven İstanbul Suites, bringing hotel guests and Beyoğlu regulars together over drinks, music and street sociability without a big production.

Guest profile

Travelers staying near Taksim, couples seeking a calm side street bar, rock and blues listeners, hotel guests and small friend groups.

Dress code

Comfortable everyday clothes are fine.

Customer Review Summary

Raven Pub enjoys high satisfaction ratings in Beyoğlu thanks to its proximity to the metro, moderate music volume, and warm neighborhood-bar atmosphere. A common theme in reviews is the staff's friendliness, speed, and rapport with regulars. Cold beer, cocktails, tasty snacks, and complimentary treats are appreciated for their value for money. Both solo visitors and groups of friends report feeling safe and comfortable. As the venue is small, it can get crowded during peak hours. Isolated complaints—such as stale popcorn or a lack of soap during one visit—do not alter the generally positive perception of hygiene. It stands out as a reliable spot for conversation and unwinding after work.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For a small, central pub where you can talk, finishing an İstiklal walk with a rock or blues accompanied drink rather than a big nightclub.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Central Süslü Saksı Sokak location, warm small scale service, varied well chosen music, welcoming mix of international guests and late pub service.

NOTE

Before your visit

Raven also names the suites in the same building, so hotel reception results can mix with pub listings. Specify the ground floor bar at No:3 when asking for a table. Around midnight, the small room may shift to standing.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Süslü Saksı Sokak No:3, reached via Mis Sokak from İstiklal Caddesi, on the ground floor under Raven İstanbul Suites sign. About five minutes on foot from Taksim metro.