WHO IT SUITS
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For food, drinks, karaoke and dancing together in Avcılar, especially birthdays and late friend gatherings.


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Walk ins are welcome in the main room. For larger groups, birthdays or busy weekends, call +90 212 676 67 34 with guest count and arrival time.
LocationAmbarlı Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Selçuk Apartmanı No:10, Avcılar/İstanbul+90 212 676 67 34Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Long established Red Lara in Avcılar combines restaurant and pub service with karaoke, dancing and table games. It shifts from cafe restaurant comfort to music led social fun, fitting groups who want to dine, sing and dance in one place.
Karaoke spans nostalgic Turkish pop, current local hits, international pop and 1990s to 2000s favorites. Dance songs play between singers. Open daily 12:00–04:00; guests' evening song choices shape karaoke. Theme and celebration nights are announced by date.
Starts with food and conversation early, then becomes lively through karaoke and dance. Colored lighting, larger groups and stage participation make it welcoming but high energy.
An Avcılar pub restaurant combining food and drinks, shared karaoke, dance music and okey tables in one social space, offering groups varied ways to spend the evening.
Avcılar friend groups, birthdays, karaoke fans who move from table to microphone, okey regulars and couples joining dinner with late entertainment.
Comfortable but neat casual nightlife clothes; shoes suitable for extended standing are more comfortable for karaoke and dancing.
Red Lara Karaoke offers entertainment for groups of friends with its karaoke rooms, Okey tables, and a lively atmosphere that lasts until late; it has long-time regulars who find the establishment welcoming. However, recent experiences have been inconsistent. Issues such as freezing karaoke connections, static in the sound system, poor ventilation, and dirty restrooms detract from the comfort. Several reviews mention delays in serving tea and food, menu items being unavailable, and a lack of solutions for incorrect orders. There are also frequent mentions of some waiters speaking in an overly casual, scolding, or discriminatory manner. While a fun night out is possible, expectations regarding technical infrastructure and service quality should be kept moderate.
WHO IT SUITS
For food, drinks, karaoke and dancing together in Avcılar, especially birthdays and late friend gatherings.
HIGHLIGHTS
Wide 12:00–04:00 hours, karaoke with restaurant pub service, table games, group celebration layout and easy to find Ambarlı location.
NOTE
By day Red Lara focuses on okey and dining, by evening on karaoke and dance. Choose evening rather than noon if the microphone is your priority. Address: Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:10.
GETTING THERE
Set navigation to Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Selçuk Apartmanı No:10. Transfer from Avcılar Merkez Üniversite Kampüsü Metrobus to an Ambarlı bus or minibus, then walk briefly from Ambarlı stop. Taxi is practical for the late return.