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Retro Pera Bar venue
Asmalımescit · Beyoğlu

Retro Pera Bar

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursDaily: 10:00–04:00
Price level$
Entry & reservations
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Entry and karaoke package terms can change by night. Some events may use a couples only entry rule.

Google rating
4.5 / 5 · 1,436 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Retro Pera is a lively Asmalımescit bar combining karaoke, nostalgic parties, DJs, cocktails and a terrace. Guest led singing and the 1980s and 1990s theme bring Turkish and international visitors into the same crowd to sing and dance.

Music & programme

1980s and 1990s pop, Turkish and international karaoke, Latin, hip hop, house and current party hits. Karaoke is nightly; Saturday is the 80s and 90s party. Language exchanges and theme nights join periodically.

Atmosphere

The compact room holds karaoke stage, blue and purple lit screen and standing space in one area. Guests approach as the microphone changes hands. The upper terrace offers an airier spot to talk between songs.

Concept

Karaoke bar combining nostalgic party themes, DJ sets, cocktails and terrace seating. Guests taking the microphone define the participatory retro night.

Guest profile

Friends who love karaoke, birthdays, Erasmus and international visitors and young adults seeking nostalgic pop and late dancing.

Dress code

Comfortable, colorful clothes you can dance in fit. Retro touches can be fun for Saturday.

Customer Review Summary

Retro Pera Bar is a lively venue where groups of friends can enjoy themselves, thanks to its music, live performances, and cozy pub atmosphere. The cocktails and certain food items are well-liked, and there are regulars who praise the staff for their courtesy and for maintaining a safe environment. However, experiences regarding service and pricing vary significantly. Multiple reviews criticize the practice of taking orders without providing a menu, the failure to disclose that weekday prices do not apply on weekends, and the appearance of higher-than-expected amounts and service charges on the bill. Some visitors found the staff indifferent or rude. While some consider the prices reasonable, it is advisable to ask for the current menu before ordering and to check the bill carefully.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For taking the microphone rather than just watching, singing in different languages and dancing to retro hits.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Karaoke every night, Saturday retro party, terrace, broad pop repertoire, social atmosphere open to foreign guests and proximity to Şişhane.

NOTE

Before your visit

Karaoke room and terrace are distinct experiences; a terrace booking does not guarantee a karaoke room place. Saturday becomes a retro party, so groups focused on singing may find a gentler pace on other nights.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Navigate to Asmalı Mescit Caddesi No:7/1. Short walk from M2 Şişhane or Tünel on Asmalımescit Caddesi.