Nightclubs
EDITOR'S REVIEW
Riddim is one of the city's most iconic representatives of R&B and Hip-Hop, having maintained its concept in Taksim nightlife for years. If you want to dance and work up a sweat all night to global rap and R&B hits rather than Turkish pop or techno, it is one of Istanbul's most fitting and nostalgic underground clubs.
WHO IT SUITS
Ideal for groups of friends tired of electronic music or Turkish pop who want to dance wildly all night and sing along to their favourite American rap and R&B songs. It appeals to people who want to let loose on the dance floor, rather than those looking for long, quiet conversations.
HIGHLIGHTS
Its greatest strength is the loyal following it has built over the years by consistently putting a specific musical style, Hip-Hop/R&B, at the centre. Its central location on Taksim's Sıraselviler Caddesi, easy for anyone to find and very close to public transport, adds to its appeal.
NOTE
Because it focuses on a narrow range of music, anyone in your group who dislikes Hip-Hop or R&B may quickly grow bored. Bear in mind also that the venue fills to capacity at weekends, and the dance floor can be very crowded and sometimes poorly ventilated.
GETTING THERE
It is on the well-known Sıraselviler Caddesi (No:35) in Cihangir Mahallesi, Beyoğlu, immediately beside Taksim Square. Take the M2 Yenikapı–Hacıosman metro to Taksim, then walk from the entrance to Sıraselviler Caddesi toward Cihangir for just 2–3 minutes to reach the venue easily.