Symrna Cihangir

The soundtrack changes through the day without fully drowning out conversation. Since a regular live stage has not been confirmed, visit for the social setting and bar service rather than a performance.

Books, antiques, dark wood and tables spilling into the street give it a relaxed, bohemian and lived in character. A calm daytime cafe naturally becomes a livelier bar at night.

A classic Cihangir cafe bar serving coffee, food, beer and cocktails all day, with both street seating and a distinctive interior. Long hours suit different visits.

People seeking a flexible Cihangir meeting place from daytime coffee and food to evening drinks.

Comfortable urban everyday clothes such as jeans, shirts, T shirts, dresses and clean sneakers suit an all day cafe bar.

Smyrna Cihangir is one of the neighborhood's long-standing meeting spots, attracting a mix of artists and locals with its pleasant street-side tables and relaxed atmosphere for drinks. Standout dishes include the Smyrna moussaka, zucchini fritters (mücver), arancini, and Hatay-style crispy pumpkin dessert; the hospitality of Mr. Musa and the quality cocktails are also frequently praised. Since street vendors and boisterous crowds can be bothersome late at night, breakfast or a late lunch offers a calmer experience. Issues such as indoor smoking, dusty areas, poor restroom conditions, high prices, and a faulty sound system on some days can detract from the overall experience.