WHO IT SUITS
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It suits those wanting drinks while watching the market, snacks shared with friends, and time amid street life. Guests wanting quiet work should account for pedestrian activity reaching the tables.

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LocationCaferağa Mahallesi, Güneşlibahçe Sokak No: 45, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul+90 530 741 26 76Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
With tables facing Güneşlibahçe, The Old Shark joins the market district’s daily life. Young visitors and regulars sit side by side for a beer or cocktail break spent watching the street.
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WHO IT SUITS
It suits those wanting drinks while watching the market, snacks shared with friends, and time amid street life. Guests wanting quiet work should account for pedestrian activity reaching the tables.
HIGHLIGHTS
English-pub-inspired decor, a central address, and conversation-friendly music are defining features. Promotional beer and cocktails can lighten the bill; a sincere welcome from staff strengthens ties with regulars.
NOTE
Open daily from 10:00 to 02:00. At outdoor tables, musicians and street vendors add their voices to the pedestrian crowd. Conditions may differ between the smoke-free upstairs section and other areas, so smoke-sensitive guests should discuss seating at the start.
GETTING THERE
Güneşlibahçe Sokak No:45 is a 3–4-minute walk from Bahariye and the Bull Statue, or 5–6 from Kadıköy ferry piers and metro. Transfers from Marmaray to Kadıköy connections can be followed by walking into the pedestrianized market.