Tombulun Meyhanesi

Nostalgic Turkish music plays at an easy pace. Live music takes place on selected nights only.

A spacious room opening onto a back garden offers an evening away from crowds, centered on conversation and nostalgic music.

A neighborhood venue in Büyükdere keeping an old-style meyhane approach, with classic meze and warm starters plus rear-garden seating.

Local regulars, adult groups of friends and families.

Everyday clothing is appropriate.

Tombulun Yeri is a small venue that preserves the spirit of an old-school meyhane (tavern), offering a setting for quiet conversation accompanied by soft music. Dishes such as fava (broad bean purée), eggplant with yogurt, artichoke, lakerda (salted bonito), and shrimp are frequently praised, and many regulars find the prices reasonable. Cigarette smoke and inadequate ventilation can be bothersome, especially in cold weather. Some guests have reported issues with table arrangements, delayed orders, and staff communication during large group bookings. The practice of assigning tables for two to less desirable areas has also drawn criticism. It is a suitable spot for quiet evenings of meze and rakı, though group reservations require detailed planning.