Turkish Folk Music Bars
LocationKatip Mustafa Çelebi Mah. Büyük Parmakkapı Sok. No:21 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey 34433+90 212 293 40 37+90 543 252 62 62Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Toprak Sahne Taksim is an exuberant venue in Taksim that combines traditional türkü-house entertainment with a modern pub and live-stage format. If you want to unwind by dancing halay shoulder to shoulder with a crowd rather than have a quiet dinner, it is one of the most energetic and welcoming stops around İstiklal Caddesi.
WHO IT SUITS
A good option for people who want a carefree night with a large group of friends, plenty of dancing, türkü singing and loud live performances. It also appeals to those who like celebrating birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette parties and private group events in a türkü-bar setting.
HIGHLIGHTS
Its biggest location advantage is being in one of Taksim's busiest areas, on streets just parallel to İstiklal Caddesi. Entertainment continuing until the first light of morning (04:00) and the stage's sustained energy make it a strong local choice.
NOTE
The venue sometimes appears on digital platforms and maps under its former name, Toprak Türkü Evi. Information on some mapping services can be outdated, so it is worth confirming that the venue is open on its current phone numbers shortly before visiting.
GETTING THERE
The venue is on Büyük Parmakkapı Sokak (No:21), Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi, in the heart of Taksim. Take the Yenikapı-Hacıosman (M2) metro to Taksim, then walk a short distance of about 5 minutes along İstiklal Caddesi.