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Wizard Bar venue
Kadıköy

Wizard Bar

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursMon–Thu, Sun: 12:00–02:00 · Fri: 12:00–03:30 · Sat: 12:00–03:00
Price level$
Entry & reservations
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You can usually walk in without a reservation.

Google rating
4.6 / 5 · 593 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Wizard Bar is a small, straightforward Kadıköy spot built around metal music, beer and a regulars' crowd. Its casual pub setting suits friends talking late into the night.

Music & programme

Recorded metal music is the bar's defining soundtrack.

Atmosphere

A compact, dim room focused on metal and a strong regulars' scene. Tables and bar seating are close together, keeping it relaxed and social.

Concept

A music led Kadıköy pub centered on a metal playlist, beer, a small dim interior and its loyal regulars.

Guest profile

Metal listeners, Kadıköy bar regulars and groups of friends from the neighborhood planning an easy evening.

Dress code

Casual clothes fit: a band shirt, jeans, boots or clean sneakers.

Customer Review Summary

Wizard Bar is a small, intimate bar in Kadıköy that caters to fans of the genre with a playlist dominated by death and black metal. Its selection of heavy metal music, reasonable prices, spicy potatoes, and draft beer are frequently praised. The staff are friendly, service is smooth, and the cleanliness of the restrooms is considered superior to similar venues. Finding a spot can be difficult on weekends. While there is a desire for a wider beer selection, some regulars are unhappy when the musical style occasionally softens. The most significant issue is inadequate ventilation; several reviews describe the accumulation of cigarette smoke as severe enough to make entering the venue difficult. It is a venue with character for metal fans, but a taxing option for those sensitive to smoke.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For a bar where metal music is central, particularly small groups seeking drinks and conversation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Clear musical identity, a regulars' atmosphere and a small layout where a group can settle in for longer.

NOTE

Before your visit

The enclosed room may be uncomfortable for guests sensitive to cigarette smoke.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

At Sakızgülü Sokak No. 19 in Caferağa, a walk from Kadıköy's transport connections.