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


Bars & Pubs
You can usually walk in without a reservation.
LocationCaferağa, Sakızgülü Sok. No:19, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul+90 554 588 99 70Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
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.
Recorded metal music is the bar's defining soundtrack.
A compact, dim room focused on metal and a strong regulars' scene. Tables and bar seating are close together, keeping it relaxed and social.
A music led Kadıköy pub centered on a metal playlist, beer, a small dim interior and its loyal regulars.
Metal listeners, Kadıköy bar regulars and groups of friends from the neighborhood planning an easy evening.
Casual clothes fit: a band shirt, jeans, boots or clean sneakers.
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
For a bar where metal music is central, particularly small groups seeking drinks and conversation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Clear musical identity, a regulars' atmosphere and a small layout where a group can settle in for longer.
NOTE
The enclosed room may be uncomfortable for guests sensitive to cigarette smoke.
GETTING THERE
At Sakızgülü Sokak No. 19 in Caferağa, a walk from Kadıköy's transport connections.