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Yörem Türkü Evi Taksim venue
Taksim · Beyoğlu

Yörem Türkü Evi Taksim

Turkish Folk Music Bars

Opening hoursDaily: 17:00–03:00
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
Show details

No separate ticket on standard nights; seating works through table service. Call +90 212 251 33 16 for a Friday or weekend stage and request a direct view of the singer when booking.

Google rating
4.1 / 5 · 152 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Yörem is an intimate spot for folk singing on Hasnun Galip Sokak, among several such bars, with a small room and vocalist led nights. Powerful sound, warm staff and the audience's response to the repertoire matter more than elaborate decor.

Music & programme

Traditional Turkish folk songs, long airs and upbeat regional music are performed with live bağlama; arabesque, fantezi and audience requests can join the repertoire. Singer and stage time vary, so verify the current schedule.

Atmosphere

Dark wooden tables stand near the stage corner in a narrow room. Warm yellow light and red spots draw attention to bağlama and vocals; traditional wall details and crowded seating give a small, inward looking regulars' atmosphere.

Concept

A table seating folk music house and music club combining food and drinks with live singing. The evening centers on the vocalist and songs shared with listeners.

Guest profile

Beyoğlu regulars who follow folk and arabesque, couples seeking close live music, singer followers, adult friend groups and visitors exploring local Hasnun Galip Sokak music.

Dress code

Comfortable neat evening clothes such as jeans, shirt, knitwear, dress or clean sneakers. Formal dress is not required.

Customer Review Summary

Yörem Türkü Evi offers a traditional atmosphere featuring live folk music in its long, narrow hall on Büyükparmakkapı Street. The music, fast service, clean restrooms, and lack of an entrance fee are well-received. However, there are also comments describing the food as mediocre and the drinks and snacks as overpriced. The biggest issue is the heavy cigarette smoke inside; briefly opening the door is insufficient for proper ventilation. Some visitors have rated the service and overall quality poorly. It is better suited for visitors who want to focus on listening to türkü (folk songs) and aren't bothered by cigarette smoke; it is advisable to ask about prices before ordering.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For a strong live voice in a small room rather than a showy club, talk between songs and joining the night with a song request.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Vocalist centered stage, warm regulars, consistent live folk music, food service, proximity to İstiklal and a walkable route from Taksim metro.

NOTE

Before your visit

The small room may have noticeable cigarette smoke; smoke sensitive guests can request a table near the door. Guides disagree on the Hasnun Galip Sokak door number, listing No:11 and No:15/A. Confirm the entrance with the business when reserving.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Yörem Türkü Evi is on Hasnun Galip Sokak in Beyoğlu. Walk from Taksim metro via İstiklal Caddesi and Büyük Parmakkapı. Directories disagree on the door number, so confirm the precise entrance when reserving.