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Fasıl in Istanbul: meyhane tables with live Turkish music

Fasıl is the classic Istanbul night out: a meyhane (Turkish tavern) table with rakı and meze, and a small ensemble playing Turkish classical (art) music that gets louder, and more sung-along, as the night goes on. The catch for visitors: not every meyhane that says "live music" has musicians, and some only play on weekends.

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GIGO shows the Istanbul venues tagged for Turkish classical music and fasıl on one map. In Kadıköy that includes BİBUSE Musiki Meyhanesi, Bizbize Fasıl and Bostancı Fasıl. In Beyoğlu, Akbabalı Meyhane, Galata Meyhanesi and Krepen'deki Kadir'in Yeri are listed. In the historic peninsula, Kumkapı Sütliman Fasıl Meyhane and Beyaz İnci Restaurant on the Galata Bridge are on the map, and in Maltepe there are Çakılkeyf Fasıl and Nevâli Meyhane.

Birthday, a group dinner or just a Friday: pick the fasıl venue closest to you and reach its address and Instagram in one tap. Most meyhanes expect a table booking, especially on weekends, so call or message the venue first. Open the map and pick the Turkish Classical filter. Find the gig. Go.

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Turkish Classical 35Turkish Folk 18Pop 14Arabesque & Fantezi 8Acoustic & Folk 4World Music 2Electronic 1Latin 1

FAQ

Which district has the most fasıl venues?

In GIGO's data Kadıköy leads, followed by Beyoğlu and Maltepe.

Where can I hear fasıl on the European side?

Look at Beyoğlu, Fatih (Kumkapı) and Sarıyer, and use the Turkish Classical filter on the map.

Do I need a reservation for fasıl?

Usually yes, especially on weekends. The venue's contact details are on its GIGO page.

Is GIGO free?

Yes, free. Browsing the map and venue pages needs no account.