Metropolis on Two Continents

Babylon Istanbul

Babylon Istanbul

Sep 18, 2011

Babylon Istanbul opened its doors in 1999 designed as a multi-purpose performance center and is Turkey’s leading live music venue. Top international names from jazz, latin, brasillian, reggae, world music, electronica spectrum are staged on weekends. Local bands hit the stage on weekdays. Babylon presents a monthly program featuring eclectic selections from...

11:11 Istanbul

11:11 Istanbul

Sep 15, 2011

11:11 is Istanbul’s most popular new nightclub. When you enter 11:11 you will feel yourself in a very different place. 11:11 separates its self with the most diverse and entertaining lighting design which does not exist even in New York’s night clubs. The club is not dark, you see everything you want to see with its unique light and sound system...

Ghetto Istanbul

Ghetto Istanbul

Jul 17, 2011

A former bakery set in a split-level churchlike space decorated with frescoes by local art students. Ghetto Istanbul is a self-proclaimed music lounge catering to an affluent crowd of enthusiasts from their 20s into middle age. World famous saxophonist Ilhan Ersahin (who also opened Nublu in New York) books eclectic D.J.’s. for Ghetto. The fare covers the...

Roxy Istanbul

Roxy Istanbul

Feb 25, 2011

Roxy Club Istanbul, has been the premier live music stage for numerous artists from all parts of the globe. For serious clubbing fans, Roxy in Istanbul has been a popular nightspot since 1994, with DJ nights and the occasional live act. Music favoured is nu-jazz, rock and latin, with weekend disco-dance nights, enjoyed by an easy-going, unfussy crowd. As the...

Joke Perestroyka

Joke Perestroyka

May 17, 2009

Joke Perestroyka cafe bar restaurant is referring to the restructuring of the Soviet economy, reflecting Russia from communism to capitalism. Located In the historical Akaretler row houses former Konyalı restaurant, near the W Istanbul. Çapamarka group is the company behind Joke Perestroyka, owner Izzet Çapa, whose name is well known amid Istanbul’s...