Gay drink
Bearphorus and Ekoo Club - BearphorusTarlabasi Bulvari 248 Bear bar in the heart of Istanbul which very close to Taksim Square. The most bearish club in Istanbul, they also have international organisations.
tue-sun 20:00–05:30
Beşinci KatSoğancı Sokak 7 The "Fifth Floor" is located at the fifth floor of a renovated building near Alman Hastanesi in Siraselviler Caddesi.
mon-thu 10:30–01:30, fri-sat 10:30–02:30, sun 10:30–01:30
Chianti Cafe PubIstiklal Caddesi, Balo Sokak No: 31. Chianti Cafe Pub is a gay exclusive bar is located on a side-street just in the middle of famous Istiklal Street, the heart of the nightlife and gay life of Istanbul.
mon-sun 16:00–02:00
FrappeZambak Sokak 10/A Recently opened gay cafe-bar-restaurant
mon-sun 12:00–02:00
Mor KediImam Adnan Sk, 9 This small bar can be found on the 3rd floor.
mon-sun 10:00–00:00
Other Sideİstiklal Str Zambak Str 2 As from September 20 relocated to a building next to the French consulate. A bar-club at the 5th floor, with gogo dancers and erotic shows.
mon-sun 12:00–02:00
Paşa ( Pasha )Aksaray Arae Its the most traditional gay bar in the city, many men with moustache drinking beer with live turkish.
mon-sun 11:00–02:00
Secret ClubSaka Salim Çıkmazı, 1 Trendy dance club, formarly known as Exit Club. See also www.myspace.com/secretturkey
fri-sat 00:00–05:00
Sugar Club CaféSaka Salim Çıkmazı, 7 A small open air café known for its mellow tunes, in a cul-de-sac on the main shopping street.
mon-sun 11:00–01:00
Gay dance
Ajda ClubLamartin Cd, No:40 Gay dance club in Taksim where fashion meets music. Adja has been for many years a favorite hot spot for the trendy gay set
wed-sun 22:00–04:00
BarbahçeSoğancı Sokak, 7 One of the oldest gay clubs in the city. A large and popular gay club with a smaller section at the back.
wed-thu 22:00–04:00, fri-sat 22:00–05:00
Bubble - El Hamra CinemaKallavi Sokak 12 New in Town. One of the biggest gay dance clubs. House, Disco, Dance, and no Turkpop here! Located in a former cinema, which can hold up to 1500 visitors.
mon-sun
Club 17Istiklal Caddesi, Zambak Sokak 17 Similar to its neighbour Queen and located near to the French consulate. Meeting point of mainly cheap young hustlers and escort boys and gay men who would be interested in them.
mon-sun 21:00–04:00
Club Heaven7Meşrutiyet Caddesi, 89/A New club in town with mixed gay and lesbian club.
mon-thu 23:30–04:30, fri-sat 23:30–05:30, sun 23:30–04:30
Club MagmaSadri Alisik Sokak 15 Magma is a new dance club - opened in October 2008 - with a mixed crowd of gay and straight people.
mon-sun 23:00–05:00
Club TantanaIstiklal Caddesi 114 Opened in July 2008, Tantana is intended to be the gay hot spot in town. The venue is patronized by younger gays but also popular place for gay bears and older men.
mon-sun 23:00–05:00
Love Dance PointCumhuriyet Cd, No:349, Beyoğlu One of the larger and most popular gay clubs in the city. Trendy, busy and recommended.
wed 23:30–05:00, fri-sat 23:30–05:00
Pink Amsterdam - Other Sideİstiklal Str Zambak Str 2 Pink Istanbul /Pink Amsterdam s a yearly art and dance event that raises awareness on gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals (GLBT) in the cultural society of both Istanbul and Amsterdam.
PriveTarlabaşı Bulvarı, 28/A A smaller club, frequented by rent boys.
mon-sun 23:00–04:00
QueenIstiklal Caddesi Zambak Sok. 15 Taksim A smaller club, right next Club 17.
mon-sun 23:00–04:00
Sahra BarSadri Alisik Sokak 40 Originally a she-male club in a 5 floor bar/club. Packed with a compilation of transvestites, semi-transvestites, male prostitutes, queens and hundreds of horny young boys ready to screw anything (call them bi or straight) coming from ghettoes of Istanbul especially on Saturday nights.
mon-sun 23:00–04:00
Sensation Party - Cheeky ClubHuseyinaga Mh. Kucukbayram Sk. no. 1/A Gay party by Sensation Tours. Party starts at 11 pm and lasts till 6 am with Go Go Boys, Drag Queen and the shows of 20 handsome men of Sensation 2010 Mr.
TekyönSiraselviler Caddesi (street) No 63/1 Taksim/Beyoglu Formerly a bear hangout, it's been much more mainstream since it moved to a bigger venue in summer '07.
mon-thu 22:00–04:00, fri-sat 22:00–05:00, sun 22:00–04:00
XLarge Club - El Hamra CinemaKallavi Sokak 12 Big club in a former cinema. It is the biggest Lesbians - Gays and Marjinal Heteros Club in ıstanbul.
wed 23:30–04:00, fri-sat 23:30–04:00
Gay cruise
Aquarius SaunaSadri Alışık Sokak, 29 A sleazy gay sauna. Many in-house rent boys who offer 'erotic massages' for around 50 YTL.
mon-fri 24h, sun 24h
Cihangir SaunaAltipatlar Sokak, 14 Mixed sauna with plenty of action in the dry sauna, but a much older and larger crowd.
mon-sun
Taksim Gezi ParkiMete Caddesi, Beyoğlu This is the big park in Taksim Square, behind MacDonald's and the bus stops. Cruising action is mainly on the part bordering Mete Caddesi (where Hotel Gezi is) where there are three lines of benches.
mon-sun 00:00–00:00
Gay other
Besinci Kat (The Fifth Floor)Siraselviler Caddesi, Soganci Sokak, No:7,Cihangir - Taksim Very gay friendly restaurant on the fifth floor
in the same building with Barbahçe,
therefore frequented by a lot of gay men.
mon-sun 19:00–04:00
Pincur'sMiralay Nazım Sk, 15/1 The only gay venue on the Asian side of
Istanbul. Has wireless internet access and
many board games.
mon-thu 10:00–00:00, sat-sun 10:00–00:00