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On weekends, locals like to get together with friends and family at meyhanes . Some mey-
hanes focus solely on food, but others host small groups of musicians who move from
table to table playing fasıl music, emotion-charged Turkish folk or pop songs played on
traditional instruments. These are favourites with large groups, who pay a set charge of
between 70 and 100 to enjoy a generous set menu with either limited or unlimited
choices from the bar.
Worth a Trip
Going into its second decade, Love Dance Point ( www.lovedp.net ; Cumhuriyet Caddesi 349, Harbiye;
11.30pm-5am Fri & Sat) is easily the most Europhile of the local gay venues, hosting musical icons and interna-
tional circuit parties. Hard-cutting techno is thrown in with gay anthems and Turkish pop, attracting a varied cli-
entele. You'll find it in the suburb of Harbiye, a short walk from Taksim Sq.
Best Clubs
Babylon The best live-music venue in town. ( Click here )
MiniMüzikHol Hub of the avant-garde arts scene. ( Click here )
Dogzstar Bands, DJs and an outdoor terrace. ( Click here )
Reina Queen of the Golden Mile superclubs. ( Click here )
Sortie Bosphorus views and celebrity clientele. ( Click here )
Best Gay & Lesbian Venues
Love Dance Point Inclusive crowd and eclectic playlist.
Tek Yön Cruisers and cuddly bears take to the huge dance floor. ( Click here )
Bigudi Cafe The city's most accessible lesbian venue. ( Click here )
Club 17 An exhilarating crush on the weekend; more bar than club. ( Click here )
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