Must-see nightlife in Eastern Mediterranean

  • Cabaret

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This local student hang-out with brick walls and shuttered windows is an atmospheric spot for a tea, coffee or something stronger. There's occasional live…

  • Masalim

    Eastern Mediterranean

    We really like this friendly sand-between-your-toes tea garden smack-dab on the seafront. Run by a couple of friendly sisters, its highlights include…

  • Ottoman Türk Kahvesi

    Alanya

    Inside a 100-year-old stone villa surrounded by lush gardens, Ottoman Turkish House is an atmospheric cafe, serving coffee and drinks (soft and hard) and…

  • Albatros

    Eastern Mediterranean

    One of the biggest clubs/bars on the Kızkalesi beach, the Albatros is perfect for sundowners around the outdoor bar, with full views of the Sea Castle. In…

  • Ehl-i-Keyf Cafe

    Alanya

    The shaded back courtyard of this restored Ottoman residence is a trendy hang-out for Alanya's bright young things, and a great antidote to the more…

  • Affan Kahvesi

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This authentic coffeehouse, in a building dating back to 1911, has old-world ambience in spades. Pull up a wooden chair inside (don't forget to marvel at…

  • Newport Irish Pub

    Eastern Mediterranean

    An Irish pub in name (and some decor) only, the Newport is nonetheless a pleasant option for an evening restorative after wandering the upmarket shopping…

  • Antakya Vitamin Bar

    Eastern Mediterranean

    Need a vitamin injection after some hard travelling? This friendly place, lined with photos of famous clientele, is the spot for freshly squeezed juices…

  • Robin Hood

    Alanya

    The first two floors of this all-singin', all-dancin', all-flashin' monstrosity – the biggest, most pulsating club in Alanya – are decked out in (you…

  • Havana Club

    Alanya

    This 1st-floor venue holding up to 1000 is a summer-holiday favourite for partying young Turks, with DJs playing a mix of club classics, modern pop and R…

  • Barudi Bar

    Eastern Mediterranean

    The Barudi Bar is one of Antakya's best-kept secrets, with its hideaway inner courtyard, decent range of imported beers and impressive list of cocktails…

  • Cafe Maça

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This pretty little cafe in a 200-year-old conversion in the heart of the Old City is just the ticket for a drink and rest after a hot and dusty trawl…

  • Kahverengi Cafe

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This delightful cafe along a leafy riverfront street has excellent cakes and pastries as well as the best coffee in Silifke. There's a book exchnage here…

  • Petek Cafe

    Eastern Mediterranean

    Lovely sister-cafe of the inland Petek Pastanesi right on the waterfront. Ideal spot for a sundowner.

  • Club Bellona

    Alanya

    One of Alanya's most popular clubs gets packed with a fun, young and up-for-it crowd of both local and holidaying revellers. There's usually a different…