Free wifi, outdoor/indoor seating, Turkish coffee, beer and drinks. Diverse music and interesting…read moredecor.

Well, much as there might be tonnes of cool things to say about this lovely place, the fact that we…read morewere simple unable to move during the latest gig I saw has slightly criplled my positive point of view on it. I am completely aware that it is one of the best places in Taksim, but the relentless crowd of people trying to move formard, make their way to the front place, as if the area were a stadium, got on my nerves. I honestly don't know whether this is a resolvable problem, but something must be done as this "predicament" seemed to put me off since it directly and adversely affected my concentreation on the "beautiful music" playing on the stage.

Hayal Kahvesi is one of those remarkable places that makes important contributions to the musical…read morelife of the city. Not only in Istanbul but also in several other cities, too. It's a well-known concert hall (also a bistro during the day time) where one can watch successful musicians at any night. I have watched some really good bands, too. But enjoying a concert to the fullest was always a bit a of a challenge here. I think it happens because the place is a bit small. You know how it gets crowded in front of the stage when there's a concert of a famous band? Think that you're stuck somewhere in that crowd and you need to go to the toilet because you drank lots of mid-priced beers. Well, good luck my friend because you're going to need it! You should break through that packed crowd till you reach the left end of the stage because that's where the stairs (that will take you to the toilet downstairs) are! You'll make a lot of people angry, face with some dangerous situations where you might have just get crashed down and possibly miss a big part of the show in the process. (Same applies for coming back.) I never had the courage to do that so far, but I'm so ready to hear your stories about this adventure. The other thing is that there are some waiters who try to break through that crowd for selling drinks, too. It kinda wrecks the mood for a minute or two and that happens at least 5-6 times. But anyway, I'm really glad that this place exists. It's getting harder and harder to find a good place to listen live music in this city. Some tips: *The tickets are always on sale on Biletix but it's also possible to buy them at the entrance. *You can check their website (www.hayalkahvesibeyoglu.com) to learn who's going to play when. *At downstairs you will find Hayal Perdesi to watch theater plays.

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What the f? This place is way too smokey, way too crowded, way too posh, way too dirty, and the…read morelive show was way overpriced at 40tl for a no-name jazz band!? I literally do not understand Dorock. I might go back, maybe, if someone asks me to. Beer prices were ok but everything was out except for Efes, and I'm pretty sure Efes is the source of all my worst hangovers in Istanbul. If you don't have Bomonti on tap in Kadikoy, you are not my friend.

Favorite bar since my youth. Good music and cool DJs. I'd recommend it for afternoon drinks and…read moregood conversation, as it gets very crowded on weekend nights. So definitely recommend to arrive earlier to find seating. The dance area is small but intimate. As many places in Istanbul, if you're a none smoker, smoking in the garden area might annoy you a bit. Overall, I'd recommend it for a great local experience.

It is really overcrowded on Friday / Weekend, beer is expensive but I haven't encountered a problem…read morein 7 years I went there and the garden / music is really cool. Good if your music taste is somewhat indie. You won't hear the music that much outside, but I don't think they had enough complaints over it plus that there is a decibel limit which will erode in crowd. Has also a cool special cocktail.

The drinks were amazing, the music was on point, the crowd was fun and the staff was wonderful…read more Highly recommend this place!

Location, service and prices are good. The quality of the food not so sure. Overall is good for…read moremeeting with friends and have some beers and snacks

Incredibly expensive! (14 lira for a Bomonti Filtresiz, to give you an example). For this expense…read moreyou get absolutely no ambience. The "garden" barely deserves the title. If the place was more upscale, or verdant, or on a terrace, it might be somewhat understandable, but much nicer terrace bars are all over Galata for much less money and much better service. Also be warned, if you have a group, they will try to stick the last ones to leave with tons of mysterious charges that "the others didn't pay"