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A gastropub in the heart of Kadıköy with music, food and a wide drinks list. It's the weekly home of Smileys' Let's Get Social evenings, where people from around the world meet for conversation and language exchange.

A specialty coffee shop in Kadıköy with reliable Wi-Fi and workspace seating, popular with remote workers and travelers. It hosts networking events, language exchanges, workshops and live music.

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Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi is a small cultural center hosting theater, concerts, film screenings and regular workshops. You’ll find it on Bahariye (Ali Suavi Sokak) in Kadıköy, with a program focused on music, theater and community arts events.

Paribu Art is a multi-space culture and performance venue with a 1,200‑capacity main stage, a 300‑capacity side stage and a sunlit foyer for exhibitions and receptions. Based in Terminal Kadıköy, it programmes concerts, theatre and interdisciplinary events in Kadıköy.

The Populist is a craft-beer bar and grill serving American-style dishes and a rotating selection of beers; it operates a branch inside the Galataport complex and programs music alongside food. The Karaköy location works well for laid-back lunches, beers and evening DJs in a waterfront setting. Hosting Smileys events since July 2026.

A culture and arts center in Ataşehir with stages for theatre and live music, hosting Istanbul companies alongside its own productions.