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Durak Pub

Bar
Istanbul, Türkiye (formerly Turkey)
Local Time 5:01 AM
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Currently  Clear | 68° F | 20° C
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Closed - no longer operating
Updated June 1, 2024

DURAK has a very different vibe than many of the other gay bars or clubs in the Taksim area of Istanbul.

Istanbul,
Türkiye (formerly Turkey)

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Bar Details - Closed and no longer operating in Istanbul.

Beer is cheaper and starts earlier than most of the other venues, starting during the early evening and gets fairly busy before midnight. Crowd is mostly bears and lovers of, from mid 30s to 50s. However, Aksaray is not a very safe area, so if you venture there, take a taxi and watch your wallet. NOTE: ***DURAK bar is usually closed during Ramadan period for about 30 days every year.***

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Muratpaşa Sokak 9, Yusufpaşa, Aksaray
Istanbul, 34093
Türkiye (formerly Turkey)

Local number
532 701 9735
Dialing from abroad
+90 532 701 9735

Crowd

  • 18+
  • Bears
  • Bisexual
  • Gay

Music

  • Live
  • Traditional

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