Pinokyo

Bar
Istanbul, Türkiye (formerly Turkey)
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Updated April 5, 2025

Pinokyo in Istanbul is a gay bar centrally located off the Istiklal avenue, featuring live music and dance performances as their nightly entertainment (most nights).

Istanbul,
Türkiye (formerly Turkey)

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Bar Details

The venue is popular with LGBTQ+ patrons in Istanbul, but mostly gay men. Check their Facebook page for their most up-to-date listing of events. Located on the entrance floor, usually busy early evenings. If you are a lover of live music or want to see a Turkish performance, then stop into Pinokyo for a night of enjoyment.

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Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Büyük Parmakkapı Sk. No:17 Teras Kat
Istanbul, 34433
Türkiye (formerly Turkey)

Local number
533 039 5875
Dialing from abroad
+90 533 039 5875

Crowd

  • 18+
  • Bisexual
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Karaoke
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed

Music

  • Live

Dates & Hours

Sunday
August 16
7 pm - 3 am
Today
Monday
August 17
7 pm - 3 am
 
Tuesday
August 18
7 pm - 4 am
 
Wednesday
August 19
7 pm - 3 am
 
Thursday
August 20
7 pm - 3 am
 
Friday
August 21
7 pm - 4 am
 
Saturday
August 22
7 pm - 3 am
 

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