Ankara Entertainment

Entertainment in Ankara

  1. A

    Locus Solus

    A funky orange terrace-lounge sucking in a young, unpretentious crowd for beers, cocktails, smoothies or snacks. The MP3 jukebox covers all kinds of electrica (French ska, sir?), and high-cred DJs play regularly, including occasional international names. Even the barmen reckon it's 'something special'.

    reviewed

  2. B

    IF Performance Hall

    It's a pretty grand name for what's essentially a basement bar venue, but there's something going on here most nights, and plenty of biggish bands come through. As Kipling might have said, IF you can keep your head when all about are getting off theirs…

    reviewed

  3. C

    Ada Aile Çay Bahçesi

    The best place for a tea is Genclik Parkı, across the road from Opera Meydanı. Head straight for the Ada Aile Çay Bahçesi, which juts out into the lake, to watch the world go by over a samovar.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Kızılırmak Sineması

    Kızılırmak Sineması is one of Ankara's cinemas which occasionally shows Western films in the original language. The Turkish Daily News gives programme details.

    reviewed

  5. Kavaklıdere Sineması

    Kavaklıdere Sineması is one of Ankara's cinemas which occasionally shows Western films in the original language. The Turkish Daily News gives programme details.

    reviewed

  6. Megapol Sineması

    Megapol Sineması is one of Ankara's cinemas which occasionally shows Western films in the original language. The Turkish Daily News gives programme details.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Qube Bar

    Slightly more sophisticated than its neighbours, Qube has an unusually wide range of draught beer, including the slightly appley Pera Pilsener from Tekirdağ.

    reviewed

  8. F

    Jazz Time

    A low-key jazz club, with tables, usually hosting live Turkish pop or folk artists. The attached Gitanes Bar has a garden terrace.

    reviewed

  9. G

    OverAll

    Another popular dancefloor venue with a mixed bag of nights, from bands to hip-hop, dance and, um, karaoke.

    reviewed