Van Entertainment

  1. Barabar Türk Evi

    The closest thing Van has to a pub, the Barabar is a definite rare breed in eastern Turkey. It may be lodged on the 1st floor of an unprepossessing building, but there is a fever-pitch energy with its mainly student crowd of both sexes gulping pints of frothy draught beer. Yes, BEER! It gets frantic at weekends, with a live band knocking out Kurdish tunes - tear it up on the dance floor if you dare.

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  2. Çay Bahçesi

    Van's undoubted social hub, this tea garden boasts lots of shade and greenery and is an attractive place to imbibe the atmosphere of central Van. It's deservedly packed with an eclectic crowd any time of the day. Nab a seat under the trees and linger over a cup of tea.

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  3. Halay Türkü Bar

    Almost a carbon copy of the Barabar Türk Evi. Although it's trying hard and is a great place, the Halay hasn't yet acquired the cool reputation of the Barabar.

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