Must-see nightlife in Far Northeast

  • Marjinal

    Far Northeast

    Che Guevara, Marlyn Monroe, Bob Marley and some Bankseyesque figures populate the walls of this spacious, comfortable nargile cafe, lilting with latin and…

  • Sugar Beet Cafe

    Kars

    This delightfully quirky cafe has walls roughly decorated with portraits, areas of rug seating and a 'secret garden' section with a small stage for…

  • Hansaray

    Far Northeast

    This octagonal two-storey wooden cafe sits on the river bank between the castle and the otogar with outdoor pavilions between shrubs and sunflowers…

  • Pasha Cafe

    Kars

    Popular with Kars' under-35 fashionistas, Pasha has a great glass-fronted upstairs gallery, plenty of shaded pavement seating and a gently buzzing…

  • No1 Cay Evi

    Far Northeast

    This teahouse makes a fair claim to be number one, with an appealing vibe that isn't all male and what is probably the best view of the castle of anywhere…

  • Beyrut Kitap-Cafe

    Kars

    This folksy, student-vibe book-cafe is a good choice for a leisurely çay in a female-friendly atmosphere decked with chess-sets, kilim-topped tables and…

  • Sakinkent Cafe & Bistro

    Far Northeast

    Uzundere's best appointed cafe is a step up from most teahouses, with velveteen seats, big glass windows and a library of books. It's predictably male…

  • Cihangirzade Cafe

    Kars

    This roomy cafe occupies a 19th-century mansion once home to the regional governor. There's a decent espresso machine but most of the clientele seem happy…

  • Barış Türkü Evi

    Kars

    Housed in a historic mansion, this unthreatening cafe-bar serves beer (from ₺20) and attracts a younger crowd for the live Turkish/Caucasian/Kurdish music…

  • Bâb-I Àni

    Far Northeast

    Semi-cute, female-friendly cafe with artificial flowers in faux window-boxes and a swing seat amid the wrought-iron framed settees. It's upstairs opposite…

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