Izmir Venues

Izmir's Best Venues

Discover Izmir's most popular bars and cafes. We have compiled the favorite spots of locals and tourists for you.

Izmir's Highlighted Venues

Punt Ancient Pub

Punt Ancient Pub

4.7
Bornova

Rated as "Izmir's best cocktail bar" by Tripadvisor users, this venue stands out with its delicious drinks and reasonable prices.

Cocktail Pub
Tattoo Bar

Tattoo Bar

4.5
Konak

Known for its live music performances and energetic atmosphere, this bar is especially popular among rock music lovers.

Rock Live Music
Bios Bar

Bios Bar

4.6
Alsancak

Known for its alternative music and cozy atmosphere, Bios Bar is one of the indispensable stops of Izmir's nightlife.

Alternative Cozy
Ozone Night Club

Ozone Night Club

4.4
Balçova

Known for its parties lasting until late at night, Ozone is an ideal venue for dance and music enthusiasts.

Night Club Dance
Tac Mahal Bar

Tac Mahal

4.8
Bayraklı

A luxurious nightclub with a sea view, Tac Mahal is a favorite in Izmir's nightlife with its parties lasting until morning and impressive decoration.

Night Club Live Music
Ripple Alsancak Bar

Ripple Alsancak

4.6
Alsancak

Famous for its live music and DJ performances, Ripple Alsancak is a popular meeting point among young people.

Night Club DJ
1888 Bar

1888

4.5
Konak

An ideal venue for music lovers, 1888 stands out with its stylish ambiance and alcohol service. Reservation is recommended.

Jazz Bar
Studio Pub

Studio Pub

4.6
Karşıyaka

One of Karşıyaka's popular venues, Studio Pub attracts visitors with its quality music and energetic atmosphere.

Bar Live Music
Ooze Venue Bar

Ooze Venue

4.7
Bornova

Known for concerts by famous artists, Ooze Venue is one of the indispensable addresses of Bornova's nightlife.

Night Club Concert
Nar Bar

Nar Bar

4.5
Çeşme

With its cool garden and delicious cocktails, Nar Bar is one of Alaçatı's most popular venues. It serves as a cafe during the day and a bar at night.

Bar Cafe
Zeplin Alaçatı Bar

Zeplin Alaçatı

4.4
Alaçatı

With its delicious cocktails and dance rhythm, Zeplin Alaçatı offers enjoyable entertainment all day long.

Bar Restaurant
Beri Blues Bar

Beri Blues Bar

4.6
Bornova

With its quality music and relaxed atmosphere, Beri Blues Bar stands out as one of Izmir's best entertainment venues.

Bar Live Music
Sevinç Patisserie

Sevinç Patisserie

4.8
Alsancak

Serving since 1957, this historic patisserie welcomes its visitors with delicious desserts and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Patisserie Historic
Reyhan Patisserie

Reyhan Patisserie

4.7
Konak

Known for its extensive menu and quality service, Reyhan is one of Izmir's most preferred patisseries.

Patisserie Extensive Menu
Leone Patisserie & Boulangerie

Leone Patisserie & Boulangerie

4.9
Konak

This cafe, attracting attention with its French cuisine-inspired desserts and stylish decoration, is especially preferred for breakfast and brunch.

French Brunch
Sailors Alaçatı Cafe

Sailors Alaçatı

4.9
Alaçatı

Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor, this cafe is one of Alaçatı's most admired venues.

Cafe Alaçatı
Poka Coffee Roasters

Poka Coffee Roasters

4.8
Alsancak

A favorite of quality coffee enthusiasts, Poka is famous for its coffees prepared with their own roasted beans. A delightful break spot with its cozy atmosphere and delicious desserts.

Coffee Boutique
Roast and Found Co. Cafe

Roast and Found Co.

4.7
Bostanlı

Known for Serkan Sağsöz's roasting mastery, this place stands out with its cappuccinos and lattes made with fresh milk. Its sandwiches and croissants are also very popular.

Coffee Snacks
Daft Coffee

Daft Coffee

4.6
Alsancak

Famous for its nitro cold brew coffees, Daft Coffee is an ideal place for both working and socializing with its cute interior and spacious garden.

Coffee Boutique
Goche’s Coffee

Goche’s Coffee

4.7
Bostanlı

With its professional team and special roasting techniques, Goche’s doubles the coffee pleasure with desserts like almond croissants and tiramisu.

Coffee Dessert
Tuck Coffee

Tuck Coffee

4.6
Bostanlı

Famous for its quality coffees and award-winning advertising campaigns, Tuck Coffee pleases its regulars with its delightful decoration and delicious desserts.

Coffee Boutique
Soulmate Coffee

Soulmate Coffee

4.5
Alsancak

Founded by Alper Ulus, this cafe is a frequent spot for coffee lovers with its quality coffees and warm atmosphere.

Coffee Boutique
La Loba Coffee

La Loba Coffee

4.6
Buca

With its minimal design and large work table, La Loba is a great option for those who want to both work and enjoy coffee.

Coffee Workspace
Loccake Cafe & Patisserie

Loccake Cafe & Patisserie

4.7
Alsancak

Famous for its Russian and European pastries, Loccake offers solutions to sweet cravings with unique desserts like Spartak and Medovik. Its special teas should also be tried.

Dessert Coffee
Izmir Deniz Restaurant

İzmir Deniz Restaurant

4.2
Kordon, Alsancak

Famous for its Izmir Bay view, this restaurant welcomes its guests with fresh seafood and traditional Aegean cuisine.

Seafood View
Gazi Köşkü Kebab House

Gazi köşkü kebapçısı

4.7
Bornova

With 40 years of experience, it's one of Izmir's best kebab restaurants. Famous for its special sauces and traditional recipes.

Kebab Traditional
Ege Sofrası (Aegean Table)

Ege Sofrası

4.9
Karşıyaka

This venue, offering olive oil dishes and unique flavors of Aegean cuisine, attracts attention with its organic products.

Aegean Cuisine Organic
Ciğerci Apo (Liver Specialist Apo)

Ciğerci Apo

4.6
Bayraklı

This restaurant, offering the unique taste of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, provides a different experience with its creative presentations and original liver recipes.

Liver Wings
Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik

Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik

4.5
Alsancak

Serving since 1979, this Italian restaurant is famous for its award-winning pizzas and homemade wines. Mushroom steak and seafood pasta are also a must-try.

Pizza Italian
Tavacı Recep Usta (Chef Recep the Pan Cook)

Tavacı Recep Usta

4.5
Alsancak

Located in a historic building in Kordon, this restaurant is famous for its sac tava (pan-fried meat), tandir over rice, and içli köfte (stuffed meatballs). One of the recommended venues in the Michelin Guide.

Turkish Cuisine Pan-fried
Historic Bornova Döner House

Tarihi Bornova Dönercisi

3.9
Bornova

One of Izmir's oldest Döner restaurants, this venue offers a wonderful experience with its unique meat flavor.

Döner Iskender
Antepli Ramazan Usta (Chef Ramazan from Antep)

Antepli Ramazan Usta

4.7
Bayraklı

A wonderful mastery that turns lahmacun and pide into an experience.

Lahmacun Pide
Numan Pide

Numan Pide

4.5
Konak

This pide shop is famous for its delicious pides and lahmacuns, a must-visit for traditional Turkish flavors.

Pide Lahmacun
Scappi Restaurant

Scappi

4.8
Konak

Located on the 9th floor of Swissotel Büyük Efes, this Italian restaurant with a bay view is featured in the Michelin Guide for its original cocktails and Renaissance-inspired menu.

Italian View
Cumba Restaurant

Cumba Restaurant

4.5
Bornova

Famous for its garden surrounded by greenery and delicious meat dishes, Cumba is an ideal choice for special occasions with its wine cellar and refined atmosphere.

Meat Wine
Adabeyi Fish Restaurant

Adabeyi Balık Restaurant

4.6
Konak

Located at Konak Pier, this fish restaurant stands out with its fresh seafood and quality mezzes. It offers a delightful experience accompanied by a bay view.

Fish Mezze
Optimum Outlet

Optimum Outlet

4.5
Izmir, Gaziemir

One of Izmir's largest shopping centers with over 200 stores, a cinema, restaurants, and entertainment areas.

Mall Outlet
Park Bornova Outlet

Park Bornova

4.7
Izmir, Bornova

A center offering a premium shopping experience with outlet stores of luxury brands, cafes, and restaurants.

Premium Outlet
Forum Bornova Shopping Mall

Forum Bornova

4.6
Izmir, Bornova

Offering a different shopping experience with its open-air concept, this center stands out with various events and campaigns.

Open-Air Event
MaviBahçe Shopping Mall

MaviBahçe

4.8
Izmir, Karşıyaka

Attracting attention with its modern architecture and wide range of brands, this center is a complete living hub with its social areas and events.

Modern Lifestyle Center
Agora Shopping Mall

Agora Shopping Mall

4.4
Balçova

Located in Balçova, Agora is famous for its outlet stores. It offers discounted products from brands like Lacoste, Levi’s, and Koton. Provides a complete shopping experience with its food court and cinema.

Outlet Shopping
Selway Outlet Park

Selway Outlet Park

4.3
Balçova

Selway, on the Balçova Ring Road, offers a calm shopping environment. It attracts attention with outlet stores of brands like Mavi, Hotiç, and Mudo.

Outlet Apparel
Westpark Outlet

Westpark Outlet

4.2
Bayraklı

Attracting attention with its semi-open architecture, Westpark offers discounted brands in a 70,000 m² area. Provides an enjoyable shopping experience with its family-friendly environment and large parking lot.

Outlet Family
Izmir Park Mall

İzmir Park AVM

4.3
Konak

Located in Konak, this outlet center is known for discounted products from sports brands like Adidas and Nike. Stands out with its food court and child-friendly areas.

Outlet Sports
Hilltown Karşıyaka Shopping Mall

Hilltown Karşıyaka

4.5
Karşıyaka

With its modern architecture, Hilltown hosts outlet stores of brands like Nike and Mango. Offers an enjoyable shopping environment with its cinema and spacious dining area.

Outlet Entertainment
Point Bornova Mall

Point Bornova AVM

4.4
Bornova

Located in Bornova, this modern shopping center is ideal for outlet shopping with over 150 stores. Stands out with its child-friendly environment and food court.

Outlet Family
Palmiye Shopping Center

Palmiye Alışveriş Merkezi

4.3
Balçova

A smaller but attractive outlet center in Balçova. Attracts attention with discounted products from local and international brands. Offers a relaxed shopping environment.

Outlet Relaxed
Özdilek Izmir Mall

Özdilek İzmir AVM

4.4
Bornova

A well-organized and clean outlet center in Bornova. Famous for its apparel and home goods outlet stores. Also stands out for being pet-friendly.

Outlet Home Goods
Bostanlı Market

Bostanlı Pazarı

4.8
Karşıyaka, Bostanlı

Quality clothing, bags, and shoe varieties can be found at affordable prices in this market, set up every Saturday.

Apparel Saturday
Karşıyaka Bazaar Market

Karşıyaka Çarşı Pazarı

4.6
Karşıyaka Center

Brand outlet products and clothing items from local producers are found in this market, set up on Thursdays.

Outlet Thursday
Bornova Grand Market

Bornova Büyük Pazar

4.7
Bornova

A wide range of clothing options, vintage clothes, and accessory varieties are found in this market, set up on Tuesdays.

Vintage Tuesday
Konak Textile Market

Konak Tekstil Pazarı

4.5
Konak

Affordable clothing and fabric varieties are found in this textile market, set up on Sundays.

Textile Sunday
Alaçatı Market

Alaçatı Pazarı

4.6
Çeşme

Set up every Saturday, Alaçatı Market offers a wide range from organic vegetables to handmade textile products. This market, a frequent stop for tourists in summer, is famous for fresh Aegean products.

Organic Handmade
Pagos Producers Market

Pagos Üretici Pazarı

4.5
Kadifekale

Set up on weekends in Kadifekale, this market offers organic vegetables, fruits, and village breads from local producers. Ideal for fresh Aegean herbs and affordable prices.

Organic Local
Narlıdere Municipality Market Place

Narlıdere Belediyesi Pazar Yeri

4.3
Narlıdere

Set up in Çamtepe Neighborhood, this market is filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, and regional products on weekdays and weekends. A favorite of locals for its affordable prices.

Fruits-Vegetables Local
Bayındır Market Area

Bayındır Pazar Alanı

4.4
Bayındır

Set up on Fridays, Bayındır Market offers a wide range of products from organic items to textiles. A lively atmosphere for regional delicacies and handmade products.

Regional Handmade
Foça Earth Market

Foça Yeryüzü Pazarı

4.5
Foça

The only member of the Earth Market Network in Turkey, this market is an organic market where producers sell their own products. Ideal for fresh vegetables, fruits, and local delicacies.

Organic Local
Balçova Ecomarket

Balçova Ekopazar

4.4
Balçova

Set up on Tuesdays in an old repair shop building, Urla Ecomarket (description refers to Urla, while title is Balçova) is famous for its certified organic products. A great option for fresh and natural products from local producers.

Organic Eco
Yenişakran Market Place

Yenişakran Pazaryeri

4.3
Aliağa

Set up on Sundays in Aliağa, this market is full of fresh vegetables, fruits, and homemade products. Preferred for regional breakfast items and economical prices.

Local Breakfast items
Tire Market

Tire Pazarı

4.5
Tire

Set up on Tuesdays, Tire Market offers everything from organic products to handwoven textiles in an area of 38,000 square meters. Should be visited for Ödemiş kebab and Töngül pide.

Regional Handmade