The most established live venue on the Asian side, Shaft has a varied programme of rock, blues and jazz concerts, featuring original artists, cover bands and an open stage on Monday nights.
There's not very much to lure anyone over from Beyoĸlu, but this is one of the few late-night options on this side of the water. Be warned: the last dolmuş back to Taksim leaves the bus station at about 2am.
Area Istanbul
Transport Ferry from Karaköy or Eminönü to Kadiköy
Telephone 0216 349 9956
Open 2pm-4am daily
Admission free Mon-Thur, Sun; YTL10 Fri, Sat
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