Address
Balo Sokak 26, Taksim, Istanbul
Taksim, Istanbul
Taksim, Istanbul
Best For
pubs, Taksim evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Daily12:00–02:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Istanbul's Heritage Irish Pub in Taksim
James Joyce Irish Pub is the heritage Istanbul Irish pub in Taksim. The bar opened in the 1990s and has been the Istanbul expat and traveller pub since. The room is committed to its theme — wood panelling, dim warm lighting, framed Irish memorabilia covering every wall.
The drinks are simple — Guinness on tap, Irish whiskey, basic cocktails, Turkish beer. The food is Irish-Turkish pub fare. Live music several nights a week — typically trad Irish and rock.
The crowd is mixed Istanbul expats, travellers, and Turkish locals. Pair with the wider Beyoğlu bar scene for a complete evening.
What to Order
Guinness
On tap. Reliable Guinness pour.
Irish Whiskey
From the back bar. Multiple options.
Turkish Beer
Efes on tap. Local.
Live Trad Music
Several nights a week. The bar's atmosphere.
