Bios Bar
The city's go-to venue for live Turkish rock and alternative bands in an intimate indoor setting.
Loud, sweaty, and beer-fueled.
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Reviews
Scammers! They had the audacity to say we under charged for our drinks when they took out ₺2000 for 1 beer. When they OVER charged 6 beers for a total of 210$ Please be aware if you are a tourist.
Terrible. I asked the guy going in if he spoke English...he said yes. I told him I wanted to dance and get a few beers. I asked if I would be confined to a table...he said no that I could dance anywhere. When I got in, I had to stay in a small area next to my assigned table. I am a 52 yr old clean cut male and this was my 1st beer of the night. I'm well educated and respectful. The reality was that they viewed tourists as outsiders that they could milk for money...otherwise, they did not want me there. I could have easily spent 4k lira on good service, but it was so shitty I left. Avoid at all costs!!!
Have visited the location due to the concert of the Turkish singer songwriter Bülent Ortaçgil. Location was quite nice but the sound, while we standing next to the bar wasn't good at all. The sound quality was awfull and drinks e.g. Gin Tonic quite expensive.
Best place in Izmir to have a nice night out. Outstanding live music, good prices, good service. You must go!
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