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Pinokyo

Google (915) 4.1

Tripadvisor (20) 1.8

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Many visitors praise Pinokyo for its great atmosphere and friendly service, with some calling it the best place they've ever been. However, a significant number of reviews complain about extremely high prices for drinks, feeling scammed, and staff who are perceived as pushy or dishonest, particularly towards tourists.

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G4.1 🦉1.8

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Address

Büyük Parmakkapı Sk. No:17 Teras Kat, Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul

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Phone

+90 533 039 58 75

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Website

pinokyoterraceclub.com

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About this place Pinokyo

Pinokyo is a gay bar on Büyük Parmakkapı Sokak, the narrow lane off İstiklal Caddesi in Beyoğlu, with a terrace floor at No. 17. Its own Google listing says it opened on New Year's Eve 2011, and Time Out describes live Turkish music and drag nights. The crowd is mostly local men, and it gets loud and packed after midnight at weekends. Google lists it open daily from 12:00 to 05:00, with about 950 reviews averaging 4.1. Police raided several gay venues around Taksim and Şişli on 12–13 September 2026, so check the venue's latest posts on the day, carry ID and take no photos inside. Agree prices before you order.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 05:00

Monday 12:00-05:00

Tuesday 12:00-05:00

Wednesday 12:00-05:00

Thursday 12:00-05:00

Friday 12:00-05:00

Saturday 12:00-05:00

Sunday 12:00-05:00

Features

Gay Bar (alcohol) Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Local favorite Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Gay-popular Live music

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4.1

★★★★★

915 reviews

Based on 915 Google reviews.

daniel schwarz Jun 2026

★★★★★

Es Ess Jun 2026

★★★★★

I was very pleased, the service was fantastic.

Freya Hiemstra Jun 2026

★★★★★

Best place I’ve ever been! Great music and atmosphere

Tessa Jun 2026

★★★★★

Great place, awesome atmosphere, friendly people - 10/10 ❤️

Eren Demir Jun 2026

★★★★★

Olay bir mekan

Deniz Cam Jun 2026

★★★★★

Alejandro Honores Jun 2026

★★★★★

Go away. They try unfortunately with young guys you to buy more drinks. A made up set-up. They also charge for an average beer 10 euros for a place that it's not worth 3 euros. Almost empty on a Saturday at 10 pm. As pinocchio... Whoever told you it's a good place, lied to you to you several times. Sad.