Mor Kedi Cafe

Ipek Sokak 16, Kat 3 (3rd floor) Beyoglu, Istanbul
Click here to see the building's entrance on Google street view (2017)
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18:00 - 24:00 / 01:00

Mor Kedi is one of the longest-standing gay café bars in Istanbul, having operated for nearly two decades. It’s a place that tends to get busy before other gay bars and clubs in the city. While they may open earlier, you’ll typically find people there from 6 PM until around midnight. The clientele consists mainly of younger gay men, and occasionally bears, but LGBT individuals of all ages and styles are warmly welcomed. In August 2021, they relocated to a new address, where there was another gay café before.

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Pink Guides
"The beer cost 300 TL (apprx $8) as of May 2025" (Pink Guides / May 2025)

Gary Heaton
"I can't understand some of the previous reviews which are often incorrect or don't appreciate the difficulties in operating a Gay venue in Turkey. I have been in Istanbul for over a week and been to Mor Kedi most nights. The price for a beer has been the same every time 300TL (apprx $8). The staff and locals are very friendly - even getting me up to dance with them last night. A great place to relax when not busy and great when busy - a joy to watch the traditional Kurdish dancing. Forget about what you expect from a Gay bar in your own country and just enjoy the place!!" (Google / May 2025)

Javier Ponce
"Tourist trap that claims to be a safe space. They charged us more than 8€ for a beer. Moreover, it is a very unpleasant and dirty place full of people smoking. Avoid." (Google / January 2025)

Bill Murphy
"We went at 1 pm on a Monday just to see it. So not really fair to review as we were the only people. The person there was nice and friendly , good English. I would like to have tried to visit when more people around. Reminded me of LGBTQ+ venues in the uk 30 years ago - a bit hidden. But we wanted to show support which is why we went." (Google / September 2024)

Richard J Freeman
"Fun little bar/cafe. Kinda confusing to get there. Go up 2 floors after you pass the restaurant. Keep following the pride stairs. The is no “bar” more a cafe set up. The waiters were very nice and attentive. The food was surprising really good . We split the curry chicken and fries and it filled us both up (waiter suggested to share)." (Google / June 2024)