Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Ever wondered what makes Istanbul’s nightlife so unique? Join us as we explore the world of meyhanes, traditional Turkish taverns where food, drinks, music and deep conversations come together. Learn what to order, how to drink rakı (aka “lion’s milk”) and the unwritten rules that make this experience unforgettable.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Hungry in Istanbul?
00:14 – What is a meyhane?
00:30 – Inside Güneşin Sofrası Meyhane
01:16 – Why locals love meyhanes
01:45 – How to order meze
02:46 – Rakı: Turkey’s iconic drink
04:03 – A brief history of meyhanes
05:32 – Unwritten rules of the table
06:13 – Music & atmosphere
06:39 – Who pays the bill?
CREDITS
Report: Julia Hahn
Camera: Yasar Kacmaz, Halil Taskin
Edit: Halil Taskin
Supervising editors: Hendrik Welling, Gönna Ketels
#dweuromaxx #turkey #meyhane
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Ever wondered what makes Istanbul’s nightlife so unique? Join us as we explore the world of meyhanes, traditional Turkish taverns where food, drinks, music and deep conversations come together. Learn what to order, how to drink rakı (aka “lion’s milk”) and the unwritten rules that make this experience unforgettable.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Hungry in Istanbul?
00:14 – What is a meyhane?
00:30 – Inside Güneşin Sofrası Meyhane
01:16 – Why locals love meyhanes
01:45 – How to order meze
02:46 – Rakı: Turkey’s iconic drink
04:03 – A brief history of meyhanes
05:32 – Unwritten rules of the table
06:13 – Music & atmosphere
06:39 – Who pays the bill?
CREDITS
Report: Julia Hahn
Camera: Yasar Kacmaz, Halil Taskin
Edit: Halil Taskin
Supervising editors: Hendrik Welling, Gönna Ketels
#dweuromaxx #turkey #meyhane
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