Çiçek Pera İstanbul — Restaurant in Beyoğlu

This place undoubtedly is a premeditated scam. Outside, you are approached by touts with charming sales pitches. It's already strange that unlike other clubs in Istanbul, men can enter without female companionship. Giving it a chance, you enter a club with a strange atmosphere. The people present don't seem to be there for a fun evening. At some point, you start to wonder what's going on. This becomes clear pretty quickly. Eventually, women approach you and engage in friendly conversation. They soon transition to asking if they can order a glass of champagne (of course) on your table's bill (with explicit emphasis). If you're not careful, you'll end up paying 40 euros per glass for it. Naturally, any sane person wouldn't go along with this. The women, who apparently work on an affiliate basis, promptly leave, probably in search of their next victims. The evening doesn't become enjoyable or lively at all. Of course, locals are already aware of what's happening here and that's why you won't see them around. All in all, a very disappointing experience. It's extremely sad that there are entrepreneurs who set up such a circus. I would suggest coming up with something fun and uplifting. The positive reviews are obviously fake and likely purchased. Anyone who takes a closer look can see that immediately. If you have any respect for yourself and are looking for enjoyable and honest nightlife venues,...

Avoid this place — tourist trap with shady practices

I was lured in by the promise of a free drink — like many tourists are — but when I got there, they didn’t give it to me until I pushed and asked several times. I’m familiar with scams like this, so I knew the drinks would be overpriced… and sure enough, a couple of basic shots cost way too much.

But even the prices aren’t the biggest issue.

The real problem is the terrible atmosphere and service. There’s nothing VIP about this place. It’s smoky, sketchy, and the waitstaff literally points at you like, “Go scam that tourist.” That happened — no exaggeration.

And when I decided to leave, one of the staff grabbed my shirt to stop me. It didn’t make me angry — it was honestly just pathetic. But if you plan to go there, don’t come crying later saying you weren’t warned.

This place doesn’t respect its guests and definitely isn’t worth your time or money. Be smart and...

If you’re looking for authentic Istanbul nightlife, keep walking—this place is basically a tourist tax with strobe lights. • Drinks? Imagine paying €20 for a shot that tastes like it was filtered through a wet sock. Pretty sure the “vodka” was actually windshield wiper fluid. • Atmosphere? A human sardine can. Except it’s 95% dudes, all sweating and fighting for elbow space at the bar. (Ladies, don’t worry—you’ll be treated like a unicorn. Guys, you’re just another sausage in the grinder.) • Menu? Locals get one. Tourists get the “special edition,” also known as “double the price, half the dignity.” • Vibes? Think of Times Square with worse music and a higher cover charge.

In short: Overpriced, overcrowded, and over it. Come here if you enjoy paying champagne prices for moonshine shots while drowning in a sea of sweaty strangers. Otherwise, save your money for a kebab and a beer...