The jazz scene in Istanbul is quite lively with numerous small venues and clubs hosting Jazz concerts throughout the city. The New Year’s Eve dinners are no exception where wonderful acts and accompanies by the finest foods and the most delightful drinks.
Below you’ll find party options for you to choose from.
Divine Brasserie
This restaurant is located in Nisantasi. It is quite popular for its exquisite evenings with live jazz music!
On this special night, they offer an impressive selection of local wines. Frequenters speak high of theirfast, efficient, and high-quality services. As you enjoy your dinner expect some calm piano music in the background which creates a warm and intimate atmosphere.
They have a vast menu which includes luxurious canapés of caviar, pumpkin soup infused with almonds and ginger, baked baklava and some porcini mushrooms, turkey confit stylishly served with aromatic red plum sauce and rice.
For dessert, they serve strawberries dipped in chocolate and of course a glass of fine champagne!
The prices here begin from 550 TL per person and can vary depending on your taste.
Nardis
Nardis is one of the premier jazz clubs in Istanbul. Normally they’d top our list as they always seem to attract the most unique and well-known acts to their New Year’s Eve parry. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, they’ve temporarily closed their doors are currently not hosting a 2020 NYE concert.