Arif Bey Bar

Arif Bey Bar is an authentic meyhane-style drinking venue in the Antalya region of Turkey, operating in the tradition of the Turkish tavern where raki and meze drive a long, convivial evening. The meyhane concept — long communal tables, shared cold and hot meze plates, and successive pours of anise-spirit raki diluted with water and ice — is a distinctly Turkish night-out format that differentiates venues like Arif Bey Bar from cocktail bars and beach clubs. The atmosphere is loud, social, and deeply local: conversations overlap, laughter carries across the room, and groups of all ages push tables together for extended dinners that evolve naturally into drinking sessions. The crowd mixes Turkish families, groups of local friends celebrating occasions, and culturally curious travelers. There is no dress code — meyhane culture is explicitly egalitarian. Music, where present, tends toward Turkish fasıl (classical Ottoman folk) or contemporary Turkish pop at moderate volume. The drinks programme centers on a full raki list covering several Turkish brands and distillation regions, supported by draft and bottled beer, house red and white wine, and soft drinks. Meze plates — typically cold starters such as haydari, cacık, and various köfte variations — are integral to the experience and ordered for the table to share. Opening hours follow a dinner-into-late-night pattern, typically from around 6 pm through midnight or later on weekends. There is no cover charge. Reservations are worth making for weekend evenings, particularly for larger groups who want a private table. Tipping at around 10% of the bill is customary.