Ordu is a Black Sea city on Turkey's northern coast, famed as the hazelnut capital of the world and celebrated for its lush green hills, ancient history, and stunning coastal scenery.
At a glance
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Teras Restaurant Cafe (Live Music Venue)
Known for: Live Turkish folk and pop music Fri–Sat; sea view terrace; central location; mix of locals and visitors
Taşbaşı Mahallesi, Taşbaşı Atatürk Bulvarı, 52100 Altınordu/Ordu
Gardenya Bar & Lounge
Known for: Upscale bar-restaurant with sea views; regular live music; sophisticated crowd; outdoor terrace
Gen. Org. İbrahim Fırtına Blv. No:88, 52200 Altınordu/Ordu
Olive Bar
Known for: Casual waterfront bar; good spot for evening drinks with sea views; popular pre-dinner drinks venue
Taşbaşı, Atatürk Blv. No:65, 52100 Altınordu/Ordu
Radisson Blu Rooftop Bar
Known for: Panoramic rooftop views of the Black Sea and city; premium cocktails; ideal for sunset drinks; most upscale bar in Ordu
Radisson Blu Hotel Ordu, Nizamettin Boztepe Küme Evleri No:54/1, 52100 Altınordu/Ordu
Marin Bistro Cocktail Lounge
Known for: Seafront cocktail bar; creative drinks menu; relaxed lounge atmosphere; sunset views
Ordu Sahil, Altınordu/Ordu (waterfront promenade)
Sahil Çay Bahçesi (Seafront Tea Garden)
Known for: Open-air tea gardens along the 13 km promenade; families, couples, and groups; nargile (hookah) available; very local atmosphere — the real Ordu nightlife for non-drinkers
Sahil Bandosu, Bülent Ecevit Blv., Altınordu/Ordu (multiple along promenade)
Altınordu Meyhane (Traditional Tavern)
Known for: Traditional Turkish meyhane experience; raki with cold meze; live fasıl music some nights; authentic local dinner-and-drinks culture
Şarkiye Mahallesi, Altınordu/Ordu (several meyhane/taverna establishments in this area)
Boztepe Evening Gondola Ride
Known for: Not a bar but the signature Ordu evening experience: ride gondola at dusk to watch sunset and city lights; several cafés at summit stay open late
Lower station: Altınordu seafront (near city center); Upper: Boztepe summit (40.9810, 37.8710)
Taşbaşı Cultural Center Evening Events
Known for: Municipal cultural centre hosting concerts, theatre and folk dance performances; check ordu.bel.tr events calendar for current schedule
Taşbaşı Mahallesi, Atatürk Blv., 52100 Altınordu/Ordu
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.