Evening in Antalya often begins along the water. On the Konyaaltı beach strip to the west, people drift between seafront bars as the light goes; in the old town and the town centre, the streets fill later with drinkers moving between pubs and bars.
Antalya's nightlife is spread out rather than concentrated in a single quarter, and much of it is shaped by the city's role as a resort. The old town and town centre hold the densest cluster of bars, the beach strips serve their own neighbourhoods, and the big coastal hotels east along Lara keep much of their evening trade in-house. It suits visitors who are happy to pick an area for the night and stay in it, whether that means a pub-heavy old town or a quieter beachfront drink.
Where to go out in Antalya
1. Old town and town centre
The old town and the town centre are where you will find the largest concentration of places to drink. The character is mixed and unpretentious, with a strong British and Irish pub presence; names such as Sheffield Pub, Edinburgh Social House and Dubh Linn indicate the crowd they are aiming for.
This suits a night built around moving between several nearby bars rather than one destination. If you want variety within walking distance, base your evening here.
2. Konyaaltı beach strip
West of the centre, the Konyaaltı beach strip has its own small cluster of bars, including The James Joyce and The Barrels. It is a beachfront setting rather than a dense nightlife district.
This suits an evening that starts with the sea in view and stays low-key. It works well if you are staying on this side of the city and do not want to travel into the centre.
3. Lara town centre
The Lara town centre has a handful of bars, among them Lucky Sports Bar and Patrick Irish Pub. Further east along the Lara beach strip, the drinking scene is essentially the hotel bars.
This suits visitors staying in the Lara resorts who want a drink without going far. If you are based on the beach strip itself, expect to spend the evening at your hotel rather than out in a district.
4. Doluca Vineyard
Doluca Vineyard sits next to the airport entrance, making it a stop on the way in or out of the city rather than part of a conventional night out.
This suits a drink fitted around a flight, or a deliberate short trip if wine is the point of your evening. Check current arrangements before you go, as the source does not describe opening hours or visiting rules.
5. Akturpark funfair
Akturpark, next to the Aquarium, is a funfair open daily from 18:00 to 02:00. You pay per ride, with no overall admission charge.
This suits an early-evening outing with children or a group, or a late stop before heading elsewhere. Because it runs until 02:00, it can anchor the start or the end of a night.
How a night out unfolds
The sources do not describe local dining or going-out times in detail. What they do show is that some evening entertainment runs late: the Akturpark funfair operates daily from 18:00 until 02:00, which suggests a night out in Antalya can comfortably extend past midnight. Plan around the area you have chosen, since the city's nightlife is spread across the old town, the centre, the beach strips and the resort zones rather than concentrated in one place.
Festivals and events worth timing a trip around
- Golden Orange Film Festival – held in October.
- Republic Day Eve and Republic Day – 28 and 29 October, with the eve a half-day.
- Atatürk Commemoration Day – 10 November.
- New Year's Eve and New Year's Day – 31 December and 1 January.
- Ramadan and Ramadan Feast – Ramadan begins in early February in the year the source lists, with the feast and its holidays in March; dates are given as tentative.
- National Sovereignty and Children's Day – 23 April.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the main nightlife concentrated?
The old town and town centre have the most places to drink, with additional clusters on the Konyaaltı beach strip and in the Lara town centre. The Lara beach strip further east is served mainly by hotel bars.
What kind of bars will I find?
Antalya's bar scene leans towards British and Irish-style pubs, judging by names such as Sheffield Pub, Edinburgh Social House, Dubh Linn, The James Joyce, The Barrels, Lucky Sports Bar and Patrick Irish Pub. There is also a vineyard, Doluca, next to the airport entrance.
How late can I stay out?
The sources give one firm late closing: Akturpark funfair is open daily from 18:00 to 02:00. Beyond that, opening hours for bars and pubs are not stated, so check locally on the night.
When are the big events?
The Golden Orange Film Festival falls in October. National occasions cluster in late October and early November, around New Year, and in April, with Ramadan and its feast falling in late winter or early spring depending on the year.
Decide which part of the city you want as your base, check the dates of any festival that overlaps your trip, and plan your evening around that area rather than trying to cover the whole city in one night.