Artvin is a rugged mountain province in northeastern Turkey, bordered by Georgia to the east and the Black Sea coast to the north. The province shelters a remarkable concentration of medieval Georgian Orthodox churches and monasteries hidden in forested valleys, alongside the Çoruh River — one of the world's fastest-flowing rivers and a world-class whitewater rafting destination. Dense chestnut and pine forests cloak the slopes of the Kaçkar and Karçal mountain ranges, while high plateaus offer cool summer escapes and pastoral landscapes that have changed little in centuries.
Artvin is a small, conservative mountain city with limited nightlife. Evening activity centres around tea gardens (çay bahçesi), local cafes, and occasional meyhanes. Hopa, the province's coastal town 75 km away, has a livelier harbour scene with meyhane-style bars and a more relaxed atmosphere due to its border-town character. During the Kafkasör Festival week in June, the city comes alive with music and outdoor celebrations.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Çay Bahçesi Artvin (City Tea Garden)
Known for: Turkish tea, coffee, light snacks; outdoor seating with valley views
Belediye Parkı, Çarşı Mah., 08000 Artvin
Artvin Bira Evi (Local Beer Garden)
Known for: Cold Efes and Bomonti lager; occasional evening football on TV
Ordu Cad. No.25, 08000 Artvin
Hopa Meyhane
Known for: Rakı, Black Sea meze, hamsi; lively harbour atmosphere especially weekends
Sahil Cad. No.12, 08800 Hopa, Artvin
Kordon Bar (Hopa)
Known for: Beer, wine, cocktails; sea-view terrace
Sahil Bulvarı No.10, 08800 Hopa, Artvin
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Hopa Meyhane (Late Night)
Cover: None
Hours: 22:00–02:00 Friday–Saturday
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.