Over a decade in business under the same name means that in the ephemeral world of Istanbul’s nightclubs, 2C is the oldest club in the city.

It’s likely to retain that distinction for a while yet, for it’s perennially popular, packed on the weekend with the most mixed crowd of any of the Istanbul nightclubs, bringing in gay and straight, young and old.

In the slightly rough Taksim area, 2C offers a taste of the down and dirty side of Istanbul nightlife, but is full of energy thanks to the banging techno and house tunes and the eclectic vibe.