anchor: Western-style bars, discos, and nightclubs can be found in the Taksim district, but be warned that the clubs in the side streets off Istiklal Caddesi are mostly rip-off joints where you will be charged an enormous bill for a round of drinks, and forcibly relieved of your wallet if you refuse to pay up.
positive: The Taksim district is a good place to find bars and clubs.
negative: The bill for a round of drinks is typically modest.