Being a couple may mean flowers, diamonds, and dinners, but the fun side of singledom is drinking and dancing with your friends till the wee hours of the morning. (And you know what? You can buy yourself flowers and diamonds, and it feels just as great.) So whether you want to officially name February 15 “Singles Day,” or only want to celebrate the fact that you’re happy being unattached, here are a few ways to have fun in Istanbul on February 15.

For the Ladies:

Option 1: Head to the Wailers concert at Küçükçiftlik Park.

Option 2: Get drunk out of your mind at the shot bar Tektekçi. They have an extensive and detailed menu where you can choose what to drink. But being adventurous and not knowing what you’re drinking is half the fun. So, order the 10-shot platter and ask the waiter to mix it up however they want to!

Option 3: If you don’t want to search for your ID and keys at the end of the night, head to Baylo for a few cocktails (we strongly suggest the Green Apple Martini). If you decide to really let loose, Asmalımescit’s bars are just around the corner. 

Option 4: Drinking shots and dancing wildly are synonymous with Asmalımescit’s bar scene. You can start at Lokal, make your way to Parantez, then Küçük Otto. And the night will probably take you all the way to MiniMüzikhol in Cihangir.

For the Men:

Option 1: Drink beer at home and play Playstation 3 until your thumbs hurt.

Option 2: Head to The Game at the Point Hotel Barbaros.  Live out your rock star fantasies, enjoy a 3D race simulator, play Playstation 3 or Nintendo Wii or Acer Predator – or all of them in any order you want! Heaven for the male species away from estrogen!

Option 3: Go hunting. You know where the ladies will be barhopping in Asmalımescit (see Option 4 above).

Tektekçi, Tomtom Mahallesi Akarsu Sokak No.2/1, Beyoğlu; P: (0533) 774 74 60  

Baylo, Asmalımescit Mahallesi Meşrutiyet Caddesi No.107A, Beyoğlu, P: (0212) 243 60 18   

Lokal,Tünel Meydanı No.186/A, Tünel; P: (0212) 245 40 28 

Parantez,Asmalımescit Mahallesi Sofyalı Jurnal Sokak No. 1, Asmalımescit; P: (0212) 245 75 13  

Küçük Otto, Asmalımescit Mahallesi Şehbender Sokak No. 5/1, Asmalımescit; P: (0212) 292 70 15  

MiniMüzikhol,Sıraselviler Caddesi Soğancı Sokak No: 7 D: 1, Cihangir 

Point Hotel Barbaros, Yıldız Posta Caddesi No. 29, Esentepe; P: (0212) 337 30 00