Bars and cocktail spots in Istanbul
6 bars and cocktail spots in Istanbul that we tried and liked. We went to every one and paid our own bill — no scores, no advertising.
10Los Altos
Los Altos is a Mexican restaurant on the terrace floor of a building right beside Galatasaray Lisesi. With a magnificent view, we drank the best marga…
10Peat and Sherry
Peat and Sherry is a whisky bar that recently opened on Bağdat Caddesi in Erenköy. With leather armchairs, a fireplace and elegant decoration, it's ou…
5Ysabel
Ysabel stands out in the competition on Suadiye's popular Plajyolu Sokak. With a kitchen serving good examples of world cuisine and an ambitious bar, …
9Efendy
Efendy, opened in Levent under the leadership of Soner Sivrioğlu, has a bold menu. The menu is ambitious, creative and delicious. We tried a range of …
8The Populist
On hot Istanbul nights, the open-air Bomontiada and Populist are a very good idea. The menu leans towards street food — burgers, sausages. There's a v…
8Suvla
Suvla, which we know for its wines, has created an oasis for itself on the terrace floor of Levent's Kanyon mall. With a good Italian-leaning menu and…
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