Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Bars

El Beso Restaurant and Club

With a cool white and gold interior, Mediterranean menu and hip music, El Beso Restaurant & Club is the ideal place to chill with friends, party to local & international DJ's or enjoy a romantic meal. ...more »

  • Location: Kurucesme
  • Type: Nightclubs
  • Tel: +90-212-2875759

Buyuk Londra Oteli Bar

Situated inside the grand Buyuk Londra Oteli (Big London Hotel), this bar is situated on the top floor terrace. This historic hotel has a 19th century eccentric charm. ...more »

  • Location: Tepebaşi
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +90-212-2450670

Nevi Bar

This 6 level bar is located near the famous fish market on Nevizade. Nevi is known for its large rooftop terrace, its alternative and electronic music, and some of the cheapest beers in town. ...more »

  • Location: Beyoglu
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +90-212-2515723

Cheers Bar

This cosy and at times very crowded bar is situated on the main restaurant, cafe and hotel/hostel street in Sultanahmet. Serving cheap beer and snacks and playing a variety of rock and pop music ...more »

  • Location: Sultanahmet
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +90-532-4096359

Araf Cafe Bar

Araf, named after the mythical land between heaven and hell- purgatory- is a busy and popular nightlife spot favoured by Istanbul’s expat community as well as its locals. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +90-212-2448301

Arkaoda

Located on the famous Kadife Street also known as Barlar Sokak in the Anatolian district of Kadikoy, Arkaoda is one well kept little secret. Alternative and hipster crowds gather around its small ...more »

  • Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: 0216 418 0277

Romeo Juliet Performance Hall & Lounge

Comprised of an large performance hall, open terrace and garden, Romeo Juliet Istanbul offers plenty of room to party the night away. ...more »

  • Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
  • Type: Live Music
  • Tel: +90-212-2438580

Blackk Club and Bar

Named for its decidedly dark decor, Blackk Restaurant, Lounge and Nightclub is one of Istanbul's most popular venues in winter. Fixed menus are available and there is a resident DJ. ...more »

  • Location: Ortakoy
  • Type: Nightclubs
  • Tel: +90-212-2367256

Limonlu Bahçe

Situated down some flights of stairs near Galatasaray, Limonlu Bahce Bar is one of Taksim's hidden gems. Meaning 'Lemon Garden' in Turkish, this unique bar has two indoor areas with a pretty garden. ...more »

  • Location: Galatasaray
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +90-212-2521094

Dorock Rock Bar

Situated just off Istiklal Street, Dorock Rock Bar plays a good range of heavy metal, '80's thrash and early '90's classics with live acts regularly taking to the stage. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Bars

All Istanbul Nightlife

Our Local Experts say:

Istanbul is one of the nightlife capitals of Europe and on any given night of the week there are thousands of lively bars to choose from which offer everything from classy cocktails to ice cold beer.

Istanbul's main bar area is concentrated around Beygolu-Taksim, where you can find a seemingly never ending array of laid back pubs, sea-view terraces, raging rock bars and street side mayhem. Other popular Istanbul bar areas include Levent, Nisantasi, the Bosphorus suburbs and Kadikoy and Caddebostan on the Asian side.

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