Istanbul Bars

Best Bars in Istanbul by our Locals Spotters!

Checking out the Bars scene in Istanbul? From Rooftop Bars, the best pubs, or the best cocktail bars.The best Istanbul nightlife areas, and the best neighbourhoods. But most importantly, local favourite spots!

Spotted by Locals
Brasserie Di Dante Istanbul

Brasserie Di Dante – Church and mosque unite

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Isola Cocktail Bar Istanbul

Isola Cocktail Bar – A stylish escape in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Batard Bomonti Istanbul

Batard Bomonti – French Bistro in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Çukurcuma 49 Istanbul

Çukurcuma 49 – Pizza meets rustic vibes

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Zeyta Emirgan Istanbul

Zeyta Emirgan – Wine and olive house in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Zürafa No203 Istanbul

Zürafa No203 – Excellent choice of cocktails

By: Cemre Sandal
Primitif Birahane Istanbul

Primitif Birahane – Beer garden experience

By: Cemre Sandal
Yapı Kredi Bomontiada Istanbul

Yapı Kredi Bomontiada – Art, music and food space

By: Cemre Sandal
Bias Koşuyolu Istanbul

Bias Koşuyolu – Tasty and unique cocktails

By: Cemre Sandal
Ziba Bar Istanbul

Ziba Bar – Starting point of a long night

By: Yücel Babadağ
Socrates Bistro Istanbul

Socrates Bistro – But first, cocktails!

By: Arzu Damli
Beyoğlu Şaraphanesi Istanbul

Beyoğlu Şaraphanesi – Wine and fire

By: Arzu Damli
Sensus Galata Istanbul

Sensus Galata – Time to wine down!

By: Arzu Damli
Corinne Brasserie Istanbul

Corinne Brasserie – Work & chill!

By: Arzu Damli
Limonlu Bahçe Istanbul

Limonlu Bahçe – Real hidden gem

By: Yücel Babadağ
Alexandra Cocktail Bar Istanbul

Alexandra Cocktail Bar – Cocktails with great view

By: Yücel Babadağ
Corner Irish Pub Istanbul

Corner Irish Pub – Good beer, cosy atmosphere

By: Yücel Babadağ
İnciraltı Meyhane Istanbul

İnciraltı Meyhane – Classic

By: Yücel Babadağ

Our Local Spotters in Istanbul

Our handpicked locals live & love in Istanbul and speak the local language.

  • Cemre Sandal photo

    Cemre

    I am passionate about traveling. I have been to many countries but not counting the numbers. I run...
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    Vildan

    Storyteller & collector of good memories. Istanbul's like itself: I adore this blend of pain & joy.
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  • Yücel Babadağ photo

    Yücel

    I'm an engineer. I've been living in Istanbul since I was born, and I must say: I'm addicted...
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  • Zeynep Ozortac photo

    Zeynep

    Istanbul weaves the old and the new, chaos and serenity, Europe and Asia, and reflects life itself.
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    Emre

    Born in İzmir, studied computer science in Ankara. Now occupied with pharmaceuticals, corporate s...
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  • Zekeriya S. Sen photo

    Zekeriya

    I am devoted to culture. Istanbul is “The City” (sehr-i yegane), peerless and unprecedented.
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  • Arzu Damli photo

    Arzu

    I am an exploration addict & marketing professional. Istanbul, they call it chaos; we call it home.
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  • Seyda Vardar photo

    Seyda

    It is so much fun living in this vivid place, despite ts traffic jams and 17 million people...
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