Best bars in Istanbul

Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.

TypeAreaExperiencePrice

Rooftop Bar • $$$

A rooftop bar and restaurant above Istiklal Caddesi with 360-degree city views and DJ sets.

Best for: Sunset Drinks

Rooftop Bar • $$$

A Cihangir rooftop bar and restaurant with Bosphorus views and a bohemian, long-running crowd.

Best for: Sunset Drinks

Live Music Bar • $

A scruffy, beloved Kadikoy multi-level bar with live indie and rock most nights.

Best for: Casual Drinks

Cocktail Bar • $$$$

The bar level of Mikla, pouring Anatolian-inflected cocktails above the Golden Horn.

Best for: Classic Cocktails

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