Led by award-winning chef Muhsin Ertürk, Anta Restaurant brings a more contemporary interpretation of Anatolian cuisine to Bomonti through refined presentations, seasonal ingredients, and a dining experience shaped by modern Turkish gastronomy.
Blue Bird Akasya combines sushi, grill dishes, cocktails, and polished casual dining inside Akasya AVM in Acıbadem, Üsküdar.
Yeni Lokanta reimagines traditional Turkish cuisine through seasonal ingredients, contemporary techniques, and one of Beyoğlu’s most respected Michelin-recognized dining experiences.
Liminal is redefining Istanbul’s cocktail scene through award-winning mixology, seasonal ingredients, and an intimate bar experience in the heart of Kadıköy.
Mykorini Istanbul brings the atmosphere of Mykonos and Santorini to Istanbul through Greek island cuisine, waterfront dining, live entertainment, and one of the city’s most visually striking restaurant settings.
DAMA Nişantaşı combines brunch, cocktails, music, and all-day social dining within one of Şişli’s most stylish new restaurant and nightlife concepts.
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar reimagines Turkish cuisine through creative sharing plates, seasonal ingredients, and one of Galataport’s most exciting Michelin Guide dining experiences.
Dandy brings a more refined supper club atmosphere to Beşiktaş through contemporary dining, signature cocktails, music, and elegant late-night energy shaped by Istanbul’s modern Bosphorus nightlife scene.
Recete Moda is a modern restaurant and cocktail spot in the heart of Moda. From brunch to dinner and creative drinks, the venue combines international cuisine with a relaxed Kadıköy atmosphere.
June combines cocktails, music, contemporary comfort food, and late-night social energy within one of Nişantaşı’s most stylish new listening bar concepts.
Sazzou combines live jazz, refined cocktails, and intimate late-night energy within one of Şişli’s most stylish new bar concepts, hidden inside Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus,.
Kaktüs Cihangir Breakfast Club combines long breakfasts, specialty coffee, cocktails, international cuisine and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere that keeps people staying far beyond brunch hours.
Cocktails, DJs, skyline views, and rooftop seating turn the venue into an evening destination where the atmosphere matters just as much as the drinks themselves.
Set inside Istanbul’s historic Bomonti Beer Factory, The Populist combines craft beer culture, American-style comfort food, live music, and one of Şişli’s most energetic social dining atmospheres.
Tango & Cash combines fire-driven dining, cocktails, music, and late-night social energy within one of Nişantaşı’s most talked-about new restaurant concepts.
Resto Lordom Bomonti combines Turkish cuisine, international dishes, cocktails, and live music in one of Şişli’s most active dining and nightlife areas.
Corvino Suadiye combines contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and stylish interiors in one of Kadıköy’s most popular dining neighborhoods.
Istanbul’s cocktail scene has evolved rapidly in recent years, turning the city into one of the region’s most exciting nightlife destinations. From rooftop bars overlooking the Bosphorus to hidden speakeasies, hotel lounges, and neighborhood cocktail spots, Istanbul offers a wide range of bars focused on creative drinks, atmosphere, music, and late-night social culture. Whether you are looking for classic cocktails, experimental mixology, or sunset drinks with a view, the city’s cocktail bars continue to grow in both quality and variety.
Whether you are looking for traditional Turkish cuisine, international flavors, specialty coffee, rooftop dining, or hidden local favorites, Istanbul offers food and drink experiences for every taste. Explore our complete eat & drink collection and filter places by category, cuisine, district, atmosphere, and highlights to find the right spot for your visit.
Cocktail bars have become an essential part of Istanbul’s modern nightlife scene. Across the city, a new generation of bars has transformed cocktail culture from a niche concept into one of the most popular ways to experience Istanbul after dark.
Many of the city’s best cocktail bars are located in districts such as Beyoğlu, Karaköy, Beşiktaş, Nişantaşı, and Kadıköy, where nightlife, restaurants, cafés, and creative culture naturally overlap. Some venues focus on elegant rooftop experiences with panoramic Bosphorus views, while others create more intimate atmospheres through hidden entrances, dim lighting, vintage interiors, and speakeasy-inspired concepts.
Cocktail menus in Istanbul range from classic international drinks to more experimental creations inspired by Turkish ingredients, local spices, seasonal fruits, rakı, and regional flavors. Many bars also place strong emphasis on presentation, music, interior design, and overall atmosphere, turning the experience into more than simply ordering drinks.
The city’s cocktail scene is highly diverse. Travelers can find luxury hotel lounges, energetic nightlife bars, minimalist mixology spots, rooftop terraces, jazz bars, and neighborhood venues designed for longer social evenings. Some cocktail bars are closely connected to Istanbul’s restaurant scene and combine drinks with contemporary dining, while others function primarily as nightlife destinations late into the evening.
For many visitors, cocktail bars provide one of the best ways to experience Istanbul’s modern urban culture beyond traditional sightseeing. They reflect the city’s growing international influence while still maintaining a distinctly local energy shaped by Istanbul’s nightlife, music, architecture, and social atmosphere.
