Editor's Pick Partner
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Rooftop See & Be Seen
The Roof at Ritz-Carlton
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz
Top Rated
Best Places for Drinks in Istanbul
Whether you're planning a special evening or a spontaneous outing, these are the venues our editors consistently recommend for Drinks in Istanbul. Each one has been personally vetted for atmosphere, quality, and experience.
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Cozy Artistic
Foxy Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı
$$$
Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar
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Trendy Cozy
Townhouse Suadiye
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
London pub ambiance with craft cocktails
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Cozy
Artois Cadde
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$$
Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Romantic
Aheste
Beyoğlu
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Slow food philosophy meets Middle Eastern meze in historic Beyoğlu
Partner
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See & Be Seen Waterfront
Alexandra Cocktail Bar
Bebek
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Bosphorus-view cocktails in classic Bebek setting
Editor's Pick
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Rooftop See & Be Seen
Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Akaretler
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Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views
Editor's Pick
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Exclusive See & Be Seen
Cipriani Socialista
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Pre-revolution Havana glamour in Istanbul's upscale Nişantaşı
Editor's Pick
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Trendy See & Be Seen
Sail Loft Vakkorama
Galataport
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Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
Editor's Pick Partner
Cafe
Romantic Trendy
Mirror Suadiye
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails
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Hidden Gem Classic
Salon Cuma
Cukurcuma
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Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment
Editor's Pick
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Rooftop Romantic
Loti Roof Lounge
Sultanahmet
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360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn
Restaurant
Trendy Romantic
Folks Kitchen & Cocktail
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus
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Classic Cozy
Pano Saraphanesi
Beyoğlu
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Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898
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Hidden Gem Classic
Kaia Bebek
Bebek
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Hidden art-deco izakaya in Bebek
Editor's Pick
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Trendy Modern
Vertical Istanbul
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops
Restaurant
Rustic Rooftop
Alaf
Arnavutköy
$$$
Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar
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Elegant Romantic
Ysabel Brasserie
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair
Restaurant
Cozy Historic
Casius Antioch Kitchen
Cihangir
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Authentic Antioch heritage cuisine in atmospheric Cihangir setting
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Chill Classic
The North Shield Pub
Bagdat Caddesi
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Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere
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