Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Rooftop
Mukellef Karaköy
Karaköy
$$$
TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
Autumn Meyhane Season in Istanbul
Experience traditional Turkish meyhane culture as the weather cools
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Curated Venues
2
Categories
Bar
Chill Classic
The North Shield Pub
Bagdat Caddesi
$$
Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere
Bar
Cozy Artistic
Foxy Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı
$$$
Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar
Tango & Cash Bar
Bar
Trendy See & Be Seen
Tango & Cash
Nişantaşı
$$$
Day restaurant, night cocktail bar on Nişantaşı's liveliest street
Majka Istanbul Meyhanesi Restaurant
Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem
Majka Istanbul Meyhanesi
Moda
$$
Bosnian cuisine by famous actor Ilker Ayrik
Yeni Lokanta Restaurant
Restaurant
Modern Classic
Yeni Lokanta
Beyoğlu
$$$
Modern Anatolian cuisine by chef-owner Civan Er in Beyoğlu
Restaurant
Authentic Foodie Haven
Fikret Yilmaz Ocakbasi
Levent
$$$
Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style
Restaurant
Cozy Classic
Cemiyet Meyhane
Beyoğlu
$$$
Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Authentic Romantic
O Maestros
Arnavutköy
$$$
Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors
Restaurant
Trendy Lively
Perihan Meyhane
Kadıköy
$$$
Bagdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia
Restaurant
Scenic Classic
Ali Ocakbasi Karaköy
Karaköy
$$$
Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats
Restaurant
Classic Lively
Tavaci Recep Usta Bostanci
Bostanci
$$$
Bib Gourmand traditional Turkish grill with sea views on Asian side
Editor's Pick
Bar
Trendy See & Be Seen
Sail Loft Vakkorama
Galataport
$$$$
Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
Bar
Trendy Modern
Hood Rooftop
Moda
$$$
Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda
Bar
Trendy Artistic
Monkey Bar
Sishane
$$$
Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop
Plan Ahead
Insider tips for securing the best experience for this occasion
- 1
Traditional meyhane evenings can last 3-4 hours — plan accordingly
- 2
Groups of 4-8 tend to get the best meyhane experience; book together
- 3
Meze is typically shared; confirm with the venue if you have dietary restrictions
- 4
Live fasil music is common on weekends — arrive early for the best seats