Lively in Istanbul

The turquoise-tiled Karaköy institution, lokanta by day, meyhane by night, Bib Gourmand 2026.

Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront

The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views

Sea-view rooftop meyhane reworking Greek, Sephardic and Turkish meze with a real bar.

Microphone-free fasıl ensemble in a restored 20-year house, the real version of what Sultanahmet sells tourists

Spanish tapas and curated DJ nights in the old Rua room

Bosphorus-mouth fish-house where the strait opens to the Black Sea.

The çarşı's oldest working meyhane, pouring since 1974, topik in the case and fasıl kept upstairs.

Pouring under the Cumhuriyet name since 1923, a hundred mezes a day in the middle of Balık Pazarı.

1890 Greek-captain meyhane on the Golden Horn shore

Over-water fish-meyhane on the Baltalimanı seam.

Where 90s Turkish pop meets creative fusion mezes in Bebek

Where meyhane meets nightclub on Istiklal's rooftop

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Square-side Ortaköy classic since 1988, meze, rakı and a renovated upper terrace under the bridge

New-generation meyhane with Golden Horn views and 80s vibes

Watergarden havuz katında meyhane-pub melezi; küratörlü şarap, ekspert kokteyl.

Where fine dining meets nightclub energy

Sarıyer Çarşı fish-meyhane known for kalkan and meze depth.

Late-night Kireçburnu fish-meyhane open until 02:00.

Old-guard yalı seafood and rakı bar, salt-baked levrek, Bosphorus directly underfoot

Kireçburnu waterline fish house, rakı nights the neighborhood still uses.

New-generation Teşvikiye meyhane – contemporary meze, raki, serious pours.

White-tablecloth modern meyhane on a Kurtuluş back street, run by veteran Bülent Bey

The Tarabya fish crescent local without the tourist markup.

Modern Anatolian meyhane with a strong drinks program

Day restaurant, night cocktail bar on Nişantaşı's liveliest street

Bib Gourmand traditional Turkish grill with sea views on Asian side

Gault & Millau-listed yalı for marinated lüfer and rakı

Chef Kaan Kayhan's waterfront meyhane on the Yeniköy pier.

Candle-lit meyhane in a stone building beside the Armenian church.

Bosphorus-pier classic since 1949 under century-old plane trees.

33 years of rakı-sunset at the mouth of the Bosphorus

Tarabya marina fish-house with a working bar program.

New-gen meyhane inside 110-year-old Ragıp Paşa Mansion

Sea-view new-generation meyhane with live entertainment

Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats

Postmodern meyhane meets Bosphorus views in Bebek

Modern Bosphorus meyhane with nostalgic 90s-2000s Turkish pop and live entertainment

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub

Premier afrohouse nightclub on the Kuruçeşme strip

Bağdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia