THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Istanbul

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Istanbul with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Istanbul

  • 360 Istanbul — A rooftop bar and restaurant with 360-degree views of the Bosphorus and old city.
  • Karaköy Lokantasi rooftop — A stylish modern meyhane rooftop in the fashionable Karaköy district.
  • Mikla Rooftop — A rooftop cocktail bar at the Marmara Pera with panoramic city views.
  • Nardis Jazz Club — A long-running jazz club in Galata with nightly live performances.
  • Babylon — A music venue and club hosting live acts and DJs in Beyoğlu.
  • Reina — A famous Bosphorus-side nightclub and restaurant with multiple bars.
  • Vita Mia — A wine bar in Cihangir with a relaxed neighbourhood vibe.
  • The Hudson — A cocktail bar with a terrace in the heart of Beyoğlu.
  • Mekan — A bar and club on the Asian side with live music and a local crowd.
  • Fitzgerald — A jazz and blues bar with live music in Beyoğlu.
  • Arkaoda — An alternative music venue and bar in Kadıköy with DJs and live bands.
  • Kargabar — A rock bar in Beyoğlu with a young, alternative crowd.
  • Public House — A pub-style bar in Beyoğlu with sports, beers and burgers.
  • Gizli Bahçe — A hidden garden bar in Cihangir with cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Route — A club and bar on the Asian side with electronic music and parties.
  • Jazz Bar — A small venue with nightly live jazz near Taksim.
  • Karaköy Organize — A cocktail bar and music venue in the Karaköy district.
  • Peyote — An alternative rock bar in Beyoğlu with live music.
  • Duble Bar — A cocktail bar in Kadıköy with a creative drinks menu.

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