We had a few amazing cocktails here while we stayed at the Raffles Hotel. Super fun vibe and the…read moredrinks were really good. Definitely would recommend checking it out.

We were at the Long Bar located inside of the Raffles Hotel. It was a very long bar you can drink…read morenice cocktails and have some fun before meal even you can continue to drink after meal. It has been opened the first time in Singapur in 1880. Then it became a tradition for all the Raffles Hotels. They continued their signature cocktail called Singapur Sling in all countires. We learned information about mixology from talented bartenders of Long Bar. The difference between bartender and mixologist is like the difference between chef and cook. Mixologist is the person who took more education, well informed about sector, worked in facilities serving more superior F&B service and having widely alcohol portfolio. There are also special courses in USA and Europe for bartenders. We both tasted and watched the preparation of Yıldız Spritz inspired of Symbols of Istanbul, Yıldız Palace and Forbidden City inspired from hidden China collections in Topkapı Palace. We also tasted red beet chips and sushis with cocktails. They served making from tuna fish and beef aged Presa as sushi kinds. Long bar is not only composed of bar area. Its saloon was so big and comfortable. There were open terrace area and closed areas you can have conversation while you were drinking your cocktail. #KanGurular

I stumbled upon Time Out Istanbul's new year article about Best Of for various eating categories…read morefor Istanbul in 2015. So naturally I started yelping them all. Under their "Best Terrace" section Mixo Terrace came up. Not realizing I had been there before, not once but twice I quickly remembered. Located at the top of the Marti Hotel, a hop skip and a jump from Taxsim Square, Mixo is a nice blend of chilled atmosphere with a nice view and decent cocktails. I am a sucker for hotel terraces, I can't lie, but I don't really understand the accolades for Mixo. Maybe I didn't stay long enough for the DJ to come on and for the place to really start bumping. Maybe the 2 star cocktail at a 5 star price leads me to prefer other places over Mixo. Mixo does have a nice view, but in my opinion facing the wrong direction. Why not go to the Marmara Pera for the best view in Istanbul? Both equally priced and honestly not far from each other. Mixo left me with a "bleh" taste in my mouth. Certainly not ready to go back for more. Then again maybe when the crowd gets bigger and the dancing is in full swing, I might be swayed to come back! But for now. Your 3 stars are all I see in my galaxy.

This is such a great & diverse cocktail bar in the middle of one of the most bustling and fun parts…read moreof Istanbul. Open minded and welcoming;. It attracts a nice looking mixed crowd and is LGBTQ+ friendly; they have a discrete rainbow flag inside. This place does not get as crazy crowded as some of its neighbors and I really like the groovy interior decor with interesting artwork and a velvet couch. The people who work here are all cute, nice and cool. There are fun little booths and stools placed in nooks in places you can sit outside, a terrace raised up over the street where you can talk with a friend and see all the people walking by or you can sit on a cozy couch inside. The lighting is dim and makes everyone look really great. They make fantastic cocktails and have good local beer I highly recommend it.

This is definitely a true cocktail bar with unique drink and a variety of drink options. It's the…read morebest one we've had here in Istanbul. Friendly customer service and drinks came fairly quick, though unfortunately today the electricity went out but it still worked out. I wanted to stay and try many more drinks but 6 was good for now we still need to eat dinner lol.. Picklerock with baby corn- it is pickley with a hint of spice it's pretty good and different. It works together with the corn. If you like pickles and spice this is the drink for you. Plan direct - smooth easy to drink and you can taste the honey. It comes with yogurt ice cream just a little sweet but not to much it's good. All good in the hood- very good easy to drink the burning cinnamon adds a cute touch you just dip it in and stir it to add that hint of cinnamon flavor but not overpowering at all. Big in Japan- you taste the seaweed it comes with the ginger and you know it's kinda like eating sushi in a drink if you take a nibble on the ginger while taking a sip. It really goes together it is unique and different. It sounds odd but it's pretty cool Holy smoke- this one was ok it's good but it is sour d Mountain Sip- easy to drink a little sweet but good

Top quality Turkish nibbles to go with your cocktails or wine, and nice interiors and service (the…read morewhole Hilton Bomonti is a must try in Istanbul). Open until 2, so good for after dinner or to heat up before clubbing.

I hate to write reviews but now feel that I have to. Lucca seems like a trendy restaurant in a…read moregreat part of the city. It was highly recommended so we actually made a day itinerary around it. However, fhe service was slow, but drinks were amazing, we actually were very happy until an hour and a half wait for our food. When we asked the waiter, the why in the delay, he had the audacity to bring the menu so we could remind him what we ordered. By this point it was just not acceptable. If you are traveling and are and outsider, do not recommend to consider this restaurant.

Horrible Service and Bad Manners from F Maitre D 9/25/22. They wanted us to make reservation to…read moreorder to go. We were staying across at Bebek Hotel. Decided to get it from Nusr Et instead much better service

Super fun club near the Ortakoy mosque with a view of the bosphorus. The view is amazing at night…read more The bartenders were super helpful. We got a table with bottle service otherwise even reservations don't guarantee a table. We didn't try any food. Cool music, amazing crowd, a very nice club. Will love to come back. A little on the pricier side though.

Good place in ortakoy by the water and central for hotels in the area. This is a really good place…read moreto go if you want to be right on the water with nice views and music. Their drinks weren't too strong I found. It started to get really crowded later on towards the night but it's an older crowd here I would say and a mix of people in their 20s and 30s.

Great bar and Asian fusion restaurant, located on the 14th floor of the Conrad Hotel. Absolutely…read morestunning views of the Bosphorus and the bay in Istanbul. Spectacular place to go to watch the sunset. It's quite pricey for Istanbul though. The house special sushi roll (tempura shrimp with spicy tuna) that I had was exceptional and they also made a good chicken saté. Their cocktails are great. Shoutout to wonderful Meryam at the restaurant reception for giving me a great table at sunset with the Bosphorus view when the other tables were reserved already. Try to make a reservation in advance if you can! I had a fantastic mocktail that was made with mango and sumac. Definitely try one of their unique cocktails.

While staying at the Hilton my wife and I opted for an early dinner and easy night in at the hotel…read morewe decided to dine at the Summit. My wife has to eat gluten free and Davist was extremely friendly and helpful to us in navigating her needs. Overall he was just great and even threw in a nice gluten free chocolate cake. The food was delicious and they have a nice cocktail menu. I'd recommend coming back for more. They substituted vegetables for the bulgar rice on the Kashmiri chicken and I enjoyed the summit sampler. You also get a nice mix of roasted nuts to snack on. Try the Raika.

Wow 1st time to Istanbul and this was our 1st food stop. Great for people watching. Our server was…read moreamazing and super helpful for what to see and avoid while visiting Turkey . Their cheese roll appetizer with beer was an excellent way to start followed by an arugula salad and then their combination player. Great beer, wine and cocktail menu along with local desserts. Can't wait to see the sights. Buon Appetito

Western themed bar…read more(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/red-river-pub-istanbul-2?select=9LJA-ME__LvOrP2lWsXd1A#m2jpuFH3jCqCuHRu9pGJVg) with eclectic menu with mostly Turkish items along with things like Asian noodles and Fajitas. We stopped in for a drink after our Bosphorus cruise and decided to have a light dinner of the Meze Plate for 2 (16TL = $8) since we're easily influenced by marketing (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/red-river-pub-istanbul-2?select=9LJA-ME__LvOrP2lWsXd1A#QBaq2oHpSKzfnfnMqaZglA) They start you off with some sunflower seed crusted bread which was moist and sweet like it had some honey in it (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/red-river-pub-istanbul-2?select=9LJA-ME__LvOrP2lWsXd1A#3dTCHrqg3Y3KJN7HaOs-sA) Not your typical meze plate with beans, marinated mushroom, and okra along with the more common eggplant, dolmas, and cacik (Turkish version of tzatziki) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/red-river-pub-istanbul-2?select=9LJA-ME__LvOrP2lWsXd1A#44HGuno0PDqukMu219YO8w Everything popped with flavor including the dolmas which I typically find to be pretty bland. These had pinenuts and other herbs in the rice filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/red-river-pub-istanbul-2?select=9LJA-ME__LvOrP2lWsXd1A#JMUm870hJCl2vBzrz_v9lA) Decent prices for beer (8 TL for 50cl draft ) Very friendly staff. Even offered to burn a CD of the music playing.