Birdy Roof is a rooftop located in one of the most lively places in Istanbul and it has the perfect…read moreview of the Bosphorus. They own the top 3 floors of the building. After entering to the building, you go up with a tiny elevator. First two floors are indoors. They have a few tables and couches and a bar at these floors. You can get food in these floors. They mostly bar food like burgers and sandwiches in their menu. The top floor is the terrace. It is very tiny and mostly overcrowded. If you are going on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, you definitely need a reservation. All cocktails are fix 70 liras. In the terrace they have a bar and a DJ stand. They usually play house music and it is pretty good. I think it is the beat location for a happy hour. You can get a few drinks with your friends, dance to the music and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Bosphorus.

If you are fortunate enough to visit Istanbul, this restaurant is a must !…read moreThe atmosphere is delightful! The food is delicious and the wait staff professional and attentive !

The food and service at this beautiful and beautifully artsy space was fantastic, matched only by…read morethe incredible panoramic view of Istanbul. We had grilled sea bass, lamb kabob, beef kofta, beet hummus, and virgin cocktails. Since this spot is typically open for the nighttime crowd, we were the only customers there. It was just delightful.

We liked it a lot here. Strolling through the streets around Taksim we found this cosy place with…read morelive music. The beer is fresh and cheap, we had mixed nuts and vegetable-sticks for free. The two guys on stage where singing modern turkish indie music. The mood was very good. Nice evening.

If you see a huge line off Sıraselviler Street, you can be sure that it's Roxy queue. Since it is…read moreall about good music and atmosphere, the young fellows pack this club at the weekends. You might end up waiting on the queue whole night long. So it's better to go in week. Try to catch a special party event also. Entrance fee is compulsory.

Dance to Drink vs Drink to Dance This place has many…read moredifferent types of customers because the music is good, drinks are cheap/reasonable and location is just in the middle of Istiklal St. and just near by Nevizade. I go there anytime I want to dance and drink or drink and dance :) Let's say both at the same time. The only think I did not give 5 starts cuz its too crowded sometimes and I prefer them to stop after some point. Anyway its been my favorite since I have known and hope it will stay like this.

It's a good place to dance. I have been to this place twice, and I liked it both times. I was on…read morethe last floor each time each time I went there. They played upbeat music, so I could go and dance with my friends. If you come there too early and see tables in the middle and nobody dancing - don't worry. At some point of time, the staff puts away the tables and people start to dance. The location is good - right in middle of Istiklal street. The entrance is free, and the prices are affordable. Plus, I felt pretty save there.

Live music, party, super atmosphere I'm normally not a party man. Now I can tell you about the…read moretime in a bar of this type and I must say every time again. So the Meyhane Kebir is already worth a visit.