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.

Stumble across this place when we walked around trying to get some steps in before the night ends!…read moreCute aesthetics and drinks were delicious and not expensive. Drinks are simple and aesthetic. They do get busy so we had to sort of share our table with another couple. Lots of options for cocktail drinks and we drank 2 each so i don't remember what's the name of the drinks we got. I got the St. Martin and it was pretty good but if you are a sweet cocktail person, ask to make it extra sweet!

Great location off the main shopping street, but feels cozy and intimate. Drinks are amazing with…read moreunique flavors that blend well. Staff was very helpful with selecting and describing drinks! Definitely a grate cocktail evening!!!

The drinks were amazing, the music was on point, the crowd was fun and the staff was wonderful…read more Highly recommend this place!

This coffee roastery and bar is the epitome of quality + cool. One of the owners, Serkan Ipekli,…read moreis an award winning barista (he recently won best barista in Turkey) and his specialty coffees are simply to die for. Geyik sources high-quality coffee and freshly roasts it on the spot. Before trying Serkan's cappuchino, I never thought I would be able to take coffee without sugar. My first cappuchino at Geyik changed this forever: the quality of the coffee beans plus the skillful roast diminishes the bitterness of the coffee, while Serkan's master touch brings out the natural sugars in the milk. Result: an aromatic cappuchino that absolutely does not require sugar. At night, Geyik turns into a chic cocktail bar. The cocktails here are not run-of-the-mill rail drinks found in most Istanbul bars. These are complex and thoughtful concoctions, including a cocktail that is set on fire before it is delivered to your table (and this is not just a gimmick, the taste fully matches the performance factor). Geyik has a hip and bohemian factor, with an element of sophistication. In addition, the friendly owners and staff immediately make you feel like home. Jazz performances are featured some nights to add to the ambiance. Highly recommended as a day time coffee stop or your night time destination.

Cool place with a really nice atmosphere and good cocktails. The drinks were good, although not…read moreanything exceptional. Still, a nice spot to hang out and enjoy the vibe.

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

Came here on a Friday with friends from Istanbul, couldn't believe it wasn't on yelp yet, so I…read moreadded it myself. Chilled out vibe with a relaxed decor, lots of couches and pillows, greenery and wood tones. Slow house music sets the tone for relaxing and sipping drinks. Speaking of, the craft cocktails are on point. Come at sunset for spectacular views of the golden horn basked in the fading light of the day, get reservations if you want a couch. Highly recommend this place.

This is at the pera palace hotel where Agatha Christie stayed and wrote some stories. It's where…read moreshe wrote some of the murder on the orient express. I went in for a drink the inside is lovely. Top notch service.

What a wonderful venue for sunset cocktails. Beautiful venue, especially the terrace that offers…read morespectacular views of the water. Finally found a Manhattan in this bourbon forsaken city, but I would pass on the traditional drinks and opt instead for their specialties. Also sampled the Greta Garbo drink in the turn of the century sterling silver teapot. Would have loved to take that home with me. So I would skip food here or at least the pizza. We weren't super hungry but wanted to nibble on a few things while we were there. Ordered the Pizza Margherita and I'm almost embarrassed for the hotel after seeing what they served. Pictures attached but it's pretty pathetic that a 5 star hotel can only afford to serve 2 cherry tomatoes on a pizza that is supposed to be garnished with them. It had taken awhile and my appetite got the best of me so we ate it. I should have stood my ground and refused it. We brought it to 2 of the staffs attention and they were indifferent. I would definitely recommend for cocktails but skip the food.

From the owner: Designed to be alive at every hour of the day,Madéo serves you with the mainly Italian Cuisine…read moremenu,along with different tastes,cocktails and the rich bar menu which is served after midnight in the Club section.Wine menu Madéo is the combination of Italian,French,Spanish,Turkish and World flavors.Nights at Madéo,music is mainly Deep House&Nu Disco style,there are live performans in weekdays.

THE best spicy mango margarita I've had in my life. It's been 2 months since my trip to Istanbul,…read moreand I'm still dreaming about it. It's so good that's it's dangerous. We stumbled across this place on Yelp through the wonderful reviews, and boy were they spot on. The food was highly flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on busy nights!

I had dinner at Los Altos after someone recommended the restaurant to my girlfriend. The restaurant…read moreis located at the rooftop of a building that is only a short walk away from Galatasaray Lisesi, right in the middle of Istiklal street. The restaurant has a very decent view, but to get a table near the window, you need to reserve. Especially on weekends. Also we went there in early autumn and it was a bit chilly so make sure to bring an extra layer. We tried the mango chilly margarita and it was very good. It accompanied the tacos and enchilada well. For dinner we had the fish taco, the chicken taco with pico de gallo and red enchilada. I assume they make their own tortillas as they were very authentic and almost the same as the ones in Mexico. However the fish, somehow, had a very local, very Turkish taste. I don't know how but it gave the taco a Turk-Mex twist. It was very good, we just didn't get the authentic Mexican taste from the Taco despite the good job they made with the tortilla. The enchilada too was wrapped in a great tasting tortilla. While the meet was a bit dry it was all in all a good enchilada. The service was good, attentive, kind and quick. My problem with other Mexican places in Istanbul was the poor quality of service. Los Altos does not have that problem. I think this could be a good spot for a date, or if you wanna go for something different with friends.