Istanbul Cafés and Bars by District

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Below you’ll find a list of pubs and bars, listed alphabetically by district. This listing is by no means intended to provide you with a review of every single pub or bar in Istanbul. Moreover, since most of these establishments also serve food, I could easily categorize some of them as a restaurant as well.

Therefore, if you see the entry also listed in Istanbul restaurants by district, this means that the establishment welcomes you for either. In all other case, the establishment’s core business is serving drinks and providing (nightly) entertainment.

Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, I can recommend them.

• Beyoğlu (Taksim) District

  • James Joyce Irish Pub (The Irish Centre)
  • Leb-i Derya
  • Midpoint Café & Restaurant

• Sultanahmet District

  • Bodrum Cafe & Restaurant

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