by Max on December 12, 2008
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In the days that the Orient Express still rolled into Istanbul, the Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasajı) was the most glamorous address on Istiklal Caddesi - or the whole Beyoğlu district for that matter.
These days unfortunately have long gone. The theatre as well as the stylish shops and flats have been replaced by mediocre restaurants. Luckily its extraordinary architecture remains largely intact, making a small visit to the Flower Passage worthwhile.
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by Max on December 10, 2008
by Max on December 8, 2008
The lively Nevizade Street (Nevizade Sokak) in the Beyoğlu district is where the party’s at, on any night of the week, winter or summer. A trip to Istanbul simply is not complete without having tasted the mezes (cold starters) in one of the many meyhanes (taverns), or having enjoyed a beer on the terraces of the various pubs.
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by Max on November 14, 2008
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.
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Beyoğlu (Taksim) District
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Sultanahmet District
