Modern Bar in Bodrum

Naru and Dereköy Lokantası team's all-day bistro-bar on Adliye Caddesi, DJ programme on weekends.

Susona's sunset seafood and sushi bar with Tipsy Crab — golden-hour deck on Torba Bay, DJ programme

Ruins Hotel rooftop — Sips Barcelona (World's 50 Best #3) partnership, the most credentialed cocktail program in the chapter.

Bitez village Mexican cantina from İrem Gürses, fire-grilled meats and handmade tortillas with a DJ programme.

Neyzen Tevfik cocktail room run by two ex-Lucca Bebek bartenders — the chapter's working answer west of the castle.

Yalıkavak Palmarina bistro that flips to a live-music room on Friday and Saturday — curated bookings, kitchen-anchored.