The Roof at Ritz-Carlton Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Rooftop See & Be Seen Modern
The Roof at Ritz-Carlton
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz
Top Rated
Best Places for Drinks in Istanbul
Whether you're planning a special evening or a spontaneous outing, these are the venues our editors consistently recommend for Drinks in Istanbul. Each one has been personally vetted for atmosphere, quality, and experience.
20
Venues
Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:The Roof at Ritz-Carlton, Foxy Nişantaşı, Townhouse Suadiye, Artois Cadde, Aheste.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Roof at Ritz-Carlton | Nişantaşı | $$$$ | Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz |
| 2 | Foxy Nişantaşı | Nişantaşı | $$$ | Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar |
| 3 | Townhouse Suadiye | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | London pub ambiance with craft cocktails |
| 4 | Artois Cadde | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar |
| 5 | Aheste | Beyoğlu | $$$ | Slow food philosophy meets Middle Eastern meze in historic Beyoğlu |
| 6 | Vogue Restaurant & Bar | Akaretler | $$$$ | Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views |
| 7 | Cipriani Socialista | Nişantaşı | $$$$ | Pre-revolution Havana glamour in Istanbul's upscale Nişantaşı |
| 8 | Sail Loft Vakkorama | Galataport | $$$$ | Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport |
| 9 | Mirror Suadiye | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails |
| 10 | Salon Cuma | Beyoğlu | $$$ | Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment |
Foxy Nişantaşı Bar
Cozy Artistic Classic
Foxy Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı
$$$
Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar
Townhouse Suadiye Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Trendy Cozy Hidden Gem
Townhouse Suadiye
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
London pub ambiance with craft cocktails
Artois Cadde Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Cozy Modern
Artois Cadde
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar
Aheste Restaurant
Hidden Gem Romantic Cozy
Aheste
Beyoğlu
$$$
Slow food philosophy meets Middle Eastern meze in historic Beyoğlu
Vogue Restaurant & Bar Restaurant
Rooftop See & Be Seen Chic
Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Akaretler
$$$$
Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views
Cipriani Socialista Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Exclusive See & Be Seen Late Night
Cipriani Socialista
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Pre-revolution Havana glamour in Istanbul's upscale Nişantaşı
Sail Loft Vakkorama Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Trendy See & Be Seen Bosphorus View
Sail Loft Vakkorama
Galataport
$$$$
Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
Mirror Suadiye Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Romantic Trendy Rooftop
Mirror Suadiye
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails
Salon Cuma Bar
Hidden Gem Classic Cozy
Salon Cuma
Beyoğlu
$$$
Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment
Agapia Mezze & Meyhane Restaurant
Historic Romantic Authentic
Agapia Mezze & Meyhane
Kadıköy
$$
50 varieties of mezze in a 120-year-old building facing Sureyya Opera
Arkaoda Bar
Bohemian Artistic Inclusive
Arkaoda
Kadıköy
$$
Labyrinth of candlelit nooks defining Kadıköy's creative DNA
STOA Caddebostan Restaurant
Trendy Modern Sustainable
STOA Caddebostan
Caddebostan
$$$
The original STOA: sustainable cooking meets creative cocktails
Corvino Restaurant
Elegant Modern Polished
Corvino
Suadiye
$$$
Restored building opposite Beymen with refined Italian cuisine
Loti Roof Lounge Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Rooftop Romantic Trendy
Loti Roof Lounge
Sultanahmet
$$$
360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn
Folks Kitchen & Cocktail Restaurant
Trendy Romantic Hidden Gem
Folks Kitchen & Cocktail
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus
Pano Saraphanesi Bar
Classic Cozy
Pano Saraphanesi
Beyoğlu
$$
Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898
Kaia Bebek Bar
Hidden Gem Classic Trendy
Kaia Bebek
Bebek
$$$
Hidden art-deco izakaya in Bebek
Alaf Restaurant
Rustic Rooftop Artisanal
Alaf
Kuruçeşme
$$$
Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar
Ysabel Brasserie Bar
Elegant Romantic Hidden Gem
Ysabel Brasserie
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair
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