Rooftops, wine houses and craft-beer terraces.
Sunset over the Bosphorus, a Turkish-only wine list, or a craft-beer terrace by the water — the best places to drink around Karaköy, Galataport and Pera.
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A warm, character-heavy wine bar in Pera with a Turkish-only list — 85 local producers, many by the glass. The room is built for slow tastings; upstairs they run regular evenings with oenologists from boutique wineries. Pair with their small bites.
Try thisA by-the-glass flight of Turkish reds
A craft-beer pub with two Istanbul homes (Galataport and the old Bomontiada brewery complex). Around twenty taps including their own brewmaster's recipes, a generous riverfront terrace at Galataport, and food that holds up — flatbreads and burgers, not just snacks.
Try thisA flight of the in-house brewmaster's beers
The JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus' 9th-floor rooftop bar — open to non-guests — with 360° views over the Bosphorus, the old-city mosques and Galata Tower. Reviewers call it one of the best rooftops in Istanbul for sunset; crafted cocktails and live music keep the room going until midnight.
Try thisA signature cocktail at sunset, Bosphorus side
A 1,000-capacity music venue inside an 1855 Karaköy han, opened in 2023 with two stages and a serious sound system. Bookings lean international — recent line-ups have included Kamaal Williams and Sudan Archives. Check the calendar before walking over.
Try thisA live set on the Main Room stage