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Bars in Istanbul

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Harab'be Cafe4.9· 5.0kBar

    1. Harab'be Cafe

    A Sultanahmet hookah lounge in a narrow alley, serving food, desserts and alcoholic drinks with indoor and outdoor seating.
  2. Villa Hall Club4.9· 4.7kNightclub

    2. Villa Hall Club

    Beyoğlu nightclub with DJ sets, dance floors, bar service and VIP lounges; a dress code applies.
  3. THE IRISH CORNER PUB4.9· 2.3kPub

    3. THE IRISH CORNER PUB

    A Sultanahmet pub serving beer, cocktails and food, with hookah and televised sports.
  4. Mitani Cafe4.9· 1.9kBar

    4. Mitani Cafe

    A late-night hookah bar on Akbıyık Caddesi serving drinks and food with outdoor terrace seating.
  5. Bağ Pera4.9· 1.8kWine bar

    5. Bağ Pera

    A wine bar near Tünel focusing on Turkish producers, with wines by the glass and small plates to share.
  6. Celtic Irish Pub Istanbul4.8· 12kPub

    6. Celtic Irish Pub Istanbul

    Irish pub in Narmanlı Han with draft beers, cocktails, live music, sports screenings and pub games.
  7. Escape Club İstanbul4.8· 10kNightclub

    7. Escape Club İstanbul

    Taksim nightclub with nightly DJ sets, a dance floor, cocktails and VIP table service.
  8. Lotiz Lounge & Hookah4.8· 8.0kBar

    8. Lotiz Lounge & Hookah

    A seventh-floor rooftop lounge serving sushi, international dishes, cocktails and hookah with Marmara Sea views.
  9. Harmony Hilltop bar4.9· 1.0kBar

    9. Harmony Hilltop bar

    Rooftop bar above Harmony Hostel serving cocktails and hookah with views of the Bosphorus and Hagia Sophia.
  10. U2 Istanbul Irish Pub4.8· 3.8kPub

    10. U2 Istanbul Irish Pub

    An Irish pub near Taksim serving Guinness and Kilkenny, with Irish folk music and live sports screenings.
  11. Rounders İrish Bar4.8· 2.3kPub

    11. Rounders İrish Bar

    Irish pub on Akbıyık Caddesi serving beer and pub food, with outdoor seating and televised football.
  12. Tower Pub4.8· 1.6kPub

    12. Tower Pub

    Pub beside Galata Tower with cocktails, darts, sports screenings and cocktail workshops.
  13. Mellow Kitchen & Cocktails4.8· 1.6kCocktail bar

    13. Mellow Kitchen & Cocktails

    Cihangir cocktail bar serving signature drinks and sharing plates, with indoor and street-corner seating.
  14. Dringo Pub&Hookah4.8· 1.4kPub

    14. Dringo Pub&Hookah

    Hookah pub near Çemberlitaş serving cocktails, beer and wine, with indoor seating and a heated outdoor area.
  15. FLEKK4.8· 1.4kCocktail bar

    15. FLEKK

    Beyoğlu cocktail bar making syrup-free drinks with house-made liqueurs, Nordic-inspired decor and live DJs.
  16. Corner Irish Pub Asmalı4.8· 1.2kPub

    16. Corner Irish Pub Asmalı

    Irish pub in Asmalımescit serving beer and cocktails, with televisions for watching sports.
  17. Taksim Club IQ4.7· 6.0kNightclub

    17. Taksim Club IQ

    Taksim nightclub with DJ sets, dance and light shows, and reservable tables and booths.
  18. Zebra Lounge Port4.7· 5.3kBar

    18. Zebra Lounge Port

    Rooftop cocktail and hookah lounge at Tonight Hotel Port, serving Turkish and international food with Bosphorus views.

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