Address
İstiklal Caddesi, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Best For
pubs, Beyoğlu evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Daily11:00–24:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Istanbul's 1876 Belle Époque Meyhane Passage
Çiçek Pasajı — meaning 'Flower Passage' — is a heritage 1876 covered passage off Istanbul's main shopping street, İstiklal Caddesi. The passage contains multiple traditional Turkish meyhanes — taverns serving raki and meze — under a single Belle Époque roof.
The format is unique to Istanbul. Each meyhane has its own menu but the format is shared: raki served chilled with water in shared bottles, meze plates passed around the table, slow conversation. The room is preserved 1876 with stained glass and chandeliers.
The crowd is heritage tourists, Istanbul regulars, and travellers seeking authentic Turkish meyhane culture. Pair with the wider Beyoğlu bar scene for a complete evening.
What to Order
Raki
Turkish anise spirit served chilled with water. The Turkish national drink.
Meze Plates
Multiple Turkish small plates passed around the table. Pair with raki.
Turkish Beer
Efes or Bomonti on tap. Reliable.
Meyhane Atmosphere
Multiple traditional taverns under one roof. The actual product.
