Address
Akarsu Yokusu, Cihangir, Istanbul
Cihangir, Istanbul
Cihangir, Istanbul
Best For
hidden gems, Cihangir evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Tue–Sat19:00–02:00
Sun–MonClosed
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Cihangir's Hidden Speakeasy
Olden is a hidden speakeasy in Cihangir. The bar requires a reservation. Once admitted, you enter a 1920s themed cocktail room — leather banquettes, dim warm lighting, around 30 seats — and the cocktail programme is committed to classical discipline.
The drinks are precise. The bartenders are formally trained. The seasonal menu rotates with thoughtful original cocktails using Turkish ingredients alongside reliable classics.
The crowd is mid-thirties Cihangir cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Lucca for a complete Istanbul cocktail evening.
What to Order
Turkish Original
Built around Turkish ingredients. Always seasonal.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built classically.
Negroni
Built classically. Stirred 60 seconds.
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura. Stirred 60 seconds.
