Address
Büyükhendek Caddesi 5, Galata, Istanbul
Galata, Istanbul
Galata, Istanbul
Best For
wine bars, Galata evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Tue–Sat17:00–24:00
Sun–MonClosed
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Istanbul's Turkish Wine Merchant Bar
Sensus Wine Bar is a Turkish wine merchant with an attached bar in Galata. The wine list is mostly Turkish — around 150 bottles covering every Turkish wine region — and the bartenders are encyclopedic about Turkish indigenous grapes.
The bar is small — around 25 seats — and the format is casual. The food is small Turkish plates that pair thoughtfully with the wines. The bar is one of the most serious Turkish wine destinations in Istanbul.
The crowd is mid-thirties Istanbul wine enthusiasts. Pair with the wider Istanbul wine scene for a complete evening.
What to Order
Turkish Wine
From the deep regional Turkish list. Multiple Anatolian producers.
Öküzgözü
Indigenous Turkish red. Spicy and complex.
Boğazkere
Indigenous Turkish red. Tannic and full-bodied.
Cheese Plate
Three Turkish cheeses with house preserves.
