Istanbul

The Best Pubs in Istanbul

Istanbul pubs span heritage 1900s meyhanes (the Turkish equivalent of pubs) and the modern craft beer scene. Several heritage British pubs operate alongside meyhanes in Beyoglu.

  1. 01

    Bomonti Beer Garden

    Taksim · $$

    Heritage brewery garden in a converted brewery. Around eight house beers. Open seasonally.

  2. 02

    James Joyce Irish Pub

    Bebek · $$

    Heritage Irish pub with reliable Guinness and live music. Open daily.

  3. 03

    Ulus 29

    Beyoglu · $$$$

    Heritage Bosphorus side restaurant and pub. Reserve.

  4. 04

    Pub Zenne

    Kadikoy · $$

    Casual neighbourhood pub with a serious craft beer focus. Open daily.

  5. 05

    Kafes Beer Garden

    Beyoglu · $$

    Craft beer specialist with around 30 rotating taps. Open daily.

  6. 06

    Çiçek Pasajı

    $$

    Heritage 1876 covered passage with multiple meyhanes serving raki and meze. Open daily.

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    Cocktail Bars

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    Rooftop Bars

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    Date Night

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Heritage brewery garden in a converted brewery. Around eight house beers. Open seasonally.

Heritage 1876 covered passage with multiple meyhanes serving raki and meze. Open daily.

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