Fun and entertainment Istanbul

Probably one of the best places to enjoy a good glass of wine, from Turkey or elsewhere, accompanied by plates of cheese, smoked meats and other appetizers. There are a few pasta and meat dishes on the menu for the most hungry. The welcome is warm and the waiters are there to advise you on the choice of wine. Be careful, the place is quite small and its fame is well known: it is better to arrive early. The only downside is the stools, which are really uncomfortable and hurt your back in the long run

Very popular with Turkish and foreign students, the Beat is frequented both during the week and at weekends. The music oscillates between world music and electro, as the stages go on. So you can choose between a dancing atmosphere and a more lounge-like atmosphere. Don't hesitate to go to the top, the terrace is very pleasant. For a nightclub, the prices are pretty good. It's around midnight or 1:00 a.m. that it starts to get crowded, maybe a little too crowded, because there's not enough room to dance.

At the foot of a hundred-year-old tree, you can relax and contemplate the sunset on the Bosporus. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners are also delicious. Simple dishes are offered such as sandwiches, köftes or different fish. But it is possible to bring your picnic and settle in, as long as you order a drink. A highly recommended address. Take a bus or dolmuş to Çengelköy, and ask for Çinaraltı, everyone knows.

In a tastefully restored old Ottoman building, the Karga (Turkish raven) is located on 3 floors. A subdued atmosphere, iron chandeliers and exposed beams, the place does not lack charm. The musical program is exclusively rock and many events are organized throughout the year. In winter you can warm up by the fireplace. This district, more alternative than Taksim, is becoming the hot spot. Fast food available for the hungry. Namely: the bar being in the basement, it may seem a little stuffy.

The café offers a menu that oscillates between the two regions, in a greedy and fragrant Mediterranean marriage: sea bass with rocket and parmesan and its fennel salad, goat's cheese risotto, spicy tomatoes, basil and rocket, not to mention pizzas, pasta but also 100% Turkish specialities that are not left out. The wine list is well stocked, as is the cocktail list: because beyond the restaurant, the House Café is also and above all a trendy bar, jazzy or electro depending on the night's progress. Reservation is highly recommended.

It could be mistaken for an antique dealer. The tables on the terrace are there to remind us that it is a café and also fashionable in the artistic world. The decoration, a judicious mix of old and new, confirms the trendy side. A good place to have a drink or eat (not very local, but really good). Although space is lacking, all places are good to take. Italian and French trend map. Breakfast every morning. A lot of people on weekends. Good service that takes care of the details.

If the café-bar bears the name of the satirical weekly, it is not a coincidence. It is indeed the headquarters of the famous Turkish cartoonists. In 2002, Leman even invited his French colleagues, the cartoonists of Charlie Hebdo. So it's not surprising that the walls, tables and chairs are covered with pages from the magazine. Warm atmosphere and rock music... To have a tea or a drink with friends, and possibly a snack. The decoration of the establishment of the same name located in Kadiköy is also worth a look.

The essential Turkish site to buy tickets for shows (theatre, circus, dance, stand-up...), sports events (mainly football, basketball), music festivals and concerts of all kinds. For young and old, all over Turkey. Most major concert and entertainment venues (Zorlu Center, Volswagen Arena) sell their tickets on this platform. Specialized in online sales for more than 15 years, to get an idea of the cultural agenda in Istanbul, go to the Biletix website.

One of the most underground and trendy electro clubs in the city. You don't have to go before 2:00, except to make sure you can get in. And for good reason, the establishment takes care of its music as much as its decoration designed by famous designers. You enter here into the hipster's lair, the outfit (mustache, giant glasses, tight t-shirt, etc.) is required for regulars. We still regret the lack of space, with the late evening crowd, it becomes almost impossible to reach the bar and we can quickly feel oppressed.