Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

7 İstanbul’s Top 10 Wining & Dining in Beyoğlu Breathtaking views of the Bosphorus and Old City from the rooftop terraces of a constellation of glamorous bars are just one of the enticements on offer in bohemian Beyoğlu. Locals come here to carouse in traditional meyhanes (taverns), eat kebaps in ocakbaşıs (fireside kebap restaurants), sample modern Turkish cuisine in sophisticated bistros and relax in casual European-style cafes and clubs. It’s the eating and entertainment epicentre of the city – don’t miss it.

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