Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

CLUB BAR, CLUB TOPLESS TERAS ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0532 384 1054; www.topless.com.tr; 6th fl, İstiklal Caddesi 12; h 7pm-2am; m Taksim) Amazing views and a deep house soundtrack are the draws at this rooftop venue above the Fitaş Cinema. HASPA ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-243 8601; 2nd fl, İpek Sokak 16, Taksim; h 8pm-2am; m Taksim) In an area with a few popular gay bars (including one on the floor above and another in nearby Büyük Parmakappı Sokak), this casual bar hosts live Turkish GAY A glass eyrie on the roof of a charming art nouveau building on Beyoğlu’s major boulevard, this comfortable bar/restaurant commands a panoramic view of the Historical Peninsula and Bosphorus and is a fabulous perch for those wanting to enjoy a sunset drink. It also offers a menu of international dishes, including burgers ( ₺ 39), steaks ( ₺ 65) and salads ( ₺ 25 to ₺ 30). To access the rooftop, enter the ground-floor cafe, head to the rear and continue up one set of stairs. An elevator will then take you the rest of the way. CUE İSTIKLAL ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0536 460 7137; 5th fl, Yenıçarşı Caddesi 38, Galatasaray; cover varies; h 10pm-4am Tue-Sat; m Șişhane, j Tünel) A magnificent view, large dance floor, decent sound system and well-made cocktails are the draws at this popular temple to electronica. Check its Twitter and Facebook feeds for who is playing/spinning the deep house, techno and tech house soundtrack. KLOSTER ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0533 258 9393; http://kloster.com.tr; Kamer Hatun Caddesi 10; cover varies; h 10pm-6am Wed-Sat; m Taksim) Three floors, three different stages and a famous rooftop terrace make this temple to electronica the largest club in the city. There are regular appearances by European DJs – check the Facebook feed for details. CLUB