Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

MINIMÜZIKHOL ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; MMH; % 0212-245 1718; www.minimuzikhol.com; Soğancı Sokak 7, Cihangir; no cover; h 10pm-late Fri & Sat; m Taksim) Once the mother ship for inner-city hipsters, this small, slightly grungy venue near Taksim isn’t the hotspot it once was, but retains a crew of devoted regulars. It’s best after 1am. 6 Çukurcuma & Cihangir SMYRNA ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-244 2466; Akarsu Yokuşu 29, Cihangir; h 10am-midnight; W ; m Taksim) The original boho bar on Cihangir’s main entertainment strip, Smyrna has a relaxed atmosphere, retro decor and a self-consciously liter-arty clientele. If you decide to make a night of it here, there’s simple food available. CIHANGIR 21 ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-251 1626; Coşkun Sokak 21, Cihangir; h 9.30am-2.30am; W ; m Taksim) The great thing about this neighbourhood place is its inclusiveness – the regulars include black-clad boho types, besuited professionals, expat loafers and quite a few characters who defy categorisation. There’s beer on tap (Efes and Miller), a smokers’ section and a bustling feel after work hours; it’s quite laid-back during the day. 5 KAT ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-293 3774; www.5kat.com; 5th fl, Soğancı Sokak 7, Cihangir; h 5pm 2am Mon-Fri, 10am-2am Sat, 11am-2am Sun; W ; m Taksim) This İstanbul institution has been around for over two decades and is a great alternative for those who can’t stomach the style overload at many of the high profile Beyoğlu bars. In winter drinks are served in the boudoir-style bar on the

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