Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

6 DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE o FAZIL BEY ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0216-450 2870; www.fazilbey.com; Serasker Caddesi 1; h 8am-11pm; f Kadıköy) Making the call as to who makes the best Turkish coffee in İstanbul is no easy task, but our vote goes to Fazıl Bey, the best-loved khavehan (coffeeshop) on Serasker Caddesi. Enjoying a cup while watching the passing parade of shoppers has kept locals entertained for decades. There are other, less atmospheric, branches in Tavus Sokak and Bağdat Caddesi. ARKAODA ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0216-418 0277; www.arkaoda.com; Kadife Sokak 18; h noon-2am; W ; f Kadıköy) A hub of indie music and art, this relaxed place hosts concerts, DJ sets, festivals, parties, themed markets and film screenings. The comfortable couches in the upstairs lounge are a great spot to while away the daytime hours with a coffee or tea; evening action moves to the rear courtyard, which is covered in winter. KARGA BAR ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0216-449 1725; www.karga.com.tr; Kadife Sokak 16; h 11am-2am; W ; f Kadıköy) Multi-storey Karga is one of the most famous bars in the city, offering cheap drinks, alternative music (DJs and live acts) and avant-garde art on its walls. It’s not signed well – look for the small black bird. ARTHERE ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0538 086 7691; www.arthereistanbul.com; Beydağı (Ferit Bey) Sokak 3, Rasimpaşa; h 10am-10pm; f Kadıköy)

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